Kansas faces doctor shortage as Medicaid debate grips state
Kansas grapples with provider shortages as health policy shifts loom. KU chancellor launched a tuition program decades ago to attract doctors while state leaders resist expanding KanCare. An AP review notes rising demand for primary care, aging workforce, and budget cuts threaten future training, possibly hindering Kansas’ ability to meet care needs.
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Kansas to expand social work master program in western state
About 380 people attended a reception at The Golf Club at Southwind marking the start of a western Kansas master of social work program. Fort Hays State University and KU, with Garden City Community College, will let students complete the KU MSW degree by studying at FHSU or GCCC to address a shortage of credentialed social workers in western and southwestern Kansas. University leader Bernadette Gray-Little noted only about 1 percent of Kansas social workers reside west of Wichita.
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Garden City officer keeps retired K9 partner Arco at home
Garden City Police Officer David Smith preserves a strong bond with his retired K-9 Arco, a Belgian Malinois who served since June 2012. After Arco’s retirement on Tuesday, Smith and his wife welcomed him into their home, as the handler notes the deep attachment formed during 24/7 togetherness.
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K-9 Handler Smith Reflects On Duty And dog retirements
GCPD K-9 handler Smith discusses living with his partner Arco at home to enable rapid response, the challenges of handling a dog after a childhood fear, and Arco’s retirement due to eye issues as the department evaluates dogs around eight years old.
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