Barton County Health Department

04/23/2026

Saturday we are hosting a Bicycle Safety Rodeo. This event is for children ages 5 to 12. Parent or guardian must complete registration form available on site or at the Barton County Health Department. Children should bring their bike and a helmet. A helmet is required to participate. A limited number of bike helmets are available.

04/22/2026

April showers may bring May flowers, but they also bring the need for spring safety and preparedness.

Check out these weather preparedness tips: https://www.weather.gov/safety/thunderstorm-prepare

04/22/2026

04/20/2026

Everyone experiences stress on occasion, but long-term stress can lead to worsening health problems.

Stress reduction tips: https://www.cdc.gov/mental-health/living-with/

04/18/2026

Healthy eating means increasing intake of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, dairy and protein while limiting intake of added sugar, saturated fat and sodium.

Helpful tips: https://www.cdc.gov/nutrition/features/healthy-eating-tips.html

04/16/2026

Put a spring in your step and make sure you move at least 150 minutes a week or as little as about 20 minutes per day. Doing so will lower your risk of some serious health conditions.

Benefits of movement: https://www.cdc.gov/physical-activity-basics/benefits/

04/15/2026

Closed for lunch, 12p-1p Monday through Thursday this week!

04/15/2026

PUBLIC HEALTH ADMINISTRATOR/DIRECTOR - Barton County, Kansas, is accepting applications for Public Health Administrator/Director. Under direction of the County Administrator, manages budget, staff, daily operations of the Barton County Health Department. Bachelor’s degree in nursing, public administration, business administration or related field, or master’s degree, preferred. Interest in being a regional Director partnering with neighboring county preferred. Salary – $80,000 - $105,000 DOQ. Application and job description available at Barton County Administrator's Office, 1400 Main St, Room 108, Great Bend, Kansas, 67530, and www.bartoncounty.org. (620) 793-1800. EOE.

04/10/2026

💙 Thank You, BCHD Staff! 💙

As National Public Health Week comes to a close, we want to take a moment to recognize the incredible team behind Barton County Health Department.

Every day, our staff works hard to prevent disease, promote health, and protect our community—and we couldn’t do it without them.

👏 Thank you for your dedication, compassion, and commitment to making Barton County a healthier place for all.

04/09/2026

📣 Kansas is recognizing National Public Health Week!

This week, we’re celebrating the work happening across our state to build healthier communities.

In Kansas, public health efforts are focused on:
✔️ Strengthening rural healthcare access through major investments to support hospitals, expand services, and improve care in rural communities
✔️ Using data and innovation to better track health trends and guide decisions that improve outcomes statewide

Here in Barton County, we’re proud to be part of that mission—working every day to prevent disease, promote health, and protect our community. 💙