Executive Order No. 20-16, establishing a statewide “stay home” order in conjunction with the Kansas Essential Function Framework for COVID-19 response efforts. (PDF)
"Individuals or entities who are uncertain whether they perform functions exempted from the prohibitions of this order may email KEFF@ks.gov to determine whether their functions are deemed essential."
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COVID-19 Information:
KDHE has adjusted how they will be putting out daily counts for the State.  They will no longer be sending out the PDF file that the Health Department has been posting daily.  Instead the updates will be at the following website:  https://public.tableau.com/profile/kdhe.epidemiology#!/vizhome/COVID-19Data_15851817634470/KSCOVID-19CaseData

The State has also updated their website around essential functions.  Please visit the following website for details:   https://governor.kansas.gov/kansas-essential-functions-faq/  
For information on how to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus, please visit these websites. 
http://www.kdheks.gov/coronavirus/index.htm
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html ​    ​
COVID-19 case investigation at Lansing Correctional Facility (pdf)
TOPEKA – People who attended the Kansas East Jurisdiction’s 2020 Ministers and Workers Conference at the Miracle Temple Church of God in Christ located at 2106 Quindaro Blvd, Kansas City, KS, 66104 from March 16-22, may have been exposed to the novel coronavirus that causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). (PDF)
KS Ex ORDER 20-17 - Temporary relief from certain unemployment insurance requirements in response to the COVID-19 pandemic (pdf)
KDHE ADDS STATES TO TRAVEL QUARANTINE LIST
LOUISIANA AND COLORADO
  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 MARCH 27, 2020
 
  FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
ASHLEY JONES-WISNER
ASHLEY.JONESWISNER@KS.GOV
 
KRISTI ZEARS                                                                                                                          
KRISTI.ZEARS@KS.GOV                                                           
           
