Wilson County Kansas Health Department

Wilson County Kansas Health Department

The Health Department will be closed Monday February 20 to observe Presidents Day. Please call 620-378-4455 if you would like to schedule an appointment for services later in the week.

Wilson County Kansas Health Department

It is not too late to get a flu shot for this year!

2011-2012 has the latest start of the "flu season" in nearly 30 years. Confirmed cases of over 10%, considered a marker of the beginning of flu season, did not occur until the week of Feb 4.

The timing of flu seasons is unpredictable and can vary in terms of when the season starts, when it peaks and when it ends. Flu season can begin as early as October and last as late as May.

CDC estimates that influenza virus infections in the United States result in an average of more than 200,000 related hospitalizations, and between 3,300 to 49,000 deaths each year, depending upon the severity of the influenza season.

Wilson County Kansas Health Department

Weekly immunization clinic today @ Fredonia: 8-11:30 am & 1:30-4:30 pm. No appointment needed.
We are now able to direct bill Aetna and Cigna insurance companies for services, as well as Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Medicare, Medicaid, Healthwave, & Preferred Health Insurance. We also accept debit and credit cards.

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Vaccinations are Important | emporiagazette.com

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A recent outbreak of scarlet fever around Emporia and an even more recent outbreak of whooping cough in Manhattan makes it hard to defend a bill that was brought before the Kansas legislature a couple weeks ago asking to widen the exemptions for childhood vaccines to include a parent or guardian’s p...

Wilson County Kansas Health Department

CONGRATULATIONS to Wilson County's winners....and THANK YOU for participating in the 2011 Immunize Win a Prize Project. Ronda made sure that Bailey received her recommended immunizations on time, and received a $400.00 credit on her utility bill!
Win a Prize started a new year beginning January 1st, so parents, be sure to complete your child’s primary immunization series by age 2 so they will be eligible for a chance to win a prize for 2012!!!

Wilson County Kansas Health Department

The online Kansas quitline program will provide access to highly trained coaches who can help you to quit tobacco products on YOUR terms, and give the help YOU need, when YOU need it.

Learn how to supercharge your quit attempt with the proper use of nicotine substitutes or medications, and gain the skills you need to control cravings, urges and situations involving tobacco.

Wilson County Kansas Health Department

Weekly immunization clinic today @ Fredonia: 8-11:30 am & 1:30-4:30 pm. No appointment needed.

We are now able to direct bill Aetna and Cigna insurance companies for services, as well as Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Medicare, Medicaid, Healthwave, & Preferred Health Insurance. We also accept debit and credit cards.

Wilson County Kansas Health Department

Did you know that hot tap water accounts for nearly 25% of all scald burns among children and is associated with more deaths and hospitalizations than any other hot liquid burns?

It Doesn't Take a Fire to Burn a Child

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Wilson County Kansas Health Department

WIC appointments today @ Fredonia

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QuitNow.net

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Visit www.quitnow.net for more information about the program and to see if you're covered by your employer, health plan or State Quit Line.

Wilson County Kansas Health Department

Our Monday afternoon clinic has been cancelled today because of illness--we are sorry for any inconvenience. If you would like to make an appointment for later in the week, please call 620-378-4455

Wilson County Kansas Health Department

Weekly immunization clinic today @ Fredonia: 8-11:30 am & 1:30-4:30 pm. Flu shots are here! No appointment needed. We are now able to direct bill Aetna and Cigna insurance companies for services. as well as Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Medicare, Medicaid, Healthwave, & Preferred Health Insurance. We also accept debit and credit cards.

Wilson County Kansas Health Department

WIC appointments this morning @ Fredonia

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Can mindfulness curb overeating? - CNN.com

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Supersized portions and high-calorie dishes in restaurants are often blamed for contributing to America's obesity epidemic, and for good reason. People tend to carry more body fat if they eat out frequently, and they tend to consume more calories and fat in restaurants than they do when eating at ho...