Miami County Health Department

12/02/2025

Catholic Charities Mobile Resource Bus is back tomorrow, December 3rd, right here at OPL. See the attached flyer for more information.

11/24/2025

ANIMAL HEALTH ALERT:

The Kansas Department of Agriculture’s Division of Animal Health has been closely following the confirmed cases of Equine Herpesvirus Myeloencephalopathy (EHM) positive horses in Texas and Oklahoma following the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association World Finals in Waco, Texas, and the Barrel Futurities of America World Championship in Guthrie, Oklahoma.

KDA has been in communication with all known Kansas horse owners who attended either event in Waco and Guthrie to advise them to isolate those horses for 14 days and to provide them with guidance about how to monitor the health of those horses. The incubation period can last up to two weeks, meaning a horse can appear normal while still shedding the virus and act as a carrier. At this time there are no reported cases in Kansas.

If horse owners intend to travel out of Kansas with their horses, they should contact the state veterinarian office for the state they are traveling to in order to get the current entry requirements.
EHM is a neurologic disease that can spread through horse to horse through contact with nasal discharge or inhalation of airborne droplets. Horses can be exposed through contaminated surfaces such as stalls, water, feed, tack, and transport vehicles. Humans can spread the virus from horse to horse through contaminated hands, clothing, and equipment.

Horse owners should watch for:
• Fever over 101.5
• Nasal discharge
• Lethargy
• Hind end weakness
• Any neurological issues

If you notice any of the symptoms, please contact your veterinarian immediately. Cases that show neurological issues are considered a medical emergency.

Additionally, the Equine Disease Communication Center has created a page to provide outbreak information. The Kansas Department of Agriculture page will be updated regularly and will provide links to more information. You can find more information here: https://equinediseasecc.org/alerts?alertID=4722

For questions about quarantine or EHM exposure, call KDA Division of Animal Health at 785-564-6601.

11/24/2025

Public Health Thank You Day!

11/10/2025

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10/24/2025

Strong Minds, Healthy Lives

Mental health plays a powerful role in preventing substance use. When we check in with ourselves and support one another, we build a foundation for smart, healthy choices. 💚

This Week, let’s raise awareness and put mental wellness first. Learn more: getsmartaboutdrugs.gov

10/23/2025

There are only two days left until on Saturday, October 25th! It's the perfect time to check your medicine cabinet and make a difference. If you have unused, expired, or unneeded medications, bring them to a collection site near you on October 25th, from 10 am to 2 pm. For Miami County, you can drop them off at the Paola Wal-Mart.

Get all the details and find other collection sites at: www.DEATakeBack.com

10/22/2025

Staying active strengthens more than just your body, it supports your mind and protects your future.

This Week, we’re promoting sports and healthy lifestyles as powerful tools for substance use prevention.

10/15/2025

10/13/2025

Important Notice: All non-emergency offices of Miami County will be closed to the public all day on Monday, October 13, for employee training. Offices will resume normal business operations on Tuesday, October 14th.
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