Pediatric Associates of Manhattan

11/20/2025

Harmful myths suggesting that vaccines cause autism sow fear and distrust in vaccines, ultimately jeopardizing the great progress we’ve made in preventing serious childhood diseases. For decades, scientists have studied the potential causes of autism, and have repeatedly found no credible link between childhood vaccines and autism. Any effort to misrepresent sound, strong science poses a threat to the health of children and does a disservice to our autistic community.

Read our full fact-check to learn more: https://bit.ly/4nI0Rnb

11/20/2025

AAP President Dr. Susan J. Kressly responds to the recent changes on the CDC’s website - “The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website has been changed to promote false information suggesting vaccines cause autism. Since 1998, independent researchers across seven countries have conducted more than 40 high-quality studies involving over 5.6 million people. The conclusion is clear and unambiguous: There’s no link between vaccines and autism. Anyone repeating this harmful myth is misinformed or intentionally trying to mislead parents.

We call on the CDC to stop wasting government resources to amplify false claims that sow doubt in one of the best tools we have to keep children healthy and thriving: routine immunizations. The American Academy of Pediatrics stands with members of the autism community who have asked for support in stopping this rumor from spreading any further."

11/12/2025

11/10/2025

WIC IS OPEN 11/10/2025

Our clinic offices in Riley County, Pottawatomie County, and Fort Riley are open. 🫶

WIC has received additional emergency funding to continue services for families across the country. Please continue using your food benefits, going in for services or participating in virtual services, and going to your clinic appointments! 🤱

Apply for WIC benefits in Riley County at https://www.pdffiller.com/en/link_to_fill/1057134954.htm

11/09/2025

Some good news on this Friday! We're thrilled that the state of Kansas today issued FULL benefit payments for SNAP recipients for November! The state took this action after a federal judge ruled yesterday that the federal government should issue full payments. We're still waiting to hear about Missouri, but hope we'll hear about those payments soon! We're grateful to everyone who has stepped up to help during this time. We still need support as federal employees are still out of work and the holidays are approaching for all.

11/06/2025

11/04/2025

11/04/2025

Thanks HyVee!

Hy-Vee providing community support options at all stores.

11/04/2025

Please don’t take the tubs that are sitting under the pediatric associate blessing box. If these continue to get taken, there will be less food and supplies available to choose from for the community. Thanks!

11/03/2025

Children should ride in a booster seat until the seat belt fits correctly. Learn more about correct seat belt fit: https://bit.ly/3JfQVCW

National Safety Council National CPS Certification NHTSA Safe Kids Worldwide

11/03/2025

Puffy jackets might look cozy, but they can interfere with correct harness fit. Best practice is to buckle the child in and then place the jacket over the harness like a blanket. This makes it easier to stay comfortable when the car gets warm too.

National Safety Council National CPS Certification NHTSA Safe Kids Worldwide

11/01/2025

Flint Hills Wellness Coalition is happy to announce the survey link for the 2025 Community Needs Assessment for Riley County is now open.

The purposes of this survey are: 1) to get your input on the quality of life in the community and 2) to identify the unmet needs in the community.

Some questions ask you about your personal experiences in the community and some ask for your opinions about the community in general.

Anyone who lives in Riley County who is at least 18 years of age is invited to take the survey.

The survey takes about 20-minutes to complete. You can start and stop the survey if you stay on the same device. Please try to complete the survey as incomplete surveys are not as useful as completed ones.

Questions cover topics associated with individual health and community health such as housing, transportation, nutrition, public education, older adults, youth, economic well-being, mental health, and physical health.

Participation in the survey is voluntary, and your responses will be anonymous. While your participation is voluntary and confidential, all community input is valued.

Please scan the QR code in the image or click on the link in the comment section.

The survey will be open through Sunday, November 30.

Questions? Contact Flint Hills Wellness Coalition at flinthillswellnesscoalition2@gmail.com.