Ottawa County Health & Aging

02/05/2026

🚨ROUTE OF THE WEEK 🚨

Solid as a Rock | Minneapolis, KS

This week’s route takes you to one of Kansas’ most unexpected landmarks.

Rolling gravel, open farm country, and a finish at Rock City, home to massive natural sandstone concretions. It’s a ride that reminds you why gravel in Kansas is never “just gravel.”

📍 Location: Minneapolis, KS
📏 Distance: 19.2 miles
⬆️ Elevation: ~420 ft
💪Difficulty: Beginner
🗓️ Region: North Central
🚲 Best for: Steady miles, quiet roads, and a post-ride wander among the rocks

Take it easy, take it in, and don’t skip the hike through the rocks at the end.

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02/05/2026

Did you know that Ottawa County Health & Aging offers vital sign checks? This includes temperature, pulse rate, respiratory rate, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation. Monitoring blood pressure is an important part of preventing heart disease. Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a silent killer affecting NEARLY HALF of U.S. adults!! It is a leading cause of heart disease, stroke, and heart failure. Often times, folks with hypertension may have no symptoms at all! If you or a loved one require vital sign monitoring, give us a call to see if we can help out! ☎️🩺🩹

02/05/2026

02/05/2026

Tomorrow is ! February is American Heart Month, raising awareness of cardiovascular disease. We wear red to bring awareness and show support!

02/03/2026

02/03/2026

Some days just feel heavier.
The news is loud. The weather is gross. Everything feels like… a lot.

If that’s you lately, here are a few reminders:
➡️ You are not meant to carry the whole world at once
➡️ Stepping away from the news is not ignoring it
➡️ Cold, dark days can affect your mood in very real ways
➡️ Rest is not laziness — it’s maintenance
➡️ You can care deeply and still set boundaries

02/03/2026

Contact Joe in HR at (785) 392-2279

02/02/2026

Over 60? Concerned about falling? Call us to sign up for this informative series of classes starting in March.

02/02/2026

🎗️Heart Health Awareness Month is coming！
❤️ WEAR RED. SHARE LOVE. PROTECT HEARTS.
This isn’t just about wearing a color — it’s about standing together in a fight that touches us all🎗️. Watching someone you love battle Heart Disease—enduring fear, pain, and uncertainty—is a struggle that touches every part of the soul. 💔 It’s a fight no one should face alone.👩👧
That’s why we wear Red 🎀—not just to raise awareness, but to stand united in compassion, to lift up survivors, support fighters, and honor those taken too soon. Together, we share hope, strength, and the promise of brighter tomorrows. 🌟
🎗️ Give Back with Every Purchase ❤️‍🔥
A portion of proceeds from this collection supports heart health education and community initiatives. Your choice helps fund awareness, screenings, and resources that save lives—one heartbeat at a time. 🤝❤️
❤️ This February, wear your heart on your sleeve.
🙏Join us for Wear Red Day. Dress in love. Stand for heart health.
💖Shop the Red Heart Collection now.

02/02/2026

Join us and wear red this Friday, February 6th for women's heart health! 🩺💓