Kansas and Wyandotte County Health Departments’ Disputes May Have Delayed TB Response
The Kansas tuberculosis (TB) outbreak has posed significant public health challenges, especially in Wyandotte and Johnson counties. Escalating Tensions During the Outbreak Emails obtained through records requests reveal rising tensions between WCPHD’s former director, Elisha Caldwell, and KDHE officials. Conflicts arose over basic operational issues, such as: August 2024: Caldwell objected to KDHE’s use of … Read more