Sherman County Health Department

06/01/2026

🎒 Is your child up-to-date on their vaccines?

Don't wait until the back-to-school rush! We can review your child's vaccination record, check for any needed immunizations, and get them ready for the new school year.

Call us today to schedule an appointment or to review your child's vaccination needs.

06/01/2026

📬 New month, new newsletter!

We're excited to launch the first issue of The Monthly Check-In: Connecting Health and Community—your source for public health news, community resources, wellness tips, and local updates.

You can find all newsletter editions on shermancountyks.gov, or simply click the link in the comments for quick access. 👇

Take a look and let us know what you'd like to see in future issues!

05/29/2026

Keep an eye out for harmful algal blooms (HABs) at the lake this weekend.

HABs can develop rapidly. They release toxins that can be harmful to humans and animals.

Knowing how to identify HABs can keep your family, pets and livestock safe.

HABs can look like foam, scum, mats, or paint floating on the water surface. They can smell bad and the water can look blue, green, brown, orange, red or paint-like.

KNOW IT. AVOID IT. REPORT IT.

Check to see if your lake is on the list of advisories for HABs at kdhe.ks.gov/HAB Lake advisories are posted every Friday from April-October.

If you notice a HAB, please report it to KDHE at 855-422-5253, or at kdhe.ks.gov/HAB

05/27/2026

Sherman County Health Dept is partnering with Rawlins County Dental to offer FREE dental screenings for children on Wednesday, June 3rd! Stop by anytime between 8am - 12pm or 1pm - 4pm!

05/26/2026

Practice healthy habits around your flock:
· Wash your hands before and after handling poultry or their supplies.
· Don't kiss or snuggle backyard poultry.
· Don't let backyard poultry in your house.
· Supervise children around poultry, and don't let children younger than 5 years old handle or touch poultry.
· Use a dedicated pair of shoes for taking care of poultry and keep those shoes outside.
· Clean poultry equipment and supplies outside.

Backyard poultry: https://www.cdc.gov/healthy-pets/about/backyard-poultry.html

05/25/2026

05/15/2026

Sherman County Health Department proudly celebrates the hardworking graduates of Goodland High School and Fort Hays Tech NW.
As you begin your next chapter, we wish you success, happiness, and a bright future ahead!

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day from Sherman County Health Department
Today we celebrate the mothers, grandmothers, caregivers, and mother figures who give so much love and care to their families and our community every day. Thank you for all you do to make Sherman County a healthier, stronger place.
Wishing you a wonderful and well-deserved day of appreciation and joy!

04/27/2026

BE TICK AWARE
- Ticks are common in Kansas and a natural part of the environment. If you spend time outdoors you will encounter ticks.
- Ticks can carry diseases that make people and animals sick. These include Ehrlichiosis, Tularemia, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and the red meat allergy, Alpha-Gal Syndrome.
- Take measures to prevent tick bites.
- Perform careful tick checks on yourself, children and pets.
- Watch out for symptoms for 30 days after a tick bite. See your doctor right away if you develop fever, headache, rash, fatigue, or any symptoms suggestive of tickborne disease. Early treatment can prevent severe illness.

Learn more about ticks in Kansas here: https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/2241/Ticks

01/08/2026

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