Republic County Health Department

02/05/2026

Wear orange on February 10th to raise awareness for teen dating violence!

01/27/2026

Heart Healthy Eating for High Blood Pressure

Join us for a series of four nutrition presentations focused on heart-healthy eating to help manage high blood pressure. Each session includes a taste-testing opportunity you won’t want to miss! 🍎🥗

📍 Republic County Hospital
🕓 Mondays, 4–5 PM
📅 March 2, 16, 23 & 30

📍 Clay County Medical Center
🕙 Tuesdays, 10–11 AM
📅 March 3, 17, 24 & 31

📞 Please register by calling 785-243-8185

Learn practical tips, enjoy delicious samples, and take steps toward a healthier heart. ❤️

01/26/2026

Republic County Health Department would LOVE to see you at our Baby Shower.
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If you are a new, expecting parent, or have a newborn (up to 4 months) come join us February 14!
We will have gifts, information and resources for you and your new loved one!

01/23/2026

Today is Maternal Health Awareness Day! Provided with the link below, there is information on health, safety and concerns during every trimester of pregnancy.

https://www.acog.org/womens-health/pregnancy/during-pregnancy

01/23/2026

Grandma's For a Cause Order Form! Due February 10th! Getcha some goodies!! 👇👇👇

01/22/2026

ATTENTION WIC CLIENTS:
Monday, January 26th will be the last day to use your WIC cards at Foodmart. Your cards are still good and can be used at other stores.

White's Foodliner is going to try getting this resolved in about 1-2 weeks! We will let you know ASAP when you can use your cards at the NEW grocery store.

If you have any questions, you can give us a call at 785-527-5671. Thank you.

01/14/2026

More than 12 percent of the U.S. population will develop a thyroid condition during their lifetime.

- An estimated 20 million Americans have some form of thyroid disease.
Up to 60 percent of those with thyroid disease are unaware of their condition.
- Women are five to eight times more likely than men to have thyroid problems.
- One woman in eight will develop a thyroid disorder during her lifetime.
- Most thyroid cancers respond to treatment, although a small percentage can be very aggressive.
- The causes of thyroid problems are largely unknown.
- Undiagnosed thyroid disease may put patients at risk for certain serious conditions, such as cardiovascular diseases, osteoporosis and infertility.
- Pregnant women with undiagnosed or inadequately treated hypothyroidism have an increased risk of miscarriage, preterm delivery, and severe developmental problems in their children.
- Most thyroid diseases are life-long conditions that can be managed with medical attention.

01/12/2026

This January, SAMHSA observes Substance Use Disorder . We will highlight resources to help people throughout the U.S. find their path to treatment and recovery. Check out our toolkit: www.samhsa.gov/treatment

01/09/2026

January is National Radon Action Month.
Every new year, we look for ways to make our lives happier and healthier. An important place to start is by ensuring that our homes are healthy. January is National Radon Action Month, a time to shed light on an invisible danger in our homes—radon.

This colorless, odorless radioactive gas is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States.

01/09/2026

Radon Awareness Month:
Anyone can get lung cancer from breathing in high levels of radon over time. Radon is an odorless, invisible, radioactive gas that can build up in homes and buildings putting people at risk. Learn how to protect yourself:

Radon is an odorless and invisible radioactive gas that can build up in homes and buildings.

01/07/2026

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01/06/2026

January is Cervical Health Awareness Month. You can prevent cervical cancer by getting the HPV vaccine and getting a Pap test starting at age 21.