Stafford County Health Department - Kansas

03/09/2026

Being a teenager is hard. But feeling very sad, hopeless or worthless could be warning signs of a mental health problem. To find help, talk to your parents, school counselor or health care provider.

For immediate help: https://kansaspreventioncollaborative.org/get-help/

03/07/2026

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 professional 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: https://cbiit.github.io/FHH/html/index.html

03/06/2026

Don’t forget to help fuel your children for learning before school! 🍽️🍳🥞🧇🥓🍎🫐🍌

Nutritious meals help children not just for one day, but over time.

Students who have regular access to healthy food often show stronger learning outcomes, including higher test scores.

03/06/2026

Blood is always in need and becoming a regular voluntary blood donor is a simple step that everyone can take to strengthen their communities, support local health systems and save lives.

03/05/2026

Severe thunderstorms will be possible this evening into the overnight period favoring our southeast counties. Primary hazards will be large hail and damaging wind gusts.

03/05/2026

Healthy eating means increasing intake of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, dairy and protein while limiting intake of added sugar, saturated fat and sodium.

Helpful tips: https://www.cdc.gov/nutrition/features/healthy-eating-tips.html

03/04/2026

Talk to your doctor about immunizations, what's right for your body and what will help protect you and those you care about. Age, travel plans and season can affect the immunizations you may need.

Find your recommended vaccinations: https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/2319/For-Patients

03/04/2026

03/03/2026

If you have questions about safe sleep environments for infants, we can help! We have a certified safe sleep instructor that can answer your questions.

One of the easiest ways to help protect your baby from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and suffocation is providing them with their own safe sleep area. Safety approved cribs, including pack-and-plays with a bassinet insert, can be easily placed within arm's reach of your bed. Just remember the ABCs of Safe Sleep! A-Alone, B-Back, C-Crib. 👶

Learn more at: https://bit.ly/4aPWh3c

03/03/2026

Men, your heart health matters. Even if you feel fine and have no symptoms, you may still be at risk for heart disease - the leading cause of death for men in the United States. Taking steps today can protect your tomorrow.

Learn more about risks, prevention and what you can do to stay heart healthy: https://www.cdc.gov/heart-disease/about/men-and-heart-disease.html

03/02/2026

02/28/2026

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