Barton County Health Department

02/18/2026

🐝💛 SAVE THE DATE! 💛🐝

Let’s shower our newest little bees! 🐣🍯

Join us for a Community Baby Shower celebrating local families and the sweet new arrivals in our community.

📅 Thursday, April 30, 2026
⏰ 4:00–6:30 PM
📍 Hoisington Activity Center
1200 Susank Rd., Hoisington, KS 67544

We’ll have community resources, goodies, and support for expecting and new parents. More details coming soon — but for now, mark your calendars and plan to join the hive! 🐝

02/12/2026

In observance of President’s Day, the Barton County Health Department will be closed.

We will resume normal business hours the following business day.

Thank you, and we hope you have a safe holiday!

02/11/2026

Severe Weather Preparedness Week is approaching March 2nd-6th!

Join Us on March 4th!!!! 🌪️ 💨⛈️⛈️💨🌪️

02/05/2026

“Public health is about meeting people where they are and ensuring everyone has access to the care they need.”

02/03/2026

💖🎨 Mural Monday💖🎨
Love is in the air — and on our walls! This vibrant mural at Barton County Health Department celebrates creativity and community in Great Bend. 📸
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01/26/2026

📣 Resources & Giveaways for Our Unhoused Neighbors 💙

Catholic Charities of Southwest Kansas is hosting a Resources and Giveaways event with helpful services and supplies, including:

🎒 Backpacks
🧤 Hats & gloves
🛏️ Blankets
💉 Flu shots
🏠 Housing resource assistance
🍎 Food resources
📄 Help with SNAP applications
💬 Substance abuse resources
🎁 Chance to win gift cards
👥 Community health workers available

🗓️ January 29, 2026
📍 DC Kitchen – Central Kansas Dream Center
⏰ 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

📞 For more information, contact Brittaney Fox Bennett: 620-792-1393

Please share to help spread the word! ❤️

01/24/2026

Per Barton County Emergency Management:

“7:00am Weather Update- Roadways are snow covered so please avoid traveling today. Flurries will continue on and off today, but the bulk of the snow has fallen with accumulation today only adding maybe an additional 1-2 inches. Dangerous cold temperatures thru Monday. Stay Warm, Stay Safe.”

01/23/2026

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01/07/2026

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