Mitchell County Health Department

01/27/2026

Adolescence can be tough—emotionally, socially, mentally. 💭 Let’s keep the conversation going, check in often, and remind our teens they’re not alone. Mental health matters. 💙

01/26/2026

01/24/2026

Help us find shovelers in these neighborhoods to help disabled or elderly neighbors come snow storm time!

01/22/2026

01/16/2026

We will be closed Monday January 19th for Martin Luther King Jr Day. We will resume normal hours on January 20th.

01/15/2026

Cooler weather is expected the next couple days. Be prepared when heading outdoors and make sure your kids have proper winter clothing when heading to school!

12/31/2025

Mitchell County, Kansas has an opening for a Noxious W**d Director.

Mitchell County offers a full benefit package, vacation, and sick leave.

Applications and full job description may be obtained from the Mitchell County Clerk’s Office or on the county website www.mitchellcountykansas.com. Salary is based on experience and the position is open until filled. Mitchell County is an EOE.

12/23/2025

We carry the RSV vaccine for both adults and babies.

✨ RSV is more than a “bad cold.”
It may feel ordinary, but for many, it can be life changing.

👶 Almost every child will catch RSV by age 2
👵 It’s the #1 cause of hospitalization in babies under 1 year old
🛡️ Even healthy infants can end up in the hospital

But there is something you can do:
🌿 Get an RSV vaccine during pregnancy to guard your little one when they’re most vulnerable
🌿 Monoclonal antibody protection for infants if you don’t get a vaccine during pregnancy
🌿 RSV vaccines for adults 50+

💛 Because caring for one another keeps us all

https://vaccinateyourfamily.org/respiratory-season/ Vaccinate Your Family

12/22/2025

12/19/2025

The Health Department will be Closed the remainder of the afternoon due to work being completed on the building.

We apologize for any inconvenience and we will reopen Monday at 8:00am.

12/17/2025

Tis the season for wearing winter gear, or at least trying to get your kids to wear it! This means hats, coats, scarves, and hopefully more depending on the temperature.

While spreading head lice can happen at anytime, additional time indoors, gathering with friends and family, and sharing winter gear can lead to a potential increased risk of head lice hanging out in your homes for the holidays.

Knowledge is important to reduce the spread of head lice. Recognizing the signs of lice and taking the necessary steps to treat are crucial, including taking the time to go through the hair section by section.

Check out the link below for more information!

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/from-insects-animals/Pages/signs-of-lice.aspx

*Information provided by HealthyChildren.org