Kansas Obesity Rate Rises, Study Finds Middle-Range Health Rank
The America's Health Rankings Report shows Kansas at 37th overall with obesity rising to about 34 percent. KDHE officials study why Kansas increased while most states held steady. Missouri also saw a rise, while health issues tied to obesity impact diabetes heart disease and cancer risk.
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Health rankings show Kansas and Missouri obesity and HPV gaps
Kansas the 27th overall health and 4th obesity rate among adolescents, Missouri 37th and 40th obesity ranking. Kansas teen HPV vaccination rose from 38 percent in 2014 to 51 percent last year, but both states remain in the bottom decile for teen vaccination. Jennifer Vande Velde notes progress but cites ongoing gaps and the push to boost provider discussions with teens.
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Closure of Lamned juvenile facility in 2017 on schedule
TOPEKA The Kansas Department of Corrections remains committed to closing the Larned juvenile facility in early 2017 after transferring inmates to the Topeka complex. Deputy corrections secretary Terri Williams told lawmakers that offenders would be out of Lamned by late January and the building decommissioned by March.
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Colyer tweets Obamacare expansion near death in Kansas
Lt Gov Jef Colyer claims Medicaid expansion will soon die citing 217 KanCare contracts and new bids, as Sen. Laura Kelly urges caution amid uncertainty. Democrats and moderates criticize the posting while Colyer ties his comment to national shifts under the incoming administration.
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