Healthcare
After Tuberculosis Outbreak, Wyandotte County Parts Ways with Health Director
The director of the Wyandotte County Public Health Department is no longer with the agency, a spokesperson confirmed Tuesday. It comes after turmoil during the handling of the major tuberculosis outbreak, shown by emails obtained by the Kansas News Service. Elisha Caldwell had been head of the local health department while an outbreak of TB grew…
A New Way to Pay for Long-Term Care Insurance
Here’s a potential solution for folks who want to buy long-term care insurance but don’t have the cash to cover premiums.
The Overlooked Downsides of Aging in Place
A recent study indicates that 88% of adults 50 and older say they want to age in place. But there are overlooked downsides to aging in place.
Beating the Heat: Help for Households Without Air Conditioning
More than 10,000 Kansas City area households have no air conditioning, and many others struggle to maintain their units. Here are some programs that can help.
Why Liberty Hospital Could No Longer Go it Alone and Turned to Kansas for Help
The University of Kansas Health System now owns Liberty Hospital in Missouri. The deal, which sparked political opposition, reflects a growing merger trend.
Plasma You Sell in East Kansas City Could End Up in Medicine an Ocean Away
Kansas City plasma donors help fuel a pharmaceutical industry worth $35 billion. Many donors have lower incomes and sell their plasma to make ends meet.
2 Years After Missouri Banned Abortion, Navigating Access Still Involves Fear, Confusion
The U.S. Supreme Court overturned the constitutional right to an abortion two years ago. Since then, Missourians sought other ways to access the procedure.
More than 380,000 Sign Petition to Put Abortion Rights on Missouri Ballot
An effort to enshrine abortion rights in the Missouri Constitution has collected more than 380,000 signatures. The issue will likely be on the November ballot.
Kansas City-area Politicians Pick Between War on Drugs or Treatment When Spending Opioid Settlement Cash
Local cities and counties are spending windfalls from legal settlements with opioid companies. While some prioritize law enforcement, others focus on treatment.
Better Together: Kansas Workshop Connects Agencies to Rural Communities
Local agencies have teamed up for the Kansas Rural Health and Prosperity Grants workshop, an effort to connect rural communities with government assistance.