Provision of accurate, timely health information on public health issues to department staff, health care professionals, college students (through practicum), select community groups, the media and the general public to promote health and prevent disease.

• Educational Offerings
  Presentations/Workshops/Video Conferences are offered on a variety of public health-related topics.  The agency is an approved provider of continuing education by the Kansas State Board of Nursing. 
  
  Suggested Topics
  • Bloodborne Pathogens
  • Cholesterol
  • Choosing Child Care
  • Communicable Disease & Immunization
  • Eating Disorders
  • Hypertension
  • Infant/Child Development
  • Nutrition
  • Personal Hygiene
  • Safety & Accident Prevention
  • Teen Pregnancy
  • Testicular self-exam
  • Women's Health Topics
        -Breast self-exam
        -Toxic Shock Syndrome
    *Nominal fee charge for specific program
    
• Health News & Information
  • Media
    -News releases, radio/TV
    -Interviews public service announcements
  • Public Speaking
  • Audio/Visuals
  • Pamphlets/Brochures/Posters
  • Health Fair participants & exhibits
  • Consultation Services
    -Program/Curriculum planning & development
    
• Placement
  Provide a setting for undergraduate and graduate level students of various health disciplines to meet their educational objectives in public health.
  • Schools of Nursing
  • Schools of Social Welfare
  • Schools of Dietetics
  • Schools of Public Health Programs 
    
• Volunteer Program
  • A volunteer staff serves the agency and clinics in a variety of capacities.  Includes orientation and training.  Requirement: Time, interest, commitment to people.
    
• Publications
  A variety of public health related topics via:
  • Newsletters
  • Articles
  • Brochures
  • Pamphlets