Health

Clinic files 2nd challenge to Kansas abortion rules

By The Associated Press on June 29, 2011

Another Kansas abortion provider is trying to join a federal lawsuit aimed at blocking a new state licensing laws and health department regulations.

Kansas abortion provider sues to stop state rules

By The Associated Press on June 28, 2011

Two Kansas doctors have filed suit to block the state from enforcing a new abortion licensing law and a set of new regulations for offices and clinics where abortions are performed.

Planned Parenthood sues Kansas officials over funds

By The Associated Press on June 27, 2011

Planned Parenthood has filed a federal lawsuit over a provision pushed by abortion opponents in Kansas' next state budget that prevents it from receiving federal family planning dollars.

Official says Kansas abortion clinic passed review

By The Associated Press on June 24, 2011

A Planned Parenthood official says an inspection of its Kansas clinic by the state health department shows it will comply with new regulations for abortion providers.

Lt. gov. leads forum on Medicaid reform

By The Associated Press on June 22, 2011

Lt. Gov. Jeff Colyer says Kansas must reform its Medicaid program in the face of rising costs and potentially staggering budget deficits.

Lawrence family starts food revolution

By Cory Smith on June 21, 2011

You may not know it, but there's a revolution happening in Lawrence.


Smokers react to graphic new smoking labels

By Theo Hayes on June 21, 2011

An image of a corpse with its chest stitched up as if the lungs have been removed and diseased lungs next to a healthy pair are some images smokers will soon see on the front and back of packs of cigarettes.


Kansas kicking off forums on overhauling Medicaid

By The Associated Press on June 21, 2011

Gov. Sam Brownback's administration is preparing for public forums on overhauling the Medicaid program in Kansas in hopes of controlling the costs of health care for the needy.

Baskets provide hope for HIV positive women

By Theo Hayes on June 17, 2011

Noelle Kurth’s obsession over Africa began when she was a child. She would record programming about countries in Africa but never really understood why.


KU Medical Center wins $20 million grant from NIH

By The Associated Press on June 15, 2011

The University of Kansas Medical Center received a $20 million federal grant to help get new treatments to patients faster.
 
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