AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoVeterans’ Mental Health: Crawford County Mental Health Center won a $442,016 federal grant to create a walk-in resource hub for veterans and families across four southeast Kansas counties. Services will include peer support, behavioral health care, suicide-risk screening and help finding housing and benefits. Youth Suicide Prevention: Kansas’ Child Death Review Board reports 31 children died by suicide in 2024, up from 24 the year before. More than half had shared suicidal thoughts beforehand; the board urges early recognition and support. Pediatric Care: Children’s Mercy is opening a Shawnee clinic offering walk-in care for minor illnesses and injuries alongside pediatric orthopedic and sports medicine services, with evening and weekend hours. Rural Health: The Kansas Health Institute will support local organizations seeking new rural health transformation grants, as providers look for resources to strengthen care outside urban centers. Access to Care: A Kansas City-area initiative provided 1,000 students with free eye exams and prescription glasses.
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