• RISE Cowley
    Sep 19 2025

    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 know by visiting the link below!

    https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7394023/For-The-Health-Of-It-Survey

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    41 mins
  • Retainworks
    Aug 22 2025

    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.

    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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    37 mins
  • Trail MIx 4
    Aug 6 2025

    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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    41 mins
  • Health & Safety Fair (part 2)
    Jul 11 2025

    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 Henley with Cowley Moos - facebook.com/midwestmoos
    • Krysta Wood with Family Life Services – flsonline.net | (620) 442-1688
    • Amanda Conrad with CASA of Cowley County – casaofcowleycountyks.org | (620) 301-1008
    • Macy Collins with Resource Center for Independent Living – gaines@rcilinc.org | www.rcilinc.org | (316) 322-7853
    • Marsha Landis with Villa Maria & Maria Court – vmmcinc.org | (316) 777-1129
    • Trevor Langer with Winfield Code Enforcement – codeenforcement@winfieldks.org
    • Micah Fry with Cowley College Golden Tigers – (620) 441-5525 | cowley.edu/learn-at-cowley/community-education/golden-tigers
    • Brooke Kubik with Gentiva Hospice – gentivahs.com | 1(888) 436-8482
    • John Costello with Retainworks – retainworks.org | (316) 771-6617

    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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    43 mins
  • Health & Safety Fair (part 1)
    Jun 27 2025

    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 Plan – 1 (877) 644-4623 | sunflowerhealthplan.com
    • Tara Battreal-Sutton with Rivercross Healthcare – 1 (877) 291-9690 | rivercrosshealthcare.com
    • Amy Jo McWhirt with RISE Cowley – risecowley.org
    • Julie Fox with REACH – (620) 229-8304 | reachits.org
    • Emily Hedges with RISE Cowley – risecowley.org
    • Shane Farley with KSOK – cowleypost.com
    • Jason Minor with Precision Psychiatric – (785) 390-8385 | precisionpsychiatricsolutions.com
    • Dorita Bloyer with the Cowley County Farmers Markets – risecowley.org/farmers-markets
    • Robin Henderson with Eagle Nest – eaglenestinc.org
    • Becky Reid with the K-State Research & Extension Office – (620) 221-5450 | cowley.k-state.edu

    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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    53 mins
  • Measles
    Mar 27 2025

    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-Health-Of-It-Survey

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    40 mins
  • Annual Report
    Feb 19 2025

    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

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

    https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7394023/For-The-Health-Of-It-Survey

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    40 mins
  • Oh Poop
    Nov 20 2024

    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 link below!

    https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7394023/For-The-Health-Of-It-Survey

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    44 mins