Ellis County To Adopt New Approach to Rural Health

Hays Post

May 22, 2026

A proposed health initiative focused on chronic disease prevention could help residents of rural Ellis County, Kansas avoid preventable hospital visits. The Kansas Regional Chronic Disease Intelligence and Action Pilot Program would encourage use of shared data tools, evidence-based public health strategies, and regional coordination efforts.

Chronic disease management · Public health · Wellness, health promotion, and disease prevention · Kansas