Neosho County Health Department

04/02/2026

We will be closed tomorrow, April 3rd in observation of Good Friday. Have a safe and happy Easter!

04/02/2026

Our lactation support team restocked the snacks and resources in the lactation room at NCCC today. We find this outreach is a great way to support our breastfeeding clients!

04/02/2026

Don't miss Mommy and me this morning! We'll see you see soon 😁
*Please note that there was a change in location! We will host it at our office 320 E Main St!

03/31/2026

There has been a change in location for our mommy and me this Thursday. We will host it at the Neosho County Health Department at 320 E Main St.

Please join us for Mommy & me, April 2nd at the rec center at 10AM!
* There has been a location change! We will host this at the Neosho County Health Department; 320 E Main St!

03/30/2026

Getting started with WIC is worth it! Hear from a mom in Washington about why WIC is important to her family! 💞

“WIC matters to my family because it helps us get the nutrients we need for our meals. As a new family of 3, it helped us have a well-balanced diet. It also helped us not indulge in unhealthy foods. It helped us to get the proper foods we need over the past year for our son. This included formula, baby food, produce, any and all food from each stage of our son’s eating journey! Our family really enjoys WIC!”

- WIC mom from Washington and member of the Swinomish Tribe

Learn more about how WIC can support your family’s health by visiting www.signupwic.com to find a clinic near you! 🌟

03/27/2026

Hello Spring! 🌷Celebrate the start of the season with a picnic highlighting spring seasonal produce! 🧺Try delicious and nutritious fruits and vegetables, such as:

🥬Springy greens like lettuce, asparagus, and spinach: All rich in antioxidants like Vitamin C and K.
🍓Strawberries and blackberries: High in fiber, supporting digestive health.
🥕Carrots and radishes: Delicious sources of nutrients like calcium and iron.

Learn more about healthy eating and supporting your family’s nutrition! Visit https://signupwic.com/about to learn more. 💞

03/27/2026

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for City of Thayer, Neosho County
TOPEKA –The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Thayer public water supply system located in Neosho County. The advisory was issued because of a waterline break resulting in a loss of pressure in the distribution system. Failure to maintain adequate pressure may result in a loss of chlorine residuals and bacterial contamination.
Public water suppliers in Kansas take all measures necessary to notify customers quickly after a system failure or shutdown. Regardless of whether it’s the supplier or KDHE that announces a boil water advisory, KDHE will issue the rescind notice following testing at a certified laboratory.
Laboratory testing of drinking water samples collected from the City of Thayer indicate no evidence of bacteriological contamination and all other conditions that placed the system at risk of contamination are deemed by KDHE officials to be resolved.
For consumer questions, please contact the water system at: 620-839-5353 or you may call KDHE at 785-296-5514. For consumer information please visit our webpage: https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/468/Disruption-in-Water-Service.

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03/26/2026

We’re proud to support the safety of our community! 💙
Through the Neosho County Health Department’s Maternal Child Health (MCH) and Community Health Worker (CHW) programs, we had the opportunity to donate LifeVac choking rescue devices and first aid kits to our local Sheriff’s Office.
These tools can make a life-saving difference in emergency situations, and we are grateful for the partnership and dedication of our law enforcement officers who serve and protect our community every day.
By working together, we’re building a safer, healthier Neosho County for everyone.

03/26/2026

Don't miss the Easter Bunny tonight at the Easter Egg Drive Thru! We are so egg-cited to see you!

03/25/2026

WIC is here to support your breastfeeding journey!👩‍🍼WIC is proud to provide breastfeeding benefits for your family, including:

👥 Peer Counselor support at local WIC clinics.
👩‍⚕️ Guidance from lactation and breastfeeding experts.
🍽️ Nutritional education for breastfeeding moms.
💕Access to breastfeeding supplies and pumps.

Learn more about the different ways WIC is here to support breastfeeding for your family: https://wicbreastfeeding.fns.usda.gov/get-support-wic

03/23/2026

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Thayer, Neosho County
TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Thayer public water supply system located in Neosho County.
Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice:
• Boil water for one minute prior to drinking or food preparation or use bottled water.
• Dispose of ice cubes and do not use ice from a household automatic icemaker.
• If your tap water appears dirty, flush the water lines by letting the water run until it clears.
• Disinfect dishes and other food contact surfaces by immersion for at least one minute in clean tap water that contains one teaspoon of unscented household bleach per gallon of water.
• Water used for bathing does not generally need to be boiled. Supervision of children is necessary while bathing so that water is not ingested. Persons with cuts or severe rashes may wish to consult their physicians.
The advisory took effect on March 23, 2026 and will remain in effect until the conditions that placed the system at risk of bacterial contamination are resolved. KDHE officials issued the advisory because of a loss of pressure. Failure to maintain adequate pressure may result in a loss of chlorine residuals and bacterial contamination.
Regardless of whether the public water supplier or Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) announced a boil water advisory, only KDHE can issue the rescind order following testing at a certified laboratory.

For consumer questions, please contact the water system at 785-283-4238, or KDHE at 785-296-5514. For consumer information please visit KDHE’s PWS Consumer Information webpage: https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/468/Disruption-in-Water-Service
Restaurants and other food establishments that have questions about the impact of the boil water advisory on their business can contact the Kansas Department of Agriculture’s food safety & lodging program at kda.fsl@ks.gov or call 785-564-6767.

When a public water supply system experiences a disruption in service there are precautions that consumers may need to take during and after the incident.

03/23/2026

Did you know that you can use your WIC benefits for frozen fruits and vegetables? March is Frozen Food Month. Frozen fruits and vegetables have many benefits, such as:

🫐A longer shelf life, helping reduce food waste.
🫐 Simplifying meal preparation.
🫐High levels of nutrients and vitamins from being frozen at peak ripeness.

Celebrate Frozen Food Month with WIC and incorporate frozen fruits and vegetables
into your smoothies, entrees, baked goods, or jams and sauces!