Health Agency: Health Department: Health Education
The Health Education division promotes healthy behaviors and prevention of disease through the distribution and provision of programs, events, screenings, presentations, classes, workshops and professional trainings.
You can call the Health Education office: 785.368.2030.
Health Education is provided to the community to improve health and quality of life. A variety of programs are available including:
Health Information
- Health Fairs Exhibits
- Pamphlets/Brochures/Posters
- Public Speaking
- Video Library
- Health Education Materials
- Resources
Classes and Workshops
Additionally we are prepared to offer classes and workshops on the following subjects:
- Blood Borne Pathogens
- Cholesterol
- Communicable Disease and Immunization
- Early Cancer Detection
- Exercise and Cardiovascular Fitness
- Geriatric Wellness
- Diabetes
- Medication Management
- HIV/AIDS
- Hypertension
- Nutrition
- Personal Hygiene
- Safety and Injury Prevention
- STDs
- Sexual Health Issues
- Stroke Prevention
- Teen Pregnancy
- Tobacco Use Prevention
- Women’s and Men’s Health Topics
- Weight Management
Health Education Presentations may also be scheduled through the United Way Speakers Bureau by calling 228-5123, with their campaign speaker request form.