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Women’s Health Week
May 10, 2021
National Women’s Health Week is a weeklong health observance led by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office on Women’s Health. This year, May 9-15, 2021 serves as a reminder for women and girls, especially during the outbreak...
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Hep C Awareness Month 2022
May 04, 2021
The month of May is designated as Hepatitis Awareness Month in the United States. During May, CDC and our public health partners work to raise awareness of this epidemic by encouraging priority populations to get tested. Hep C Awareness Month...
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Earth Day Activities in Wichita
Apr 22, 2021
Earth Day is an event celebrated each year on April 22 to show support for environmental protection. The first celebration was on April 22, 1970, making this year’s celebration the 51-year anniversary. While Earth Day is only 1 day, here...
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Understanding Rheumatoid Arthritis and Managing the Pain
Apr 15, 2021
Rheumatoid arthritus is a chronic inflammatory disorder affecting the joints, including those in the hands and feet, when the body’s immune system attacks its own tissue. In severe cases, it can attack internal organs. It typically affects joint linings, causing...
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HealthCore Clinic Pauses Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Dispensing
Apr 13, 2021
On the recommendation from the CDC and FDA, and out of an abundance of caution, HealthCore Clinic will pause providing the one-dose Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) vaccine. Anyone who scheduled an appointment at HealthCore for the Johnson & Johnson vaccine...
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Start Living Healthy – National Public Health Week (April 5-11)
Apr 07, 2021
Each year during the first week of April, we celebrate National Public Health Week by highlighting how to start living a healthy lifestyle. This year, more than ever, we need to come together to start living healthy during the COVID-19...
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Anyone 16+ Can Now Get the COVID-19 Vaccine
Mar 29, 2021
Effective today, all Kansans age 16 or older can now get the COVID-19 vaccine. Governor Laura Kelly announced starting Monday, March 29, 2021, the State of Kansas will make the COVID-19 vaccine available to all Kansans (16+), entering the final...
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Medicare Payments for COVID-19 Vaccine Increase
Mar 27, 2021
Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is increasing the Medicare payment amount for administering the COVID-19 vaccine.
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Get Your COVID-19 Vaccine This Friday
Mar 23, 2021
Sign up to get your 1st dose of the COVID-19 vaccine this Friday, 3/26/21. If you are part of Phases 1 – 4 of the Kansas Vaccine Plan, you are eligible. Click the link below to schedule your appointment. Where Is...
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COVID-19 Vaccine Event This Friday For ANYONE In Phase 2
Mar 16, 2021
If you or a loved one are in Phase 2 of the Kansas Vaccination Plan and have not received your 1st dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, please sign up to get your COVID-19 vaccine this Friday. Please sign up ASAP to...
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Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Mar 04, 2021
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Colorectal cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer death among men and women in the United States. But, in most cases, it can be prevented. The time is now to get a colorectal cancer...
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Friday COVID-19 Vaccination Event For Individuals 65+
Mar 02, 2021
Are you or a loved one 65 years of age or older? If yes, and you have not received your 1st dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, please sign up to get your COVID-19 vaccine this Friday. Availability is Limited! Please sign...