Neosho County Health Department

09/02/2026

Hello everyone! We know it’s been hot outside over the last couple month, and we wanted to share a bit of information about heat related illnesses. Per the CDC, heat stroke is the most serious heat-related illness. It occurs when the body can no longer control its temperature. A heat stroke can cause permanent disability or death if the person does not receive emergency treatment.
Symptoms include:
Confusion, altered mental status, slurred speech
Loss of consciousness (coma)
Hot, dry skin or profuse sweating
Seizures
Very high body temperature
Please take a moment to look at the information provided by the CDC for an in-depth look at other heat-related illnesses. https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/heat-stress/about/illnesses.html?CDC_AAref_Val=https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/heatstress/heatrelillness.html

09/01/2026

NCHD will be closed this upcoming Monday, September 7th for Labor Day. Wishing you all a safe and happy labor day weekend!

08/31/2026

Please join us for a baked potato fundraiser to raise funds for the Community Baby Rave! The fundraiser will take place September 10th from 11AM to 1:30 PM. Please reach out to our office with any questions or to place your order, 620-431-5770.

08/13/2026

Today is the day! NCHD's MCH program is hosting the annual resource carnival. This event is to support families by providing information and education about resources offered in the community. There will be games and treats for the kids and today is the perfect day for a snow cone!

08/06/2026

Todays the day! Calling all breastfeeding families to celebrate world breastfeeding week!

🩵 You're Invited to Celebrate World Breastfeeding Week 2026! 🩵
Whether you're breastfeeding, exclusively pumping, combination feeding, or simply supporting a breastfeeding family, we'd love to celebrate with you!
Join the Neosho County Health Department WIC Breastfeeding Team for a special Come & Go World Breastfeeding Week Celebration honoring the incredible dedication of mothers in our community.
📅 Thursday, August 6
🕦 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
📍 First Baptist Church
118 N. Forest Ave.
Chanute, KS 66720
✨ Enjoy:
🩵 Mama Celebration Bags
🍽️ Lunch and refreshments
🤱 Connecting with other local moms
💬 Meet your local lactation support team
🎉 A time to celebrate every breastfeeding and pumping journey
No matter where you are in your feeding journey, you belong here. Every ounce, every feeding, every pumping session, and every act of love matters—and we're honored to celebrate with you.
Please RSVP at (620) 431-5770 so we can prepare enough food and Mama Celebration Bags for everyone!
We can't wait to celebrate with you! 💙

08/03/2026

🩵 You're Invited to Celebrate World Breastfeeding Week 2026! 🩵
Whether you're breastfeeding, exclusively pumping, combination feeding, or simply supporting a breastfeeding family, we'd love to celebrate with you!
Join the Neosho County Health Department WIC Breastfeeding Team for a special Come & Go World Breastfeeding Week Celebration honoring the incredible dedication of mothers in our community.
📅 Thursday, August 6
🕦 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
📍 First Baptist Church
118 N. Forest Ave.
Chanute, KS 66720
✨ Enjoy:
🩵 Mama Celebration Bags
🍽️ Lunch and refreshments
🤱 Connecting with other local moms
💬 Meet your local lactation support team
🎉 A time to celebrate every breastfeeding and pumping journey
No matter where you are in your feeding journey, you belong here. Every ounce, every feeding, every pumping session, and every act of love matters—and we're honored to celebrate with you.
Please RSVP at (620) 431-5770 so we can prepare enough food and Mama Celebration Bags for everyone!
We can't wait to celebrate with you! 💙

07/28/2026

http://www.wilsoncountykansas.org/main/information/job-openings

Position is managed by Wilson County but includes: Chautauqua, Greenwood, Montgomery, Neosho, and Wilson County WIC offices. Wilson County offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that includes health coverages, paid leave, and retirement plans.

The Women, Infant, and Children’s (WIC) Registered Dietitian works to meet the mission of the Wilson County Health Department and other counties by assuring quality WIC services through one-on-one counseling with clients. Responsibilities include assessment of client nutritional and medical risk, assigning and issuing food packages, and providing client education. Registered Dietitians provide counseling clients found at high nutritional risk. This position requires a thorough knowledge of WIC program policies and procedures and reports to the WIC Site Supervisor

The Wilson County Sheriff's Office, located in southeast Kansas; the county seat is Fredonia, Kansas. We are accepting applications for the position of Patrol Deputy. We are seeking reliable, dependable, motivated, and professional individuals dedicated to public safety and law enforcement.

07/27/2026

Please join us in congratulating our MCH coordinator, Stacy Wright for officially earning her Phlebotomy certification! Congratulations Stacy!

07/17/2026

We are closed today for Erie Bean Feed. All messages left after 5:30 yesterday will be addressed Monday morning. Have a great weekend!