Stafford County Health Department - Kansas

09/05/2026

September is National Preparedness Month! This year we would like to encourage all Americans to stand ready.

Americans stand ready to protect our family and friends and our communities: We know best how to keep our loved ones safe when things go wrong while also taking a proactive approach to get your community ready which helps contribute to the nation’s resilience.

09/04/2026

September is Su***de Prevention Awareness Month, and all month long we’ll be sharing reasons to keep going. You can join in by sharing your reasons to keep
going, just use the hashtag all month long!

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09/04/2026

Kindness is medicine, no prescription needed.

Holding the door, sharing a smile, giving a complement, or lending a hand. These small acts have the power to create social connection, release feel-good hormones, lower stress and anxiety, and support other aspects of health.

Be kind to humankind, it's the healthiest habit you can have.

Social Connectedness: https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/2287/Social-Connectedness

09/04/2026

Talk to your doctor about immunizations, what's right for your body and what will help protect you and those you care about. Age, travel plans and season can affect the immunizations you may need.

Find your recommended vaccinations: https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/2319/For-Patients

09/03/2026

Folic acid is a B vitamin that every cell in the body needs for healthy growth and development. When taken before pregnancy and during early pregnancy, folic acid can help protect baby from developing neural tube defects (NTD) such as anencephaly and spina bifida.

Folic acid: https://www.cdc.gov/folic-acid/about/index.html

09/03/2026

Be safe in the heat!

A heat advisory is in effect through Sunday.

09/03/2026

This is a great free educational opportunity for anyone that transports children! Gain knowledge and confidence with car seats, booster seats, and seat belt use for children.

FREE TRAINING!

Join the Kansas Traffic Safety Resource Office for a virtual training about the basics of child passenger safety.

No registration required! Just click the link or use the QR code to join at the noted times.
https://bit.ly/45AsszS

09/02/2026

🦇Bats do not chew their way into buildings but can squeeze through a hole as small as a dime! Keep bats out of your home by fixing torn window screens, broken siding, loose shingles, missing or broken chimney caps and fill any holes around your home that lead outside.

🔗Learn how to keep bats outside: https://www.ksoutdoors.gov/programs-services/wildlife-damage-control

🔗Learn more about bats: https://www.batcon.org/about-bats/bats-101/

🔗Bats in Kansas: https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/2467/Bats-in-Kansas

🔗What to do when you find a bat in your home: https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/DocumentCenter/View/60100/Bats-Rabies-and-You-PDF

08/31/2026

County offices will be closed Monday, September 7, in honor of Labor Day.

08/28/2026

🤰The vaccines pregnant women receive don't only protect the mother, the antibodies mothers develop in response to the vaccines also pass to their baby to protect them in early life. 👶

Talk with your healthcare provider about getting vaccinated. They can answer questions and offer advice based on your specific health needs.

Pregnancy and vaccinations: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccine-safety/about/pregnancy.html