Cowley County Maternal Child Health

10/27/2025

Those of you in Ark City - especially. What a wonderful thing to do. And if you are not a person in need - go out & support this business. They deserve our support.

🌟 Community Support Announcement 🌟

Hey everyone! ❤️

With the ongoing government shutdown, many families may lose access to food stamp benefits starting November 1st. We want to step up and help our community during this difficult time.

🍽️ We’ll be providing FREE hot meals to anyone in need — no questions asked. If you or someone you know could use a meal, please call or message us, and we’ll make sure you’re taken care of.

💛 Want to help? You can donate a meal or contribute to our Pay It Forward program! Just let us know at checkout or send us a message — every donation helps feed someone in need.

Let’s come together and support one another. No one in our community should go hungry. 💪❤️

10/24/2025

Sharing this from the Rotary Club of Winfield as it is a good reminder of the importance of vaccines. Remember your local health department has most vaccines available and administered by trained nurses! They are even open during the noon hour for convenience. :)

Rotary has fought alongside other global partners, to eradicate Polio since 1985. We can celebrate today, the millions of children free from Polio due to vaccine availability!

Only 2 countries in the world continue to carry wild Polio virus and we feel this is 2 too many. Rotary will continue to push for the complete eradication of Polio across the world through volunteer efforts and financial assistance to vaccinate children.

10/23/2025

October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. We honor those who have experienced a loss no family should have to endure. Learning to live with grief isn’t a linear process. There is support available to families experiencing the tragedy of stillbirth and infant loss. 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262). postpartum.net/get-help/loss-grief-in-pregnancy-postpartum

10/22/2025

LOVE this idea! It's so simple, yet has the opportunity to teach SO much. Go out w/your kiddos on this beautiful day & see what treasures YOU can find! :)

In just ten minutes, you and your child can go on a treasure hunt.

Find a small basket or grocery bag and head outside. Look for “treasures” in nature that you can collect and take home with you – a blade of grass, a leaf that fell from a tree, a piece of bark, a pinecone, the pedal fallen from a flower. Place all the treasures on a piece of paper and describe how each item is similar (“The grass and the leaf are both green.”) or different (“The grass is smooth and the pinecone is rough.”).

Submitted by: Jennifer Adams Oppenheimer, MA, CCC-SLP

10/21/2025

In light of Infection Prevention Week - please be mindful around anyones new baby! They are super cute & you may want to kiss them - but, DON'T! Wash your hands frequently, don't touch their hands or face and stay completely away if you aren't feeling well. THAT is the best way to show your love!

10/17/2025

It's going to be a beautiful weekend. Get outside! Do something fun w/your kiddos and make memories! Outdoor play benefits your mind and body! :)

10/16/2025

This is interesting and those of you that are pregnant, might take heed!

Research shows that going-to-sleep on your side from 28 weeks of pregnancy can halve your risk of stillbirth, compared to going-to-sleep on your back. Learn more at stillbirthcre.org.au/parents/safer-baby/going-to-sleep-on-your-side-from28-weeks.

10/13/2025

RSV can be just awful for your babies! Please call the City-Cowley County Health Department to get your baby protected(during pregnancy or after) Call: 620-262-3260 or 620-221-1430. They are even open during the lunch hour for your convenience!

10/13/2025

10/13/2025

Call the City-Cowley County Health Department and get an appt at either their Winfield or Ark City offices! 620-221-1430 or 620-442-3260.

Vaccines not only protect your baby against infectious diseases, but they can help reduce the chance of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS),too! Studies show that just by following your child’s recommended immunization schedule you can reduce their risk of SIDS by as much as 50%. Learn more at: ivaccinate.org/vaccine-safety/.

10/12/2025

City-Cowley County Health Department participated in Winfields Community Night Out. We focused on herd immunity and the important role immunizations play in protecting ourselves AND our loved ones. Superheroes save lives!!