#StartingSoon: September is National Preparedness Month, CDC special virtual seminar at 11:30 a.m. CST on Tuesday, September 3. Presenters: CDC Director Dr. Mandy Cohen. Dial-In:(646)8287666 Meeting ID: 161 130 3022 Passcode: 75540454 Access cdc.zoomgov.com/j/1611303022?p… #KSPrepared

It’s Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. If you’ve experienced a loss, you can call or text the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline for support: 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262) mchb.hrsa.gov/programs-impac… #InfantandPregnancyLossAwareness

WYCO PHD is joining CDC, U.S. EPA, and Department of Housing and Urban Development in recognizing National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, Oct. 20–26! Stay tuned for posts about lead and what you can do to protect yourself and your loved ones from lead exposure. youtube.com/watch?v=v4JWyo… #NLPPW2024 #LeadFreeKids

Even low levels of lead in the blood can have lifelong health impacts. Get the facts about lead so your child can have a bright, lead-free future. wycokck.org/lead cdc.gov/lead-preventio… #NLPPW2024 #LeadFreeKids

Incluso los niveles bajos de plomo en la sangre pueden tener consecuencias de por vida sobre la salud. Conozca los hechos relacionados con el plomo para que sus hijos tengan un futuro brillante, sin plomo. buff.ly/3YjJY7e buff.ly/4fbePd2 #NiñosLibresDePlomo

1 in 175 pregnancies in the U.S. result in stillbirth. Monitoring fetal movement through #CounttheKicks can help reduce your risk. Download the APP and start counting today. Learn more: CounttheKicks.org. #InfantandPregnancyLossAwareness #NeverBeStill #CountTheKicks

Was your home built before 1978? If so, it may have lead-based paint. Get your home tested to know for sure. If you live in KCK, your home may be eligible for lead remediation through our kNOw Lead KCK program. Learn more: wycokck.org/lead #NLPPW2024 #LeadFreeKids

Wipe & remove shoes before entering your home! When lead-based paint deteriorates, either inside or outside the home, lead can end up in household dust and soil. Learn more actions to protect against lead exposure. epa.gov/lead/protect-y… #NLPPW2024 #LeadFreeKids

Stay alert for possible severe weather this afternoon and tonight. Rounds of thunderstorms are expected. Strong damaging winds and tornadoes are possible. Hazardous weather outlook: buff.ly/4hpAiRu Forecast for our area: buff.ly/4hk3xVX

Thursday, Nov. 7, from 9 AM - 11:30 AM, stop by the WYCO PHD's Satellite Clinic at the Bonner Springs Community Center, 200 E 3rd St, Bonner Springs, KS. The clinic is offered every 1st and 3rd Thursday. Learn about the services offered: buff.ly/4hz0QQn

If you are preparing a holiday meal (or your regular day-to-day meals), there are steps you can take to help prevent food poisoning. Find food safety tips by visiting: foodsafety.gov

The Wyandotte County Public Health Department will be closed on Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29, in observance of Thanksgiving.

The Wyandotte County Public Health Department and other Unified Government buildings will be closed on December 25, 2024.

The Wyandotte County Public Health Department and other Unified Government buildings will be closed on January 1, 2025.

Join us today, January 2, for our first #BonnerSprings Clinic of 2025, from 9 AM to 12:30 PM at the Bonner Springs Community Center, 200 E 3rd St, Bonner Springs, KS 66012. No appointment needed. Learn more about services offered: wycokck.org/Engage-With-Us… #WYCO

Due to the severe winter weather and hazardous road conditions, the Wyandotte County Public Health Department and other Unified Government buildings will be closed on Monday, January 6, 2025. Updates on UG services will be posted online at: wycokck.org/Engage-With-Us…

The WyCo Public Health Department and all other UG buildings will be closed Tuesday, January 7, to allow for additional time to clear our streets and sidewalks. Details about UG service impacts are available on the UG website: wycokck.org/Engage-With-Us…

The Health Department and other UG offices will be open Wednesday, January 8, for in-person services. Call (913) 573-8855 for Health Department appointments or questions. Please continue to exercise caution on roadways.

UG buildings, including the WyCo Public Health Department, will be closed on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, due to anticipated inclement weather conditions. wycokck.org/Engage-With-Us…

UG buildings close early Tuesday, 2/18, and will remain closed Wednesday, 2/19, due to winter weather. Learn more: wycokck.org/Engage-With-Us…