Topeka's Stormont Vail launched a new initiative to gather improved data on race and ethnicity to get a better understanding of local health equity issues.
Nearly a year after taking over the former Geary Community Hospital, Stormont Vail says it's making strides in improving care in the Junction City area.
Around $65 million has been divided between a handful of Kansas healthcare facilities to expand services, reach and training throughout the Sunflower State.
Kansas health officials have identified elevated levels of liver cancer among people living in several historically Black neighborhoods in Wichita where groundwater was polluted by a rail yard chemical spill.
Stormont Vail is involved in several initiative to address adult obesity, which is listed as a key factor to explore in improving Kansas county health rankings.
As officials gear up to accept eligibility reviews for KanCare following federal changes, they have reminded Kansans to keep their contact information up to date and keep an eye on the mail.
As cancer chases heart disease for the leading cause of death of Kansans, state leaders have announced the most comprehensive plan in the state’s history to fight it.
Dr. Mary Franz has spent nearly 30 years caring for patients. As she prepares to retire, she reflects on her career, and the importance of staying active as we age.
Residents near Osawatomie have been warned not to come in contact with the Marais des Cygnes River until testing has been completed due to possible contamination.
In its first six months of operation, 988 call centers in Kansas have seen a spike in calls for help as well as consistently low rates of abandoned calls.
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