MCH Public Health Department
MCH Public Health is committed to working in partnership with our community to prevent, promote, and protect the optimal health and well-being of all Morris and Chase County residents. We aim to provide the services necessary to give our residents the opportunity to enjoy good health in the beautiful Flint Hills of Kansas.
Locations & Hours
Morris County
Council Grove
221 Hockaday Street
Council Grove, KS 66846
Office Hours
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Closed
Closed
Closed
Extended Hours
(by appointment only)
Chase County
Cottonwood Falls
301 Walnut Street
Cottonwood Falls, KS 66845
Office Hours
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Closed
Closed
Closed
Extended Hours
(by appointment only)
Our Public Health Services
WIC Nutrition Program
WIC is a nutrition program that provides nutrition and health education, healthy food and other services to Kansas families who qualify. WIC’s goal is to help keep pregnant and breastfeeding women, new moms, and kids under age 5 healthy. To do this, WIC provides: WIC also offers immunization screening and referral, breastfeeding support, and nutrition and health classes on a variety of topics including meal planning, maintaining a healthy weight, picky eaters, caring for a new baby, shopping on a budget and much more. Applicants must live in Kansas, meet income guidelines, and have an identified nutrition/medical risk factor. - Personalized nutrition information and support - Checks to buy healthy food - Tips for eating well to improve health - Referrals for services that can benefit the whole family
Immunizations
A process by which a person becomes protected against a disease through vaccination. This term is often used interchangeably with vaccination or inoculation. Child & adult immunizations available. Call the Morris County Health Department or your local Medical Clinic for appointment
Family Planning
The family planning program constitutes primary care for many of the clients served. A complete health history is taken on each client followed by a physical assessment, including Pap smear, urinalysis, screening for anemia, hypertension, and abnormal conditions of the breast and cervix as indicated. Pregnancy testing and appropriate counseling is available. Information regarding early and continuous prenatal care is provided if the pregnancy test and/or exam findings are positive for pregnancy. Morris County Health Department offers a variety of contraceptive methods including abstinence, condoms, oral contraceptive pills, IUDs, Nexplanon, and hormone injections. Instructions concerning effectiveness, proper use, indications/precautions, risks, benefits, possible minor side effects, and potential life threatening complications of contraceptive methods is provided. Screening and treatment for sexually transmitted diseases are a part of the initial and annual visits. Immunization status is routinely addressed. Services are offered by providers from MCH Medical Clinics with assistance from public health nurses. If problems are discovered during the course of the assessments which are beyond the scope of the clinics, appropriate referrals will be made by the health care provider. Clients are seen on an appointment basis to minimize waiting periods.
Breastfeeding Education
Morris County Health Department offers pregnant women, new mothers, and their families an opportunity to learn all they need to know about breastfeeding. Certified breastfeeding educators are available to help families prepare for the breastfeeding experience by providing information on how breastfeeding works, how to get started, and how to solve problems that may arise. Call 620-767-5175 for Breastfeeding Support.
Child Passenger Safety
Morris County Health Department offers car seat installation and education by a Certified Passenger Safety Technician. The car seat installation experience is an interactive one. As the caregiver, you should leave confident that your child’s seat is installed correctly AND that you are comfortable reinstalling and using it correctly. To ensure that you have the best experience you should prepare for an education.
Pregnancy Testing
MCH offers HCG urine tests for quick pregnancy test results. Learn about early pregnancy symptoms, how pregnancy tests work and more.
Blood Sugar Testing
Our healthcare team will need to use a hospital-approved blood glucose meter to check your blood sugar level.
STI Testing
Confidential STI (sexually transmitted infection) testing for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, HIV and Syphilis. Treatment and counseling available for those that test positive.
Senior Services
Case management by North Central Flint Hills Area Agency on Aging. Medicaid, Senior Care Act, & Older Americans Act provides personal care and homemaker services to people over 60. Services are supported by the Kansas Department on Aging. Private pay services are available as well.
Lead Levels Testing
A simple blood test can detect lead poisoning. A small blood sample is taken from a finger prick or from a vein.
Nail Care
Morris County Health Department offers regular nail cutting, trimming, and filing for those hard to cut or hard to reach toenails. Services are available for diabetics and those with circulatory problems.
Environmental Health
The role of environmental health is to oversee and insure that a community has clean water, proper removal and treatment of sewage, proper management of waste, and food protection. Disease control surveillance is preformed in conjunction with the Department of Health and Environment Water testing and waste water inspections by Geary County Health Department. For available services and fees, please contact Lisa Davies at (785) 762-5788 ext 132.
MCH Public Health Leadership
Sydnee P. Nelson
MD
Medical Director
Jamie Johnson
Director of Public Health
Lisa C. Meyer
DNP, APRN, FNP-C
Morris County Health Officer
