For The Health Of It: Cowley County

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   So...

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:/...

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/choler...

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/wic B...

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/quickfact...

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 Dashboa...

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/PublicHealth Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/cowleycountyhealth Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/Cowle...