Call (785) 483-6433 or stop in at 189 W. Luray Street, Russell, KS
The Russell County Health Department has a new website!!!
You can still access our current website until June 1, 2022.
The Russell County Health Department is offering booster shots for the Moderna, Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson/Janssen COVID vaccine. We also have the Pediatric Pfizer vaccine available for children ages 5-11 years old. You can make an appointment by calling our office at 785-483-6433. Please bring your COVID Vaccination card with you to your appointment so it can be updated. Review the following information to see if you can receive the booster.
Spending time at the pool and lake are just some of the activites families enjoy together during the summer. It is important to remember to stay safe while having fun. Visit the links below for tips on how to keep safe.
Sun Protection
During the summer months it is important to protect yourself from harmful UV rays. Please visit the following sites for tips on how to prevent skin cancer.
The Russell County Health Department offers a variety of Family Planning Services. We believe abstinence is the safest form of birth control, but do promote other methods as well. We offer various methods of birth control that are either free to the public or can be bought at a discounted price (based on income). Practicing safe sex can allow for a healthier community through preventing Sexually Transmitted Diseases as well as Teen Pregnancy. You can also see if you qualify for the Early Detection Works program. Call our office if you have any questions or to make an appointment to see Paula Bitter DPN, APRN, NP-C.