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Kansas Department of Health & Environment (KDHE) protects & improves the health & environment for all Kansans. Social Media Policy:

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Looking to join #TeamKDHE? We're currently hiring! Take a moment to review open opportunities: https://t.co/b88HrHnr38.

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🏫 School is back in session. 🏫

☎️ Call your health care provider today to schedule your child's wellness check-up and make sure your child is current on immunizations.

Adolescent Immunizations: https://t.co/mYaoZZXP4p

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Farmers markets support local farmers, offer seasonal produce and bring the community together. Visit your local farmers market and taste the difference!🧑‍🌾

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🥵Did you know that extreme heat is the leading cause of weather-related deaths in the US and in Kansas?

HEAT STROKE IS A MEDICAL EMERGENCY – CALL 911

Heat-related illness: https://t.co/kvsnl7TMwa

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#HeatRelatedIllness #HeatStroke #KDHE

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This sign at your local farmers market that means the farmers are offering savings to eligible seniors!

The Kansas Seniors Farmers Market Nutrition Program makes it easier (and more affordable!) for seniors to eat healthy.

Learn more and apply: https://t.co/HNf0AjAM2R

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Keep an eye out for harmful algae blooms (HABs) at the lake. Exposure to HABs, whether through contact or ingestion, can cause illness to humans and animals.

Learn more: https://t.co/rO7i3bgFNF

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Breastfeeding is as much about mindset as it is about nutrition. Every drop counts, and every victory—big or small—is worth a celebration! Be kind to yourself as you and your baby learn together. It's okay to reach for support when things get tough. You're doing great!

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Bat bites can be so small that you may not notice it. If you don't know whether a bat touched you, then you are considered potentially exposed to rabies. Safely catch a bat: https://t.co/lFtcM6VCKv Bats: https://t.co/iT4GjAJ5Un In Kansas: https://t.co/uVNpumHZyu

#BatsofKansas

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Whether it's your first baby or you are a seasoned parent, preparing early "Strengthens What Works". Sign up for a breastfeeding class during pregnancy. Talk to your support persons about your goals. Learn about your milk supply from day one.

WIC: https://t.co/sRI0jsDtjc

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Breastfeeding is a foundation for food security and a sustainable future! WIC: https://t.co/sRI0jsDtjc
Medicaid coverage for lactation visits and breast pumps ensure equity.
Lactation-friendly organizations: https://t.co/b0YJYviOr2

#WBW2026 #KSBreastfeeds #StrengthenWhatWorks

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A Do Not Drink Order has been issued for Sundowner, Inc public water supply system located in Saline County due to low chlorine residual and unknown manganese levels in the drinking water.

For more information: https://t.co/Pi1tDse7zL

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Contact your local WIC office for one-on-one support at - https://t.co/sRI0jsDtjc

Lactation Friendly Workplace Resources at https://t.co/b0YJYviOr2

#NBM2026 #RISE #Resilience #Interdependence #SelfDetermination #Empowerment #KSBreastfeeds #StrengthenWhatWorks

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Ticks are common in Kansas, and a natural part of the environment. If you spend time outdoors you will encounter ticks. Ticks can carry diseases that make people and animals sick.

🔗Ticks in Kansas here: https://t.co/SAl6RM2Bs2

#PreventTickBites #TickborneDiseases

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A boil water advisory has been rescinded for a portion of the Pottawatomie Co RWD 4 public water supply system located in Pottawatomie County.

For more information: https://t.co/gex4Xr60mq

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At an official signing ceremony, Governor Laura Kelly officially proclaimed August as Immunization Awareness Month across the state, recognizing the importance of immunization in protecting Kansans of all ages from preventable disease.

More information: https://t.co/THhMCEYA1t

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HABs release toxins that can be harmful to humans and animals.
Avoid water with foam, scum, paint-like streaks, unusual colors, a foul odor, or if decaying algae, dead fish or wildlife are seen on the shoreline.

🔗 Advisories: https://t.co/rO7i3bgFNF

#HarmfulAlgalBlooms #KDHE

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Never touch a bat with your bare hands. If bitten by a bat, stay calm. Do your best to capture the bat, so it can be tested for rabies.
Safely catch a bat: https://t.co/lFtcM6VCKv
About bats: https://t.co/iT4GjAJ5Un
Bats in Kansas: https://t.co/uVNpumHZyu

#BatsofKansas

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A boil water advisory has been rescinded for the City of Culver public water supply system located in Ottawa County.

For more information: https://t.co/cV9axKA18N

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Struggling with mental health or feeling overwhelmed? The 988 hotline provides 24/7 access to trained counselors who can offer support and resources. It's free and confidential.

Other mental health resources: https://t.co/OdR2aAwFWf

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💼Looking to join #TeamKDHE? We're currently hiring!

Take a moment to review open opportunities: https://t.co/b88HrHnr38

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Add a blood lead test to your back-to-school checklist. A simple blood test is the only way to know if your child has been exposed to lead. Ask your doctor if your child should be tested during the next check-up.

Learn more: https://t.co/q9sihJ5X20