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An in-state basketball rivalry where blood is at stake
Before the KU-KSU game, there will be a friendlier, healthier competition taking place among fans.
Budget shortfalls mean some senior citizens in the state are going hungry
Senior meal program managers across the state are being forced to make a tough decision: who goes hungry and who doesn’t.
Doctors donate $200,000 for new KU Medical Center simulation center
Books and lectures are yesterday’s medical learning tools. Today, Kansas University Medical Center students use high-tech mannequins and equipment to hone their skills.
Riley, Nemaha counties among top five healthiest in Kansas
Mitchell, Riley, Johnson, Douglas and Nemaha are the five healthiest counties in Kansas, according to a new report released today.
Kansas health officer gives different perspective on ‘economic benefits of hospitals’
The state health officer hopes that hospitals and health care services do NOT take up such a large chunk of our economy.
New report reveals benefits of raising Kansas cigarette tax
Raising Kansas' cigarette tax by $1 per pack would bring in $74.7 million in new annual revenue to help close the state's budget shortfall, while also reducing smoking and saving lives, according to a national report released today by a coalition of public health organizations.
Kansans rally for statewide smoking ban, point to health benefits
The bill is scheduled for a hearing Wednesday before the House Health and Human Services Committee.
HealthGrades releases list of hospitals with lower mortality, complication rates
Three Kansas hospitals rank in the top 5 percent of 5,000 U.S. hospitals, according to a new study.
Immunization rates for American adults dismal, far behind children’s rates
Vaccine-preventable diseases kill more Americans every year than traffic accidents or breast cancer.
Public forums aim to help Kansans with traumatic brain injuries, their caregivers
If you or someone you know suffers from traumatic brain injury, Kansas health leaders would like to know.
Tax on soda pop could save Kansas budget March 17, 2010
Thousands of Kansans waiting on health insurance March 17, 2010
Kansas arrives in Oklahoma City for NCAA opening-round play March 17, 2010
49 Storm Team Forecast March 17, 2010
49 Kidcasters - Andre Thompson March 17, 2010
