Jewell County Health Department

09/02/2026

08/20/2026

🥵Did you know that extreme heat is the leading cause of weather-related deaths in the US and in Kansas?
Heat-related illnesses include heat rash, sunburn, heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

☀️☀️PREVENT heat-related illness:
💧Stay hydrated. Drink fluids before you feel thirsty and check your urine – if it's dark you need to drink more fluids. Avoid dehydrating fluids like alcohol, coffee and sugary drinks.
🆒 Stay in air-conditioned spaces as much as possible.
🏃‍♂️‍➡️Pace outdoor physical activity and schedule heavy labor or exercise early morning or evening, if possible.
🍉Eat lighter meals.
👵🏽Check on the vulnerable, e.g., the elderly, the very young, the disabled and the unhoused.
🧴Prevent sunburn.
🚘Never leave anyone in cars.

⭕⭕SYMPTOMS of heat-related illness include:
😵‍💫Feeling faint and dizzy.
🥴Headache.
🤮Nausea and vomiting.
😥Heavy sweating, or no sweating.
😣Muscle cramps.

🩺🩺FIRST AID for heat exhaustion and heat stroke:
🌳Move to a cool and shaded area.
👚Remove as much clothing as possible.
💧Drink liquids if able. Don't give liquids to someone if they are confused.
🌡️Cool quickly by:
💦Bathing in cold water or ice if available.
🫗 Wetting the skin and clothing.
🧊Putting cold, wet cloths and/or ice on head, neck, armpits and groin.
🍃Circulating air.
🔴🚨🚑HEAT STROKE IS A MEDICAL EMERGENCY – CALL 911🚨🚑🔴

Heat-related illness: https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/heat-stress/about/illnesses.html

What to look for: https://www.cdc.gov/heat-health/about/index.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fextreme-heat%2Fabout%2Findex.html

08/19/2026

Food Safety🍅

Remember to clean, separate, cook and chill.

Find more food safety: cdc.gov/food

08/18/2026

Medicare can be confusing, especially when distinguishing the "parts" from the "plans." We can provide an easy to understand breakdown of all the parts and plans, helping you to understand Medicare coverage and when to enroll. All at no cost to you. K-State Extension is an unbiased resource you can trust.

Offered in 5 locations.

Please RSVP to ensure adequate handouts: 785-524-4432 or https://forms.gle/8dShHrJBMPtUqErp6

This free, educational program is presented by Jamie Rathbun, Extension Agent and certified Medicare counselor.

08/18/2026

🚨Carbon Monoxide (CO) is odorless, colorless, and tasteless, and can kill in minutes🚨
🚨USE CO ALARMS IN BOATS, RVS, TENTS AND CABINS🚨

🚤Use marine-certified equipment, properly installed, tested regularly and maintained.
🚤Limit idling and prolonged operation at slow speeds.
🚤Never run engines or generators in enclosed spaces.
🚤Maintain fresh air circulation throughout the boat.
🚤Keep away from engine and generator exhaust outlets and never block outlets.
🚤Never sit on or hang on to the back deck while engines are running.
🚤Don't water-ski, wakeboard, or tube within 20 feet of a moving boat.
🚤Exhaust from nearby boats can accumulate around yours.
🚤Stay at least 20 feet away from other boats.

⛺Cook away from tents, RVs, and other enclosed spaces.
⛺Never use charcoal grills, camp stoves, lanterns, or unvented gas heaters in tents, vehicles, campers, or cabins.
⛺Maintain 20 feet between generators and tents or RVs, and between RVs and tents.
⛺Maintain camping appliances.
⛺Do not idle vehicles near other campers and direct any exhaust away from other campers.
😵Symptoms of CO poisoning:
- Headaches, dizziness
- Chest pain, shortness of breath
- Nausea, vomiting
- Weakness, confusion
- Unconsciousness
‼️Sleeping or intoxicated people may not notice symptoms.
‼️Don't assume 'it's just sea sickness'.
‼️CO can cause people to pass out and drown.
🆘 If you suspect CO poisoning or a CO alarm sounds:
🔴MOVE TO FRESH AIR IMMEDIATELY AND CALL 911🔴
🔗 Learn more about carbon monoxide poisoning: https://www.cdc.gov/carbon-monoxide/about/index.html

08/11/2026

☀️ BEAT THE HEAT! ☀️
Hot weather can be dangerous, especially for older adults, young children, people with chronic health conditions, and those who work or exercise outdoors.

Know the signs of heat illness:
💦 Heavy sweating
🤕 Headache or dizziness
🤢 Nausea or vomiting
😵 Weakness or confusion
💓 Fast heartbeat
🔥 Hot, flushed skin
🚨 Fainting or loss of consciousness

PREVENT HEAT ILLNESS:
✅ Drink plenty of water throughout the day
✅ Take frequent breaks in a cool or shaded area
✅ Wear lightweight, loose-fitting clothing
✅ Limit outdoor activity during the hottest part of the day
✅ Never leave children or pets in a parked vehicle
✅ Check on family, friends, and neighbors—especially those who may be more vulnerable to the heat