Rural Health Funding: HHS announced 11 Kansas hospitals—including University of Kansas Health System Great Bend Campus—will receive federal support to help preserve rural care, staffing, and essential services. Insurance Coverage Watch: The Kansas Health Institute reports Kansas’ uninsured children rose in 2024 (5.3% to 7.0%), with more than 51,000 kids uninsured, and persistent gaps for Hispanic Kansans and families below poverty. Water Safety Update: KDHE rescinded a boil water advisory for part of Great Bend’s system after testing found no bacteriological contamination and the risk conditions were resolved. Local Health Education: Smoky Hills PBS’ “Doctors on Call” returns for its fall season, bringing Kansas clinicians to answer viewer questions on prevention and chronic care. Community Preparedness: The American Red Cross of Greater Kansas urged households to prepare for emergencies during National Preparedness Month, highlighting free tools like its emergency app. Fire Safety Tragedy: A rural Franklin County house fire killed an adult woman; an adult male and infant were burned and taken to KU Medical Center, with ATF and fire officials investigating. Mental Health Event: AFSP Greater Kansas is calling for participation in the Hays Out of the Darkness Community Walk to support suicide prevention education and survivor support.