LISTEN LIVE KPR - On Air: Listen Live to classical, jazz and NPR news Schedule LATEST
NEWSCAST
KPR 2 - On Air: Listen live to KPR's all talk-radio service, KPR2 Recordings

Share this page              

Report: Kansas and Missouri Lag in Public Health Readiness

Tuesday, December 20th, 2016, by Heartland Health Monitor

A new report from the non-profit Trust For America’s Health says Kansas is falling short on four of ten indicators of public health preparedness. Heartland Health Monitor’s Bryan Thompson has details.

 

Bryan Thompson reports:

More articles by this author

Sponsored

Follow KPR

Follow KPR on Facebook

Follow KPR on Twitter

Follow @kprnews
Follow @kprinfo
Follow us on

Subscribe to KPR on YouTube

Sign up for the KPR Newsletter

Subscribe to our Plain Text RSS Feeds.

Subscribe to the KPR podcasts, such as KPR Presents and Conversations, via or

Get the KPR Mobile App

 

Upcoming Events

  • Sat, January 22nd - 1:00pm
    Grover Barn Interpretive Panels Dedication
    Grover Barn Interpretive Panels Dedication

    Get more info about this event »

    Description: In January 1859, John Brown and 12 freedom seekers sought refuge at the Grover Barn. Now we invite you to join us as the Guardians of Grover Barn and partners officially dedicate new interpretive panels at this historic Underground Railroad site, with dedicatory remarks and a benediction by the Rev. Verdell Taylor. Parking at the site is very limited. A Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department shuttle will run from the Holcomb Park Rec Center parking lot and the Grover Barn between 12:45 and 2 PM for those wishing to attend. This event will also be livestreamed on the Watkins Museum of History Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter. Submitted by: Will Haynes Watkins Museum of History

    Sat, January 22nd - 1:00pm
  • Sat, January 22nd - 7:00pm
    2022 Kansas City Chinese New Year Gala
    2022 Kansas City Chinese New Year Gala

    Get more info about this event »

    Description: The Kansas City Chinese Association (KCCA) announces our New Year Gala Events to celebrate the Year of Tiger! New Year Gala is a tradition of the community to welcome a Lunar new year. This year our celebration, themed “Kansas City in the Lights,” includes the following two events: In person live show (Admission) Saturday, January 22, 2022 7:00pm – 9:00pm (Pre-show activities start at 6:00pm) Bell Cultural Events Center MidAmerica Nazarene University 2030 E College Way, Olathe, KS 66062 Premiere of KCCA New Year Performance Art Movie (Free) Friday, January 28, 2022 7:30pm – 9:30pm KCCA Official YouTube Channel Both events will be filled with talented performers, celebration of cultural traditions, and are long awaited opportunities for the community to come together! Please mark your calendar! Information for live show tickets and the movie premiere to come. Submitted by: KCCA KS Kansas City Chinese Association

    Sat, January 22nd - 7:00pm
  • Sat, January 22nd - 7:30pm
    Mikey Needleman LIVE Iron Horse Bar and Grill!
    Mikey Needleman LIVE Iron Horse Bar and Grill!

    Get more info about this event »

    Description: Come into Iron Horse and enjoy some GREAT live music by Mikey!! With great food and drinks all night long! Submitted by: Jeffrey Dietrich Iron Horse Bar and Grill

    Sat, January 22nd - 7:30pm
more

Tower Frequencies

91.5 FM KANU Lawrence, Topeka, Kansas City
96.1 FM K241AR Lawrence (KPR2)
89.7 FM KANH Emporia
99.5 FM K258BT Manhattan
97.9 FM K250AY Manhattan (KPR2)
91.3 FM  KANV Junction City, Olsburg
89.9 FM K210CR Atchison
90.3 FM KANQ Chanute

See the Coverage Map for more details

Contact Us

Kansas Public Radio
1120 West 11th Street
Lawrence, KS 66044
Download Map
785-864-4530 (Main Line)
888-577-5268 (Toll Free)
contact@kansaspublicradio.org