The Russell County Health Department offers many different services.
Call (785) 483-6433 or stop in at 189 W. Luray Street, Russell, KS
Information from the CDC and KDHE about COVID-19
- Kansas COVID-19 Response and Recovery website (covid.ks.gov) (KDHE)
- Dr. Lee Norman (KDHE) shows how to use a facemask (video)
- Recommendation Regarding the Use of Cloth Face Coverings (CDC)
- Children and Mask (KDHE)
- Travel-Related Quarantine Guidelines - May 12, 2020
- Isolation and Quarantine | Frequently Asked Questions
- Know when to seek medical attention (CDC)
- What you need to know about COVID-19 (CDC)
- Mask Guidance (KDHE)
- Family Action Plan (KDHE)
- Options for Families in Need of Child Care (KDHE)
- For workers who visits homes (KDHE)
- Chronic Disease and COVID-19: What you need to know (KDHE)
Being outdoor is something everybody enjoys during the summer. Sever 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.
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.
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
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.
If you are interested in becoming a licensed, group, preschool, or childcare center, please call or come to the Russell County Health Department. Your local surveyor Candi Wagner can help instruct you on the latest KDHE requirements for obtaining a license for any type of child care facility. Also, if you are a parent looking for childcare openings in Russell County, please call the ChildCare Aware office at (877) 678-2548.
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.
