Pottawatomie County, KS Health Department

09/15/2026

💉 Flu Shots Are Here! 🦠

The Health Department now has flu shots available for everyone 6 months and older!

✅ Private vaccines available
✅ VFC (Vaccines for Children) available
📅 Call the Health Department to schedule your appointment!

Protect yourself and your family this flu season. ❤️

09/15/2026

📣 WAMEGO—WE’RE ADDING AN IMMUNIZATION CLINIC! 💉

Starting in October, the Health Department will be at the Senior Center on the 3rd Friday of every month from 1:00–3:45 PM!

Vaccines available for all ages.
💉 Private & VFC vaccines available
📅 By appointment only

09/11/2026

🧠 FACT FRIDAY!

Mental health is health. Taking care of your mental well-being is just as important as taking care of your physical health.

Small things can make a difference:
💚 Connect with someone
🌳 Spend time outside
😴 Get enough sleep
🚶 Move your body
🗣️ Talk about how you're feeling

Remember: You don't have to handle everything alone.

💬 What’s one thing you do to take care of your mental health?

09/10/2026

💚 Our community is stronger when we look out for one another.

On Su***de Prevention Day, take a moment to check in with a friend, family member, coworker, or neighbor. A simple “How are you really doing?” can open the door to an important conversation.

If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988 for support.

Let’s make sure no one in our community feels alone. 💚

***dePrevention

09/08/2026

Whole-Person Care is the goal for all! Know which number to use to get the right support at the right time.

For a list of local mental health resources, visit our website at https://www.pottcounty.org/399/Community-Resource-List

09/04/2026

What are your plans to beat the heat? 😎

🏊 Pool day?
🍦 Ice cream run?
🌳 Relaxing in the shade?
🏠 Staying cool indoors?

Whatever you’re up to, keep these hot-weather safety tips in mind:

💧 Drink plenty of water—don’t wait until you’re thirsty.
🌳 Take breaks from the heat and spend time in the shade or air conditioning.
👒 Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing and use sunscreen.
🚗 Never leave children, pets, or anyone else in a parked vehicle.
❤️ Check on older adults, young children, and neighbors who may be more vulnerable to extreme heat.
⚠️ Know the signs of heat illness and act quickly if someone becomes dizzy, confused, nauseous, or unusually tired.

09/03/2026

Join Operation Parent’s free, monthly webinars featuring child psychologists and prevention experts. Topics include teen anxiety, va**ng, social media, trauma-informed parenting, and more—designed to empower K‑12 caregivers and spark meaningful conversations.

08/31/2026

☀️Summer isn’t over yet! Continue to practice as high temps are forecasted through this week.

08/28/2026

Our Health Department team teamed up with KDHE to kick off work on our strategic plan!

Through group discussions, idea sharing, and identifying opportunities for growth, we are looking at ways we can continue to improve our services and the resources we provide.

We're excited about the work ahead and look forward to turning these ideas into action!

08/21/2026

If you're heading out this weekend, be sure to check the list!

🟢Harmful algal blooms (HABs) release toxins that can be harmful to humans and animals.
🚤🐕HABs can be deadly to your dog.
🟡⭕Avoid water with foam, scum, paint-like streaks, unusual colors, a foul odor, or if decaying algae, dead fish or wildlife are seen on the shoreline.
🟡⭕Avoid water bodies with active HAB advisories
Dogs can be exposed by:
- Swimming in or drinking contaminated water.
- Licking algae or contaminated water from their fur.
- Eating algal mats or contaminated fish.
- Inhaling contaminated droplets.
🐶🚿Rinse your dog with clean water after swimming.
If you think your dog may have been exposed:
- Remove your dog from the water immediately.
- Prevent your dog from licking its fur and paws.
- Rinse your dog thoroughly with clean water while wearing gloves.
🔴 Seek IMMEDIATE VETERINARY CARE and tell your vet that HAB toxin exposure is suspected and which body of water was visited.
The signs of HAB poisoning in a dog include:
- Loss of appetite and energy
- Vomiting, excessive drooling
- Diarrhea
- Stumbling, tremors, convulsions
- Difficulty breathing
- Rash, hives, skin irritation
🚨KNOW IT. AVOID IT. REPORT IT. 🚨
🔗 Check to see if your lake, stream or pond is on the list of advisories for harmful algal blooms at kdhe.ks.gov/HAB
Lake advisories are posted on Fridays, from April-October.
📢 If you notice a harmful algal bloom, report it to KDHE at 855-422-5253, or at kdhe.ks.gov/HAB
🔗 Learn more about HABs: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/c070c80592934730834c194280300ecb