Healthcare
After Tuberculosis Outbreak, Wyandotte County Parts Ways with Health Director
The director of the Wyandotte County Public Health Department is no longer with the agency, a spokesperson confirmed Tuesday. It comes after turmoil during the handling of the major tuberculosis outbreak, shown by emails obtained by the Kansas News Service. Elisha Caldwell had been head of the local health department while an outbreak of TB grew…
A New Way to Pay for Long-Term Care Insurance
Here’s a potential solution for folks who want to buy long-term care insurance but don’t have the cash to cover premiums.
The Overlooked Downsides of Aging in Place
A recent study indicates that 88% of adults 50 and older say they want to age in place. But there are overlooked downsides to aging in place.
Beating the Heat: Help for Households Without Air Conditioning
More than 10,000 Kansas City area households have no air conditioning, and many others struggle to maintain their units. Here are some programs that can help.
Why Liberty Hospital Could No Longer Go it Alone and Turned to Kansas for Help
The University of Kansas Health System now owns Liberty Hospital in Missouri. The deal, which sparked political opposition, reflects a growing merger trend.