A majority of Kansans across the political spectrum endorse expansion of eligibility for Medicaid in a statewide survey that also indicated nine in 10 registered voters believe a candidate’s position on health care influenced votes at the polls.
An upcoming event, “In Their Shoes: Building Healthy Relationships,” will aim to provide young people with an understanding of healthy relationship dynamics.
Researchers at KU say their national survey of individuals’ health demonstrated two widely used federal assessments relied upon to distribute public assistance missed swaths of people with mental health disabilities and chronic conditions.
As Lawrence High School sophomore Arabella Gipp began to realize a personal disconnect with the mental health resources in the area, she could also see those around her were in the same boat. This prompted her to take action.
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A handful of those who rely on the services of Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center provided critiques Thursday during the first of two public listening sessions at the center.
Kansas hospital spending grew 13% in 2020, at a faster rate than the national average. That could mean higher health insurance premiums.
A shortage of health care workers in Kansas has created a crisis at nursing homes, which are closing even as the state’s population continues to age.
New Census data shows that more Americans have health insurance now than before the pandemic thanks to special federal programs. But not so in Kansas, where insurance rates dropped significantly below the U.S. average for the first time in decades.
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Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center has two listening sessions coming up, but some clients are sounding off now. They say unfilled medications, a lack of available appointments, and unresponsiveness are keeping them from staying on track with their mental health care.
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The Sexual Trauma & Abuse Care Center honored Lawrence community members and celebrated its 50th anniversary Thursday at Venue 1235.
