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."

Being a part of a community can lead to a longer life and improved well-being. The benefits of having meaningful social ...
07/28/2025

Being a part of a community can lead to a longer life and improved well-being. The benefits of having meaningful social connections include reduced stress and improved sleep. Learn more about social connectedness: https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/2287.

Most cases of melanoma, the deadliest kind of skin cancer, are caused by exposure to UV radiation. To protect yourself f...
07/26/2025

Most cases of melanoma, the deadliest kind of skin cancer, are caused by exposure to UV radiation. To protect yourself from UV rays:

• Stay in the shade

• Wear clothes that cover your arms and legs

• Use a wide brim hat to shade sensitive areas

• Wear wraparound sunglasses

• Use broad spectrum sunscreen with SPF 15 or higher

• Avoid indoor tanning



Planning to have a baby? There are things you can do before and between pregnancies to increase the chances of having a ...
07/25/2025

Planning to have a baby? There are things you can do before and between pregnancies to increase the chances of having a healthy pregnancy. Learn more about preconception care: https://www.cdc.gov/pregnancy/abou

You can also sign up for our free Becoming a Mom classes offered locally in Hoxie. Classes start in August.

A reminder to drive like lives depend on it -- because they do.• Buckle up• Follow traff...
07/23/2025

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

This is the incredible true story of a drug-endangered child with the worst start in life... and how the right support t...
07/21/2025

This is the incredible true story of a drug-endangered child with the worst start in life... and how the right support turned it all around.

It is NEVER too late to intervene in the life of a child – they are not a lost cause! Appropriate intervention and consistent support from caring adults changed the trajectory of his life and his children’s lives.

Drug endangered children include children affected by a parent/caregivers use of any substance, which includes alcohol. We have a fantastic community and are supportive of our children, but children can still slip through cracks if we aren't better aware of those children who are at risk.

If you are interested in learning to increase your awareness, please let us know. Call us at 785-675-2101 or send us a message.

We will launch our Diabetes Prevention Program on Tuesday, July 29th, at 10am at the health department. If you are at ri...
07/20/2025

We will launch our Diabetes Prevention Program on Tuesday, July 29th, at 10am at the health department. If you are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes and want to join the class to learn sustainable lifestyle changes to help prevent this debilitating disease, there is still time. Call 785-675-2101 (you can always leave a voicemail) or message us on FB to sign up, ask question, or get more information.

Since the DPP program is run nation-wide, here's a testimony from a participant, Jan Booker, 60.
As a medical librarian in a hospital, I knew I needed to make changes to my lifestyle to stay out of the hospital as a patient—but I had a hard time actually doing it. Then I found the lifestyle change program. I was motivated to join the program to make sure I could play with my grandchildren for many years to come. I enjoy the program because I have met many people who also struggle with diet and exercise. We share healthy recipes and motivate each other to exercise. I now read food labels and ride a stationary bike for an hour a day. I am looking forward to a long, healthy life with my children and grandchildren.

July (or any summer month) can be HOT! Remember to keep your baby at a comfortable temperature when practicing safe slee...
07/19/2025

July (or any summer month) can be HOT! Remember to keep your baby at a comfortable temperature when practicing safe sleep. For every sleep, including naps throughout the day, babies should be sleeping alone, on their backs, in a clutter-free, firm, flat surface.

Did you know the health department offers March of Dimes' Becoming a Mom classes? This program consists of six two-hour ...
07/18/2025

Did you know the health department offers March of Dimes' Becoming a Mom classes? This program consists of six two-hour sessions that are designed to promote healthy pregnancies. This holistic approach cares for the family by pairing education and support with clinical prenatal care helps women enhance their well-being and leads to improved outcomes.

Our next class will begin August 5th and will meet on Tuesday at 6pm. If you are interested or have questions, call us at 85-675-2101 or drop us a DM and we'll get you signed up or answer your questions. We are here to help you be healthy. Let us know how we can help!

The health department has space set up in the 4H building to support our breastfeeding mothers and families with young c...
07/16/2025

The health department has space set up in the 4H building to support our breastfeeding mothers and families with young children. There is space to breastfeed, change diapers, and receive information for a free car seat. If you have young children, stop by!

Our county fair starts next week and many people are busy with preparations. Take time amidst of the chaos to downshift....
07/12/2025

Our county fair starts next week and many people are busy with preparations. Take time amidst of the chaos to downshift. Stress is one of the leading causes of chronic inflammation. It also has direct links to major age-related health issues, including Alzheimer’s disease. Unlike most of the modern world who prefer to shed stress at the gym or the mall, let's practice more traditional down-to-earth practices to recharge.

Learn even more about the daily downshift routines practiced by Okinawans, Adventists, Ikarians, Sardinians, and Nicoyans: https://www.bluezones.com/2022/02/13-unusual-ways-to-shed-stress-lessons-from-the-worlds-blue-zones/?fbclid=IwY2xjawLeTLFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF5UWphOENoQmxFOFl5UUt0AR69F0ETu53u2eWiva2OX_3xAid62_11wK9CKXeiS_8cx3DkFD0UFn_OThAOlA_aem_o-huG0sNixu3IvbhmqRung

Did you know...80% of the sun's rays can pass through clouds and fog?Sand and water reflect 25% of UV rays? Use sun prot...
07/11/2025

Did you know...

80% of the sun's rays can pass through clouds and fog?
Sand and water reflect 25% of UV rays? Use sun protection even on cloudy days, and don't forget to reapply your sunscreen as directed.

The Count the Kicks app acts as an early warning system. It helps parents get to know their baby’s normal movement patte...
07/10/2025

The Count the Kicks app acts as an early warning system. It helps parents get to know their baby’s normal movement pattern so they will be able to quickly see if their baby’s normal has changed. With that information in hand, they will have the peace of mind to know when to contact their provider with a concern.

Don’t delay! Remind each of your patients to download the Count the Kicks app today!

https://countthekicks.org/download-app/

The FREE Count the Kicks app offers an easy way for expectant parents to monitor their baby’s movements in the third trimester of pregnancy. It also teaches expectant parents to pay attention to the strength of their baby's movements. The app is available in 20+ languages, and has been downloaded 600,000 times and counting. We have app users in all 50 states and more than 140 countries.

After a few sessions on the free Count the Kicks app, parents will start to notice an average amount of time it takes their baby to get to 10 movements. App users are also able to rate the strength of their baby's movements on a scale from 1 to 5, with 1 being "fluttery" and 5 being "fierce."

We recommend talking to expectant parents about the importance of fetal movement and the app at their glucose screening appointment and at every appointment in the third trimester. Now is a great time for expectant parents to use all the features of the free Count the Kicks app, including the ability to send baby's movement session history directly to their provider via text or email.

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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