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Be Prepared

Family preparedness guides will help you to be prepared for emergencies. You can get these documents in English or in Spanish on the Emergency Preparedness and Community Outreach home page.

Vision

Our Vision: Leading the way to a healthier Shawnee County

Our Mission: Dedicated to promoting and protecting health in the community by providing prevention, education, and health care services

Our Aim: The Shawnee County Health Agency’s mission will be attained through provision of high-quality services and partnerships designed to improve the health of the community

History

Public health efforts began in Topeka in 1866 with the appointment of the city’s first Public Health Officer. By contrast, the police department was not established until 1869 and the fire department until 1870 demonstrating the early and strong emphasis this community has always placed on public health. It is a fundamental service whose purpose is to protect and promote the health of all citizens. The client of the Health Agency is the entire community.

Privacy Policy

We are committed to the confidentiality of our records that contain information about you. The Notice of Privacy Practices describes how and what we can disclose regarding your health information privacy. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requires that we maintain the privacy of your health information, give you this notice about our legal duties and privacy practices and more…. The full text is available for your download and viewing.