Norton County Health Department and Home Health

09/26/2025

Disasters are costly but preparing for them doesn’t have to be. In fact, taking time to prepare now can help save you thousands of dollars and give you peace of mind when the next disaster or emergency occurs. Visit Ready.gov/low-and-no-cost for tips you can use to be better prepared.

09/22/2025

Don't miss out, coming up this week on Wednesday the 24th!!

The date is set! Our next Health Promotion Blood Screening day is Wednesday September 24th! We hope to see you there!

09/19/2025

Your pets are like family, so it’s important you have a disaster plan for them. This includes knowing a safe place you can take them when disaster strikes, having your pet microchipped with up-to-date contact information and making a kit that includes items like food, water, leashes and any medication they take. Visit Ready.gov/Pets to learn more!

09/18/2025

Apply to take advantage of this assessment of your private water well-AT NO COST TO YOU.

AWQUA: Aquifer Water Quality Assessment for Kansas Cities, towns, businesses, farms, and homeowners across the state of Kansas rely on groundwater, making it a vital natural and economic resource. Although we are continuing to develop a science-based understanding of water availability throughout th...

09/16/2025

Questioning what your Medicare Plan covers for vaccine, here is a simplified chart. Contact us if you have any questions - 785-877-5745.

09/16/2025

Think about what you and the people in your home need to do every day. Having enough food, water and medicine can help you to stay safe and comfortable until help arrives. Having what you need can prevent injury, help you stay safe and comfortable, and prevent damage to your home.

09/15/2025

Flu shots are now available! Walk-ins welcome, see details in the flyer!

09/12/2025

Having important documents at your fingertips can help you recover faster after a disaster. Consider uploading important documents such as insurance policies, rental agreements or mortgage statements, driver’s licenses and medical records and banking information to a secure, password-protected external drive or in the cloud. Visit CISA.gov for steps you can take to keep yourself and your information safe online.

09/09/2025

Knowing where you can go before something happens can save time and keep your family safe. Sometimes it’s best to stay home, but going to a different place may be the best way to stay safe. This could be a friend or relative’s house, or a community shelter in your neighborhood. Pay attention to directions from your local police, fire department or elected officials if you are told to evacuate.

09/05/2025

The date is set! Our next Health Promotion Blood Screening day is Wednesday September 24th! We hope to see you there!