NW Kansas News

Senator Jerry Moran, U.S. Senator representing Kansas, shared several updates this week on his social media account, highlighting both local achievements and legislative initiatives.

On August 4, 2025, Moran acknowledged healthcare professionals in Kansas as part of National Health Center Week. In his post, he stated: "This week is #NationalHealthCenterWeek, a time to recognize and thank the healthcare providers who work tirelessly to treat and care for Kansans. I’m grateful for the health centers across Kansas that serve their communities every day." National Health Center Week is an annual event that recognizes the contributions of community health centers in providing essential care to underserved populations.

The following day, August 5, 2025, Moran congratulated the Hutchinson Monarchs baseball team on their recent victory. He wrote: ".@Hutch_Monarchs are the 2025 NBC World Series Champions! This is the team’s second championship title in three years – an amazing feat. Congratulations!! " The National Baseball Congress (NBC) World Series is a longstanding amateur baseball tournament held annually in Wichita, Kansas.

Later on August 5, Moran addressed concerns regarding military veterans' mental health. He posted: "Early research is just beginning to uncover the impacts of repetitive low-level blasts on our servicemembers & veterans. My bill would allow the VA to further examine the link between frequent blast exposure & mental health challenges among veterans." Efforts like these reflect ongoing initiatives in Congress aimed at improving veteran care by studying service-related injuries and their long-term effects.

Senator Moran has consistently advocated for healthcare access in rural areas and has supported legislation related to both veteran affairs and community recognition events throughout his tenure in office.