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Ellis County Health Department The Health Department provides immunizations for adults and children, WIC program, testing, and more!

The Ellis County Health Department is open Monday-Thursday, 7am-5:30 pm. ECHD monitors public health and safety issues related to emergency preparedness, while also assisting the public with their health needs. Please call to make an appointment for WIC (Women, Infant, and Children) services on Tuesday’s or Wednesday’s. If you are looking to come in for immunizations for adults and/or children, please call to schedule an appointment or walk-in on Monday during normal business hours. We offer a variety of immunizations, including some travel shots, Flu shots when in season, COVID-19, Pneumonia, and even TB (tuberculosis) Testing! If you are curious about an immunization, please call our office. We also offer free blood pressure, height, and weight check. We will accept Bio-hazards of sharps from individuals for free, and from businesses for a small fee.

Vaccines play a key role in protecting against respiratory diseases like flu, COVID19, RSV, and pneumonia. Get vaccinate...
10/14/2026

Vaccines play a key role in protecting against respiratory diseases like flu, COVID19, RSV, and pneumonia. Get vaccinated to help protect yourself and others as well.
Learn more: www.nfid.org/immunization 😷
Walk in any time from 7 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. to get your flu shot, Monday - Thursday. Other services available by appointment.
Stop in or give us a call at 785-628-9440.

We are closed today, Monday, October 12th for employee training. Ellis County Emergency Services will continue normal op...
10/12/2026

We are closed today, Monday, October 12th for employee training.

Ellis County Emergency Services will continue normal operations and the landfill will remain open.

Our Health Department, along with all other Ellis County offices will be closed Monday, October 12 for an employee train...
10/07/2026

Our Health Department, along with all other Ellis County offices will be closed Monday, October 12 for an employee training.

Ellis County Emergency Services will continue normal operations and the landfill will remain open.

Who can apply for the WIC (Women, Infant, & Children) Program?🍏🍎🫛🍞Pregnant and postpartum moms, infants, children under ...
10/07/2026

Who can apply for the WIC (Women, Infant, & Children) Program?
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Pregnant and postpartum moms, infants, children under age 5, and foster children under age 5 may qualify. Check out what you’ll need to apply below, and reach out to us with questions.
We’re happy to help! (785)628-9440

Did you know that you can access your vaccine records through the Kansas Immunization Program? Please follow the guidanc...
09/22/2026

Did you know that you can access your vaccine records through the Kansas Immunization Program? Please follow the guidance below to access your account.

https://myvaccinerecord.ks.gov/

09/19/2026

We still have helmets if you need a new one. If you’re set with a helmet already, we’re happy to make sure yours is fitting properly. Come by and see us! 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:September 16, 2026Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for Ellis Co RWD 1C, Ellis County TOPEKA – The Kan...
09/16/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
September 16, 2026
Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for Ellis Co RWD 1C, Ellis County

TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the Ellis Co RWD 1C public water supply system located in Ellis County. The advisory was issued because of a waterline break resulting in a loss of pressure in the distribution system. Failure to maintain adequate pressure may result in a loss of chlorine residuals and bacterial contamination.
Public water suppliers in Kansas take all measures necessary to notify customers quickly after a system failure or shutdown. Regardless of whether it’s the supplier or KDHE that announces a boil water advisory, KDHE will issue the rescind notice following testing at a certified laboratory.
Laboratory testing of drinking water samples collected from the Ellis Co RWD 1C indicates no evidence of bacteriological contamination and all other conditions that placed the system at risk of contamination are deemed by KDHE officials to be resolved.
For consumer questions, please contact the water system at: 785-628-2186 or you may call KDHE at 785-296-5514. For consumer information please visit our webpage: https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/468/Disruption-in-Water-Service.
Contact: Jill Bronaugh [email protected]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:September 11, 2026Boil Water Advisory Issued for the Ellis Co RWD 1C, Ellis CountyTOPEKA – The Kan...
09/11/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

September 11, 2026

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the Ellis Co RWD 1C, Ellis County

TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the Ellis Co RWD 1C public water supply system located in Ellis County.

Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice:

Boil water for one minute prior to drinking or food preparation or use bottled water.
Dispose of ice cubes and do not use ice from a household automatic icemaker.
If your tap water appears dirty, flush the water lines by letting the water run until it clears.
Disinfect dishes and other food contact surfaces by immersion for at least one minute in clean tap water that contains one teaspoon of unscented household bleach per gallon of water.
Water used for bathing does not generally need to be boiled. Supervision of children is necessary while bathing so that water is not ingested. Persons with cuts or severe rashes may wish to consult their physicians.
The advisory took effect on September 11, 2026 and will remain in effect until the conditions that placed the system at risk of bacterial contamination are resolved. KDHE officials issued the advisory because of a waterline break resulting in a loss of pressure in the distribution system. Failure to maintain adequate pressure may result in a loss of chlorine residuals and bacterial contamination.

Regardless of whether the public water supplier or Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) announced a boil water advisory, only KDHE can issue the rescind order following testing at a certified laboratory.

For consumer questions, please contact the water system at 785-628-2186, or KDHE at 785-296-5514. For consumer information please visit KDHE’s PWS Consumer Information webpage:https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/468/Disruption-in-Water-Service

Restaurants and other food establishments that have questions about the impact of the boil water advisory on their business can contact the Kansas Department of Agriculture’s food safety & lodging program at [email protected] or call 785-564-6767.

Contact: Jill Bronaugh
[email protected]

09/03/2026

🦇Bats do not chew their way into buildings but can squeeze through a hole as small as a dime! Keep bats out of your home by fixing torn window screens, broken siding, loose shingles, missing or broken chimney caps and fill any holes around your home that lead outside.

🔗Learn how to keep bats outside: https://www.ksoutdoors.gov/programs-services/wildlife-damage-control

🔗Learn more about bats: https://www.batcon.org/about-bats/bats-101/

🔗Bats in Kansas: https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/2467/Bats-in-Kansas

🔗What to do when you find a bat in your home: https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/DocumentCenter/View/60100/Bats-Rabies-and-You-PDF

09/02/2026

🥳Medicare Open Enrollment starts September 1st! Schedule your Medicare counseling appointment early to review your plan and make changes.

Appointments available in Barton and Ellis Counties. Call today to reserve your spot!

✨Barton County Residents - 620-793-1910
✨Ellis County Residents - 785-628-9430

Don’t wait, appointments fill quickly!

Address

2507 Canterbury Drive
Hays, KS
67601

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 7am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 7am - 5:30pm
Thursday 7am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+17856289440

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