Sheridan County Public Health

Sheridan County Public Health 940 8th Street
Hoxie, KS 67740
785-675-2101

Open: Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm

Closed for Lunch: 12:30-1pm

We offer:

Foot Care
Ear Care
FREE Blood Pressure checks
Vaccination of all ages
Education regarding Public Health
Emergency Preparedness
Healthy Start
Child Car Seat Safety Information
Quit Smoking Guides
A library full of health topics
Maternal Child Health
WIC
Breastfeeding guides and help
KanBeHealthy
Diabetic consult and education with lab
Diabetic consult and education
Ear/Th

roat Assessment
Lab at a reduced price
Safe Haven for unwanted or abandoned children
Health Screenings
Skin Cancer Assessment
Height/Weight/BMI
Breast exam
Heart Health Screening
One hr nurse consult
15 min Nurse Consul
30 min Nurse Consult
45 min Nurse Consult
Physical for Daycare
RX Med for Allergy Shot or other RX Injections
Wound Care Bandage Change
O2 sat reading
Suture Removal
TB skin test with reading
Urine Dipsticks
Babysitting Class (offered annually/biannually if needed)
Kindergarten Screening by Nurse
Preschool screening by Nurse
Child seat education
Home Visit: Blood Pressure
Home Visit: Foot Care
Home Visit: Med Box fill
Home Visit: Script pick-up and delivery
Home Visit: RX injection at home
Immunization Administration
Flu Vaccine
Kan-Be-Healthy (KBH): Audiometer
Kan-Be-Healthy (KBH): Hearing exam
Kan-Be-Healthy (KBH): Hemoglobin
Kan-Be-Healthy (KBH): Vision Screening
Labs
"This Institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer."

Long-term stress may contribute to heart problems such as high blood pressure. Taking time to feel gratitude may improve...
06/13/2026

Long-term stress may contribute to heart problems such as high blood pressure. Taking time to feel gratitude may improve your emotional well-being by helping you cope with stress.



Handling stress: https://www.cdc.gov/mental-health/living-with/

Check out the flyer about Vapes, Ni****ne, and Kids: What Every Caregiver Should Know.
06/10/2026

Check out the flyer about Vapes, Ni****ne, and Kids: What Every Caregiver Should Know.

Higher heat makes the body work extra hard to maintain a normal temperature.Know the facts & prepare: https://www.ready....
06/09/2026

Higher heat makes the body work extra hard to maintain a normal temperature.

Know the facts & prepare: https://www.ready.gov/heat

Kratom and 7-OH will become illegal in Kansas beginning July 1, 2026. If you or someone you know uses this opioid like s...
06/08/2026

Kratom and 7-OH will become illegal in Kansas beginning July 1, 2026. If you or someone you know uses this opioid like substance, please plan ahead to treat possible dependency and minimize withdrawl prior to July 1st.

Protect your skin from harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays every day:SPF 30+ sunscreenSunglasses + wide-brimmed hatSun-protect...
05/30/2026

Protect your skin from harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays every day:

SPF 30+ sunscreen
Sunglasses + wide-brimmed hat
Sun-protective clothing (UPF if possible)
Seek shade (10 a.m. - 4 p.m.)
Check the UV Index


Quick tip: If your shadow is shorter than you, UV rays are strongest.



Small steps now = healthier skin later. Learn more at kdhe.ks.gov/816/Cancer-Prevention-Control

The health department will be closed June 1st through June 5th.
05/29/2026

The health department will be closed June 1st through June 5th.

Practice healthy habits around your flock:· Wash your hands before and after handling poultry or their supplies.· Don't ...
05/28/2026

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

Address

940 8TH Street
Hoxie, KS

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 12:30pm
1pm - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 12:30pm
1pm - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 12:30pm
1pm - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 12:30pm
1pm - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 12:30pm
1pm - 4:30pm

Telephone

+17856752101

Website

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