Ellis County Health Department

10/29/2025

If you or someone you know needs assistance, these resources for Kansans may be able to help.

🥫 Kansas Food Source – Find food pantries and programs by county: kansasfoodsource.org
💬 211 Information & Referral Line – Text or dial 211 for free, confidential help.
🧠 Community Mental Health Centers – Map of statewide services: acmhck.org/resources/cmhc-map
👨‍👩‍👧 1-800-CHILDREN – 24/7 family support: 1800childrenks.org
❤️ 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – Call or text 988 anytime: 988lifeline.org

Give us a call at 785-628-9440 if you have questions or need further local assistance.

10/29/2025

Parents — keep your trick-or-treaters SAFE while they're out gathering goodies this Halloween. 🎃🍬

Tips for drivers: NHTSA.gov/Halloween-Safety-Tips

10/24/2025

Come out this evening to support this meaningful event.

10/16/2025

10/14/2025

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

Vaccinate Your Family

10/07/2025

🎉No appointment necessary for your flu shot!!🎉
Walk in anytime from 7 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Monday through Thursday

We offer Fluzone Quadrivalent, Fluzone High-Dose Quadrivalent, and Flublok Quadrivalent.

Now’s the time to start preparing for the upcoming respiratory virus season. Click through to learn more about respiratory viruses, the importance of vaccination, and the science behind keeping our vaccines safe and effective.
Do you have questions about respiratory virus season or getting vaccinated?
Give us a call at 785-628-9440.

10/07/2025

October is , a reminder of how important safe sleep is for every baby. In 2022, the CDC reported an estimated 3,700 sudden unexpected infant deaths. These tragic losses make safe sleep education one of our highest priorities, helping parents and caregivers know how to create a sleep environment that keeps babies safe every nap and every night.

10/06/2025

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for Ellis Co RWD 1C, Ellis County

TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the Ellis Co RWD 1C public water supply system located in Ellis County. The advisory was issued because of loss of a pressure due to maintenance in the distribution system.
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 Ellis Co RWD 1C, 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: 785-628-2186 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.
Contact: Jill Bronaugh
Jill.P.Bronaugh@ks.gov

10/01/2025

Attn: Ellis Co RWD 1C public water supply system , Ellis County

This does not affect those customers who receive their water from the City of Hays.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
October 1, 2025

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the Ellis Co RWD 1C, Ellis County
TOPEKA –The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the Ellis Co RWD 1C public water supply system located in Ellis County.

This does not affect those customers who receive their water from the City of Hays.

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 October 1, 2025 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 due to maintenance in the distribution system. 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 785-628-2186, 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.
Contact: Jill Bronaugh
Jill.P.Bronaugh@ks.gov

09/30/2025

As September comes to a close, so does National Preparedness Month , but being prepared is something we can carry with us all year long.

Thank you for following along as we shared tips, tools, and reminders to help keep you, your loved ones, and our community safe. Preparedness isn’t about fear, it’s about confidence, resilience, and knowing we can face the unexpected together.

Let’s keep the momentum going: make a plan, build a kit, stay informed, and check in with your neighbors. Small steps today can make a big difference in our community tomorrow.

09/29/2025

*September is National Preparedness Month*
When disasters strike, communities rely on local and national volunteers to provide trained help and essential supplies. You can make a difference! Donate, volunteer, or learn how to support our community before, during, and after an emergency.
https://www.ready.gov/get-involved