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US health spending levels back to pre-COVID

WEBIn the four years before 2020, the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, health care spending rose 4.2% to 4.6% a year, according to CMS. While last year’s …

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How will I get the vaccine

WEBThe later phases likely won’t begin until spring and summer. “Two things must happen for the phases to move forward: (1) Vaccine must be available from the …

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Vaccine clinics begin in local area

WEBAllen County will vaccinate residents 85 and older on Feb. 18, as Bourbon and Anderson counties have their clinics this week. Meanwhile, teachers and first …

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COVID vaccine available soon

WEBShipments to the local health department will be limited, with more coming as it becomes available. Anyone, regardless of COVID-19 vaccination status, may …

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Kansas Health Institute says expanding Medicaid a break-even deal

WEBTOPEKA — The Kansas Health Institute on Thursday unveiled its analysis of Gov. Laura Kelly’s proposal to expand Medicaid, predicting 152,000 Kansans would …

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Doctor champions public health

WEBDr. Erik Unruh has joined the Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas' Iola office as a family physician. He believes a community approach is the best …

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COVID vaccine available here

WEBThe Southeast Kansas Multi-County Health Department has COVID-19 vaccine available for anyone 12 and older. Health officials encourage those most at risk …

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Ashley Clinic comes to Iola

WEBFebruary 19, 2024 - 3:07 PM. Dr. Tim Spears, from left, Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center director Nathan Fawson and Ashley Clinic’s Lisa Engleman announce the …

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Clinic reports healthy first year

WEBDecember 15, 2023 - 4:35 PM. USD 257’s health clinic at Iola Elmentary School, offered in cooperation with the Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas, has reported …

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Iola eyed for new VA clinic

WEBThe Veterans Administration is planning to build a clinic in Iola sometime in the next few years, provided it can find a location. The VA wants to open a new …

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It shouldn’t be this easy to lose your health insurance

WEBA patchwork of plans and regulations allow too many to fall through the cracks

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Vaccine options multiply

WEBMarch 10, 2021 - 10:38 AM. More options are available for those who qualify for the COVID-19 vaccine. Beginning last week, the Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas …

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Mercy buys hospital

WEBCurrently owned by Via Christi, the hospital will officially become a Mercy Health property this summer. Both health systems are based in St. Louis, Mo. Jeremy …

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St. Louis’ BJC and Saint Luke’s health systems officially merge

WEBAllen County Regional Hospital in Iola is operated by St. Luke's and will experience no immediate change to patient care. BJC Health System of St. Louis and …

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Fort Scott to reopen hospital

WEBFORT SCOTT — Fort Scott will once again have a hospital. Drew Solomon, chief executive officer of Noble Health Corporation, announced the non-profit will reopen …

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Veterans can apply for care at clinic event

WEBThe Veterans Administration is offering community meetings to answer questions about the opening of a VA clinic at 1408 East St. The clinic will open later this …

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Lessons learned: Health department director reflects on COVID …

WEBHealth department director Rebecca Johnson had been working for the Southeast Kansas Multi-County Health Departments for about a year when the COVID …

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Fort Scott hospital hits snag

WEBThe promise of Fort Scott getting a hospital is on shaky ground after learning that the prospective manager, Noble Health Corp., has recently closed the two hospitals …

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