There are many resources available for expecting and new mothers in Harvey County. Our Health Department staff can provide breastfeeding help and support by appointment by calling 316-283-1637 or 1-800-414-4244.
The Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition has recognized Harvey County as a Community Supporting Breastfeeding. There are more than 20 locations throughout Harvey County that have breastfeeding stations available in their facilities. Thank you to these businesses and organizations for their support in providing welcoming and safe environments for mothers and their families!
If you are a new or expecting mother, check out the Text4Baby app. The free app focuses on health and safety updates, appointment reminders and educational content and videos regarding nutrition and baby development.
The Harvey County Breastfeeding Coalition serves several missions:
For more resources, follow the Harvey County BPFC page on Facebook.
Harvey County partners with the Reno County Health Department to provide oversight of child care services in Harvey County.
Child Care Aware of Kansas has a list of child care providers in Harvey County, and the RCHD can provide additional information.
For questions, concerns or complaints about a child care provider, please contact the RCHD. You can find day care inspection reports or submit a complaint through the Kansas Department of Health and Environment.
Become a Licensed Provider
While there are excellent child care providers in our region, there remains a community need for additional quality child care options for residents and individuals that work in Harvey County. The RCHD leads orientation classes to help those interested with becoming a licensed child care provider.
You must be licensed with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment if you are or plan to provide child care. You must be licensed if you:
Immunizations play an integral part in providing healthy protection from disease for all ages, from infants to adolescents to adults. The immunization schedule is different for those 6 and younger, those 7-18 years old, and adults.
The 2024-25 school vaccination information can be found here. Children should receive vaccination updates before Kindergarten, seventh grade and eleventh grade.
The Harvey County Health Department performs immunizations by appointment. To schedule an appointment, or to discuss immunization questions, please call 316-283-1637. Español disponible.
Flu vaccinations are offered to walk-in clients during regular hours as nursing staff is available. Appointments are encouraged.
Please bring your immunization record, medical card, or other insurance information.
Immunization | Fact Sheet (English) | Hoja Informativa (Español) |
Influenza | Influenza | Influenza |
Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis) | Tdap | Tdap |
Meningococcal ACWY | Meningococcal ACWY | Antimeningocócica ACWY |
HPV (Human Papillomavirus) | HPV | VPH |
Hepatitis B | Hepatitis B | Hepatitis B |
Polio | Polio | Polio |
MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) | MMR | MMR |
Pneumococcal Conjugate | Pneumococcal Conjugate | Neumocócica Conjugada |
Pneumococcal Polysaccharide | Pneumococcal Polysaccharide | Neumocócica Polisacárida |
Varicella (Chickenpox) | Varicella | Varicela |
More information on vaccines and immunizations can be found on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website.
Identifying and investigating potential cases of reportable diseases is critical to mitigating many dangerous illnesses. The Health Department is required by law to investigate cases of reportable diseases. These efforts intend to identify how the disease is spreading, and in turn, halt further spread.
There are more than 50 reportable diseases in Kansas. Some rarely occur, but some are more common, such as hepatitis, chickenpox and pertussis (whooping cough).
Notifiable Diseases
A list of notifiable diseases in Kansas is available here. The form for reporting any of these diseases can be found here.
To discuss a suspected notifiable disease case or information on preventing its spread, contact the HCHD's community services coordinator.
More information on nationally notifiable diseases can be found here.
Food-Related Illness Complaints, Lodging Complaints
The Harvey County Health Department does not conduct food inspections. Food inspections are completed by the Kansas Department of Agriculture. The KDA's online food safety complaint form can be found here.
The HCHD also does not conduct reviews of rental or lodging properties for issues such as mold or bed bugs. These are completed by the KDA. The KDA's lodging complaint form can be found here.
Prevention
One of the best ways to reduce disease transmission is to maintain clean, healthy habits.
Routine handwashing can help prevent the spread of disease. Covering your cough or sneeze, and staying home if you feel sick, are important steps to keeping others healthy.
Staying up-to-date on appropriate immunizations is also an important part in reducing the spread of illnesses. The Health Department can assist with many common vaccinations. Please call us for more information on vaccines we offer or to schedule an appointment.