Dr. Kevin Kovach interviews Candice Sauers, Deputy Director of the Saline County Health Department.

The other day, I found myself rearranging my living room. It’s not an unusual activity for me. Every so often, I’ll choose a space in my home and give it a fresh start. For me, this isn’t just about tidying up or battling clutter; it’s a ritual, a way to reset my mental state by making my surroundings feel novel

Public health faces challenges like declining outcomes and burnout. Storytelling can highlight its importance.

As small health departments across the nation navigate their paths toward accreditation, insights from the Boone County Health Department offer valuable lessons in leadership, community engagement, and the pursuit of excellence.

Just as every football player must perform at their best for the team’s success, it is crucial to have a high-functioning network of public health organizations in every part of the state.

Over the past two decades, health in Kansas has not kept pace with the US. Reversing this trend will require meaningful changes to the systems that shape the social and structural drivers of health.