For The Health Of It: Cowley County

For The Health Of It: Cowley County

In this new bi-weekly podcast from the City-Cowley County Health Department, we will explore important public health topics and how they influence the health of the Cowley County community.

Episodes

September 19, 2025 41 mins

Time for another episode of our podcast, For The Health Of It!

This week, Tom & Ally are joined in studio by Amy Jo McWhirt from RISE Cowley. RISE Cowley is a health-oriented coalition dedicated to improving the health of the community. Give it a listen and learn all about their vital work in Cowley County!

To learn more about RISE Cowley, visit www.RISECowley.org.

If there are topics you're interested in learning about, let us...

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Time for another episode of our podcast, For The Health Of It!

This week, Tom & Ally are joined in studio by John Costello from the Retainworks Program. This program assists in helping people return to work after injury or illness. Give it a listen and learn all about this vital program!

For more information about the Retainworks Program, visit www.Retainworks.org or call John Costello at (316) 771-6617.

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August 6, 2025 40 mins

We’re back with a new episode of our podcast, For The Health Of It!

This week, Tom and Ally sit down for another Trail Mix episode, discussing a variety of topics including back to school month, the upcoming flu season, and more!

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

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July 11, 2025 43 mins

It’s time for part 2 of our special Health & Safety Fair episode!

This episode was recorded at the Winfield Fairgrounds, where Tom & Ally set up the studio to interview some of our community partners and event attendees. Check it out and learn more about the resources available in the community as well as how we’re working hard to keep Cowley County healthy!

This week’s episode features the following guests:

  • Cole Henle...
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June 27, 2025 52 mins

We’re back with another episode! This week’s episode was recorded at the Health & Safety Fair!

Tom & Ally set up the studio at the Winfield Fairgrounds and interviewed a variety of exhibitors & attendees. Check it out and learn more about our community partners! This is part one, so stay tuned for part two in a couple of weeks!

This week’s episode features the following guests:

  • Maria Salas with Sunflower Health Pla...
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March 27, 2025 40 mins

We’re back with another episode! Measles is in the news, so, this week, Tom & Ally sit down to talk about the dangers of measles and what parents can do to keep their kids safe!

 

If you’re in need of immunizations, then give the Health Department a call to schedule your appointment today!

 

Interested in hearing about particular topics? Let us know by visiting the link below:

https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7394023/For-The-Heal...

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February 19, 2025 39 mins

For The Health Of It is back for Season 3! This week, Tom & Ally sit down to discuss the Health Department’s 2024 Annual Report. Learn all about our accomplishments & milestones from 2024 as well as some of our plans for 2025!

 

Check the link below to read the Annual Report for yourself:

https://www.cowleycountyks.gov/media/Health%20Department/Annual%20Reports/CCCHD%20Annual%20Report%202024%20-%20Print.pdf

 

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November 20, 2024 43 mins

This week, we’ve got an important topic for rural communities: Wastewater Systems. Tom & Ally sit down to discuss the ins and outs of these systems as well as how to keep them running properly.

 

Visit our Environmental Health page to learn more about our services:

https://www.cowleycountyks.gov/departments/PublicHealth/EnvironmentalHealth

 

If there are topics you're interested in learning about, let us know by visiting the li...

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October 9, 2024 44 mins

This week, we’re back with another Trail Mix episode!

Tom & Ally sit down to discuss a variety of topics including respiratory illness season, immunizations, and our upcoming flu clinics.

If you’re looking to get your flu shot, check out our upcoming Drive-Thru Flu Clinics! There’s no appointment necessary, just bring your photo ID & insurance card and stop by anytime between 10:00am & 5:00pm. See the details below:

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September 25, 2024 52 mins

This week’s episode features a full house in-studio to discuss a very important topic: Medicare Open Enrollment!

Tom & Ally are joined by Sarah Johnson & Brian Barta from William Newton Hospital, Renee Price from Graves Drug, and Heather Irving from SCK Health. Together, they discuss the ins and outs of Medicare open enrollment and how to navigate this complicated process.

Visit www.medicare.gov for more information about o...

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August 7, 2024 40 mins

This week’s episode features one of our awesome local partners, USD 470’s Head Start Program! Alisha Call and Tara Taylor join Tom & Ally in the studio to discuss childhood development, the Head Start Program, the upcoming school year, and more!

Check the links below to learn more!

If there are topics you're interested in learning about, let us know by visiting the lin...

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July 10, 2024 40 mins

This week’s episode features one of our awesome local partners, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)!

Aimee Fowler joins Tom & Ally in studio to discuss mental health, what NAMI does in the community, and more!

To learn more about NAMI, visit their website at www.namikansas.org

If you’re interested in becoming a part of NAMI locally, get in contact with Aimee through email at aimee@namikansas.org or phone at (785) 214...

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June 26, 2024 44 mins

This week’s episode features one of our awesome local partners, Cowley County’s K-State Research and Extension Office!

Becky Reid joins Tom & Ally in studio to discuss a variety of topics including the Farmers Markets, the county fair, food preservation, and much more!

 

To learn more about the K-State Research & Extension Office, visit their website at www.cowley.k-state.edu

Check out their Facebook page to learn more abou...

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April 26, 2024 41 mins

In this week's episode, Tom and Ally sit down to talk about a variety of topics including new incentives for the HealthCounts survey, the Health & Safety Fair, lead poisoning prevention, and more!

 

To take the HealthCounts survey, visit RISECowley.org/HealthCounts

 

For more information about the Health & Safety Fair, visit the event Facebook page at facebook.com/CowleyCountyHealthFair!

 

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March 27, 2024 44 mins

In this week's episode, Tom and Ally sit down with Yazmin Wood from the Legacy Regional Community Foundation to discuss how they provide support and sustainability to community health improvement efforts in Cowley County.

 

If you want to learn more about the Legacy Regional Community Foundation, visit LegacyRegionalFoundation.org

 

If there are topics you're interested in learning about, let us know by visiting the link below!

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March 13, 2024 33 mins

Today, Tom and Ally sit down with Sarah Johnson from William Newton Memorial Hospital to discuss the Community Health Needs Survey and its importance in improving the health and wellbeing of Cowley County residents.

 

If you want to learn more about the Community Health Needs Survey, visit RISECowley.org/HealthCounts

 

If there are topics you're interested in learning about, let us know by visiting the link below!

https://survey.al...

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February 28, 2024 44 mins
In today's episode, Ally and Tom are joined by Jenni Bader, Eric Burr, and Mason Burr to talk about HOPE Squad and the strategies their using for suicide prevention in the community!   If you want to learn more about HOPE Squad, visit the links below:  
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February 14, 2024 44 mins

For The Health Of It: Cowley County is back for Season 2!

In this episode, Tom and Ally are in studio discussing the Health Department's 2023 Annual Report.

Check out some of our achievements, milestones, and activities from last year, and learn all about how the Health Department works hard to help you stay well!

The 2023 Annual Report is available in multiple formats. Visit the links below to access it:

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November 29, 2023 44 mins

In this week's episode, Trail Mix, Tom and Ally cover a variety of topics including a respiratory illness update, an explanation of Health In All Policies, and more!

 

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

 

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November 15, 2023 53 mins

In this week's episode, Tom and Ally sit down with our Home Visitors, Jean and JoJo, to discuss the ins and outs of the Healthy Start Home Visiting Program.

 

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

 

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