City-Cowley County Health Department

City-Cowley County Health Department The Health Department works to promote excellent health, prevent disease, and protect the environment

December is Resolve to Be Ready month, and with the New Year just over the horizon, now is the best time to make your re...
12/03/2025

December is Resolve to Be Ready month, and with the New Year just over the horizon, now is the best time to make your resolution to be ready!

The first step in being prepared is to Be Informed! Know your risk and stay in the loop so that you are ready to respond to disaster!

Check the graphic and visit ready.gov to learn more!

New to breastfeeding? Experiencing issues? Have questions? Your Health Department is here to help!Our nurse, Kim Cook, i...
12/03/2025

New to breastfeeding? Experiencing issues? Have questions? Your Health Department is here to help!

Our nurse, Kim Cook, is an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant who can help answer your questions and support your breastfeeding goals!

These services are offered out of both Health Department locations and are available to all pregnant and breastfeeding women.

Give us a call to schedule an appointment today!

Did you know that up to 80% of communicable diseases are transferred by touch?With respiratory illness season in full sw...
12/02/2025

Did you know that up to 80% of communicable diseases are transferred by touch?

With respiratory illness season in full swing, it's important to remember that handwashing plays a key role in preventing the spread of sickness.

Washing your hands properly can help keep you and others safe from communicable diseases!

Check the graphic to learn more!

Our Cowley County Maternal Child Health Home Visiting Program provides new moms with education, support, and resources ...
12/02/2025

Our Cowley County Maternal Child Health Home Visiting Program provides new moms with education, support, and resources to help ensure their newborn gets a healthy start in life!

These services are available with NO OUT-OF-POCKET COSTS to all pregnant and postpartum women up to 12 months after delivery.

Check the graphics and visit the webpage to learn more:
https://ks-cowleycounty.civicplus.com/261/1782/Maternal-Child-Health-Home-Visitor-Progr

It's December, which means it's Christmas Tree season! This time-honored tradition is a great way to celebrate the holid...
12/02/2025

It's December, which means it's Christmas Tree season! This time-honored tradition is a great way to celebrate the holidays.

But, Christmas trees can also present a large fire hazard! So, make sure you are using the best practices to celebrate the season safely!

Check the graphic for our safety tips!

It's National Influenza Vaccination Week, and today we want to take a look at some common misconceptions about the flu s...
12/01/2025

It's National Influenza Vaccination Week, and today we want to take a look at some common misconceptions about the flu shot!

Check the graphics to learn more!

Remember that it can take up to 2 weeks to develop full immunity, so give us a call and schedule your appointment as soon as possible!

We're back with MYTH MONDAY in our mobile app!It's respiratory illness season, so today we're looking at common myth abo...
12/01/2025

We're back with MYTH MONDAY in our mobile app!

It's respiratory illness season, so today we're looking at common myth about immunizations.

Check it out by downloading our mobile app! Just search for "Cowley County" in the Google Play or Apple store today!

The Health Department's Reproductive Health Services seek to optimize and protect the reproductive health of individuals...
12/01/2025

The Health Department's Reproductive Health Services seek to optimize and protect the reproductive health of individuals through key preventative health services!

Participation in this program carries numerous benefits including STI & cancer prevention and optimized family size!

Our Reproductive Health Services are strictly confidential, and all fees are determined by income and ability to pay.

To learn more, give us a call today or visit the link below:
https://www.cowleycountyks.gov/257/Reproductive-Health-Services

Hello everyone!The latest issue of our Public Health Update is now available! Topics include Thanksgiving kitchen safety...
11/26/2025

Hello everyone!

The latest issue of our Public Health Update is now available! Topics include Thanksgiving kitchen safety, our breastfeeding support services, and more!

Have a great weekend and stay well!

Click the link below to check out our mobile-friendly format:
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Click the link below to access our desktop format:
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Click the link below to access a PDF:
https://ks-cowleycounty.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/2063/Public-Health-Update-Vol-4-Is-24---November-26-2025

If you're feeling sick this time of the year, make sure you use the best practices to keep yourself and others safe!Firs...
11/26/2025

If you're feeling sick this time of the year, make sure you use the best practices to keep yourself and others safe!

First and foremost, stay home and rest! You need time to fight off and recover from an infection. Plus, it keeps you from getting others sick.

Check the graphic for more good practices!

Continuing with our look at Winter Weather Safety, today we want to give you some tips on staying safe while driving!Win...
11/26/2025

Continuing with our look at Winter Weather Safety, today we want to give you some tips on staying safe while driving!

Winter storms can create extremely hazardous conditions for those on the road, so make sure you are using the best practices to stay safe!

Check the graphic and visit www.NHTSA.gov/Winter-Driving-Tips for more safety tips!

Just a reminder that both locations of the Health Department will be closed tomorrow (Nov 27) and Friday (Nov 28) for Th...
11/26/2025

Just a reminder that both locations of the Health Department will be closed tomorrow (Nov 27) and Friday (Nov 28) for Thanksgiving.

Our normal business hours will resume next Monday, December 1.

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320 E 9th
Winfield, KS
67156

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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