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Avoid Recreational Water Illnesses
- Do not swim and do not allow your children to swim if you or they have diarrhea.
- Do not swallow pool water or get pool water in your mouth.
- Shower before swimming (children too!).
- Wash your hands after using the toilet or changing diapers.
- Take children on bathroom breaks and change diapers often in a bathroom (not poolside).
- Only swim in pools with clean and clear water.
- Use nose plugs, especially when swimming in bodies of fresh water.
Download a poster with tips to avoid recreational water illnesses.
Pool operators may download a poster with safe operating tips.
Walk at Work May 16
This just in: exercise gives you energy! So if you have that 2:30 feeling, and want hours of energy now with no crash later, don't grab a soda or energy drink; grab your walking shoes, it's time to Walk at Work! On May 16, worksites throughout Sedgwick County will encourage employees to get some physical activity during the work day by walking during breaks and lunch hours. Those who participate may register and record their walks between May 14 and 18 and be entered to win prizes from the Sedgwick County Health Department. Learn more about Walk at Work.
Ticks Re-emerge with Warm Temperatures
Warmer temperatures
are leading some experts to warn that tick activity is starting earlier than
usual this year, putting more people at risk.
Tick borne diseases can result in mild symptoms treatable at
home to severe infections requiring hospitalization. Although easily
treated with antibiotics, these diseases can be difficult to diagnose.
Many tick borne diseases can have similar signs and symptoms.
Sedgwick County's Health Ranked Among 100 Kansas Counties
The “2012 County Health Rankings,” are based on 29 measures of health that reflect the overall health of people in counties in every state across the country. The scores are divided into two categories: health factors and health outcomes.
Based on the “health outcome” measures, Sedgwick County ranked 72nd out of 100 ranked counties in Kansas. Riley County was first in “health outcomes” and Woodson County ranked last. Sedgwick County ranked 43rd for “health factors” that affect people’s health within four categories: health behavior (43rd), clinical care (ninth), social and economic factors (94th), and physical environment (70th).
Read more about Sedgwick County's rankings.
Or, access the complete rankings compiled by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.
2011 Annual Report
The Sedgwick County Health Department has released the 2011 annual report, which provides a snapshot of the variety of public health services provided throughout the year.
Click here to read the complete report.
School Health Page
Are you a school nurse, teacher or administrator? Visit the school health page for current information on what's going around area schools, a calendar of upcoming wellness events and helpful links for help in diagnosing, treating and reporting illnesses.
Your
Health is in your Handset
Got a smart phone? Click here for a list of healthy apps for your iPhone, Blackberry or Droid phone. Take your pick, with apps to log your calories, count your steps, measure your heart rate, journal your workouts and more. One of those buttons may be just the push you need to make a lifestyle change for the better!
Health
Department Accreditation
The goal of the national public health accreditation program is to improve and protect the health of the public by advancing the quality and performance of all health departments in the country – state, local, territorial and tribal. Accreditation will drive public health departments to continuously improve the quality of the services they deliver to the community. Second District Commissioner Tim Norton sits down with Health Department Director Claudia Blackburn for a look at what Sedgwick County is doing to prepare.
Health Education Videos
If you like to receive information in ways other than reading, check out the link for Health Videos. There you will find short videos on various topics including Oral Health (newest addition!), Sneeze Into Your Sleeve, and Nutrition.
Mission and Vision
Mission: To improve the health of Sedgwick County residents by preventing disease,
promoting wellness and protecting the public from health threats.
Vision: Healthy communities for healthy people.
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