For The Health Of It: Cowley County

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 SquadSuicide Prevention of Cowley CountyHOPE Squads 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

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 Formathttps://www.canva.com/design/DAF6DwSRGfw/0UrXFly567vL2PCSiORFXQ/view?presentationFull-Length PDFhttps://www.cowleycountyks.gov/media/Health%20Department/Annual%20Reports/CCCHD%20Annual%20Report%202023.pdfOne-Page Summary PDFhttps://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 Pagehttps://www.cdc.gov/rsv/index.htmlBeyfortus RSV Immunizationhttps://www.beyfortus.com/Arexvy RSV Immunizationhttps://arexvy.com/Vaccines For Children (VFC) Programhttps://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/programs/vfc/index.htmlBridge Access Programhttps://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/programs/bridge/index.htmlNovavax COVID Immunizationhttps://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 Programhttps://www.cowleycountyks.gov/departments/PublicHealth/HealthyStartHomeVisitorProgramSafe Sleep Kansashttp://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 PoisoningEPA Information About LeadChildhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Programhttps://www.cdc.gov/nceh/lead/default.htmCommon Sources of Leadhttps://doh.wa.gov/community-and-environment/contaminants/lead/common-sources-lead-poisoningKansas Department of Health & Environment - Blood Lead InformationKansas Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program

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 webpageBeyfortus webpageSanofi Flu Vaccine webpageNovavax website

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 webpageChild Care AwareKansas Department of Health & Environment(KDHE)'s Child Care Licensing webpageKDHE's Child Care Licensing Program Online Facility Compliance Search

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: https://www.ready.govhttps://www.noaa.gov/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: https://www.sanofiflu.com/https://www.beyfortus.com/https://arexvy.com/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: https://www.cdc.gov/cholera/illness.htmlhttps://www.cdc.gov/cholera/usa/index.htmlhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6953460/https://www.cowleycountyks.gov/media/Health%20Department/Environmental%20Health/CowleyCounty%20San%20Code.pdfhttps://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: https://www.fns.usda.gov/wichttps://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: https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/cowleycountykansashttps://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/parents/downloads/parent-ver-sch-0-6yrs.pdfhttps://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: https://www.cdc.gov/std/statistics/2021/default.htmhttps://www.cdc.gov/std/statistics/infographic.htmhttps://www.cdc.gov/std/statistics/2021/tables.htmhttps://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/infectious-diseases/in-depth/germs/art-20045289https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/sexually-transmitted-diseases-stds/in-depth/std-symptoms/art-20047081https://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: https://www.cowleycountyks.gov/departments/PublicHealthhttps://www.facebook.com/cowleycountyhealthhttps://twitter.com/CowleyHealth