Crawford County Health Department

Crawford County Health Department SERVICES OFFERED: Immunizations, WIC, Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC).

The Crawford County Health Department strives to provide optimal community health services throughout the lifespan with special emphasis on the prevention of disease and the education of persons in our care. Breast Feeding Feeding Peer Counselor, New Parent Home Visitation Programs (Healthy Start, Southeast Kansas Family Connections, Teen WRAP), KanBeHealthy, Pregnancy Testing, Annual Health Exams, Breast Exams, Pap Smears, Colposcopies

04/06/2026

Gardening is a great way to grow fresh produce and show your little ones where foods come from! Start planting in early spring (herbs, veggies, or flowers) and talk about what you’re grateful for as you care for them. By summer, you'll have something tangible to enjoy! 🌱

Don’t have the yard space to plant? Grow plants in pots on your windowsills instead! You can also look into community gardens and public green spaces near you to get in touch with nature in your neighborhood!


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La jardinería es una excelente manera de cultivar alimentos frescos y mostrarles a los pequeños de dónde vienen los alimentos. Comienza a plantar a principios de la primavera (hierbas, verduras o flores) y hablen sobre aquello que agradecen mientras cuidan de las plantas. Cuando llegue el verano, tendrán algo tangible que disfrutar 🌱

¿No tienes jardín para plantar? No importa. Puedes cultivar plantas en macetas en el alféizar de la ventana. También puedes ir a los jardines comunitarios y a los espacios verdes públicos más cercanos para estar en contacto con la naturaleza de tu vecindario.

Quitting to***co isn’t easy, but support makes it possible.The Kansas To***co Quitline offers free, confidential help 24...
04/06/2026

Quitting to***co isn’t easy, but support makes it possible.

The Kansas To***co Quitline offers free, confidential help 24/7 for all Kansans. Get support to quit smoking or va**ng and see if you qualify for free ni****ne replacement therapy at ksquit.org or call 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669).

04/06/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CITY OF MCCUNE

April 5, 2026

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of McCune, Crawford County

TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of McCune, public water supply system located in Crawford County.

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 April 5, 2026 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 waterline break resulting in a loss of pressure 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 620-249-9982, 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.

04/02/2026

Did you know that you can use your WIC benefits for frozen fruits and vegetables? 🤔

Frozen fruits and vegetables have many benefits, such as:

🫐 A longer shelf life, helping reduce food waste.
🫐 Simplifying meal preparation.
🫐 High levels of nutrients and vitamins from being frozen at peak ripeness.

Celebrate Frozen Food Month with WIC and incorporate frozen fruits and vegetables
into your smoothies, entrees, baked goods, or jams and sauces!


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¿Sabías que puedes usar tus beneficios de WIC para comprar frutas y verduras congeladas? 🤔

Estos son algunos de los numerosos beneficios que tienen las frutas y las verduras congeladas:

🫐 Mayor vida útil, lo que ayuda a reducir el desperdicio de alimentos.
🫐 Facilitan la preparación comidas.
🫐 Altos niveles de nutrientes y vitaminas ya que se congelan en su punto máximo de
maduración.

Celebra el Mes de los Alimentos Congelados con WIC e incorpora frutas y verduras
congeladas en tus batidos, platos principales, preparaciones horneadas, mermeladas y salsas.

03/26/2026

WIC-Approved Food of the Month: Oranges

Our WIC-Approved Food of the Month is oranges! 🍊 This popular citrus fruit has many health benefits, including vitamin C, fiber, and antioxidants! Oranges are in season right now, making them the perfect snack for you and your little ones—easy to pack, peel, and enjoy on the go! 🧡

At WIC, we’re here to help you make healthy eating simple and fun for your family. Oranges are just one of the many nutritious foods you can get through WIC.

☎️ Call us today! 620-231-5411



Join us for a fun-filled day celebrating the Week of the Young Child! 🎉Families are invited to stop by for activities, f...
03/25/2026

Join us for a fun-filled day celebrating the Week of the Young Child! 🎉

Families are invited to stop by for activities, food, and resources designed to support early childhood development. The first 100 families will receive activity kits to take home!

📅 Tuesday, April 14
⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas
3011 N. Michigan, Pittsburg (lobby next to the fish tank)

We hope to see you there as we celebrate our youngest learners and the importance of early childhood! 💛

is a naturally occurring form of Vitamin B that can be found in healthy foods, like leafy greens 🥗 avocados 🥑 strawber...
03/24/2026

is a naturally occurring form of Vitamin B that can be found in healthy foods, like leafy greens 🥗 avocados 🥑 strawberries 🍓& eggs🥚. Even with a healthy folate-rich diet supplementing your intake with at least 400 micrograms (MCG) of each day is recommended for all women of reproductive age.

➡️Learn more at cdc.gov/folic-acid/about/index.html

A healthy smile goes beyond looking good, it’s a sign of overall wellness. To***co use can stain teeth, cause gum diseas...
03/24/2026

A healthy smile goes beyond looking good, it’s a sign of overall wellness. To***co use can stain teeth, cause gum disease, and increase your risk of oral cancer. Protect your smile by making the choice to quit.

The Kansas To***co Quitline offers free 24/7 help to all Kansans who want to quit to***co. For tree help to quit smoking and va**ng, and to find out if you qualify for free ni****ne replacement therapy shipped directly to your residence, visit ksquit.org or call
1-800-QUIT-NOW.

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410 E Atkinson Avenue
Pittsburg, KS
66762

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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