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Report Shows Small Improvement for Kansas but Confirms Need for Health Reform
A national study released today shows that the overall health of Kansans has improved slightly over the past year. According to the 19th annual edition of America?s Health Rankings, Kansas is ranked 22nd in overall health nationally compared with last year?s 23rd place ranking. Kansas was ranked 17th in 2006.
Reduce Medical Resident Fatigue-related Errors and Improve Training
Fatigued medical residents need protected sleep periods and increased supervision of work hour limits to improve patient safety and the training environment, according to a new Institute of Medicine (IOM) report funded by the Department of Health & Human Services' (HHS) Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ).
Comments Sought on Pathogenic Avian Influenza Virus in Poultry and Eggs
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is seeking public comments on a draft quantitative food safety risk assessment for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus from consumption of poultry products, shell eggs and egg products.
Olathe Schedules Meetings for Residents Impacted by Flooding
To address potential flooding issues, the City of Olathe partners with Johnson County to fund major projects with County Stormwater Management Advisory Council (SMAC) funding covering 75% of costs.
159th Street Reopens Wednesday
Motorists traveling to Blue Valley West High School will get a little relief this week when 159th Street reopens at Antioch Road.
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