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Immunizations

Immunizations available for infants, children, adolescents and adults. We can provide information about the immunizations that are required or recommended when planning for foreign travel. Infants’ shots should start @ 2 months of age.

Location

Ness County Health Department
202 W. SYCAMORE, BOX 414
NESS CITY, KS 67560

Office Hours

Monday 9:00 am-12am; 1:00pm-5:00 pm
Thursday 9:00 am-12:00 pm

How to make an appointment

Call 785-798-3388. Walk in’s welcome. Always bring your immunization records to any visit to the department.

Fees

CDC’s recommended child immunizations table

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Early Detection Works

Kansas Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening and Detection Program.

Breast exams and mammograms by appointment only, call 785-798-3388.

• Breast exams
• Self breast exam education
• Mammograms
  • 1. Follow up exam with doctor and further testing if needed.

Location

Ness County Health Department, 202 W. Sycamore, Ness City.

Fee

None

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Disease Control

Services include

Consultation and investigation on other communicable diseases

Tuberculosis testing

• consultations
• prophylactic treatment

Location

Ness County Health Department, 202 W Sycamore, Ness City.

Hours

Tuberculin tests are administered on Monday (9 am-12 pm, 1-5 pm). They are read on Thursday (9-12 pm).

Fees

Prophylactic treatment is provided free of charge. TB test requires fee payment.

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Child Health Assessments

Health assessments are provided to children for first time Kansas school entrants, Child Care required assessments and Health Wave-eligible to age 19, or Medicaid with referral-eligible to age 21.

Services include

• physical examinations
  • 1. Daycare
  • 2. Preschool
  • 3. Kindergarten
• developmental evaluation
  • laboratory tests
  • vision and hearing screenings
  • blood lead testing
  • referrals

Location

Ness County Health Department, 202 W Sycamore, Courthouse Ness City.

Hours

Assessments are by appointment only. Call the Health Department at 785-798-3388 to schedule an appointment.

Fees

Medicaid with referral, Health Wave, Private pay accepted.

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WIC (Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children)

WIC program is intended for pregnant and nursing women, infants, and children to age 5 living in Ness County who meet income guidelines and have a nutritional risk.

Services include

• nutritious foods that supply specific nutrients
• nutrition education
• regular assessments
• breastfeeding support

You may be eligible for WIC services if you answer yes to any of the following questions:

Are you pregnant?
Have you had a baby recently?
Are you breastfeeding a baby?
Do you have a child less than 5 years old?

Location

United Methodist Church basement, 316 N. Penn, Ness City. Enter through North door

Hours

WIC visits are from 8:30am – 11:30 am in the odd month on 1st Friday after second Monday. If you are a new client, call the Barton County Health Department after the second Monday at 620-793-1902 to schedule an appointment.

Fee

None

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Child Care Facilities Program

Child care licensing program helps in protecting the health, safety and welfare of children in care away from their own homes.

This service is supplied by KDHE. The contact person is Connie Miller at Barton County Health Department 620-793-1902.

• on-site annual evaluation visits of licensed facilities
• initial inspection visits of the day car home or center to verify compliance with state regulations
• investigation of complaints
• consultation visits
• providing information to those interested in becoming licensed or registered child care providers
• child care orientation class the 3rd Thursday @ 3 p.m., each month.

Location

Connie Miller, surveyor, inspects and evaluates licensed child care facilities in Ness County and investigates complaints in licensed and registered facilities.

Complaints may be called to Connie Miller 620-793-1902 or Ness County Health Department 785-798-3388.

Fees

Depends on the type of facility. Initial and annual local fees apply in addition to State Fees.

KDHE’s CCL site

Kansas State Fire Marshal forms

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Maternal and Infant Program and Newborn Home Visits

Services provided to pregnant and parenting teen and low-income women:

• education related to pregnancy and parenting
• helping obtain prenatal medical care
• support and counseling
• links to community resources
• home visits by Registered Nurse

Location

Services are offered at the Health Department and in clients’ homes.

Fee

None.

