The Kansas Health Watch is an award-winning series on KPTS, which explores in-depth health related issues providing detailed, accessible information to help Kansans make better decisions about their own health care. The first episode of the 2007 series aired on Thursday, September 27th at 7pm.

Asthma: What are the ways the state is helping improve the lives of Kansans living with Asthma.

For more information about this episode's topic please visit the links below:
www.breathehealthy.org (American Lung Association  - Kansas Chapter)
www.wichitaclinic.com (Dr. Thomas Scott)

Stress: This episode of the series will look at stressed-out Kansans and the detrimental effects stress can have on one’s overall health. 

For more information about this episode's topic please visit the links below:
www.wichita.kumc.edu (KU School of Medicine, Wichita)
www.creativeyogasolutions.com  (Julie Baker – Yoga for You)
www.k-state.edu/counseling/student/biofeedback.htm ( Dr. Art Rathburn, Kansas State Biofeedback Specialist)

Physical Activity: Kansas Health Watch examines the important role physical activity plays in our overall health.

For more information about this episode's topic please visit the links below:
www.healthstrategiesinfo.com (Website for Health Strategies)
www.wichitaymca.org (Greater Wichita YMCA)
www.khpa.gov (Kansas Health Policy Authority)

Nutrition: What kind of role does nutrition play in your overall health? Kansas Health Watch looks at easy steps you can take to begin eating more mindfully.

For more information about this episode's topic please visit the links below:
www.brightspot.org (Dr. Kirby interview)
www.solutionsforlifewichita.com (Dr. James Early)
www.healthykidschallenge.com (Claudia Hohnbaum)
www.kidshealth.org (New USDA food guide pyramid)
www.sedgwick.ksu.edu (County Extension Office)
www.usd259.com/parents/nutritionservices (Food Services for Wichita School District)

Oral Health: What is Good Oral Health? How does it impact the rest of your body? Kansas Health Watch looks at why the state is working hard to improve access to oral health professionals for more Kansans and the importance of maintaining good oral health.

Smoking: Local governments all around the US and even European countries are cracking down on smoking tobacco in public places. Recently, a Lawrence, Kansas, smoking ban was upheld by the state supreme court, opening the door for more communities to enact tougher smoking laws. On this month’s Health Watch, we take a look at some of these local smoking bans, as well as, Wichita’s efforts to ban smoking in public places.

Mental Health: A look at how local and state governments try to tackle the serious shortage of mental health care providers and services, and the under-insured in Kansas. Local mental health professionals, government leaders and others explore these issues and search for solutions.

June 19th, 8pm – Occupational Injury
July 17th, 8pm – Drug and Alcohol Abuse
August (Schedule TBD) - The Uninsured In Kansas