Community Health Outreach and Planning

Overview

Shawnee County Health Department (SCHD) understands the importance of leading the way to a healthier Shawnee County. By being actively involved in the community and projects that are taking place, SCHD strives to be a frontrunner in improving the overall health of Shawnee County.

Community Health Needs Assessment Survey

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Presentations

The Community Health Outreach and Planning Division is excited to be a part of your community events and programs. In addition to taking part in health fairs and community events, we also provide free presentations and training on a variety of topics, including:

Sex Education
Sexually Transmitted Infections
Nutrition
Tobacco Education
Physical Activity
Stress Management
Family Planning
Communicable Diseases
Personal Hygiene

Additional presentations can be developed based on your organization's needs.

Freedom From Smoking

The Shawnee County Health Department has trained facilitators on staff to offer the Freedom From Smoking program through the American Lung Association. This is a seven-week, eight-class series that helps individuals assess their tobacco habits and develop a plan to quit. This group class is offered for $40 at various times throughout the year. Call 251-5612 to learn more about this program.

KanQuit

SCHD is a proud partner with the KanQuit program, which is a free, individualized tobacco program open to anyone in the state of Kansas. Quit coaches are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for one-on-one sessions. The sessions can be completed online or by calling 1-800-QUIT-NOW.

Tobacco 21

SCHD has partnered with local municipalities to enact Tobacco 21 ordinances in order to increase the legal age to purchase tobacco products from 18 to 21. If you would like to see Tobacco 21 enacted in your community, please feel free to use the resources below to help you contact community leaders.