Northeast Kansas Multi-County Health Departments, Atchison County

09/25/2025

How would you handle a household chemical emergency? 🚨 Store hazardous chemicals safely, keep them out of reach of children, and never mix or store them in food containers. Know the symptoms of toxic poisoning (difficulty breathing, eye irritation, changes in skin color, headache or blurred vision, dizziness, clumsiness or lack of coordination) and call the national poison control center at 800-222-1222 if someone is exposed. 📞

09/23/2025

🌪️ In a tornado, immediately go to a safe location. Monitor EAS, NOAA Weather Radio, or local alerts for updates. If in a car, drive out of the tornado's path at a right angle if possible. If not, park safely, stay in the car, and cover your head. Avoid bridges! 🚗💺

09/19/2025

Stay safe during power outages! Use generators outdoors, 20ft away from windows/doors. Install CO detectors, keep generators dry, and follow manufacturer's instructions.

09/17/2025

🌟 Now Hiring: Registered Nurse | Join Our Public Health Team! 🌟

Location: Atchison, KS
Department: Atchison County Health Department
Position Type: Full-Time | Competitive Salary & Benefits
Are you passionate about community health and ready to make a difference? The Atchison County Health Department is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join our team in protecting, promoting, and improving the health of our community. Atchison will be the home base but may require travel to our other health departments (Brown & Jacksons counties) to cover as needed. This job entails nursing duties as well as assisting with front office duties.

Key Responsibilities:
✔ Provide direct nursing care and health education in clinical and community settings
✔ Support disease prevention and immunization programs
✔ Assist with screenings, assessments, and patient documentation
✔ Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to serve diverse populations

Qualifications:
🔹 Current RN license in the state of Kansas
🔹 Strong communication and organizational skills
🔹 Passion for public health and community service
🔹 Experience in a clinical or public health setting preferred

Why Join Us?
✅ Meaningful Work with Lasting Impact
✅ Supportive Team Environment
✅ Excellent Work-Life Balance - No Weekends or Holidays!
✅ Benefits & Retirement Options

Make a difference where it matters most—your community.
Apply today and be a vital part of improving public health for everyone.

📩 To apply: email resume to dlamb@nekmulticounty.org
📞 Questions? Contact 913-367-5152

09/16/2025

Will you be ready when disaster strikes? Gather your important documents for easy access during an emergency this Preparedness Month!

09/12/2025

Use the link below to build a personalized family emergency plan for your family 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
https://www.ready.gov/plan-form

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09/09/2025

Stay safe during outages! 💡 Keep freezers & refrigerators closed. Use generators outdoors only. Avoid gas stoves & ovens for heating. Disconnect appliances & electronics. Plan for meds & medical devices. Check local officials for heating/cooling locations.

09/05/2025

Protect yourself from cyberattacks! 🚨 Limit online sharing, update software, create strong passwords, and watch for suspicious activity. Use secure connections, biometric scans, and antivirus solutions. Be cautious with financial info and back up files regularly. Stay safe online! 💻

09/02/2025

Happy National Preparedness Month! 🎉 Is your home prepared for any unexpected disasters or emergencies? Do you have a plan in place in case of a power outage, flood, or fire? Are your emergency supplies stocked and up to date? Take this month to review and update your preparedness plan to ensure you and your loved ones are safe and ready for anything that comes your way!

08/29/2025

Welcome Deanna Lamb!

08/05/2025

A reminder to drive like lives depend on it -- because they do.
• Buckle up
• Follow traffic laws
• Never drive while under the influence
Find more safe driving tips from Safe Kids Kansas:
https://www.safekidskansas.org/child_passenger.htm

If you're pregnant you should still continue to wear your seat belt through all stages of your pregnancy. It is the single most effective thing you can do to protect yourself and your unborn child in a crash. Make sure you know how to position your seat and seat belt to maximize safety for you and y...

07/17/2025

A special Thank You to all our vendors, donors, and volunteers who helped make our Community Baby Shower a success! We appreciate the collaboration and continued support shown to mothers and caregivers in our community!
Thank you Dream Team of Atchison, Quick Stop West and Rainbow Communications for your generous donations as well as the Atchison YMCA for donating their facility!
Thank you to our student volunteers Cooper Moore and Anna Buhman Wiggs for dedicating your time to help!
To our community members, thank you for being a part of this special day!