Frieden defends CDC handling of Ebola crisis in congressional hearing
Dr. Tom Frieden, head of the CDC, defended the agency’s Ebola response and admitted a Texas nurse who treated the first U.S. case may have flown commercially despite exposure. Republicans pressed for travel ban while Democrats urged fighting Ebola at its source in Africa and questioned budget cuts. Duncan’s Dallas hospital care and timeline are reviewed as lawmakers seek accountability amid public fear.
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Energy and Commerce Committee
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Kansas health officials prep for potential Ebola cases
Finney County Health Department and St. Catherine Hospital are teaming with local health care partners to monitor for Ebola and activate emergency plans. Ashley Goss says the community has a full preparedness plan, including patient handling, isolation, and personal protective equipment.
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LifeTeam to restore emergency air and ground transport at St Catherine
LifeTeam, a Newton based critical care ambulance service, partners with St Catherine Hospital to provide ground and air transport for critically ill and injured patients in southwest Kansas. A Beechcraft King Air C90 will base at Garden City Regional Airport with 24/7 ready alert crews, and a ground ambulance will operate from the airport. A 206 LongRanger helicopter will join early 2015.
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Life Team
Scott Taylor
St. Catherine
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A Walk in the Park for Women's Health Walk
Participants join UMMAM's Women's Health Walk at Harold Long Park to promote early detection. Volunteer Nancy Bieker distributes T-shirts and bags as the Thursday event unfolds.
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Weather Today and Tomorrow Forecast Summary
Today will be sunny and pleasant with a high near 71 and a low around 42. Tomorrow is partly sunny and breezy with a high near 68 and a low around 46.
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