Pottawatomie County Health Department

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The health department works to prevent disease, promote health and protect communities by providing education on healthy behaviors, injury prevention, protecting the food we eat and assisting in improving access to care. The staff at Pottawatomie County Health Department are licensed or certified within their profession, thus ensuring the quality of care you receive to be safe and appropriate.

Type 2 Diabetes often develops without obvious signs. Early detection is crucial. Fatigue, increased thirst, or blurry v...
04/03/2026

Type 2 Diabetes often develops without obvious signs.

Early detection is crucial. Fatigue, increased thirst, or blurry vision might be warning signs. Talk to your health care provider about your risk factors for Type 2 Diabetes.

Learn more at Oklahoma.gov/health/diabetes.

The Period of PURPLE Crying is a way to help parents understand this time in their baby's life, which is a normal part o...
04/02/2026

The Period of PURPLE Crying is a way to help parents understand this time in their baby's life, which is a normal part of every infant's development.

All babies go through this period. It is during this time that some babies can cry a lot and some far less, but they all go through it. April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and in times of stress as a parent, it is important to remember to take a BREAK, Don’t SHAKE!

Learn more about The Period of Purple crying at https://dontshake.org/images/pdfs-doc/purple-crying/OverviewOfPURPLEcrying.pdf.

Did you know that the free Volunteer Health Clinic is held at the Pottawatomie County Health Clinic on Thursday evenings...
04/01/2026

Did you know that the free Volunteer Health Clinic is held at the Pottawatomie County Health Clinic on Thursday evenings at 5p.m.?

Services are offered on a first come first serve basis. If interested, check in is located at the north entrance of the building.

Today marks the beginning of National Child Abuse Prevention Month! It is up to all of us, every day, to help prevent ch...
04/01/2026

Today marks the beginning of National Child Abuse Prevention Month!

It is up to all of us, every day, to help prevent child abuse.

Anybody can build healthy habits, they just need to know how to start. Working small, positive habits into your day can ...
04/01/2026

Anybody can build healthy habits, they just need to know how to start.

Working small, positive habits into your day can help you build a healthier routine. Every little step helps improve your heart health.

Stick with it – for you and those counting on you. Oklahoma.gov/health/heart.

Your health is in your hands! Type 2 Diabetes can affect anyone, at any age and at any point in life. The good news is t...
03/27/2026

Your health is in your hands!

Type 2 Diabetes can affect anyone, at any age and at any point in life. The good news is that it is preventable and manageable. Diabetes education classes are available to educate you on sustainable lifestyle changes and risk factors.

Visit Oklahoma.gov/health/diabetes to find Diabetes education classes near you.

Almost every unvaccinated person who is sexually active will get HPV at some time in their life. About 13 million Americ...
03/26/2026

Almost every unvaccinated person who is sexually active will get HPV at some time in their life.

About 13 million Americans, including teens, become infected with HPV each year. Most HPV infections will go away on their own. But infections that don’t go away can cause certain types of cancer.

Learn more at https://www.cdc.gov/hpv/vaccines/.

There are many things that can lead to heart disease. Talking to your health care provider about your risks and getting ...
03/25/2026

There are many things that can lead to heart disease.

Talking to your health care provider about your risks and getting annual checkups are helpful prevention and early detection efforts – no matter your age.

Your heart is counting on you – Learn More at Oklahoma.gov/health/heart.

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1904 Gordon Cooper Drive
Shawnee, OK
74801

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

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