Minority Health

South Heartland works to ensure that all people have full and equal access to opportunities that enable them to lead healthy lives. To achieve health equity, we must strive to eliminate avoidable health inequities and health disparities

Learn more by clicking on the infographics below or call the office today.

Spanish

Para solicitar ayuda en español con la información de South Heartland District Health Department, por favor póngase en contacto con uno de nuestros empleados bilingües: Llame gratis al: 1-877-238-7595

Spanish: To request help in Spanish with South Heartland District’s information, please contact one of our bilingual staff: Call toll-free: 1-877-238-7595

Education

Community Health Improvement

The Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) is developed from the Community Health Needs Assessment. Priority objectives are developed to address determined priority areas of need. Collaborative work groups (1) evaluate data and trends to (2) develop goals and strategies to (3) implement interventions.

To view South Heartland District's CHIP progress, click here.

How Healthy Are We?

Local Health Data from the South Heartland District Health Department provides health information for residents of Adams, Clay, Nuckolls, and Webster counties. Three survey reports provide information on health behaviors, chronic health conditions, and the use of preventive services. Click here for more information

Vaccination Program

The Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program helps immunize children whose parents or guardians cannot afford it. This helps ensure that all children have a better chance of receiving recommended immunizations on time. Vaccines available through the VFC Program are those recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). These vaccines protect babies, young children, and teens from 16 diseases.