Butler County Kansas Health Department

09/06/2026

Talk to your doctor about immunizations, what's right for your body and what will help protect you and those you care about. Age, travel plans and season can affect the immunizations you may need.

Find your recommended vaccinations: https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/2319/For-Patients

09/05/2026

Kindness is medicine, no prescription needed.

Holding the door, sharing a smile, giving a complement, or lending a hand. These small acts have the power to create social connection, release feel-good hormones, lower stress and anxiety, and support other aspects of health.

Be kind to humankind, it's the healthiest habit you can have.

Social Connectedness: https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/2287/Social-Connectedness

09/04/2026

The vaccines pregnant women receive don't only protect the mother, the antibodies mothers develop in response to the vaccines also pass to their baby to protect them in early life.

Talk with your healthcare provider about getting vaccinated. They can answer questions and offer advice based on your specific health needs.

Pregnancy and vaccinations: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccine-safety/about/pregnancy.html

09/03/2026

Back-to-school season can bring stress, busy schedules and pressure to fit in. To***co and ni****ne products aren't a solution. For many people, they become another source of stress.

Whether you smoke, v**e, or use smokeless to***co, support is available when you're ready to quit.

The Kansas To***co Quitline offers free, 24/7 support to help you quit on your terms. Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW or visit https://kansas.quitlogix.org

08/19/2026

https://ks.childcareaware.org/

https://www.bucoks.gov/457/Child-Care-Licensing

08/06/2026

Baby Jubilee is today 4pm to 7pm at the Butler County Community Building. This is a great opportunity for moms, dads, support persons that are expecting a new born or have a new born to learn about resources available to them. We also have several door prizes for attendees to enter.

08/02/2026

Give your kids a healthy start this school year.

Add these to your back-to-school checklist:
🏫 A yearly physical
🏫 Recommended vaccinations
🏫 A balanced diet
🏫 Adequate sleep

Vaccinations for children: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines-children/index.html

07/31/2026

To***co is changing. Today's products like e-cigarettes and ni****ne pouches are designed to be easy to use, hard to quit and more appealing to younger audiences.

Learn how to***co is changing and why it matters: https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/2112/To***co-is-Changing

07/29/2026

Kansas summers can be intense. Staying hydrated helps your body function at its best, especially when you're active outdoors.

Drink water throughout the day and take frequent breaks in the shade when you can.

Rethink your drink: https://www.cdc.gov/healthy-weight-growth/rethink-your-drink/index.html

07/21/2026