KDHE ADDS STATES TO TRAVEL QUARANTINE LIST
LOUISIANA AND COLORADO
TOPEKA – THE KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT (KDHE) HAS ADDED TWO NEW STATES TO THE QUARANTINE LIST: LOUISIANA AND COLORADO. PREVIOUSLY, JUST CERTAIN COUNTIES IN COLORADO WERE INCLUDED. THIS IS EFFECTIVE FOR PERSONS RETURNING TODAY, MARCH 27, AND MOVING FORWARD.
A COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF THOSE KANSANS NEEDING TO QUARANTINE FOR 14 DAYS INCLUDES THOSE WHO HAVE:
  • TRAVELED TO LOUISIANA OR ANYWHERE IN COLORADO ON OR AFTER MARCH 27.
  • TRAVELED TO A STATE WITH KNOWN WIDESPREAD COMMUNITY TRANSMISSION (CALIFORNIA, FLORIDA, NEW YORK AND WASHINGTON STATE) ON OR AFTER MARCH 15.
  • TRAVELED TO ILLINOIS OR NEW JERSEY ON OR AFTER MARCH 23.
  • VISITED EAGLE, SUMMIT, PITKIN AND GUNNISON COUNTIES IN COLORADO IN THE WEEK OF MARCH 8 OR AFTER.
  • TRAVELED ON A CRUISE SHIP OR RIVER CRUISE ON OR AFTER MARCH 15.
    • PEOPLE WHO HAVE PREVIOUSLY BEEN TOLD BY PUBLIC HEALTH TO QUARANTINE BECAUSE OF THEIR CRUISE SHIP TRAVEL SHOULD FINISH OUT THEIR QUARANTINE.
  • TRAVELED INTERNATIONALLY ON OR AFTER MARCH 15.
    • PEOPLE WHO HAVE PREVIOUSLY BEEN TOLD BY PUBLIC HEALTH TO QUARANTINE BECAUSE OF THEIR INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL TO CHINA, SOUTH KOREA, JAPAN, ITALY AND IRAN SHOULD FINISH OUT THEIR QUARANTINE.
  • RECEIVED NOTIFICATION FROM PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICIALS (STATE OR LOCAL) THAT YOU ARE A CLOSE CONTACT OF A LABORATORY-CONFIRMED CASE OF COVID-19. YOU SHOULD QUARANTINE AT HOME FOR 14 DAYS SINCE YOUR LAST CONTACT WITH THE CASE.  (A CLOSE CONTACT IS DEFINED AS SOMEONE WHO HAS BEEN CLOSER THAN 6 FEET FOR MORE THAN 10 MINUTES WHILE THE PATIENT IS SYMPTOMATIC.)
IMPORTANT NOTE: THESE MANDATES DO NOT APPLY TO CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE SECTORS NEEDED TO CONTINUE OPERATIONS DURING THIS PANDEMIC. PUBLIC HEALTH, INCLUDING HOSPITALS, CLINICS, ETC. NEED TO HAVE THE STAFFING RESOURCES TO CONTINUE SERVING KANSANS. WHILE KDHE STRONGLY RECOMMENDS THESE QUARANTINE RESTRICTIONS FOR EVERYONE, WE DO RECOGNIZE THAT MEDICAL CARE NEEDS TO CONTINUE AND NO HEALTHCARE FACILITY SHOULD EVER BE TO A POINT WHERE IT WOULD NEED TO CLOSE DUE TO STAFF BEING QUARANTINED. WE ASK FACILITIES TO ENSURE THEY HAVE UPDATED THEIR EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLANS AND IMPLEMENT PROTOCOLS TO ENSURE THAT NO EMPLOYEE COMES TO WORK SYMPTOMATIC. OTHER EXAMPLES OF CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURES INCLUDE PHARMACEUTICAL AND FOOD SUPPLY, ALONG WITH OTHERS DEFINED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT THE KDHE WEBSITE AT WWW.KDHEKS.GOV/CORONAVIRUS. KDHE HAS A PHONE BANK THAT IS STAFFED MONDAY – FRIDAY, 8 A.M. – 7 P.M. THE PHONE NUMBER IS 1-866-534-3463 (1-866-KDHEINF). KDHE ALSO HAS AN EMAIL ADDRESS FOR GENERAL INQUIRIES, COVID-19@KS.GOV.  PLEASE NOTE THESE CONTACTS ARE FOR GENERAL QUESTIONS AND CANNOT PROVIDE YOU WITH MEDICAL EVALUATIONS. IF YOU ARE FEELING ILL, PLEASE STAY HOME AND CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER.
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Executive Order NO. 20-16
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Executive Order NO. 20-16
KDHE and KDA recommend voluntary reduction in burning
​For Immediate Release
  March 26, 2020
 
Kristi Zears                                                                                                                          
Kristi.Zears@ks.gov                                                           
           
