“... A lot of people got sick. The vaccine really helped to elevate the mood, but... we have a lot of built-up stress out there in our providers -- a lot of exhaustion, & that doesn’t go away overnight." Hear more from Lee Norman: kansasreflector.com/2021/05/17/kdh….

Kansas is in the top 3 states in regards to decreasing Covid-19 cases (by %) S/O to KDHE and Governor Laura Kelly for leading us through this pandemic! #ksleg

A beautiful day to go to the speedway for a very efficiently-run COVID-19 testing/vaccinating event. Plus, you can drive laps on the speedway! Check out our very cool mobile clinical labs. Thank you NASCAR, Speedway, WyCo, KU Health System and Kansas Army and Air National Guard.

Had a special visitor today. We had a chat about COVID-19 — and many other topics. She even taught me how to Safety Dance. Stay tuned for my conversation with Dr. CeCe in an upcoming episode of Questions from Kids About COVID-19.

Dr. CeCe drops some knowledge in this installment of Questions from Kids. Do you know a curious Kansas kiddo with a burning question about COVID-19 or the vaccines? Send KDHE a video in a private message. And check out the series: vimeo.com/552131952.

A bright spot during the pandemic has been my conversations with curious Kansas kids. We've covered a lot of ground, but this is a first. A behind-the-scenes look at my interview with Dr. CeCe. Enjoy these outtakes, then watch the series: bit.ly/2XjErQ2.

Join us in celebrating the 30th Anniversary of Safe Kids Kansas! Since 1991, Safe Kids & its community partners have hosted hundreds of events; educated thousands of parents & caregivers on a variety of safety topics; & worked to ensure the safety of all Kansans. #SafeKidsKansas30

A terrific day at the annual Nicodemus Homecoming. Friendships, parades, pancakes, and, of course, remembrances. KDHE there with our mobile vaccination and testing. A good day.

At my HS reunion in Iowa, veterans were presented with quilts sewn by classmates. Surviving service members were given Quilts of Valor like mine here. Quilts of Honor were given to family members of those who gave their lives. Somber and celebratory, it was a very special time.

Good news, KSans! The U.S. FDA approved the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for people 16+. The vaccine continues to be available for ages 12-15 & for third doses in the moderately or severely immunocompromised through emergency use authorization. Learn more: content.govdelivery.com/accounts/KSOG/….

👉The new Kansas COVID-19 County Ranking report will help county commissioners & local leaders #StopTheSpread of COVID-19 in their communities by tracking critical COVID-19 metrics including testing, case & vaccination rates. More: coronavirus.kdheks.gov/CivicAlerts.as….

Our neighbors to the north in Lincoln, Nebraska, yesterday.

Thanks for stopping by and visiting with our team!

"Seeing how inequity has been designed can show us how it can be redesigned." Kudos to Stefanie Olson, Sexual Violence Prevention & Education Program Manager, on her Women of Excellence recognition from the @ywcaneks. Learn more about Stefanie: bit.ly/3kvdpAv.

Did my part to protect myself, my community, & those hard-working health care workers from the flu. Thank you team KDHE, the KS Medical Reserve Corps, & all who made it possible to host another successful State of Kansas employee drive-thru flu vaccine clinic. #KansasFightsFlu

Delighted to be at a vaccinating site today, with this delightful child and many other children and adults. Great progress!

May I please get 2 followers to copy and re-post this tweet? I'm trying to demonstrate that someone is always listening. #SuicidePrevention 1-800-273-8255 Just two. Any two. Copy, not retweet.

Nobody likes mandates. But I fail to understand why healthcare and nursing home staff don’t feel morally obliged to be immune to COVID-19 in order to protect the people in their care. Get vaccinated!