Rice County Health Department

10/15/2026

Your family health history matters. Conditions like heart disease, diabetes, cancer and genetic disorders can run in families. When you know your history and share it with your healthcare professional you give them a clearer picture allowing them to:

✔️Spot patterns early
✔️Recommend related screenings
✔️Create a personalized plan
✔️Catch issues before they become serious

Create a family health history: https://cbiit.github.io/FHH/html/index.html

10/15/2026

Rural communities are essential to the health and strength of our nation. From providing care across vast distances to building strong local connections, rural health efforts make a lasting impact every day. Celebrate the with us on , Nov 19. Discover more at powerofrural.org.

For more information on National Rural Health Day activities in Kansas, visit: https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/323/National-Rural-Health-Day

10/14/2026

Roads connect us to the people and places that matter most: work, school, family, friends and our communities.

Everyone deserves to reach their destination safely, whether they're driving, walking, biking or rolling. Creating safer roads takes all of us.

Be part of making our communities safer, one trip at a time.

10/13/2026

We’re Hiring!

The Rice County Health Department is looking for our next Administrator!

We’re continuing to grow, expand our programs, and find new ways to make a difference in the health and well-being of our community. We’re excited to find someone who shares that vision and wants to help build on the progress we’re making right here in Rice County.

Click here for more information or to apply:

Rice County Health Department

10/13/2026

If you do things like eat, speak and smile, it's time you take a look at your oral health.

As an added bonus, oral health is also connected to our overall health. By taking care of our oral health, we are also benefiting our whole self.

Dental Hygiene tips for adults: https://www.cdc.gov/oral-health/prevention/oral-health-tips-for-adults.html

Dental Hygiene tips for children: https://www.cdc.gov/oral-health/prevention/oral-health-tips-for-children.html

10/12/2026

Breast Cancer ranks as the second highest cause of cancer deaths among Kansas adults. The good news is that early detection saves lives. If you are 40 or older, talk to your health care provider about breast cancer screening options.

Learn more about cancer screenings: https://www.cdc.gov/breast-cancer/screening/index.html -screening-recommendations

10/09/2026

Don't miss a beat!
Learn the prevention methods, symptoms and solutions surrounding cardiovascular disease.

What is cardiovascular disease: https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/consumer-healthcare/what-is-cardiovascular-disease

10/08/2026

Dispose of unused or expired medications safely with our Medication Collection and Disposal Program.

Learn more and find a location near you: https://www.ktracs.ks.gov/pharmacists/medication-collection-disposal

10/07/2026

Your lungs work around the clock, taking thousands of breaths every day. Healthy Lung Month is a reminder that it's never too late to give them a break. Even after years of to***co use, quitting can begin to improve your lung health.

The Kansas To***co Quitline offers free, confidential support. Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW (784-8669) or visit https://kansas.quitlogix.org/.


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10/07/2026