Labette County, KS Health Department

10/22/2026

10/22/2026

National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week is October 25-31, 2026.
Lead exposure can be harmful to everyone, but young children and pregnant women are especially vulnerable. Lead can be found in older homes, paint, household dust, soil, imported toys, plumbing.

There is no safe level of lead exposure; even low levels of lead in the blood can have lifelong health impacts on children! The good news is that childhood lead poisoning is preventable!
Keep your family safe by learning more about preventing childhood lead poisoning at: https://www.cdc.gov/lead-prevention/prevention/index.html

10/16/2026

Labette County Health Department is accepting applications for a full-time LPN or RN. Must be licensed as an LPN or RN in KS. New graduates are encouraged to apply. Performs general public health nursing services including child care licensing, communicable disease investigation, WIC, school nursing, vaccinations and laboratory draws. Computer literacy and the ability to navigate multiple computer applications is essential. Some travel will be required. Pay is $19.70 for LPNs or $26.61 for RNs with possible increase after training probation period. A full benefit package including health, dental, and vision is available. Paid holidays and vacation/sick leave. Applicants must pass a drug-screen and physical. Labette County is an E.O.E. (Equal Opportunity Employer). Applications will be accepted until the position is filled and can be found on the county website at: https://www.labettecounty.com/employment-opportunities or be picked up at the health department at 1902 S. Hwy 59, Bldg C, Parsons KS.

10/01/2026

Flu season is coming. Are you ready?

Flu shots are available at the health department for individuals 6 months of age and older. High dose flu vaccine is available for anyone 65yrs and older. To schedule an appointment contact us at 620-421-4350.

Getting your annual flu shot is one of the best ways to protect yourself, your family, and our community from influenza.
Get vaccinated. Stay healthy.

09/02/2026

Labette County Health Department is accepting applications for a full-time RN. Must be licensed as an RN in KS. New graduates are encouraged to apply. Performs general public health nursing services including child care licensing, communicable disease investigation, WIC, school nursing, vaccinations and laboratory draws. Computer literacy and the ability to navigate multiple computer applications is essential. Some travel will be required. Pay is $26.61 an hour with possible increase after training probation period. A full benefit package including health, dental, and vision is available. Paid holiday and vacation/sick leave. Applicants must pass a drug-screen and physical. Labette County is an E.O.E. (Equal Opportunity Employer). Applications will be accepted until the position is filled and can be found at https://www.labettecounty.com/employment-opportunities or be picked up at the health department at 1902 S. Hwy 59, Bldg C, Parsons KS.

09/01/2026

September is National Preparedness Month.
This is your reminder that “I’ll do it later” is not a plan.
-Build or refresh that emergency kit
-Make a plan everyone understands