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Harvey County Sheriff Department no longer collects unused medicines/drugs.

At the Health Department we will continue to collect properly disposed of sharps.

So How Do I SAFELY Dispose of Unused Medicines?

The Federal Drug Administration (FDA) provides these methods for safe disposal of medicines.

If no disposal instructions are given on the prescription drug labeling and no take-back program is available in your area, throw the drugs in the household trash following these steps:

1.Remove them from their original containers and mix them with an undesirable substance, such as used coffee grounds, dirt or kitty litter (this makes the drug less appealing to children and pets, and unrecognizable to people who may intentionally go through the trash seeking drugs).

2. Place the mixture in a sealable bag, empty can or other container to prevent the drug from leaking or breaking out of a garbage bag.


FDA’s Ilisa Bernstein, Pharm.D., J.D., offers a few more tips:

*Scratch out all identifying information on the prescription label to make it unreadable. This will help protect your identity and the privacy of your personal health information.

*Do not give your medicine to friends. Doctors prescribe medicines based on your specific symptoms and medical history. Something that works for you could be dangerous for someone else.

* When in doubt about proper disposal, ask your pharmacist.

Bernstein says the same disposal methods for prescription drugs could apply to over-the-counter drugs as well.

For additional information go to :

http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm101653.htm#4




In the case of a PUBLIC MEDICAL DISTRIBUTION EMERGENCY, you can make the process quicker for you and your family by using the DISPENSE ASSIST App. Download it FREE from your App store. Complete vouchers for each family member and it'll be there in your phone for us to use at the POINT OF DISTRIBUTION (POD) site (Newtwon High School.)

or visit www.dispenseassist.net



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KANSAS SCHOOL IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS FOR 2017-18

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WIC now has ONLINE EDUCATION.

Click here to learn more.
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HOT TOPICS

• Pertussis (Whooping Cough) http://www.cdc.gov/pertussis/
• http://www.flu.gov/
• CLICK HERE FOR EBOLA INFORMATION
• Expecting a baby? Check out resources on our Maternal Child Health and Breastfeeding Pages.

For faster service make an appointment - call 316-283-1637 or 1-800-414-4244

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Investing today for a healthy tomorrow

Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance and self-pay based on a sliding scale accepted as forms of payment for services.  We accept Debit Cards, Credit Cards and Health Cards with NO EXTRA CHARGE to YOU! 

316-283-1637 or toll free 800-414-4244

We are now open at the Health Department for School Vaccinations and Kan-Be Healthy Screenings.
Save time!  Complete your form before you arrive for your immunization appointment ...

• Complete the Client Information Form.
• Print it off and bring it for your appointment.
• CLICK HERE for English form.      
• SPANISH FORM

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The health department is host to the Healthy Harvey Coalition! Click on logo for HHC website.

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STD and Pregnancy Testing Services CONTINUE at the Harvey County Health Department.  The Harvey County Health Department offers immunizations, well child exams, and many other services. Call for an appointment or stop in and see us at 215 S. Pine Street, 2nd Floor, Newton.

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This is what PUBLIC HEALTH does.  Watch this video and find out... 
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LINK to the Harvey County Community Health Assessment. Find out what the HEALTH PRIORITIES to improve in the county.
CLICK HERE

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Harvey County Health Department
316-283-1637 
1-800-414-4244

HOURS AND SERVICES

Monday, Wednesday, Friday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

WIC, Immunizations, Physicals, Pregnancy Testing, STD Testing, and TB Skin Tests, Maternal and Infant Services (MTW). Make your appointment now!

Tuesday
8:00AM - 6:00PM
WIC
8:00AM - Noon, 1:00PM - 6:00PM

WIC, Immunizations, Physicals, Pregnancy Testing, STD Testing, and TB Skin Tests, Maternal and Infant Services

Thursday


1st Thursday of Month 10:30AM - 5:00PM
2nd, 3rd, 4th Thursday of Month 8:00AM - 5:00PM

WIC, Immunizations, Physicals, Pregnancy Testing, and STD Testing

Notice of Privacy Policy

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INFORMATION ON HIPAA PRIVACY RULE BREACH NOTIFICATION

• English   
• Spanish

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KanQuit!

Kansas Tobacco Quitline

You have your reasons to quit using tobacco.  We'll help you create a plan to quit. Quitting tobacco use is one of the best things you can do for your health.

Click on the ad for more information or call Lorrie at (316) 283-1637.

  

 

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Ongoing Programs

Sliding scale for most services.  No one refused due to inability to pay.  All care is confidential.

Puede pagar segun su ingreso.  Nadie sera negado servico debido a la incapacidad de pagar.  Todo servicio es confidencial.

Our programs include:

• Breastfeeding Support
• Child Care/Child Care Licensing
• Child Passenger Seat Fitting Station
• Communicable Disease
• Emergency Preparedness
• Environmental Health
• Farmworkers Health Program
• Flu and Pneumonia Vaccinations
• Health and Wellness
• Health Education
• Healthy Start Home Visits
• Immunizations
• Maternal and Infant Program
• Point of Distribution Center - for EMERGENCY MEDICINE DISTRIBUTION
• Other Health Services
• Poison Ivy and other Skin Conditions
• Reproductive Health/Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
• Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program
• Tuberculosis Control Program
• Well Child Physicals - KAN BE HEALTHY