Osborne County Health Department

05/22/2026

05/22/2026

Summer is coming. Now's the perfect time to get prepared for all of the fun adventures it has to offer.

Summer Preparedness: https://www.ready.gov/summer-ready

05/12/2026

We will be closed today due to out of town doctor's appointment and staff illness. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We will resume usual business hours tomorrow at 8:30 am. Thank You!

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04/30/2026

Lace up and join us for a walk! 👟

Kick off National Walking Month with us on Monday, May 4, at the newly surfaced walking path at Osborne County Memorial Hospital!

Stop by anytime between 11:30 AM – 1 PM for a quick walk over your lunch break—come and go as your schedule allows. It’s a great way to get moving, enjoy the fresh air, and check out the updated pathway.

Plus, there will be chances to win door prizes!

04/30/2026

Interested in babysitting and ready to gain valuable child care skills? Join us for the Babysitting Clinic on May 28, 2026 at Mitchell County Hospital!
Participants will gain hands-on knowledge in CPR & First Aid, child development, safety, nutrition, and the business of babysitting.
For 4th grade and up.

8:30am - 12:00pm
$35 registration | Limit 20 participants
Register by May 21st to save your spot!

04/30/2026

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.

Learn more about ticks in Kansas here: https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/2241/Ticks

04/02/2026

Now you can check your own vaccination records within minutes using the secure online KSWebIZ Public Portal at: myvaccinerecord.ks.gov

02/17/2026

I-70 closed in both directions between Colby and Oakley

The Kansas Department of Transportation has closed both directions of I-70 between Colby and Oakley due to vehicle crashes blocking the roadway reduced visibility from blowing dust.

High Wind and Red Flag Warnings are in effect through the afternoon across much of northwest Kansas. Motorists are advised to consider delaying non-essential travel if possible.

For the latest updates on road closures and conditions, visit kandrive.gov, or call 511 in Kansas or 866-511-5368 outside Kansas.

Reports regarding traffic incidents, winter road conditions, traffic cameras, active and planned construction, etc.