http://www.pratttribune.com/section/health pratttribune.com delivers up-to-the-minute news and information on the latest top stories, weather, entertainment, politics and more. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 3:55:41 +0000 http://www.pratttribune.com/article/20130617/LIFESTYLE/130619319/1016/LIFESTYLE?rssfeed=true Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:36:07 http://www.pratttribune.com/article/20130617/LIFESTYLE/130619319/1016/LIFESTYLE The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) Division of Public Health has seen a substantial increase in the number of mosquitoes within the past week. These mosquitoes can potentially spread West Nile virus.
In 2012, there were 57 cases of West Nile virus in the state, the most cases since the virus first made its way into Kansas in 2002.
There are currently no reported cases of West Nile virus in [...]]]> http://www.pratttribune.com/article/20130615/LIFESTYLE/130619413/1016/LIFESTYLE?rssfeed=true Sat, 15 Jun 2013 0:01:00 +0000 Gale Rose http://www.pratttribune.com/article/20130615/LIFESTYLE/130619413/1016/LIFESTYLE Walking the dog can provide good exercise for the owner and the dog. It can also lead to an unexpected dog bite and possible exposure to rabies.
To protect pets and people, pet owners need to make sure their dogs and cats get vaccinated for rabies, said Deb McGraw, director of public health.
With a return to warm weather, more people will be out walking their dogs and this is a good time to get the dog [...]]]> http://www.pratttribune.com/article/20130614/LIFESTYLE/130619480/1016/LIFESTYLE?rssfeed=true Fri, 14 Jun 2013 9:01:07 Alex Moore, More Content Now http://www.pratttribune.com/article/20130614/LIFESTYLE/130619480/1016/LIFESTYLE http://www.pratttribune.com/article/20130604/LIFESTYLE/130609846/1016/LIFESTYLE?rssfeed=true Tue, 4 Jun 2013 9:10:49 http://www.pratttribune.com/article/20130604/LIFESTYLE/130609846/1016/LIFESTYLE http://www.pratttribune.com/article/20130530/LIFESTYLE/130529152/1016/LIFESTYLE?rssfeed=true Thu, 30 May 2013 0:01:00 +0000 Gale Rose http://www.pratttribune.com/article/20130530/LIFESTYLE/130529152/1016/LIFESTYLE http://www.pratttribune.com/article/20130518/LIFESTYLE/130519247/1016/LIFESTYLE?rssfeed=true Sat, 18 May 2013 0:01:00 +0000 J.W. Keene http://www.pratttribune.com/article/20130518/LIFESTYLE/130519247/1016/LIFESTYLE Horizons Mental Health Center Director Mike Garrett told Pratt County commissioners Joe Reynolds and Glenna Borho what the state of Kansas does with the statewide sales tax, could significantly impact proposed budgets. If it is continued and not allowed to sunset, more funds would be available — if not, deep cuts could be coming in the near future.
Expansion of Medicaid and the Affordable Health Care Program will also impact the budget [...]]]> http://www.pratttribune.com/article/20130514/LIFESTYLE/130519675/1016/LIFESTYLE?rssfeed=true Tue, 14 May 2013 9:07:48 Gale Rose http://www.pratttribune.com/article/20130514/LIFESTYLE/130519675/1016/LIFESTYLE http://www.pratttribune.com/article/20130513/LIFESTYLE/130519750/1016/LIFESTYLE?rssfeed=true Mon, 13 May 2013 17:13:16 http://www.pratttribune.com/article/20130513/LIFESTYLE/130519750/1016/LIFESTYLE Helping people make healthy lifestyle choices is what Pratt Regional Medical Center's dietitian Stephanie Becker, RD, LD does every day. As a registered and licensed dietitian, Becker works with people inside and outside of PRMC. "I'm willing to speak to groups, businesses and organizations about how to make healthy choices," Becker said.
Just over the past year Becker has been a guest speaker at several groups and organizations including a local [...]]]> http://www.pratttribune.com/article/20130508/NEWS/305089939/1016/LIFESTYLE?rssfeed=true Wed, 8 May 2013 7:23:25 http://www.pratttribune.com/article/20130508/NEWS/305089939/1016/LIFESTYLE http://www.pratttribune.com/article/20130501/NEWS/305019920/1016/LIFESTYLE?rssfeed=true Wed, 1 May 2013 0:23:29 http://www.pratttribune.com/article/20130501/NEWS/305019920/1016/LIFESTYLE http://www.pratttribune.com/article/20130430/LIFESTYLE/130439984/1016/LIFESTYLE?rssfeed=true Tue, 30 Apr 2013 8:48:35 Carol Bronson http://www.pratttribune.com/article/20130430/LIFESTYLE/130439984/1016/LIFESTYLE Statistics released by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment and the Robert Wood Foundation are similar to those guiding a Pratt Health Coalition in its efforts to make Pratt a healthier place to live.
