Sumner County Health Department

09/02/2026

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Boil Water Advisory Issued for Sumner Co RWD 6, Sumner County Kansas Department of Health and Environment sent this bulletin at 09/02/2026 02:12 PM CDT Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 2, 2026 Contact: Jill [email protected] Bo...

09/02/2026

Join us Thursday 9/3 @ 10 am for Chamber Coffee to discuss fall vaccines and National Preparedness Month! Wellington Area Chamber of Commerce/ CVB

09/02/2026

Don't forget to sign up for the Weather Safety Workshop that will held at the Wellington Public Library on September 8th. Our Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coordinator will be joining in the discussion on 'Being Prepared'.

Don't forget our upcoming "Weather Safety Workshop" Scheduled for Tuesday, September 8th @ 6:00 pm. There is limited seating so we ask that you call | Walk In | Or Click This Link To Register https://wellington.scklslibrary.info/adult-services/navigate-natural-disasters/

09/02/2026

Emergencies can happen anytime. One of the first steps to staying safe is making sure you have a way to get emergency alerts.
+Download weather apps
+Download FEMA app
+Turn on Wireless Emergency Alerts
Readiness Saves Lives!

09/01/2026

September is National Preparedness Month! It is a great time to take small steps to make a big difference in being prepared. Preparedness is everyone’s responsibility, and disasters and emergencies can happen at any time, anywhere, and sometimes without warning. So take this month and get ready! Ready

08/31/2026

This website shows kindergarten immunization data. These rates were assessed on the 60th day of school. For 2024-2025, Sumner County was at 89.2% and the most recent data for 2025-2026, we were at 84.5%. Almost a 5% decrease. Stay tuned for a podcast with Julie L Evans- Hibbs, RN and Liz Moreland, RN to discuss their thoughts on immunizations and the decrease.

Find current immunization coverage data for kindergarten.

08/28/2026

We get these emails almost daily, "A new suspected overdose has been reported in Sumner, Kansas."
An accidental overdose does not discriminate. If you or a family member would like NARCAN, we have some available.

Be prepared for an opioid emergency. Learn the signs of an opioid overdose, who is at risk of an opioid overdose and more opioid education.

08/26/2026

Leadership isn’t about being in charge or measured by the title you hold. The best leaders don’t stand above the work. They earn trust by rolling up their sleeves and working alongside the team.
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I want to publicly recognize Julie and Liz. These past few months, they have stepped up in leadership and accountability. They have been able to grow as professionals and regain confidence in their work. I am thankful that I have gotten to witness it. Liz Moreland Julie L Evans- Hibbs

Shout out to all other staff as well! It takes a village to be successful and I’m so glad I get to be a part of that village. Lyndsey Smalley Courtney McDonald Cheryl Lampson-Wright Lori Leigh Kris Dick Jessica Grigsba Tompkins Pamela Shepard Kelly Lacey

Surround yourself with people that put in the work.

Kelly

08/26/2026

Need an idea for dinner? Here is a recipe from the Nutrition Matters app that demonstrates a simple meal using WIC approved foods. But anyone can make it!

08/24/2026

August is National Immunization Awareness Month, a reminder to stay up to date on your vaccines and protect yourself, the ones you love and your community from serious diseases.

Adult immunizations: https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/2106/Adult-Immunizations