Health Agency: Home
Customer Survey
The Health Agency is interested in learning how it can better serve it’s customers and patients. Please help us by completing a survey:
 |
 |
This survey will no longer be available after November 30, 2009.
News
The Immunizations Clinic will be closed on Thursday, November 5th; Thursday the 12th; Thursday the 19th and Tuesday, December 1st to provide H1N1 shots to certain groups.
All other services will remain open.
Visit the News Release archive page for older releases.
H1N1 Flu
Find H1N1 flu info here: www.snco.us/?h1n1.
H1N1 Clinics The H1N1 clinics will be from 3-7 p.m. on Nov. 12th, 19th and December 1st at the Expocentre.
The clinics for the 12th and 19th are directed to people at the following target populations:
- Pregnant women
- Health care workers with direct patient contact
- Caregivers of children 6 months and younger
- Children and young adults ages 6-months to 18-years-old
The December 1st clinic target populations are yet to be determined.
Please keep an eye on our website (www.snco.us/ha) and local media for the most up-to-date information regarding these clinics. (Updated: 2009-11-17 12:08 p.m.)
As always remember to wash your hands and cover your cough!
Resources, Help and Clinic date info are on the Seasonal Flu Resources page.
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.