The group "represents us all," according to DeWayne Bryan, director of the Pratt Health Foundation. Coalition members come from the Pratt Health Department, the City of Pratt, the school districts, Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and [...]]]> http://www.pratttribune.com/article/20130428/LIFESTYLE/130429334/1016/LIFESTYLE?rssfeed=true Sun, 28 Apr 2013 0:01:00 +0000 http://www.pratttribune.com/article/20130428/LIFESTYLE/130429334/1016/LIFESTYLE The doors of the Agape Health Clinic will open at 8 a.m. on May 4. The Agape Health Clinic is located in the Chandler Building on the Pratt Community College Campus (just follow the signs).
Please be registered by 11 a.m.
Our next dental clinic will be May 11 and you must qualify by attending the May 4th clinic to be seen by the dentist. The dental clinic is for extractions only.
http://www.pratttribune.com/article/20130427/LIFESTYLE/130429315/1016/LIFESTYLE?rssfeed=true Sat, 27 Apr 2013 0:01:00 +0000 Gale Rose http://www.pratttribune.com/article/20130427/LIFESTYLE/130429315/1016/LIFESTYLE Spring has been a long time coming but now that it has arrived, outdoor activities will increase and so will the possibility of coming in contact with ticks.
The peak months for ticks are May and June. Anyone who gets out of manicured areas and into brush is likely to meet up with ticks.
Just off the Lemon Park walking path or the walking path by the water treatment plant are good places to find ticks.
http://www.pratttribune.com/article/20130427/LIFESTYLE/130429333/1016/LIFESTYLE?rssfeed=true Sat, 27 Apr 2013 0:01:00 +0000 Carol Bronson http://www.pratttribune.com/article/20130427/LIFESTYLE/130429333/1016/LIFESTYLE Kansans have a ways to go to meet nationwide Healthy People 2020 goals and objectives related to health promotion and disease prevention.
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has released results from the 2011 Kansas Behavior Risk Factor Surveillance System that is based on telephone responses to 224 questions.
"BRFSS data help us measure Kansans' health behaviors, conditions and concerns," said [...]]]> http://www.pratttribune.com/article/20130406/LIFESTYLE/130409259/1016/LIFESTYLE?rssfeed=true Sat, 6 Apr 2013 0:01:00 +0000 Gale Rose http://www.pratttribune.com/article/20130406/LIFESTYLE/130409259/1016/LIFESTYLE http://www.pratttribune.com/article/20130323/LIFESTYLE/130329627/1016/LIFESTYLE?rssfeed=true Sat, 23 Mar 2013 0:01:00 +0000 Carol Bronson http://www.pratttribune.com/article/20130323/LIFESTYLE/130329627/1016/LIFESTYLE http://www.pratttribune.com/article/20130318/LIFESTYLE/130319200/1016/LIFESTYLE?rssfeed=true Mon, 18 Mar 2013 14:32:21 Carol Bronson http://www.pratttribune.com/article/20130318/LIFESTYLE/130319200/1016/LIFESTYLE Kansas State Research and Extension has created a new program about brain injuries that is two-pronged: one portion includes resources for people with traumatic brain injuries and a second helps people gain a better understanding about injuries that affect more than a million people each year, and up to 20 percent of military personnel returning from combat deployment.
Robin Eubank, Extension agent in Barber County, was in Pratt last week to teach [...]]]> http://www.pratttribune.com/article/20130307/LIFESTYLE/130309377/1016/LIFESTYLE?rssfeed=true Thu, 7 Mar 2013 0:01:00 +0000 http://www.pratttribune.com/article/20130307/LIFESTYLE/130309377/1016/LIFESTYLE http://www.pratttribune.com/article/20130226/SPECIAL/130229279/1016/LIFESTYLE?rssfeed=true Wed, 27 Feb 2013 9:19:35 Staff reports http://www.pratttribune.com/article/20130226/SPECIAL/130229279/1016/LIFESTYLE http://www.pratttribune.com/article/20130220/LIFESTYLE/130219027/1016/LIFESTYLE?rssfeed=true Wed, 20 Feb 2013 0:01:00 +0000 http://www.pratttribune.com/article/20130220/LIFESTYLE/130219027/1016/LIFESTYLE Increasing physical activity is a frequent recommendation to improve health and deter chronic illness.
Doing so need not be difficult, said Sharolyn Jackson, who announced March 17-May 11 as the dates for Walk Kansas, 2013, and touted the simplicity and benefits of K-State Research and Extension's low-cost, low-stress fitness challenge.
The program is based on walking and other types of moderate or vigorous [...]]]>