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!   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

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

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

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:   HOPE Squad https://hopesquad.com/ Suicide Prevention of Cowley County https://www.facebook.com/SuicidePreventionCowleyCounty HOPE Squads of Cowley County https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094142294989   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

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: Online Presentation Format https://www.canva.com/design/DAF6DwSRGfw/0UrXFly567vL2PCSiORFXQ/view?presentation Full-Length PDF https://www.cowleycountyks.gov/media/Health%20Department/Annual%20Reports/CCCHD%20Annual%20Report%202023.pdf One-Page Summary PDF https://www.cowleycountyks.gov/media/Health%20Department/Annual%20Reports/CCCHD%20Annual%20Report%202023%20-%20One%20Page%20Summary.pdf If you are interested in learning about any particular topics, then visit the link below to let us know! https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7394023/For-The-Health-Of-It-Survey

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   Sources & Useful Links: CDC's RSV Page https://www.cdc.gov/rsv/index.html Beyfortus RSV Immunization https://www.beyfortus.com/ Arexvy RSV Immunization https://arexvy.com/ Vaccines For Children (VFC) Program https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/programs/vfc/index.html Bridge Access Program https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/programs/bridge/index.html Novavax COVID Immunization https://www.novavax.com/home/usa

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   Sources & Useful Links: The Health Department's Healthy Start Home Visiting Program https://www.cowleycountyks.gov/departments/PublicHealth/HealthyStartHomeVisitorProgram Safe Sleep Kansas http://www.safesleepkansas.org/

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   Sources & Useful Links: Facts About Lead Poisoning https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002473.htm EPA Information About Lead https://www.epa.gov/lead Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program https://www.cdc.gov/nceh/lead/default.htm Common Sources of Lead https://doh.wa.gov/community-and-environment/contaminants/lead/common-sources-lead-poisoning Kansas Department of Health & Environment - Blood Lead Information https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/913/Blood-Lead Kansas Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/1107/Childhood-Lead-Poisoning-Prevention

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   Sources & Useful Links: Arexvy webpage https://arexvy.com/ Beyfortus webpage https://www.beyfortus.com/ Sanofi Flu Vaccine webpage https://www.sanofiflu.com/ Novavax website https://www.novavax.com/home/usa

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   Sources & Useful Links: The Health Department's Childcare Licensing webpage https://www.cowleycountyks.gov/departments/PublicHealth/ChildCareLicensing Child Care Aware https://ks.childcareaware.org/ Kansas Department of Health & Environment(KDHE)'s Child Care Licensing webpage https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/280/Child-Care-Licensing KDHE's Child Care Licensing Program Online Facility Compliance Search https://khap2.kdhe.state.ks.us/OIDS/

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

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   Sources & Citations: Ready.gov - https://www.ready.govNational Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration - https://www.noaa.gov/National Weather Service - https://www.weather.gov/

In this episode, Tom and Ally discuss the new RSV vaccines and the importance of immunizations in the prevention of illnesses.   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   Sources & Citations: Influenza Vaccines - https://www.sanofiflu.com/Beyfortus RSV Vaccines - https://www.beyfortus.com/Arexvy RSV Vaccines - https://arexvy.com/Recombinanta DNA Technology - https://www.hhs.gov/immunization/basics/types/index.html

This week, our Environmental Health Officer, Tanner Langer, joins us in-studio to explain the Health Department’s role in protecting the water resources of 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   Sources & Citations: Cholera - https://www.cdc.gov/cholera/illness.htmlCholera-Vibrio cholerae infection - https://www.cdc.gov/cholera/usa/index.htmlTyphoid Fever - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6953460/Cowley County Sanitary Code - https://www.cowleycountyks.gov/media/Health%20Department/Environmental%20Health/CowleyCounty%20San%20Code.pdfEPA Drinking Water Regulations - https://www.epa.gov/dwreginfo/drinking-water-regulations

This week, Public Health Registered Nurse Kelli Waggoner joins us in studio to discuss the ins and outs of the WIC program, including dispelling a few myths!   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   Sources & Citations: USDA WIC Program - https://www.fns.usda.gov/wicBaby Formula - https://www.walmart.com/browse/baby/baby-essentials-stock-up/5427_9004775?&adid=22222222220456692170&wmlspartner=wmtlabs&wl0=b&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=659113981882&wl4=kwd-298713157808&wl5=9024235&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&veh=sem&gclid=CjwKCAjwtuOlBhBREiwA7agf1oO0UcstS423P7LUvav9jHdjr2NsiH-efxltCj-_2tRNvmRXyfcSARoCQc0QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Director of Nursing Karen Sattler joins us in studio as we discuss the upcoming Back to School season and what parents can do to get ready.   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   Sources & Citations: US Census Data for Cowley County - https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/cowleycountykansasCDC Vaccine Schedule: Birth Through 6 Years Old - https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/parents/downloads/parent-ver-sch-0-6yrs.pdfCDC Vaccine Schedule: Ages 7 to 18 Years Old - https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/downloads/teen/parent-version-schedule-7-18yrs.pdf

In our first episode, Public Health Registered Nurse Karen Hardin stops in to talk about STIs, how they affect the community, and the ways you can 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   Sources & Citations: Sexually Transmitted Disease Surveillance Dashboard - https://www.cdc.gov/std/statistics/2021/default.htmThe State of STDs Infographic - https://www.cdc.gov/std/statistics/infographic.htmState Rankings Table - https://www.cdc.gov/std/statistics/2021/tables.htmSTIs vs STDs - https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/infectious-diseases/in-depth/germs/art-20045289Sexually Transmitted Disease Symptoms - https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/sexually-transmitted-diseases-stds/in-depth/std-symptoms/art-20047081Incidence, Prevalence, & Cost of Sexually Transmitted Infections in the United States - https://www.cdc.gov/nchhstp/newsroom/fact-sheets/std/STI-Incidence-Prevalence-Cost-Factsheet.html

Host Tom Langer introduces himself and gives a summary of what to expect from For The Health of It, the new podcast from the City-Cowley County Health Department.   Learn more by visiting the links below: City-Cowley County Health Department website - https://www.cowleycountyks.gov/departments/PublicHealthFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/cowleycountyhealthTwitter/X - https://twitter.com/CowleyHealth