Miami County Health Department

10/24/2025

Strong Minds, Healthy Lives

Mental health plays a powerful role in preventing substance use. When we check in with ourselves and support one another, we build a foundation for smart, healthy choices. 💚

This Week, let’s raise awareness and put mental wellness first. Learn more: getsmartaboutdrugs.gov

10/23/2025

There are only two days left until on Saturday, October 25th! It's the perfect time to check your medicine cabinet and make a difference. If you have unused, expired, or unneeded medications, bring them to a collection site near you on October 25th, from 10 am to 2 pm. For Miami County, you can drop them off at the Paola Wal-Mart.

Get all the details and find other collection sites at: www.DEATakeBack.com

10/22/2025

Staying active strengthens more than just your body, it supports your mind and protects your future.

This Week, we’re promoting sports and healthy lifestyles as powerful tools for substance use prevention.

10/15/2025

10/13/2025

Important Notice: All non-emergency offices of Miami County will be closed to the public all day on Monday, October 13, for employee training. Offices will resume normal business operations on Tuesday, October 14th.
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Miami County EMS

10/09/2025

🟥 Are YOU Red File Ready? 🟥

In an emergency, every second counts and Miami County first responders are trained to look for the Red File. It’s a quick, life-saving way to access your critical medical information right from your refrigerator.

Thanks to a partnership between the Miami County Public Health Emergency Preparedness Program and the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS), you can pick up a FREE Red File folder at the Miami County Health Department!

Fill it with things such as:
📸 A current photo
💊 Medication + allergy list
🩺 Medical history
📄 Insurance info

This simple tool can help save lives, especially for seniors, individuals with medical conditions, or anyone living alone.

Miami County EMS

Call or visit us today to get yours!

10/08/2025

We had such a great time at National Night Out! It was wonderful seeing so many familiar faces and meeting new friends. Thank you to everyone who came out and made the evening so special. We are already looking forward to next year!

10/06/2025

It’s National Midwifery Week! 🩺💜 and Kansas Governor Laura Kelly has proclaimed October 5–11, 2025 as Midwifery Week in the state of Kansas.

This week, we’re recognizing the important role midwives play in women’s health, especially in communities with limited resources. Midwives help ensure safe pregnancies, healthy births, and better outcomes for moms and babies.

Here at the Miami County Health Department, we want to give a special shoutout to our Certified Nurse Midwife, Kelly, who volunteers her time to provide women’s health services to our community.

We truly appreciate everything she does and are so thankful for her dedication and the compassionate care she provides to the patients we serve.

Miami County Republic

10/01/2025

We hope you’re just as excited as we are for another great evening!

🎉 National Night Out 2025 🎉

Mark your calendars and bring the whole family for an evening of fun!

📅 Tuesday, October 7, 2025
🕕 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 In front of the Miami County Administration Building on Pearl Street, Paola

✨ Enjoy:

🚓 Meet your local deputies & first responders
🍔 Food Vendors
🏀 Games for kids and families
🤝 A night of community, safety & fun

This is one of our favorite events each year, and we can’t wait to see everyone come together for a night of connection and celebration!

09/29/2025

We’re proud to announce that two of our staff are now Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians, joining our already-certified Community Health Worker!

Call the Health Department to schedule a seat check or ask about car seat safety.



Miami County, Kansas

09/29/2025

Miami County Health Department is now offering flu and COVID-19 vaccines by appointment!

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommends individual decision-making for COVID-19 vaccination:

- Adults 65+: Vaccination based on individual decision-making.

- Individuals 6 months–64 years: Vaccination based on individual decision-making, with greatest benefit for those at increased risk for severe disease.

When coming in for your COVID-19 vaccine, you will be asked to attest that you have considered your personal risk factors. For more information, visit the CDC's list of COVID-19 risk factors here: https://bit.ly/CDC_List_of_COVID-19_risk_factors

To schedule an appointment or for more information, call us at 913-294-2431.