The Russell County Health Department offers many different services.

Name: Russell County Health Department
Address: 189 W Luray, Russell, KS, 67665, US
Telephone: (785) 483-6433

Call (785) 483-6433 or stop in at 189 W. Luray Street, Russell, KS

Closings and Cancellations (from KRSL.com)

Kansas COVID-19 Map (From KDHE)

Russell County mandate mask (KRSL article 11/20/2020)

Link to the Russell County Health Department Facebook page

Russell County Health Department Press Releases ( Link )

Flu season is just around the corner and now, more than ever, it is important that everyone is protected. If you have not received your flu shot, call our office at 785-483-6433 to make an appointment. Our office is not accepting walk in appointments at this time.

2020-2021 fLU PERMIT

Select the link below for up to date information about COVID-19

COVID-19 Resource Page

Information from the CDC and KDHE about COVID-19

Being outdoor is something everybody enjoys during the summer. Severe storms can happen fast and become dangerous. Please visit the following sites so that you can be prepared.

Staying safe during the summer

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.

National Safety Council

Reserve America

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.

MD Anderson

5 tips for kid sun protection

Zika Virus

There is no need to panic about Zika but you do need to take steps to protect yourself and your loved ones. Just like other mosquito carrying viruses, protection from mosquito bites is the key prevention. If you want to know more about prevention, please check out

Zika Virus Prevention

Family Planning

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. Our Family Planning Clinic is held on the 2nd and 3rd Wednesday of the month from 1pm to 5pm. Call our office if you have any questions or to make an appointment to see Tyrel Somers MD.

Children Passenger Safety

Call the Russell County Health Department if you would like for one of our certified technicians to help you make sure that your child's car seat is properly installed.

Please click on the following link for child passenger safety tips and resources.

Child passenger safety