Garden City College expands health programs to meet care gap
Garden City Community College, citing growing demand for health professionals as the population ages, is expanding space for allied health programs. Officials say local training increases access while nationwide aging trends push need higher. The Baby Boom generation aging toward 65 is projected to raise the share of Americans over 65 to one in five by 2030.
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Physical therapy assistants meet growing aging needs
Johnson says the nation needs physical therapists and physical therapy assistants to address rehabilitative needs. Therapists conduct initial evaluations and outline therapy while assistants carry out prescribed exercises and routines. See Health, Page AS.
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Growth in Kansas Health Support Jobs in Plains Regions
The Kansas Department of Labor 2007 Wage Survey and Bureau of Labor Statistics data show a growing need for health support roles in western and southwest Kansas. Physical therapy assistant earns a median hourly wage of 19.24 dollars in western Kansas in 2007. Average annual employment in southwest Kansas was projected for 2002 through 2012 with a 40 percent growth. Respiratory therapist wages reach 19.92 dollars in Kansas for 2002. Employment across Kansas from 2002 to 2012 is projected to grow by about 33.3 percent.
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Guard leader pleased with response to Greensburg tornado
Maj. Gen. Ted Bunting told a Senate Homeland Security subcommittee he is pleased with the federal response since the Greensburg tornado but notes room for improvement. He praised FEMA for quick shelters and debris removal yet cited confusion in disaster payments delaying reconstruction like the new county courthouse. He blamed staff turnover in FEMA's Public Assistance program and urged stability. Sen. Landrieu pressed for a case overseer to avoid rotating leadership.
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Community honors two long serving Tribune doctors
A 4 H building at the Greeley County Fairgrounds hosted a tribute to Dr. Robert Moser and Dr. Wendell Ellis for 35 years of combined service in Greeley, Wallace and Hamilton counties. Todd Burch of Greeley County Health Services credited their growth and lasting impact on rural health care.
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Fred Crotinger
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City to consider LED sign rules change in Garden City
Garden City Planning Commission backs allowing electronic message boards in C 2 districts with one unanimated message updated every five minutes and size limits from 20 to 50 square feet. City Commission to weigh the recommendation at the August 12 meeting. some officials urge tasteful signs while avoiding Las Vegas style.
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