Clay County Health Department

12/05/2025

💙 Need Vaccines? We’re Here to Help!💙

If you’re 19 or older and don’t have insurance or are underinsured, you may qualify for adult vaccines at a reduced cost of just $24 each.
We want to make staying healthy easy and affordable!
Vaccines we offer:
✨ Flu & COVID-19
✨ Hepatitis A & B
✨ HPV
✨ Meningococcal B & ACWY
✨ MMR
✨ PCV20
✨ RSV
✨ Shingles
✨ Tdap
Have questions or want to learn more?
📞 Give us a call at 785-632-3193
💙 We’re happy to help!
Your health matters to us. 💛

12/03/2025

🦠💉 It’s National Influenza Week!

It’s a great time to remember that it’s not too late to get your flu shot. Getting vaccinated now can still help protect you and your loved ones from the flu and may reduce how severe symptoms are if you do get sick.

A quick visit today can help keep you healthier all season long — and help protect those around you, too.

Call 785-632-3193 to make your appointment!

12/02/2025

❄️ Winter Driving Safety Reminder 🚗

As winter weather sets in, it’s a great time to prepare for safer driving and unexpected delays. A few simple steps can make your trips safer and less stressful all season long.

Winter Driving Tips:
• Slow down and increase following distance
• Clear snow and ice from all windows, mirrors, and lights before driving
• Keep your fuel tank at least half full
• Watch for black ice on bridges, overpasses, and shaded roads
• Let someone know your route and expected arrival time

Build a Winter Emergency Kit for Your Vehicle:
• Blanket, gloves, hat, and extra warm clothing
• Flashlight with extra batteries
• Bottled water and non-perishable snacks
• Phone charger or power bank
• Ice scraper, shovel, and jumper cables
• First-aid kit and emergency reflectors or flares

Taking a little time to prepare now can help keep you and your loved ones safe all winter. Drive carefully and stay warm!

11/26/2025

🦃🍂 Thanksgiving Closure Reminder 🍂🦃

We’ll be closed for Thanksgiving and Friday so our staff can enjoy the holiday with their loved ones.

We hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving filled with good food, great company, and gratitude! 🧡 We’ll see you again on Monday during normal hours.

11/25/2025

🚰 Attention Kansas Well Owners!

The Kansas Geological Survey at the University of Kansas is launching an exciting new program and they need your help! They’re working to sample as many private water wells as possible across the state to test for nitrates and a variety of other contaminants.

🧪 Parameters tested include:
• Nitrate
• Chloride
• Manganese
• Arsenic
• Selenium
• Uranium
• pH
…and more!

💧 Cost to you? Absolutely FREE.
All results are shared confidentially with participants, giving you valuable insight into your water quality with zero cost and complete privacy.

This is a fantastic opportunity for homeowners and a great way to better serve your constituents. Let’s help get this important program up and running and support safer water across Kansas!

https://kgs.ku.edu/awqua-kan-aquifer-water-quality-assessment-kansas

11/25/2025

If you have questions or concerns about breastfeeding, please reach out to your Clay County Health Department. Our Maternal & Child Health (MCH) nurses are here to provide education, support, and resources to help you feel confident and successful on your breastfeeding journey.

Dear breastfeeding mom,

Thank you.
Not because you’re perfect, not because you never doubt yourself, and not because the journey has been easy.
Thank you because you show up, even on the days your body is tired, your mind is overwhelmed, and your heart is carrying more than anyone can see.

Thank you for every latch attempt, every pump session you did half-asleep, every tear you wiped while wondering if you were doing “enough.”
Thank you for learning, unlearning, and trying again.
Thank you for feeding your baby with patience, with love, and with a type of devotion that deserves far more recognition than it gets.

Breastfeeding isn’t always magical.
Sometimes it’s work.
Sometimes it’s sacrifice.
Sometimes it’s lonely.
But you do it anyway, because you know it matters.

Whether today was full of ounces or minutes… whether feeding felt empowering or exhausting… whether you’re nursing at the breast, pumping, triple feeding, donating milk, or navigating challenges you never expected, thank you.

Your effort is seen.
Your love is felt.
Your baby is held, nourished, and comforted because of you.

You are doing something extraordinary.
You always have been.

11/24/2025

🌟 Calling All Parents! 🌟

We’re excited to share that The Parent Project (for parents of kids 11+) and Loving Solutions (for parents of children under 11) are returning this January!

Both programs are FREE, meet weekly on Zoom for 10 weeks, and offer practical tools, support, and encouragement. Whether you’re navigating everyday parenting challenges or tougher behaviors, these classes can make a real difference.

💬 Parenting isn’t easy, but you don’t have to do it alone. Connect with other parents on the same journey!
Please Contact Lisa Last if you have any questions!
Lisa Last- 785-632-3176 or lisalast@usd379.org

11/20/2025

Your health matters. 💕
Our next clinic is 12/4/25 and appointments are still open! Call the Clay County Health Department to schedule!

10/27/2025

🌟On behalf of the Clay County Health Department and the Health and Wellness Advisory Committee at Little Learners, A HUGE Thank You to Our Amazing Vendors! 🌟

We’re sending our heartfelt thanks to all the incredible organizations who joined us for the Clay County Community Wellness Fair this year! 💙 Your time, services, and dedication made this event such a success, helping our community stay informed, healthy, and connected.

Because of YOU, we were able to offer valuable health screenings including vision, hearing, blood pressure, lab draws, immunizations, and fall risk assessments, plus connect residents with important community resources and support. 💪

👏 A special thank you to our vendors:
New Hope Ministries
Grow Clay
Meadowlark Hospice
Liberty Place Assisted Living
Clay County WIC
KDHE Early Detection Works
KDHE Emergency Preparedness
The Lighthouse for Christ
Epic Vision Eye Centers
JC Pregnancy Center
K-State Extension River Valley District
The Crisis Center Inc
Mark A. Chapman Wellness Center
CCFP Prevention Education
United Bank & Trust
Comprehensive Wound Center at CCMC
Pattersons Hearing Testing
Clay County Medical Center Fall Screening
Patterson Health Mart Pharmacy
Senior Life Solutions
Comfort Corner / Teenmates
CCMC Breastfeeding & Speech
Scouts Group
Clay Counts Coalition

Thank you all for making this year’s wellness fair such a meaningful day for our community! 💚

10/25/2025

🌙💛 Wrapping Up SIDS Awareness Month 💛🌙
As October comes to a close, let’s remember what this month is truly about—honoring every baby, supporting every family, and continuing to spread awareness all year long.

Throughout SIDS Awareness Month, we’ve shared ways to protect babies:
💙 Practice safe sleep every nap and night.
🚭 Keep homes smoke-free for healthy air.
💉 Stay up to date on vaccines for stronger protection.
🫶 Share knowledge and resources with caregivers, friends, and family.

📊 Because of ongoing awareness and education, SIDS rates have dropped by more than 50% since the 1990s—and with your help, we can keep improving those numbers.

Let’s keep working together to ensure every baby in our community sleeps safely and grows healthy and strong. 💕

10/24/2025

🏥 National Drug Take Back Day
📅 Saturday, October 25, 2025
🕗 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📍 Clay County Event Center @ the Fairgrounds, Clay Center, KS
💊 Safely Dispose of Unused or Expired Medications
Clean out your medicine cabinet — safely and responsibly. to make a difference in our community!

10/23/2025

Take a morning for your health!
Join us October 25th, 7–11AM for the Clay County Community Wellness Fair!
✅ Free screenings
💉 Flu shots
🧪 Lab draws
🎟️ Prizes
🍳 Biscuits & gravy (free will donation)
See you there!