Johnson County Health Department - Health Education Division

The Health Education Division promotes healthy behaviors and prevention of disease through the distribution of information and provision of programs, events, screenings, presentations, classes, workshops and professional trainings.

HEALTH EDUCATION SERVICES OFFERED:

Health Information:

Consultation Services for Program Planning & Development
Health Fair Exhibits
Pamphlets/Brochures/Posters
News Releases, Radio/TV Interviews, Public Service Announcements
Public Speaking
Video Library
Health Education Materials for Loan

Class & Workshop Topics:

Abstinence
Arthritis Self Help
Bloodborne Pathogens
Cholesterol
Communicable Disease & Immunization
Early Cancer Detection
Exercise & Cardiovascular Fitness
Geriatric Wellness
Diabetes
Medication Management
HIV/AIDS
Hypertension
Nutrition
Personal Hygiene
Safety & Injury Prevention
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Sexual Health Issues
Stroke Prevention
Teen Pregnancy
Tobacco Use Prevention
Women's & Men’s Health Topics
Weight Management

- Class/Workshop fee charged where applicable

Wellness Screenings:

Body Mass Index/Body Composition
Blood pressure/pulse check
Computerized Lifestyle Profile
Cholesterol Screening
Diabetes Screening (Blood Glucose)
Flexibility
Resting Metabolic Rate
Health Risk Assessment

- Individual counseling provided
- Referral as indicated
- Fees charged for all screenings
- Please call 913-477-8325 for more information

Professional Continuing Education:

Presentations/Workshops/Video Conferences/Satellite Downlinks are offered on a variety of public health-related topics. The agency is an approved long-term provider of continuing education by the Kansas State Board of Nursing. Click here for Calendar of Events.

Community Health Assessment Process:

CHAP is a community partnership covering all of Johnson County , which is collectively and systematically assessing the health status and needs of our community. The goal is to improve and/or maintain a high level of health for our citizenry.
1996 - Collected data through a general population survey, a Key Informants study, focus groups and a study of existing data.
1997 - Determined community assets and key findings, CHAP Ambassadors selected three core initiatives: Access to Care, Obesity and SAFE KIDS.
1998 - Received a National Association of Counties Achievement Award and a Behavioral Risk Data Survey Project Award.
2001 - Released “Health Risk Behaviors of Johnson County ”.
2002 - Began Obesity Initiative with funding from Kansas Health Foundation.
2004 - Incorporated tobacco as a CHAP priority focusing limiting youth access to tobacco products and limiting exposure to environmental tobacco smoke.

Click here for more information on CHAP

Volunteer Student Opportunities:

Provides a setting for volunteers and undergraduate/graduate level students of various health disciplines to meet their educational objectives in public health.

Community Programs:

For a complete list of programs, program descriptions, and program times/locations throughout the year - click here.

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