Health & Health Care

At her apartment in Olathe, Sally Betta is able to remain independent, like she has for several decades, thanks to a program that a local interfaith group is trying to bring back to Johnson County. Betta is one of 14...

At Rosanna Square, Thursday night was about free tacos, improv comedy and raising awareness of the high health care costs people are facing both in Kansas and nationwide. The Alliance for a Healthy Kansas put on an event that’s part...

Cases of Cyclosporiasis, the parasitic stomach bug known for causing explosive diarrhea, continue to increase across Johnson County, with the confirmed case count hitting 143 on Wednesday. That’s about a third of the total cases in the entire state of...

By Frank Morris Cyclosporiasis cases in Kansas have jumped more than fivefold in a week. And Johnson County is leading the increase. Last week the Kansas Department of Health and Environment counted 55 cases of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness caused by...

An uninsured Shawnee resident just watched her medication's cost plummet from $850 to $5. That cost savings, she said, is thanks to the help of a new nonprofit organization's pharmacy, called Pharmacy of Grace, whose leaders hope to support...

As of this week, 25 people in Johnson County have officially tested positive for Cyclosporiasis, the “intense” stomach bug caused by a parasite found on some fruits and vegetables. That accounts for almost half of the 55 cases so far...

Preparing for a new baby can be an overwhelming experience for parents. A community baby shower event in Overland Park on Saturday aimed to ensure everyone had the best information for keeping their newborns safe and healthy. Hosted by the...

For Kevin Sullivan, becoming a doctor wasn’t always a sure thing, definitely not at 43 years old. When he graduated from Baker University 20 years ago, it was with a degree in accounting and business. And that’s the kind of...

A new physical therapy clinic has officially begun helping Johnson Countians keep their balance. A local franchise of Florida-based FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers has opened in Lenexa. FYZICAL is at 7844 Quivira Road The clinic occupies a space at the...

By Noah Taborda Shana Burgess cautions people from putting too much stock in year-to-year fluctuations in the number of Johnson County residents who died by suicide. “No matter what, one death by suicide is one too many,” says the director of...

By Bek Shackelford-Nwanganga On a Friday in Leawood, Kansas, at the Parkinson’s Exercise and Wellness Center, classes are in full swing … literally. The gym, which is specifically dedicated to people with Parkinson’s disease, gives participants a way to fight...

By Bek Shackelford-Nwanganga The number of abortions provided in Kansas continues to drastically exceed those prior to the reversal of Roe v. Wade. Nearly 20,000 women got abortions in the state in 2024, the most recent year for which data is...