Unified Government Public Health Department UPDATES Media Protocols at Vaccine Facilities Due to Phase 5
With the State of Kansas moving into Vaccine Rollout Phase 5 as of today, we understand that the media may want to visit one of the Unified Government Public Health Department’s (UGPHD) vaccination facilities. We welcome the opportunity to work with you as you relay important information about the vaccine roll out to your viewers, […]
Pandemic hides child abuse problem as cases drop
By Roberta Pardo The coronavirus pandemic is hiding child abuse cases.A recent Associated Press (AP) analysis found that reports of child abuse have plummeted during the pandemic, as children are out of the public eye and away from the usual reporters of welfare problems.Compared with 2019, there have been 400,000-plus fewer child welfare concerns reported […]
Now Anyone Living in Wyandotte County Age 16 + is Eligible for Free COVID-19 Vaccination
Wyandotte County (along with the rest of Kansas) has officially moved into Phase 5 of the COVID-19 Vaccination Rollout! That means that now, all people living in Wyandotte County aged 16 and over are eligible for free COVID-19 vaccinations. Two Ways to Get VaccinatedPeople living in Wyandotte County 16 years of age and older can […]
COVID-19 Vaccination Assistance Available for Homebound and Those Without Transportation
The UGPHD also offers assistance for people who need transportation to and from a vaccination site, or for those who are homebound and want a free COVID-19 vaccination. For either circumstance, those in need can visit WycoVaccines.org. Click on the yellow and black button that says, “Do you need a ride to get a COVID-19 […]
Beginning Monday, March 29 – People Age 16+ Who Live in Wyandotte County Will Be Eligible for Free COVID-19 Vaccinations
Topeka – The Kansas Department of Labor (KDOL) announced today that unemployment insurance claimants can once again apply for the Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) program online at GetKansasBenefits.gov.Claimants who would like to file for PEUC should login to their account, select the “Apply for PEUC” option and follow the instructions.The American Rescue Plan Act […]
Take precautions after receiving COVID-19 vaccine
Commentary by Chara The availability of the COVID-19 vaccine in the United States is growing.Recently, President Biden announced that 90% of the adult U.S. population would be eligible for vaccination and 90% would have a vaccination site within 5 miles of home by April 19. Still, it is important that you take precautions when and […]
People With Underlying Medical Conditions Urged to Sign Up for COVID-19 Vaccinations Now!
The COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout continues in Wyandotte County! Now, people who live in Wyandotte County who are between ages 16 and 64 and have underlying health conditions or medical risks (see below for details) are being encouraged to sign up to set an appointment to get their vaccinations. These underlying conditions include (but aren’t limited […]
Go Beyond the Rumors – Get the Facts About COVID-19 Vaccines!
In this day and age of 24-hour news, social media and so many other sources of information (and not all of it true), it’s easy to become confused regarding the facts about COVID-19 vaccines. Social media in particular is full of misinformation that makes many people hesitant to get the vaccine when it becomes available […]
UK COVID variant identified in Kansas
By Roberta Pardo The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) announced through a press release that it had identified a CDC Emerging Variant of the COVID-19 virus in the state on Feb. 3.A Kansas resident in Ellis County was found to have the United Kingdom (UK) variant known as B.1.1.7.“This finding does not change […]
KCMO Health Department encourages sign-ups for COVID-19 vaccine
By Angie Baldelomar The Kansas City (Missouri) Health Department is encouraging residents to fill out its COVID-19 Vaccination Contact Form.Deputy Director Frank Thompson said the form serves as a way to put those interested into the appropriate tier according to the state’s vaccine distribution plan.“There are three phases to that and within those phases there […]