(Emporia, KS) – Newman Regional Health Medical Partners announces a new set of high-restriction guidelines for patients and visitors accessing any of the six Newman Regional Health Medical Partners clinics, including Cardiology, Express Care, Family Medicine, Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, Pediatrics, and Surgical Specialists.  The new restrictions will be in effect beginning Monday, March 23, … Read more

In order to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19, Lyon County Health Officer, Renee Hively, RN-BSN, issued an order which closes certain business to the public. The order from Hively shall apply to all restaurants, dining facilities, bars, taverns, clubs and movie theaters in Lyon County, Kansas. There locations are hereby ordered closed to the … Read more

HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY RELIEF EMERGENCY FUND   The Kelly Administration has established the Hospitality Industry Relief Emergency (HIRE) Fund to provide bridge loans for Kansas’ hospitality sector during the COVID-19 crisis. Governor Kelly is committed to providing support to our state’s small businesses, and she understands this pandemic is an especially serious challenge for the hospitality … Read more

Click the link to visit the Kansas Department of Health and Environment on information regarding COVID-19 Kansas Dept of Health & Environment – COVID Updates – https://govstatus.egov.com/coronavirus   Local residents can call Flint Hills Community Health Center DBA Lyon County Health Department at (620) 208-3741 for questions related to COVID-19, if symptoms arise, or for … Read more

This information is current as of 9:30am on 03/18/2020, but things may change.  The websites listed below will be updated if additional information becomes available. Kansas Dept of Commerce The Kansas Department of Commerce is working closely with the Kansas Department of Emergency Management (KDEM) to complete the required steps for requesting an SBA Economic … Read more

The Department of Commerce is working closely with the Kansas Department of Emergency Management (KDEM) to complete the required steps for requesting an SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan Declaration.  As part of this process, KDEM needs to obtain information from small businesses that have suffered substantial economic injury as a result of the COVID-19 disaster. … Read more

Health and government officials are working together to maintain the safety, security, and health of the American people. Small businesses are encouraged to do their part to keep their employees, customers, and themselves healthy. Click the Link for more information. https://www.sba.gov/page/guidance-businesses-employers-plan-respond-coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19

  The Better Business Bureau offers tips about the coronavirus. Click the link for more information. https://www.bbb.org/council/coronavirus/?fbclid=IwAR05WCL5X4zaP1rx1zKeCZ8OqBhpEdtDVFDpcdPVn-ehoWjE8YXLoZgwdKA