Olivia Hewitt

1 month ago | kcur.org | Nomin Ujiyediin |Olivia Hewitt

After the sudden closure of a Kansas City, Kansas, health clinic that mostly served unhoused and uninsured patients, staffers at Care Beyond the Boulevard mobile health clinic ramped up operations to help fill the gap. Last summer, staff at the Duchesne clinic in Kansas City, Kansas, got some devastating news: The clinic, which mostly served uninsured, unhoused and non-English speaking patients, would close in six weeks.

2 months ago | kcur.org | Nomin Ujiyediin |Olivia Hewitt

Planned Parenthood clinics in Missouri have resumed elective abortions for the first time since Amendment 3 passed in November — years after the state banned the practice following the end of Roe v. Wade. But some Republican lawmakers are vowing to get abortion back on the ballot. KCUR's Steve Kraske spoke with The Missouri Independent’s Anna Spoerre to get the latest on abortion care in the state.

2 months ago | kcur.org | Nomin Ujiyediin |Olivia Hewitt

Wyandotte County is experiencing one of the largest outbreaks of tuberculosis in recent U.S. history. But emails obtained by the Kanas News Service show tension between the state and county health department officials that may have made the response more difficult. The outbreak appears to be winding down, but the head of the Wyandotte County Public Health Department parted with the county last week.

2 months ago | kcur.org | Olivia Hewitt |Suzanne Hogan

Maybe you’ve heard the saying, “There’s no bad weather, just bad gear.” When it comes to dealing with the extreme cold, being ill-prepared can quickly become a life or death situation. Proper coats, hats, scarves, and hand warmers may be one way to handle the icy cold conditions. But why is it that some people are more adept at handling these extremes?

Jan 13, 2025 | kcur.org | Brian Ellison |Olivia Hewitt

The Kansas Legislative session begins today — with Republicans enjoying an expanded supermajority in the Statehouse. Kansas House Speaker Dan Hawkins and Kansas Senate President Ty Masterson discuss what their priorities are for the coming year, including tax cuts. Hawkins says his fellow Republicans feel "upbeat," while Masterson says he would like to see a constitutional amendment setting property tax caps.