Ellis County Health Department

11/20/2025

The Health Department will be closed on Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28 for the Thanksgiving holiday.

We’re thankful for our community and your ongoing commitment to keeping each other healthy. Enjoy the holiday and remember to travel safely, wash hands often, and savor those moments with loved ones!

11/18/2025

We’re always happy for the chance to support community and our first responders! Come warm up with some great soup and a great cause.

‼️YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS‼️
Join us Thursday November 20th from 5-8pm at 229 W 10th as we compete to win best soup among first responders. We have some tough competition so it should be a really fun time. We are fundraising to help the buffalos basketball team and bowler get to USA games next June!! Come out and see us it’s going to be a soup-er good time!!!! Free will donation! There will also be a bake sale with lots of yummys!!!

11/17/2025

10/29/2025

If you or someone you know needs assistance, these resources for Kansans may be able to help.

🥫 Kansas Food Source – Find food pantries and programs by county: kansasfoodsource.org
💬 211 Information & Referral Line – Text or dial 211 for free, confidential help.
🧠 Community Mental Health Centers – Map of statewide services: acmhck.org/resources/cmhc-map
👨‍👩‍👧 1-800-CHILDREN – 24/7 family support: 1800childrenks.org
❤️ 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline – Call or text 988 anytime: 988lifeline.org

Give us a call at 785-628-9440 if you have questions or need further local assistance.

10/29/2025

Parents — keep your trick-or-treaters SAFE while they're out gathering goodies this Halloween. 🎃🍬

Tips for drivers: NHTSA.gov/Halloween-Safety-Tips

10/24/2025

Come out this evening to support this meaningful event.

10/14/2025

RSV is more than a “bad cold.” It may feel ordinary, but for many, it can be life changing.

👶 Almost every child will catch RSV by age 2
👵 It’s the #1 cause of hospitalization in babies under 1 year old
🛡️ Even healthy infants can end up in the hospital

But there is something you can do:
🌿 Get an RSV vaccine during pregnancy to guard your little one when they’re most vulnerable
🌿 Monoclonal antibody protection for infants if you don’t get a vaccine during pregnancy
🌿 RSV vaccines for adults 50+

💛 Because caring for one another keeps us all

Vaccinate Your Family

10/07/2025

🎉No appointment necessary for your flu shot!!🎉
Walk in anytime from 7 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Monday through Thursday

We offer Fluzone Quadrivalent, Fluzone High-Dose Quadrivalent, and Flublok Quadrivalent.

Now’s the time to start preparing for the upcoming respiratory virus season. Click through to learn more about respiratory viruses, the importance of vaccination, and the science behind keeping our vaccines safe and effective.
Do you have questions about respiratory virus season or getting vaccinated?
Give us a call at 785-628-9440.

10/07/2025

October is , a reminder of how important safe sleep is for every baby. In 2022, the CDC reported an estimated 3,700 sudden unexpected infant deaths. These tragic losses make safe sleep education one of our highest priorities, helping parents and caregivers know how to create a sleep environment that keeps babies safe every nap and every night.