Stafford County Health Department - Kansas

10/15/2026

Your family health history matters. Conditions like heart disease, diabetes, cancer and genetic disorders can run in families. When you know your history and share it with your healthcare professional you give them a clearer picture allowing them to:

✔️Spot patterns early
✔️Recommend related screenings
✔️Create a personalized plan
✔️Catch issues before they become serious

Create a family health history: https://cbiit.github.io/FHH/html/index.html

10/13/2026

Stay weather aware this afternoon and evening!

A cold front was sagging slowly southward through Dodge City. Severe storms are expected to form ahead of a dryline and south of a cold front by 4 pm, with best chances southeast and east of Dodge City including Bucklin, Coldwater, Greensburg, Pratt, Medicine Lodge and Kinsley. Large hail to golf ball size and winds of 60-70 mph are possible with the strongest storms. Given the adequate vertical wind shear for supercells, large hail is the main concern initially; but once the storms become outflow dominated and start producing cool outflow, damaging winds would be the main concern along with smaller hail.. The tornado threat is low due to weak winds over the lowest few thousand feet; but an isolated tornado can't be completely ruled out along the frontal boundary.

10/13/2026

You don’t need a primary care provider to stay protected against the flu! Flu vaccines are available at clinics, health departments, and pharmacies – making it easy for you to get yours. 💪💫
Stafford County Health Department has flu vaccines! Walk in to get yours or schedule an appointment!

10/13/2026

Today is our first Flu Vaccine Clinic at the schools! We will be at Stafford today, Macksville on Wednesday, and St. John on Thursday.

Let us help keep your students healthy so they can attend school and all of the fun events happening this fall and winter!

10/10/2026

A flu vaccine is recommended for women who are pregnant or will be pregnant during flu season. Vaccination is the best way to protect not only yourself, but also your baby for the first 6 months of life. 🤰👣

Pregnant women are at higher risk for serious complications from flu, including pneumonia and premature labor.

Talk with your healthcare provider about how a flu vaccine can help keep you and your little one safe this season. 💛

10/09/2026

Alcohol, va**ng, prescription drugs and other substances are extremely addictive and can cause lasting damages to your brain and body. Reach out for help. Call 1-800-662-4357 or text 988 or find a local treatment provider: findtreatment.gov

10/09/2026

Did you know - we have two Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians? If you have questions about your child’s seat or about transitioning to a new seat or to just a seat belt, we can help!

Car seat safety can be tricky, but we’re here to help. Between rear-facing, forward-facing, booster seats and seat belts, there’s a lot to keep track of as your child grows. A certified Technician can lend a hand and make sure everything is installed correctly, no matter which stage you’re in. Find help near you at cert.safekids.org

10/09/2026

High blood pressure - or - often shows no warning signs, yet it increases the risk for heart disease, stroke, blindness, dementia, and other complications.

A simple blood pressure check can be life-saving.

Getting your blood pressure measured the right way helps ensure accurate results.
Incorrect positions can lead to incorrect readings.

✔ Sit with your back supported
✔ Legs uncrossed and feet flat on the floor
✔ Arm supported with the cuff at heart level
✔ Use correct cuff size
✔ Rest for at least 5 minutes before the reading
✔ Do not talk during or between measurements
✔ Avoid exercise, tea/coffee, and smoking for at least 30 minutes before reading

Small steps can make a big difference in protecting your health.

10/09/2026

Breast Cancer ranks as the second highest cause of cancer deaths among Kansas adults. The good news is that early detection saves lives. If you are 40 or older, talk to your health care provider about breast cancer screening options.

Learn more about cancer screenings: https://www.cdc.gov/breast-cancer/screening/index.html -screening-recommendations