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

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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Free COVID-19 tests available for all Kansas communities through …

WEBWICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) said all Kansas households will be allowed to request free, at …

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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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Reno County Health Dept. to begin offering daily vaccine clinic

WEB- The Reno County Health Department, starting on March 22, will be hosting a daily vaccine at the Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church at 101 E. 1st …

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Tornado Watch issued for central and eastern Kansas

WEBWICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for a portion of Kansas until 7 p.m. Saturday. It includes Wichita, stretching from …

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New law provides added protections for Kansas healthcare …

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

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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Derek Schmidt announces Congressional run in Kansas' Second …

WEBSchmidt was Kansas’ Attorney General for 12 years. At Gray, our journalists report, write, edit and produce the news content that informs the communities we serve.

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Wichita doctors address what illnesses are going around this

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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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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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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How groups are using tiny homes to help the unhoused across the …

WEB(InvestigateTV) — A record number of people are considered unhoused in the United States. A federal report released in 2023 found more than 653,000 were …

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Report shows substantial rise in out-of-state patients at Kansas

WEBThe new report from the Guttmacher Institute shows that in 2023, Kansas saw an increase in provided abortions of more than 9,000 compared with 2020. That …

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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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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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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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GraceMed board responds to credential scrutiny of now former …

WEBIn response to the recent resignation of its CEO, the GraceMed Health Clinic board issued a statement addressing Venus Lee’s decision to step down and the …

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Kansas governor continues push for Medicaid expansion, Hays

WEBPublished: Apr. 11, 2024 at 4:54 PM PDT. HAYS, Kan. (KWCH) - Kansas Governor Laura Kelly isn’t letting up on her push for Medicaid expansion. She’s on tour again, hoping to …

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LIVE BLOG: Tornado-producing storm threatens area SE of Wichita …

WEBWICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Update 4:20 p.m.: A severe storm capable of producing a tornado was spotted about 13 miles north of Cedar Vale. The storm …

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Southwest is considering implementing assigned seats, report says …

WEBFlyers always expect seating to be first come, first serve on Southwest Airlines, but the company is considering making major changes to its seating arrangements.

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Hack at large US health care tech company leads to security

WEBPublished: Mar. 1, 2024 at 1:47 AM PST. (AP) - Health care providers across the country are reeling from a cyberattack on a massive U.S. health care technology company that …

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Grand Canyon rangers search for man possibly traveling on self

WEBGRAND CANYON VILLAGE, Ariz. (KPHO/Gray News) — Officials at the Grand Canyon are looking for a New Mexico man who went missing while possibly traveling on …

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GraceMed CEO resigns following scrutiny over credentials

WEBPublished: Mar. 20, 2024 at 10:12 AM PDT. WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - GraceMed has announced the resignation of its Chief Executive Officer Venus Lee. “During her tenure, …

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Police say 5 people were shot following late-night dispute in

WEBPolice and members of the U.S. Secret Service took one person into custody and recovered a firearm at the scene.

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11-year-old boy accidentally shot, killed by older brother

WEBST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WWSB/Gray News) - An 11-year-old boy in Florida was accidentally shot and killed by his older brother on Friday, according to …

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Woman accused of hitting 66-year-old boyfriend over head with

WEBKEY LARGO, Fla. (Gray News) - A woman was arrested Monday night after she allegedly hit her boyfriend over the head with a bottle and threatened to cut his …

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