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Statewide initiative focuses on expanding dental care access

Pathways to Oral Health, a new statewide initiative and online resource hub, has launched to improve access to dental care for Kansans with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Backed by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment Division of Health Care Finance and in partnership with all three KanCare managed care organizations, the program offers tools and support to reduce barriers and foster more inclusive dental care across the state.

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Heart of Kansas invites the public to grand opening in St. John

Don’t miss an opportunity to meet the team, enjoy a free meal, tour the new facility of Heart of Kansas Family Health Care, Inc., and win prizes. Heart of Kansas will celebrate the grand opening of its new St. John location on Thursday, July 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The community is invited to this special event which will include grilled hamburgers served by Golden Belt Beef, prize drawings, and a meet and greet with Heart of Kansas CEO Brett Middleton and the medical professionals who will be serving the St. John community.

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Governor Kelly celebrates Grand Opening of Walmart case-ready Beef facility in Olathe

Governor Laura Kelly joined state and local leaders as well as Walmart leadership Friday to celebrate the grand opening of Walmart’s first-ever fully owned and operated case-ready beef facility in Olathe, Kansas. The new facility brings 667 new jobs to surrounding area, higher quality beef sold in Walmart stores across the Midwest, and increased transparency and efficiency in the supply chain for Angus beef.

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Plan ahead for Giving Tuesday 2025

Giving Tuesday will be on Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025. Planning for this year’s 12th Giving Tuesday has started at the Golden Belt Community Foundation. Again, this year the foundation is inviting all qualified charitable organizations in Barton, Edwards, Pawnee, Rush, and Stafford counties to participate in the giving campaign and celebration.

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Who’s Your Hero: Highly decorated Pratt native models leadership and values

General Vic Braden, who may be more well-known locally as grandpa, or friend, is a decorated veteran with an Army Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious service. The Pratt born and raised native also earned the Legion of Merit for outstanding conduct and achievement, and two Bronze Star Medals for heroic or meritorious achievement in a combat zone. His life is one to highlight as the nation celebrates independence and freedom on 4th of July.

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