KDHE and KDA recommend voluntary reduction in burning
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic currently impacting all states, including Kansas, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment and the Kansas Department of Agriculture strongly encourage all land owners and managers to voluntarily reduce the number of acres that they intend to burn this spring.
“With the potential for this pandemic overwhelming the state’s medical facilities, any additional respiratory concerns that could be produced from breathing smoke from prescribed fire need to be mitigated,” Dr. Lee Norman, KDHE Secretary, said.
Common health problems related to smoke can include burning eyes, runny nose, coughing and illnesses such as bronchitis. Individuals with respiratory issues, including COVID-19, pre-existing heart or lung diseases, children and the elderly may experience worse symptoms.
With resources of the county emergency response staff already being taxed with COVID-19 response, it is important to minimize responses that would come with prescribed fire activity.
It is critical that land managers in areas included in the Smoke Model available online at ksfire.org consult the model if they do choose to burn. The model indicates the level at which a burn would contribute to urban area air quality problems. Secretary of Agriculture Mike Beam urges land managers to refrain from burning, especially if your area is predicted in the large (red) contribution range.
“Prescribed burning is a valuable land management tool in the efforts to fight invasive species and maximize land productivity, and this request should not be interpreted as an indictment of the practice of burning,” Beam said. “However, the circumstances surrounding the coronavirus pandemic have created a situation that calls for reducing burned acres this spring.”  
For the latest information related to COVID-19, and to sign up for daily updates sent to your email inbox, visit the Kansas Department of Health and Environment’s COVID-19 Resource Center at www.kdheks.gov/coronavirus. 
​Press Release
For immediate release:
Date:
Crawford County Health Department WIC Program Now Available Without Physical Presence
​Press Release
For immediate release:
Date:
Crawford County Health Department WIC Program Now Available Without Physical Presence
Physical presence requirement waived effective Monday, March 23, 2020.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Crawford County Health Department serving Crawford and Bourbon counties will continue to operate.
Current participants will continue to receive WIC benefits and new applicants will be assessed, certified and issued benefits.
Clinic operating hours and staff availability will be subject to local and state orders related to the pandemic. Currently, the Crawford County Health Department WIC Program is in operation at the following days and times:
Monday – Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm by appointment by phone only
Normally, participants and applicants of the program must be physically present to receive services.
Effective Monday, March 23, 2020, the USDA and the Kansas State Agency waived the physical presence requirement. This waiver applies to areas in which WIC clinics have been closed to the public or in areas that are under a current stay at home order. The physical presence waiver will also be used for those persons who are under quarantine, whether voluntary or involuntary.
WIC appointments may now be conducted using telephone, computer and other technology. Clinic staff will assess and certify applicants for eligibility and will issue food benefits remotely to those determined eligible.
Applicants and current participants should contact the WIC clinic to find out what options are available. Clinic locations and phone numbers are as follows:
Crawford County Health Department, Community Health Center of SEK in Pittsburg and Ft. Scott, Bourbon County Health Department and Girard WIC clinic.  Phone:  (620)231-5411
Information about other clinics is available at: http://www.kansaswic.org/families/WIC_county_map.html
Food benefits are purchased at approved grocery stores using an e-WIC card. Cards and program information may be issued to participants through a controlled physical pick up, such as a curbside pick-up process or cards and information may be mailed directly to participants. Local clinics will determine the most appropriate way to issue materials based on staffing and logistical resources.
WIC services include providing supplemental food benefits, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to health and social services.  
Currently, each woman and child receives healthy foods, including fresh fruits and vegetables with a retail value of about $37 per month and about $41 per month respectively. Infants who are not breastfed and receive infant formula receive infant formula with a retail value of approximately $152 per month.
Important: If you or anyone in your family have a fever, cough, or difficulty breathing, please call the local WIC office and reschedule your appointment. You may be able to complete your WIC appointment over the phone.
Additional details about the Kansas WIC Program can be found here: http://www.kansaswic.org/families/
Additional details about COVID-19 in the State of Kansas can be found here: www.kdheks.gov/coronavirus
 
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Contact information:
Crawford County Health Department WIC Program
(620)231-5411
​ For Immediate Release
 March 24, 2020
                       
Kansas WIC Program Now Available Without Physical Presence
WIC Physical presence requirement waived effective Monday, March 23
 For Immediate Release
 March 24, 2020
                       
Kansas WIC Program Now Available Without Physical Presence
WIC Physical presence requirement waived effective Monday, March 23
 
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Kansas WIC program will continue to operate. WIC is the nutrition program for low-income pregnant women, infants, and children from birth to age five, funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
 
All current Kansas WIC participants will continue to receive benefits, and new applicants will be assessed, certified and issued benefits. Using telephone, computer and other technology, local clinic staff will be able to assess and certify applicants for eligibility and issue food benefits remotely to those determined eligible.
 
