Rose Conlon
News ReporterRose Conlon is a reporter based at KMUW in Wichita, but serves as part of the Kansas News Service, a partnership of public radio stations across Kansas. She covers health, the social determinants of health and their connection to public policy. Rose joins KMUW from Los Angeles, where she was a producer for Marketplace Morning Report.
Rose can be reached by email at conlon@kmuw.org.
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Pediatricians want to avoid a 'tripledemic' of RSV, COVID and the flu that strained Kansas hospitals last year.
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The temporary injunction also puts state-mandated counseling and a new abortion pill 'reversal' law on hold.
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Nearly 55% of Republicans support expanding Medicaid, according to a new poll from Fort Hays State University.
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"You're giving up such a small portion of your day-to-day life for such a huge gain in the long run," says Lindsee Wilson about becoming a living organ donor.
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Paychecks, food stamps, and services critical to Kansas residents and industries are on the line.
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Homicide is a leading cause of maternal mortality, and experts say the problem is getting worse.
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New research estimates Kansas saw one of the most significant increases in abortions in the country, driven by a surge in patients from nearby states.
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Problems with hoarding are growing in the U.S due to an aging population. That's true especially in areas where there is a shortage of mental health providers.
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Journalists at the Marion County Record worked late into the night to publish their first issue since the widely-criticized raid. “SEIZED… but not silenced,” its headline read.
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Experts worry hoarding is on the rise in Kansas amid a lack of support for those who struggle with it, straining families and communities.