Gray County Health Department

05/04/2026

Pets can bring ticks into your home and they can get sick from tickborne diseases too. Check your pets for ticks regularly and talk to your veterinarian about tick prevention products.🐶🐱

Tick bite prevention: https://bit.ly/4t6KItR

05/04/2026

Tick Bite Prevention

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.

01/07/2026

As the Earth's population grows our connection with animals and the environment changes, which makes it easier for diseases to spread between animals and people.

Learn more about the One Health approach and how we are working together to keep humans, animals and the environment healthy: https://bit.ly/4eIjNPG

10/16/2025

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For everyone who has experienced loss of a pregnancy or infant - we see you, your experience matters, you are not alone.

Find support: https://bit.ly/47hPdcm

10/14/2025

The Gray County Health Department is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse. Responsibilities include working with a variety of public health programs and the delivery of client services. Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Kansas is required. This position is 40 hours per week. Gray County offers a benefit package including retirement, health, dental, vision insurance, and paid sick/vacation leave. Applications can be picked up from and returned to the Gray County Clerk's office at 300 S. Main - Cimarron, KS or by calling 620-855-3618. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Gray County is an EOE.

10/07/2025

Don't forget to stop by and see us in Montezuma this afternoon/evening. We will be at Montezuma Senior Center for flu and vaccination clinic from 3PM-7PM. We hope to see you there. 💉🙂

Gray County Health Department will be offering flu vaccination clinics in Copeland and Montezuma for the 2025-2026 flu season. Flu clinics will be for all ages - 6 months and up! We will have all flu products on hand with us and FluMist (nasal vaccination) will be an available option for ages 2-49, eligibility depends on health condition. We will also have Tdap, Pneumonia, RSV, and shingles vaccines with us incase you are needing other immunizations.

Copeland Clinic @ Senior Center - September 30th 3:00PM-7:00PM

Montezuma Clinic @ Senior Center - October 7th 3:00PM-7:00PM

No appointments are necessary, walk right in. We look forward to helping to get you and your family protected against influenza.

👉 Prefer in-office? Flu vaccines are also available during regular clinic hours— call to schedule, just ask at your appointment or we do walk-in appointments.

10/01/2025

has begun! This October, join us in as we take action to help and support those facing breast cancer. Today and every day, we're turning NOW into:

💗 Mammograms for those in need
💗 HOPE Kits sent to breast cancer patients
💗 Free resources and essential breast health information for all

Together, we can offer women and families help and hope when they need it most—right now. What will you do with your NOW?

09/30/2025

Don't forget to stop by and see us in Copeland this afternoon/evening. We will be at Copeland Senior Center for flu and vaccination clinic from 3PM-7PM. We hope to see you there. 💉🙂

Gray County Health Department will be offering flu vaccination clinics in Copeland and Montezuma for the 2025-2026 flu season. Flu clinics will be for all ages - 6 months and up! We will have all flu products on hand with us and FluMist (nasal vaccination) will be an available option for ages 2-49, eligibility depends on health condition. We will also have Tdap, Pneumonia, RSV, and shingles vaccines with us incase you are needing other immunizations.

Copeland Clinic @ Senior Center - September 30th 3:00PM-7:00PM

Montezuma Clinic @ Senior Center - October 7th 3:00PM-7:00PM

No appointments are necessary, walk right in. We look forward to helping to get you and your family protected against influenza.

👉 Prefer in-office? Flu vaccines are also available during regular clinic hours— call to schedule, just ask at your appointment or we do walk-in appointments.

09/29/2025

If you work in a dairy farm, with poultry, or other farm animals, and an animal has avian influenza, you could be at risk of getting both avian flu and seasonal flu at the same time. Getting your seasonal flu vaccine is one of the best ways to protect your health and reduce risks.

Si trabajas en una lechería, con aves de corral u otros animales de granja, y un animal tiene gripe aviar, podrías estar en riesgo de enfermarte de gripe aviar y gripe estacional al mismo tiempo. Vacunarte contra la gripe estacional es una de las mejores formas de proteger tu salud y reducir riesgos. Consulta con tu proveedor de salud para recibir tu vacuna este año.

09/25/2025

Your pets are like family, so it’s important you have a disaster plan for them. This includes knowing a safe place you can take them when disaster strikes, having your pet microchipped with up-to-date contact information and making a kit that includes items like food, water, leashes and any medication they take. Visit Ready.gov/Pets to learn more!

09/24/2025

Flu season is here. Get your flu shot to help protect yourself and others.

We offer flu shots for 6 months and older, Flu Mist via nasal administration for 2years-49years, Flublok for immunocompromised adults, and High Dose flu for 65+. Schedule your appointment or walk-in appointments are available. ☺️