Typically, WIC participants and applicants of the program must be physically present to receive services. The USDA physical presence waiver is effective Monday, March 23 and expires May 31, 2020, or until extended. The waiver applies to areas impacted by WIC clinic closures and stay at home orders as well as to persons who are under quarantine, whether voluntary or involuntary.
 
Clinic operating hours and staff availability will be subject to local and state orders related to the pandemic. Applicants and current participants should contact their local WIC clinic to find out what options are available. Clinic locations are available online at: www.kansaswic.org/families/WIC_county_map.html. Contact your local health department for information on the nearest WIC clinic if you do not have access to the Internet.
 
More information about Kansas WIC
The Kansas WIC program provides services to an average of 47,000 program participants each month. The program is administered by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment through contracts with county health departments and three community health centers. There are 120 WIC clinics in Kansas where potentially eligible participants may apply for services. There are 359 stores in Kansas authorized to provide WIC foods to clients.
 
WIC services include providing supplemental food benefits, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to health and social services. Currently, each woman and child receive healthy foods, including fresh fruits and vegetables with a retail value of about $37 per month and about $41 per month respectively. Infants who are not breastfed and receive infant formula receive infant formula with a retail value of approximately $152 per month.
 
Food benefits are purchased at approved grocery stores using an e-WIC card. The physical presence waiver allows eWIC cards and program information to be issued to participants through a controlled physical pick up, such as a curbside pick-up process or cards and information may be mailed directly to participants. Local clinics will determine the most appropriate way to issue materials based on staffing and logistical resources.  
 
Information about the Kansas WIC program is located online at www.kansaswic.org.
 
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​KDHE issues new mandates for quarantine and isolation of travelers, close contacts and those being tested
KDHE issues new mandates for quarantine and isolation of travelers, close contacts and those being tested
Executive Order NO. 20-14
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Read more - Executive Order No. 20-05 (PDF)
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Read more - Executive Order No. 20-06 (PDF)
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Read more - Executive Order No. 20-07 (PDF)
KDHE issues new recommendations for quarantine and isolation of travelers, close contacts and those being tested TOPEKA - The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is issuing new guidance today surrounding COVID-19, including travelers, close contacts of confirmed cases and those being tested. (PDF)

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Crawford County Health Department is sponsoring a FREE Worksite Wellness Workshop March 7 in Pittsburg! There are a number of health issues that impact the well - being of a workforce and a worksite's bottom line. WWKS offers workshops to help employers develop strong foundations for wellness and comprehensive worksite wellness plans to tackle the issues impacting their business. Participants are asked to participate as wellness committees/teams. Enroll on line at: http://workwellks.com/events/ or give us a call for more info: 620-231-3200
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CDC Full Certificate for Crawford County

Crawford County Health Department on earning CDC Full Recognition for your diabetes prevention program. This designation is reserved for programs that have effectively delivered a quality, evidence-based program that meets all of the standards for CDC recognition. (Read more)
Important Phone Numbers:
Health Department 620-231-5411
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Email radamson@crawfordcohd.org
Health & Family Services 620-231-3200
 
Health Department's Office-Location:
410 E. Atkinson Suite A
Pittsburg, Kansas 66762
Office Hours 8:30 - 5, Monday - Friday
 
Health & Family Services Office-Location:
410 E. Atkinson Suite B
Pittsburg, Kansas 66762
By appointment Monday - Friday
Office Hours 8:30 - 4:30, Monday - Friday closed 1 - 2
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Strictest of care is taken to preserve the privacy of each patient. Our atmosphere of caring is informal and friendly and at the same time protects each person’s specific needs for confidentiality. For more information you may review the Health Department’s Notice of Privacy Practices.
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Lower 8 Community Health Assessment & Community Health Improvement Plan 2017 (PDF)
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​Ebola and Enterovirus Information:
http://www.kdheks.gov/ebola/download/Ebola_FAQ.pdf
http://www.cdc.gov/non-polio-enterovirus/about/EV-D68.html

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