Health Promotion & Education

The Health Department offers health promotion and education for families, schools, and community groups on public health issues.

Bloodborne Pathogen Education

• Exciting and interactive presentations on bloodborne pathogens (Hepatitis and HIV) to assist your work site to meet OSHA-required trainings
• This service does not require a charge, however, donations are accepted

Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinic

• Held every year in coordination with the Hospital, EMS, Sheriff, Police Department, and regional partners

Community Health Fair Blood Draws

• $20 charge
• Call 620-364-8631 for an appointment
• Find details on the Healthy Living Lab Services page
• Other testing is done with a physician order, call for pricing
• Scheduled in the fall to provide a screening baseline and comparison for CBC, Lipid Profile, Chem Profile, TSH

Team Challenge

• 8-week program starting in January
• Determine fitness level and earn points each week
• Encourage exercise and healthy habits
• Form teams from 2 to 10 people
• Free t-shirt at the end of the team meets their fitness level

Annual 5K Wellness Waddle

• $20 entry fee/medals awarded to top 5k finishers
• Date to be determined, find more information on the Wellness Waddle page
• Registration starts at 7 am, Waddle starts at 8 am
• The Waddle begins and ends at:
  Burlington Recreation Center
  1110 Shea
  Burlington, KS 66839

Arthritis Foundation Exercise Class

• Gridley Library
• Monday and Thursday 10 to 11 am, August 5th through September 12th, 2019
• No charge

Aquatics for Arthritis

• $15 charge payable to Burlington Rec
• Burlington Rec Center
• Postponed due to COVID-19

Lunch & Learns

• Available upon request

Medicare Part D Open Enrollment Assistance

• Review your current Medicare Part D Plan
  1. Complete the Part D Worksheet (DOC)
  2. Return the worksheet by emailing Sallee Hess or to:
     110 S 6th Street
     Burlington, KS 66839
  3. Make an appointment by calling 620-364-8631 to review the worksheet with Sallee Hess