For The Health Of It: Cowley County

For The Health Of It: Cowley County

In this new bi-weekly podcast from the City-Cowley County Health Department, we will explore important public health topics and how they influence the health of the Cowley County community.

Episodes

March 27, 2025 40 mins

We’re back with another episode! Measles is in the news, so, this week, Tom & Ally sit down to talk about the dangers of measles and what parents can do to keep their kids safe!

 

If you’re in need of immunizations, then give the Health Department a call to schedule your appointment today!

 

Interested in hearing about particular topics? Let us know by visiting the link below:

https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7394023/For-The-Heal...

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For The Health Of It is back for Season 3! This week, Tom & Ally sit down to discuss the Health Department’s 2024 Annual Report. Learn all about our accomplishments & milestones from 2024 as well as some of our plans for 2025!

 

Check the link below to read the Annual Report for yourself:

https://www.cowleycountyks.gov/media/Health%20Department/Annual%20Reports/CCCHD%20Annual%20Report%202024%20-%20Print.pdf

 

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November 20, 2024 43 mins

This week, we’ve got an important topic for rural communities: Wastewater Systems. Tom & Ally sit down to discuss the ins and outs of these systems as well as how to keep them running properly.

 

Visit our Environmental Health page to learn more about our services:

https://www.cowleycountyks.gov/departments/PublicHealth/EnvironmentalHealth

 

If there are topics you're interested in learning about, let us know by visiting the li...

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October 9, 2024 44 mins

This week, we’re back with another Trail Mix episode!

Tom & Ally sit down to discuss a variety of topics including respiratory illness season, immunizations, and our upcoming flu clinics.

If you’re looking to get your flu shot, check out our upcoming Drive-Thru Flu Clinics! There’s no appointment necessary, just bring your photo ID & insurance card and stop by anytime between 10:00am & 5:00pm. See the details below:

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September 25, 2024 52 mins

This week’s episode features a full house in-studio to discuss a very important topic: Medicare Open Enrollment!

Tom & Ally are joined by Sarah Johnson & Brian Barta from William Newton Hospital, Renee Price from Graves Drug, and Heather Irving from SCK Health. Together, they discuss the ins and outs of Medicare open enrollment and how to navigate this complicated process.

Visit www.medicare.gov for more information about o...

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August 7, 2024 40 mins

This week’s episode features one of our awesome local partners, USD 470’s Head Start Program! Alisha Call and Tara Taylor join Tom & Ally in the studio to discuss childhood development, the Head Start Program, the upcoming school year, and more!

Check the links below to learn more!

If there are topics you're interested in learning about, let us know by visiting the lin...

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July 10, 2024 40 mins

This week’s episode features one of our awesome local partners, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)!

Aimee Fowler joins Tom & Ally in studio to discuss mental health, what NAMI does in the community, and more!

To learn more about NAMI, visit their website at www.namikansas.org

If you’re interested in becoming a part of NAMI locally, get in contact with Aimee through email at aimee@namikansas.org or phone at (785) 214...

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June 26, 2024 44 mins

This week’s episode features one of our awesome local partners, Cowley County’s K-State Research and Extension Office!

Becky Reid joins Tom & Ally in studio to discuss a variety of topics including the Farmers Markets, the county fair, food preservation, and much more!

 

To learn more about the K-State Research & Extension Office, visit their website at www.cowley.k-state.edu

Check out their Facebook page to learn more abou...

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April 26, 2024 41 mins

In this week's episode, Tom and Ally sit down to talk about a variety of topics including new incentives for the HealthCounts survey, the Health & Safety Fair, lead poisoning prevention, and more!

 

To take the HealthCounts survey, visit RISECowley.org/HealthCounts

 

For more information about the Health & Safety Fair, visit the event Facebook page at facebook.com/CowleyCountyHealthFair!

 

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March 27, 2024 44 mins

In this week's episode, Tom and Ally sit down with Yazmin Wood from the Legacy Regional Community Foundation to discuss how they provide support and sustainability to community health improvement efforts in Cowley County.

 

If you want to learn more about the Legacy Regional Community Foundation, visit LegacyRegionalFoundation.org

 

If there are topics you're interested in learning about, let us know by visiting the link below!

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March 13, 2024 33 mins

Today, Tom and Ally sit down with Sarah Johnson from William Newton Memorial Hospital to discuss the Community Health Needs Survey and its importance in improving the health and wellbeing of Cowley County residents.

 

If you want to learn more about the Community Health Needs Survey, visit RISECowley.org/HealthCounts

 

If there are topics you're interested in learning about, let us know by visiting the link below!

https://survey.al...

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February 28, 2024 44 mins
In today's episode, Ally and Tom are joined by Jenni Bader, Eric Burr, and Mason Burr to talk about HOPE Squad and the strategies their using for suicide prevention in the community!   If you want to learn more about HOPE Squad, visit the links below:  
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February 14, 2024 44 mins

For The Health Of It: Cowley County is back for Season 2!

In this episode, Tom and Ally are in studio discussing the Health Department's 2023 Annual Report.

Check out some of our achievements, milestones, and activities from last year, and learn all about how the Health Department works hard to help you stay well!

The 2023 Annual Report is available in multiple formats. Visit the links below to access it:

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November 29, 2023 44 mins

In this week's episode, Trail Mix, Tom and Ally cover a variety of topics including a respiratory illness update, an explanation of Health In All Policies, and more!

 

If there are topics you're interested in learning about, let us know by visiting the link below!

https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7394023/For-The-Health-Of-It-Survey

 

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November 15, 2023 53 mins

In this week's episode, Tom and Ally sit down with our Home Visitors, Jean and JoJo, to discuss the ins and outs of the Healthy Start Home Visiting Program.

 

If there are topics you're interested in learning about, let us know by visiting the link below!

https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7394023/For-The-Health-Of-It-Survey

 

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November 1, 2023 38 mins

In today's episode, Tom goes into detail about the causes and effects of lead poisoning and what you can do stay safe!

 

If there are topics you're interested in learning about, let us know by visiting the link below!

https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7394023/For-The-Health-Of-It-Survey

 

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October 18, 2023 46 mins

October marks the start of respiratory illness season, so in today's episode, Tom and Ally discuss the current illness landscape and the ways people can protect themselves this season.

 

If there are topics you're interested in learning about, let us know by visiting the link below!

https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7394023/For-The-Health-Of-It-Survey

 

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September 27, 2023 41 mins

In this week's episode, Tom and Ally are joined by Childcare Licensing Surveyor, Patty Wimmer. Today's discussion focuses on the Health Department's role in childcare in Cowley County.

 

If there are topics you're interested in learning about, let us know by visiting the link below!

https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7394023/For-The-Health-Of-It-Survey

 

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September 13, 2023 43 mins

This week, Ally interviews Tom and asks him questions from our listeners!

If you've got questions for Tom or if there are topics you're interested in learning about, let us know by visiting the link below!

https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7394023/For-The-Health-Of-It-Survey

 

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August 30, 2023 45 mins

September is National Preparedness Month, so, in this episode, Tom and Ally are joined by Public Health Emergency Preparedness co-coordinators Tanner and Daniel to discuss the importance of preparedness in planning for disasters.

 

If there are topics you're interested in learning about, let us know by visiting the link below!

https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7394023/For-The-Health-Of-It-Survey

 

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