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TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), in conjunction with the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT), has revised its list of public health advisories for Kansas lakes due to blue-green algae. Since Thursday’s update, Milford Lake Zone A has moved to a warning, while Milford Lake Zones B...

Public Health Advisories for Kansas Lakes Due to Blue-Green Algae Changes from yesterday’s updates

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TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a Do Not Drink order for the Towns Riverview Subdivision South, located in Finney County. The order was issued because of unknown water quality in a secondary source used to resolve low pressure violations in the South Subdivision service area. Public...

Do Not Drink Order Rescinded for Towns Riverview Subdivision South, Finney Co.

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TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), in conjunction with the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT), has issued its list of public health advisories for Kansas lakes due to blue-green algae. Warning Milford Lake Zone B and C, Geary County Gathering Pond, Geary County (upgraded from...

Public Health Advisories for Kansas Lakes Due to Blue-Green Algae

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TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for Riverchase Mobile Home Park, located in Riley County. The advisory was issued because of a power outage, resulting in a loss of pressure in the system. Failure to maintain adequate pressure may result in a loss of chlorine...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for Riverchase Mobile Home Park, Riley Co.

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TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for Riverchase Mobile Home Park, located in Riley County. This advisory is not related to Covid-19. Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice: • If your tap water appears dirty, flush the water lines by...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for Riverchase Mobile Home Park, Riley Co.

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TOPEKA — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment wants to encourage parents and caregivers to understand the risks of lead poisoning in children and when to ask for a blood test. The Health Impact Lead can impact IQ, behavior and development, which lasts a lifetime. Early symptoms of lead poisoning are difficult to...

Kansas Children Still At Risk for Lead Poisoning Program Encourages Parents/Caregivers to Request Blood Test

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TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for Ellis Co RWD 1C, located in Ellis County. This includes the community of Antonino but does not include the City of Hays. This advisory is not related to Covid-19. Customers should observe the following precautions until further...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the Ellis Co RWD 1C, Ellis Co.

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TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), in partnership with the Kansas Hospital Association and the Kansas Midwives Alliance, has created a recognition program for hospitals, facilities and midwives who provide newborn screening services. The first-ever awards were released on July 31 by KDHE’s Kansas...

Kansas Newborn Screening Program Launches First Annual Facility Recognition Awards

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TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded the public health advisory for Buckner Creek in Gray County. No further advisories remain for Gray or Hodgeman Counties. Laboratory testing samples collected from Buckner Creek indicate levels of naturally occurring bacteria conform with state water...

Advisory lifted for Buckner Creek

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Exceptional efforts to promote health and fitness in Kansas to be recognized TOPEKA – The Governor’s Council on Fitness is now accepting nominations for its annual Kansas Health Champion Awards. Awards are given to individuals and organizations that make an exceptional effort to model, encourage and promote health and fitness in...

Nominations Now Being Accepted for Kansas Health Champion Awards

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