Cheyenne County Hospital/Clinics/County Health

03/13/2026

03/13/2026

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Do You Smell Smoke? Northeasterly winds have brought smoke (emanating from wildfires along the I-80 corridor in Nebraska) southward into portions of the Tri-State Area this morning (Friday March 13, 2026).

03/12/2026

10 Reasons to get Vaccinated
1. Vaccine-preventable diseases have not gone away.
2. Vaccines help keep you healthy.
3. Vaccines are as important to your overall health as diet and exercise.
4. Vaccination can mean the difference between life and death.
5. Vaccines are safer than the diseases they prevent.
6. Vaccines do not cause disease.
7. Young and healthy people can get very sick, too.
8. Vaccine-preventable diseases can be expensive.
9. When you get sick, your children, grandchildren, and parents may also be at risk.
10. Your family and co-workers need you.

If you have vaccine questions or need to schedule an appointment, contact the Cheyenne County Health Department at 785-332-2381.

03/09/2026

We hosted the Hospital Guild for their annual luncheon today, and Jeremy Clingenpeel, CEO updated the group on what is taking place at the hospital and clinics.

03/09/2026

Obesity can lead to some serious health conditions like diabetes and stroke. There are many ways to help maintain a healthy weight including diet and exercise but there are plenty of other important factors. Here are some tips to help maintain a healthy weight.

Details on being mindful of calories, ensuring adequate nutrition, and being physically active.

03/04/2026

The best way to stay safe during a tornado is to know where your safe spaces are ahead of time. When there is a threat for tornadoes, have a plan of how you will quickly get to an appropriate shelter should you become threatened by a tornado.

03/03/2026

Varicella, commonly known as chickenpox, is a highly contagious viral infection that causes an itchy, blister-like rash. It primarily affects individuals who have not previously had the disease or been vaccinated against it. The varicella vaccine is the best way to prevent chickenpox for people of all ages. Contact the Cheyenne County Health Department at 785-332-2381 to make your vaccine appointments.

03/02/2026

Your family health history matters. Conditions like heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and genetic disorders can run in families. When you know your history and share it with your healthcare provider you give them a clearer picture allowing them to:
• Spot patterns early
• Recommend related screenings
• Create a personalized plan
• Catch issues before they become serious

Create a family health history at https://cbiit.github.io/FHH/html/index.html

03/02/2026

Save the Date for Sports Physicals!!

Please note, KSHSAA updated their policy to allow sports physicals to be completed as early as April 1st.

Sports physicals may be done on one of our specified days or scheduled with a Well Child Check. If you would like to schedule a Well Child Check/Sports Physical, please call the St. Francis Clinic at 785-332-2682 or Bird City Clinic at 785-734-2306!

02/25/2026

Join Cheyenne County Hospital CHNA Town Hall Thursday, April 9th, 2026.
To gauge the overall community health needs of residents, Cheyenne County Hospital, invites the public to participate in a Community Health Needs Assessment Town Hall roundtable on Thursday, April 9th for lunch from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. located at the Quincy Room.
This event is being held to identify and prioritize the community health needs. Findings from this community discussion will also serve to fulfill both federal and state mandates.
To adequately prepare for this event, is vital everyone planning to attend this event RSVPs. Please visit our hospital website and social media sites to obtain the link to complete your RSVP OR please utilize the QR code below.
We hope that you will be able to join us for this discussion on April 9th. Thanks in advance for your time and support!
If you have any questions about CHNA activities, please call (785) 332-2104.

Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CheyenneCoHosp_CHNATownHallRSVP

02/19/2026

If you have not filled out a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) survey yet, we ask that you would take ten minutes and fill it out.
The results from this survey help us to look at the community health needs and what progress has been gained from recent surveys and areas that need to be looked into further.
The results will be shared at a community town hall on Thursday, April 9 in the Quincy room (109 N. Quincy) St. Francis. Come join us for lunch at 11:15 a.m.-1 p.m. and discuss the survey findings and identify unmet needs.
If you have any questions about the CHNA, please call 785-332-2104.
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