Barber County Health Department

10/29/2026

Fall Prevention
Falls affect us all — whether personally or someone we love or care about. There are simple steps you can take to prevent falls and decrease falls risks.

Prevention steps: https://www.cdc.gov/falls/prevention/index.html

10/28/2026

Diabetes
Learn more about resources available to prevent or help manage diabetes: https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/prevention-type-2/index.html

10/27/2026

Safe Sleep
One of the easiest ways to help protect your baby from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and suffocation is providing them with their own safe sleep area. Safety approved cribs, including pack-and-plays with a bassinet insert, can be easily placed within arm's reach of your bed. Just remember the ABCs of Safe Sleep! A-Alone, B-Back, C-Crib. 👶

Learn more at: https://safesleepkansas.kdhe.ks.gov/index.htm

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10/27/2026

🎃👻 We had some adorable little trick-or-treaters visit us at the Health Department today! 🍬🍭 The local daycares brought lots of smiles, cute costumes, and Halloween fun our way! 🧡🖤 We always love seeing these little faces and being part of our wonderful community! Happy Halloween! 🎃🕸️

Wishing Everyone a Safe and Happy Halloween!🎃

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10/27/2026

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Handwashing
Stop germs before they spread

Wash your hands often-20 seconds, soap, scrub, rinse. It's a quick, easy and efficient method for prevention.

About handwashing: https://www.cdc.gov/clean-hands/about/

10/26/2026

Our office will be CLOSED next Monday, November 2, 2026. We apologize for any inconvenience

10/23/2026

Our drive through flu clinic is open! We will be here until 10am! Come see us!

10/20/2026

"October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month"
Breast Cancer - Get Screened!

Mammograms are key to the early detection of breast cancer. Prioritize your health through annual mammograms and health screenings. Then encourage the other women in your life to schedule theirs as well.

Risk factors: https://www.cdc.gov/breast-cancer/risk-factors/index.html

Screening: https://www.cdc.gov/breast-cancer/screening/index.html

Some people are at increased risk for breast cancer.

10/20/2026

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention
As temperatures start to change, don't forget to schedule a furnace inspection or have your indoor fireplace maintained to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning this winter.

Carbon monoxide poisoning: https://www.cdc.gov/carbon-monoxide/about/index.html

10/19/2026

Arthritis Prevention

1 in 4 Kansas adults have been diagnosed with arthritis.

Anyone can develop arthritis, but some factors make you more likely to.

Learn how to take control of your risk.

Arthritis information: https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/841/Arthritis