Skydiving helps Bert Nash staffer stay grounded
Mathew Faulk, a Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center homeless outreach team member and skydiver, says skydiving is therapeutic and grounding. He has logged nearly 500 jumps since 2009, often filming clients from two helmet cameras at Skydive Kansas in Osage City. Faulk notes the sport’s safety reliance on disciplined decision making and teamwork, while his partner Merrill Evans recalls her one tandem jump and nervous airplane ride. The couple has a daughter Vivian born in January, and Faulk continues jumping mainly on weekends, with typical heights between 10 000 and 13 500 feet and a 3 000 feet deployment.
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Faulk
Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center
Oklahoma
Skydive
Kansas
Osage City
Merrill Evans
Bert Nash
Evans
U.S. Parachute Association
Vivian
Experts urge residents to take heat precautions
The Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department urges care during extreme heat. Children, the elderly, and chronically ill people are most at risk for heat exhaustion, cramps, or heat stroke. Check on neighbors, avoid peak heat, drink water, stay indoors in air conditioning, wear light clothing, and never leave children or pets in cars.
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Lawrence-Douglas County
Kim Ens
Health Department
Family finds support and hope after Klinefelter diagnosis
Julie and Brandon Urban describe how the American Association for Klinefelter Syndrome Information and Support shaped their understanding of Ben’s Klinefelter syndrome. They note 1 in 600 boys are affected, stress earlier intervention, and share Ben’s interests in science, soccer, architec ture, and a steady routine as they seek better education and ongoing testosterone therapy. Ben, a shy teen, remains hopeful for a smoother path with adult-supervised support and awareness.
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American Association For
Julie
Ben
Brandon
Kansas City
Debates on Marijuana Legalization and Drug Policy
Opinion piece argues illegal drugs harm communities, with marijuana legalization as a potential game changer. It cites health uncertainties, research limits, teen access concerns, and economic benefits, noting Kansas conservatism and calling for public discussion via KCUR Up to Date podcast. Focuses on Wes Crenshaw and Kendra Schwartz.
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Lawrence
Kansas
Dr. Wes
Colorado
KCUR
Drwes.com
Kcur.org
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