Sumner County Health Department

09/24/2025

During a disaster, rescue workers will be on the scene but it may take them awhile to get to you. Get involved by taking a CPR and First Aid Training!
You may be the help someone needs!
Preparedness Starts At Home!

09/24/2025

WIC Wednesday Tip of the Week... Strong relationships and good experiences help kids learn important skills!

Strong relationships and good experiences help kids learn important skills—like handling big feelings, solving problems, and making strong friendships. 🌟This is how kids grow up emotionally healthy!

Learn more about how to build healthy mental and emotional development in your children (link in bio): https://www.healthychildren.org/English/healthy-living/emotional-wellness/Building-Resilience/Pages/healthy-mental-and-emotional-development-in-children-key-building-blocks.aspx


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Las relaciones estrechas y las buenas experiencias ayudan a los niños a aprender habilidades importantes como manejar emociones fuertes, resolver problemas y forjar amistades duraderas. 🌟¡Así es como los niños crecen emocionalmente sanos!

Aprenda más sobre cómo lograr un desarrollo mental y emocional saludable en sus hijos: https://www.healthychildren.org/spanish/healthy-living/emotional-wellness/building-resilience/paginas/healthy-mental-and-emotional-development-in-children-key-building-blocks.aspx

09/23/2025

We held our 3rd annual Community Baby Shower on Saturday, Sept. 20th and it was AWESOME! We just want to thank everyone that attended and also our wonderful vendors!!! See ya next year!

09/23/2025

Drive-Thru Flu Clinic: October 2nd, 7am-3pm!

09/23/2025

Get Involved! During an emergency, you or your neighbors are often the first responders. The better connected neighbors are, the better everyone is able to respond to and recover from emergencies. Remember, Preparedness Starts At Home!

09/23/2025

This week is Falls Prevention Awareness Week and a great time to raise awareness on preventing falls among older adults. Here is a video that shares 6 easy steps to help prevent falls:

Most falls are preventable. Start with these six easy steps to help reduce your risk:1. Find a balance or exercise program2. Talk to your doctor3. Review med...

09/22/2025

Don't roll the dice when it comes to your health! Come see Sumner County Home Health Agency on September 27th from 7 am - 11 am at Caldwell Regional Medical Center!

09/22/2025

September is National Preparedness Month and this week we are going to look at ways you can get involved in your community! Preparedness Starts At Home!

09/22/2025

It is National Child Passenger Safety Week! Is Your Child In The Right Seat?

Celebrate Child Passenger Safety week by making sure your child is in the right seat. Find a car seat inspection station near you: https://bit.ly/3U0u80h

National Safety Council National CPS Certification NHTSA Safe Kids Worldwide

09/20/2025

Awesome vendors ready to talk to you!!!

09/20/2025

We are open, vendors are here and ready to visit!!! Come on in and see us!

Saturday, September 20th from 9a-12pm: Community Baby Shower! What a line up of vendors: Kansas Therapeutics, SuCo 911, United Healthcare, Wellington Fire & EMS, Futures Unlimited, Caldwell Regional Medical Center, Wellington Public Library, Birthline of Wellington, William Newton Hospital, Kansas Children's Service League, KDHE-Kancare, Travelingcpr, LLC, Healthy Blue KS, Rainbows United, Inc., EDW, Children's Dietician, Sumner County - K-State Research & Extension, Child Start, Parents As Teachers, Sumner Mental Health Center, KTSRO-Car Seat Education, Ascension-Wellington, Sumner County Sheriff's Office-KS-Child ID Kits, and Us- the Sumner County Health Dept.! The Wellington High School FFA will also be hosting a bake sale! Come out and see us!!!

09/19/2025

Come and see us!