Public Health
curiousKC | Answers to COVID Questions You Need to Know
Bookmark Flatland’s curiousKC FAQ, where we answer your questions about COVID-19.
Known to be Toxic for a Century, Lead Still Poisons Thousands of Midwestern Kids
Researchers say even a small amount of lead can harm kids’ development. One 2021 study found Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska and Missouri had some of the highest rates of elevated blood lead levels in children.
curiousKC | How Do We Navigate Politics and Health?
Here’s a round-up of stories that give a birds-eye look at what community leaders are doing to educate, empower and keep people healthy.
curiousKC | What Stories Do You Want to See About Health Care?
Next up, Flatland’s team focuses on the questions you want to know about health care. See our previous coverage and write to us here.
What to Know About the New Surprise Medical Bills Law
The No Surprises Act took effect Jan. 1, 2022, and you may be surprised what it will, and won’t, do to prevent surprise medical bills.