Sheridan County Public Health

Sheridan County Public Health 940 8th Street
Hoxie, KS 67740
785-675-2101

Open: Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm

Closed for Lunch: 12:30-1pm

We offer:

Foot Care
Ear Care
FREE Blood Pressure checks
Vaccination of all ages
Education regarding Public Health
Emergency Preparedness
Healthy Start
Child Car Seat Safety Information
Quit Smoking Guides
A library full of health topics
Maternal Child Health
WIC
Breastfeeding guides and help
KanBeHealthy
Diabetic consult and education with lab
Diabetic consult and education
Ear/Th

roat Assessment
Lab at a reduced price
Safe Haven for unwanted or abandoned children
Health Screenings
Skin Cancer Assessment
Height/Weight/BMI
Breast exam
Heart Health Screening
One hr nurse consult
15 min Nurse Consul
30 min Nurse Consult
45 min Nurse Consult
Physical for Daycare
RX Med for Allergy Shot or other RX Injections
Wound Care Bandage Change
O2 sat reading
Suture Removal
TB skin test with reading
Urine Dipsticks
Babysitting Class (offered annually/biannually if needed)
Kindergarten Screening by Nurse
Preschool screening by Nurse
Child seat education
Home Visit: Blood Pressure
Home Visit: Foot Care
Home Visit: Med Box fill
Home Visit: Script pick-up and delivery
Home Visit: RX injection at home
Immunization Administration
Flu Vaccine
Kan-Be-Healthy (KBH): Audiometer
Kan-Be-Healthy (KBH): Hearing exam
Kan-Be-Healthy (KBH): Hemoglobin
Kan-Be-Healthy (KBH): Vision Screening
Labs
"This Institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer."

The health department will be closed June 1st through June 5th.
05/29/2026

The health department will be closed June 1st through June 5th.

Practice healthy habits around your flock:· Wash your hands before and after handling poultry or their supplies.· Don't ...
05/28/2026

Practice healthy habits around your flock:

· Wash your hands before and after handling poultry or their supplies.

· Don't kiss or snuggle backyard poultry.

· Don't let backyard poultry in your house.

· Supervise children around poultry, and don't let children younger than 5 years old handle or touch poultry.

· Use a dedicated pair of shoes for taking care of poultry and keep those shoes outside.

· Clean poultry equipment and supplies outside.



Backyard poultry: https://www.cdc.gov/healthy-pets/about/backyard-poultry.html

Youth su***de is a preventable and requires a collective approach to intervene before a death affects individuals, famil...
05/20/2026

Youth su***de is a preventable and requires a collective approach to intervene before a death affects individuals, families, and communities.

A free mobile app, called "Kansas - A Friend AsKS," has been developed in partnership with The Jason Foundation, a national su***de prevention organization and can be found in both the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store. The app connects youth to tools and resources to help a friend, or themselves, who may be struggling with thoughts of su***de. The app also offers the option for users to call or text the 988 mental health crisis line, which was launched in Kansas in July of 2022.

Summer is coming. Now's the perfect time to get prepared for all of the fun adventures it has to offer. Summer Preparedn...
05/19/2026

Summer is coming. Now's the perfect time to get prepared for all of the fun adventures it has to offer.



Summer Preparedness: https://www.ready.gov/summer-ready

Congratulations to our community's 2026 graduates!
05/09/2026

Congratulations to our community's 2026 graduates!

Whether you use chew, dip, or other to***co products, support is available to help when you are ready. KanQuit provides ...
05/08/2026

Whether you use chew, dip, or other to***co products, support is available to help when you are ready.



KanQuit provides up to 6 weeks of FREE ni****ne replacement therapy shipped to your home and tailored support to help Kansans quit using to***co. Visit KanQuit.org or call 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669) to get started.

It's quick, simple and the sooner you know if you're at risk, the sooner you can take steps to prevent or manage diabete...
05/06/2026

It's quick, simple and the sooner you know if you're at risk, the sooner you can take steps to prevent or manage diabetes. Take the diabetes risk test today.


Take the Diabetes Risk Test: https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/diabetes/overview/risk-factors-type-2-diabetes/diabe

If you are at a moderate or high risk (a score of 5 or higher), the health department has a free program to help you take control and lower your risk for diabetes. Contact us today at 785-675-2101 for more information.

BE TICK AWARE- Ticks are common in Kansas and a natural part of the environment. If you spend time outdoors you will enc...
05/06/2026

BE TICK AWARE

- Ticks are common in Kansas and a natural part of the environment. If you spend time outdoors you will encounter ticks.

- Ticks can carry diseases that make people and animals sick. These include Ehrlichiosis, Tularemia, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and the red meat allergy, Alpha-Gal Syndrome.

- Take measures to prevent tick bites.

- Perform careful tick checks on yourself, children and pets.

- Watch out for symptoms for 30 days after a tick bite. See your doctor right away if you develop fever, headache, rash, fatigue, or any symptoms suggestive of tickborne disease. Early treatment can prevent severe illness.

If you find ticks on yourself or your pet, please consider bringing them to the health department. We participate in surveillance to better understand which ticks are found in our community and need your help to do so. Call us at 785-675-2101 and we can answer questions.

Learn more about ticks in Kansas here: https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/2241/Ticks

Address

940 8TH Street
Hoxie, KS

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 12:30pm
1pm - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 12:30pm
1pm - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 12:30pm
1pm - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 12:30pm
1pm - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 12:30pm
1pm - 4:30pm

Telephone

+17856752101

Website

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