Pottawatomie County Health Department

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The health department works to prevent disease, promote health and protect communities by providing education on healthy behaviors, injury prevention, protecting the food we eat and assisting in improving access to care. The staff at Pottawatomie County Health Department are licensed or certified within their profession, thus ensuring the quality of care you receive to be safe and appropriate.

We share a lot with our village.Here’s a tip worth sharing: Lead poisoning often has no symptoms, and the only way to kn...
04/11/2026

We share a lot with our village.

Here’s a tip worth sharing: Lead poisoning often has no symptoms, and the only way to know is a simple blood test. Ask your health care provider about testing at ages 1 and 2.

oklahoma.gov/health/beleadfree

🚨 We’re hiring an Administrative Programs Officer in our area! 🚨Apply today! 👇This is a great chance for someone who lov...
04/10/2026

🚨 We’re hiring an Administrative Programs Officer in our area! 🚨

Apply today! 👇

This is a great chance for someone who loves supporting a team, keeping things running smoothly, and helping new employees get settled. You’ll be supervising clerical staff and serving as the HR go-to for our state office.

✅ Full-time
✅ Supervise and support clerical staff
✅ HR liaison to the state office
✅ Help onboard and support new employees
✅ Bachelor’s degree & admin experience preferred

Perks you’ll love:
💙 State-paid benefit allowance for insurance
💙 Flexible insurance plans
💙 Retirement plan with match
💙 Paid vacation, sick leave & holidays
💙 Student loan repayment & tuition reimbursement
💙 Employee discounts & longevity bonuses

👉 For more info and to apply, visit:https://okgov.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/okgovjobs/job/Administrative-Programs-Officer-I--II--or-III_JR58276-1?fbclid=IwY2xjawRCDuxleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF6WWxyejFxSU9lR0xWamh6c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHp_uhxkYu2h1SyQ0mJScZ3-vLlLmAQlUmCol--YSTsG2H5_4ATNTei1NZ7K8_aem_Z26hUl3frR5-0MC0EnR3Mw&locations=7a8d2de4e0861000cbebc91f67f90000

More than 8 in 10 adults with prediabetes don’t know they have it. Type 2 Diabetes can affect anyone, even if you think ...
04/10/2026

More than 8 in 10 adults with prediabetes don’t know they have it.

Type 2 Diabetes can affect anyone, even if you think you are healthy. But it is preventable and manageable. It isn’t too late to take control of your health.

Visit Oklahoma.gov/health/diabetes to learn more.

New parents can have wonderful and not-so-wonderful experiences with their new infants, but crying has got to be one of ...
04/09/2026

New parents can have wonderful and not-so-wonderful experiences with their new infants, but crying has got to be one of the most challenging.

New parents want and expect a happy, responsive baby. But when the baby cries for five hours, the crying cannot be soothed, and nothing the parents do seems to help, the disappointment can feel personal.

Try these helpful tips and learn more about crying at https://brnw.ch/21x1s78.

Want to stay informed about the Oklahoma Rural Health Transformation Program?Join one of the upcoming engagement opportu...
04/08/2026

Want to stay informed about the Oklahoma Rural Health Transformation Program?

Join one of the upcoming engagement opportunities to hear progress updates and learn how community partners and stakeholders can be involved in the funding process moving forward.

Woodward Roadshow – April 15, 1–2 p.m. High Plains Technology Center, Auditorium

Chickasha Roadshow – April 16, 1–2 p.m. Grady County Fairgrounds, Community Room

Touchpoint Webinar – April 21, Noon–1 p.m. Hosted on Zoom

These events are open to the public, and more dates and locations are planned for June and August.

Learn more and stay connected at Oklahoma.gov/health/RHTP.

This publication is supported by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $223,476,948.62 with 100 percent funded by CMS/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by CMS/HHS, or the U.S. Government.

We offer a variety of free or low cost, confidential family planning services including STD/STI testing, annual well-che...
04/08/2026

We offer a variety of free or low cost, confidential family planning services including STD/STI testing, annual well-check exams, fertility counseling, contraceptives and more.

Schedule your appointment today!

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. If you or someone you know has experienced sexual violence, free & confidential...
04/07/2026

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

If you or someone you know has experienced sexual violence, free & confidential resources are available.

For more information on sexual violence and how to prevent it visit:https://oklahoma.gov/content/dam/ok/en/health/health2/aem-documents/prevention-and-preparedness/injury-prevention/handbooks/SAAM%20Infographic.pdf

or

https://oklahoma.gov/health/health-education/injury-prevention-service/sexual-violence-prevention.html (Oklahoma.gov/health/svp)

Join us for this Wednesday! Help raise awareness to support families and prevent abuse and neglect during National Chi...
04/07/2026

Join us for this Wednesday!

Help raise awareness to support families and prevent abuse and neglect during National Child Abuse Prevention Month.

April is Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Awareness Month, a reminder that cancer doesn’t only affect older adults. Fro...
04/06/2026

April is Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Awareness Month, a reminder that cancer doesn’t only affect older adults.

From uncertainty about school and employment to anxiety over future health issues, survivorship can bring up a lot of questions for adolescent patients and their families.

The National Children’s Cancer Society offers programs and tools that can help survivors live happy, worry-free lives. https://bit.ly/3Hxtvnt

Join us in Celebrating National Public Health Week, April 6 - 12, 2026 As we celebrate, take a moment to recognize how p...
04/06/2026

Join us in Celebrating National Public Health Week, April 6 - 12, 2026

As we celebrate, take a moment to recognize how public health has improved our daily lives, safeguarded our families, expanded our life spans, and strengthened our communities.

This week is also a chance to honor the public health workers who show up for us every day, and to advocate for policies and practices that promote good health for all.

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