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Planned healthcare facility and education in Wichita area …

WEBWICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Efforts to address health care needs in south-central Kansas (physical and mental) received a significant infusion of state funds. …

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Walmart to close its 51 health centers, virtual care service

WEB(AP) - Walmart is closing its health centers and virtual care service as the retail giant has struggled to find success with the offerings. Walmart, which launched its …

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Kansas governor, KDHE open COVID-19 booster shots to …

WEBGovernor Laura Kelly and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) have announced that all fully vaccinated Kansans over the age of …

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KDHE updates quarantine guidelines to match CDC

WEBWICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has updated the isolation and quarantine guidance following the …

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Rural hospitals in Kansas, across U.S. face growing …

WEBBy Shawn Loging. Published: Nov. 15, 2023 at 6:11 PM PST. WINFIELD, Kan. (KWCH) - They’re vital to their communities, but rural hospitals and clinics across …

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Sedgwick County Commission approves land for new …

WEBWICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - After a year-long effort, Sedgwick County commissioners on Friday, voted to move forward with the final negotiations to secure …

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New law provides added protections for Kansas …

WEBPublished: Jun. 8, 2023 at 3:39 PM PDT. WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Healthcare workers in Kansas soon will have further protections against violence they face in their jobs. On …

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Wichita doctors address what illnesses are going around …

WEBAccording to the CDC, flu cases are up 4.9% nationwide in the last week. However, right now, flu activity in Kansas is minimal. Dr. Kuhlmann and Dr. Teran would …

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‘New normal’: Kansas transitions from COVID-19 pandemic to

WEBPublished: Mar. 31, 2022 at 1:31 PM PDT. TOPEKA, Kan. (KWCH) - As COVID-19 numbers continue to decline statewide and across the nation, Governor Laura Kelly and …

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Colby getting $108M grant for new hospital

WEBPublished: Nov. 17, 2022 at 7:02 AM PST. COLBY, Kan. (KWCH) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on Thursday announced a nine-figure grant for the construction of a …

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Today in Health: Salmonella regulations, measles on the rise

WEBMeasles on the rise - The number of measles cases in the world doubled from 2022 to 2023. The World Health Organization said roughly 320,000 cases were …

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KDHE offering free assistance for Kansans trying to quit smoking

WEBWe encourage all Kansans to try to quit, and if they want free help, take advantage of this opportunity.”. With the Kansas Tobacco Quitline, any resident 18 and …

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Quick hits: crash injuries, roofing scams

WEBThe Better Business Bureau said scammers may try to profit from weekend storm damage

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New requirements help Kansas junior college students transfer to …

WEBWICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - A major overhaul of general education requirements is designed to help Kansas junior college students transfer to any state …

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Family remembers mom of 3 as ‘rainbow’ after death from

WEBDETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KVLY/Gray News) - The family of a Minnesota mother of three has found hope after her death in knowing she gave the gift of life to four …

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Prairie View opens Behavioral Urgent Care Center in Newton

WEBOn Monday, Prairie View opened a new behavioral health urgent care center. The urgent care center will help people in mental health crises in Harvey, McPherson, …

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Deadline approaches for new contract between Salina hospital

WEBWICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - By the end of the week, Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance members in north central Kansas may have to drive farther for in-network …

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Barton County to host more COVID-19 vaccine clinics, 2nd dose

WEBWICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Barton County is holding two drive through vaccination clinics this week. The county has received the COVID-19 vaccine booster …

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Wichitan and former NFL player Joseph Randle arrested

WEBWICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - A former Dallas Cowboys running back from Wichita has been arrested for failing to appear in court. Booking records from the Sedgwick …

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Lawmakers override veto on bill to increase penalties for

WEBTwo people killed, one critically injured after 350,000-pound load detaches from 18-wheeler, officials say

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Korean War veteran to receive Purple Heart medal 73 years after

WEBThanks to his children, a dedicated attorney, and Senator Amy Klobuchar, Earl Meyer will receive the medal 73 years late. (SOURCE: KEYC)

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Business, community leaders in Wichita gather for mental health

WEBPublished: Nov. 9, 2023 at 6:23 PM PST. WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Business and community leaders in Wichita gathered Thursday to learn about how mental health …

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Patrick Mahomes appears on WWE’s Monday Night Raw

WEBWICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Does Patrick Mahomes have wrestling in his post-football future? If so, Mahomes got his first taste on Monday, when he appeared on …

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