Forum debate on health costs for Kansas poor
Legislators discuss state health policy during County Government Week. Richard Jackson warns failure to solve the problem raises long term costs for Kansas taxpayers as many poor rely on emergency care. Rep Feuerborn notes health savings accounts fail for working class. Otto criticizes Bush veto of 8 CHIP expansion. Franklin County Health Department hosts the forum.
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Health and policy forum covers shots and smoking debates
Radcliffe describes health workers distributing 3000 tetanus shots during a flood response along Pottawatomie Creek and Lane. The discussion covers a statewide smoking ban, cigarette tax, restaurant inspections shift, and coal plants against a backdrop of environmental standards and obesity prevention efforts.
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