For more information, call 785-798-3388 and ask to speak with Sharon Anderson, Administrator.

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Expectant Parent Classes (EPC)

Ness County is included in this service at the location given below.

EPC classes are offered to expectant parents to provide education and guidance to prepare for childbirth and caring for an infant. Classes meet for two hours twice a week for three weeks. A tour of the Central Kansas Medical Center labor and delivery unit is included. Classes are taught by a registered nurse and the healthy start home visitor. Topics include, labor and delivery relaxation techniques, mother’s recovery, fathers role, and numerous infant care topics. Class participation is encouraged. Films, charts and hands on opportunities are provided.

For information about the next scheduled class call the health department at 620-285-6963 and ask to talk to the Healthy Start Visitor. May also contact Ness County Health Department at 785-798-3388.

Location

Pawnee County Courthouse. Lounge, 1st Floor. Use the west door entrance.

Fee

Call 620-285-6963 for more information.

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Health Screening Clinics

Services include

• blood pressure check
• hearing test
• urinary analysis
• health counseling
• hemoglobin (anemia)
• weight check
• pneumonia, tetanus/diphtheria and yearly flu vaccinations
• Pregnancy Test
• Blood Lead
• Blood Sugar

Location

Ness County Health Department

Hours

Monday & Tuesday 9am-12pm 1-5pm. Thursday 9a-12pm.

Fee

A fee or suggested donation is charged for clinic services, but no one will be denied services due to inability to pay.

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Community Health Promotion and Education

Health Department staff develops and provide presentations on health issues requested by groups and organizations, distribute brochures and other printed materials on a variety of topics at community events, and offer free blood-pressure, hemoglobin and blood glucose screening clinics at community locations listed below. For more information call 785-798-3388.

1st Tuesday of the month - Ness City Leisure Years 11am- 12pm.

2nd Tuesday of the month – Brownell VFW 11am-12pm.

2nd Wednesday of the month – Ransom Senior Center 11am – 12pm.

3rd Tuesday of the month – Utica Senior Center 10:30am – 11:30 am.

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Healthy Start Home Visitor

Home visits made by trained staff before and soon after your baby is born.

• Answer questions about pregnancy, infant care, feeding and mother’s recovery.
• Friendly support, listens and shares experience
• Provides information about prenatal care, baby care, nutrition, immunizations, breastfeeding and safety
• Help find community resources
• Encourages you to contact your doctor with any health concerns
• Information on infant development, play, discipline and much more
• Helpful nutrition information

Home visitors are mothers and grandmothers themselves who have been trained to help other mothers with their concerns. The home visitor works with the public health registered nurse who may also make home visits as needed.

Location

Clients homes

Contact

Joyce Roehl at 785-798-3388.

Fee

None

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Home Health Services

In-home patient care provided Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. Private request or doctor referral required.

• Blood Pressure
• Fill Pill Boxes
• Fill Syringes
• Dressing Change
• Colostomy Care
• Blood Draw
• Toe Nail Care
• Rx Injection

Location

Clients home

Contact

For more information call 785-798-3388 and ask for Darlene Hiltabidle, RN.

Fees

Donation only. We will not refuse service to anyone unable to pay.

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Volunteer Opportunities

Ness County Health Department would need volunteers to provide support to the Ness County Health Department during a public health emergency.

Some of the jobs Volunteers perform include:

• Staffing a mass dispensing site
• Providing vaccinations
• Educating, counseling, and working with the public
• Assisting with infectious disease outbreak investigations

The Ness County Health Department is looking for:

• Nurses
• Physicians
• Pharmacists
• Veterinarians
• Mental Health Professionals
• Interpreters
• Medical Technicians
• Health Educators
• Epidemiologists
• Patient Records Specialists
• Non-medical volunteers for basic support
• Other Health Care workers

For more information or to volunteer, call 785-798-3388 and ask for the Administrator or e-mail nchd1@gbta.net.

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Water Testing

Water kits are available for testing household water at Ness County Health Department.

Fee

none

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