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Black mothers at KCMO nonprofit highlight inequities in care

KSHB 41's Alyssa Jackson spoke with Black mothers at Uzazi Village, a KCMO nonprofit that highlights inequities in care and the need for maternal education.

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It's Your Business has Sridevi Donepudi, Char'dae C. Bell and Steven Davis

Here's news about the latest hirings, retirings and more in the Topeka area.

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Kansas health officials say free COVID-19 tests still available

While the COVID-19 pandemic may no longer be top of mind, health officials in Kansas say families can still request free COVID-19 test kits.

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KDHE, Unified Government report confirmed cases of tuberculosis

Health officials are investigating a small number - less than 10 - of confirmed tuberculosis cases in Wyandotte County.

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Free COVID-19 home tests remain available for Kansas residents

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is offering free at-home COVID-19 tests to households across Kansas.

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Fewer abortions from state counted in Kansas | The Journal Record

Kansas saw a 4.1% increase in the number of abortions performed in the state in 2021 compared with 2020, with more Missouri residents but fewer Oklahoma and Texas residents coming into the state to terminate their pregnancies.

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Active Tuberculosis cases identified in Wyandotte County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment, along with the Unified Government Public Health Department, has confirmed a small number of active Tuberculosis cases in Wyandotte County.

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Kansas Senate confirms Janet Stanek for KDHE Secretary

The Kansas Senate voted to confirm the appointment of Janet Stanek as the secretary of the Kansas Department of Health and Environment on Wednesday.

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KDHE closes COVID-19 testing sites due to weather

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment closed multiple testing sites across the state Thursday, including two in the Kansas City area, due to adverse weather conditions.

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KDHE, JCDHE expand COVID-19 booster eligibility for children

On Thursday, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment expanded eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine booster shot to children ages 12-15 and approved an additional primary dose for immunocompromised children ages 5-11.

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