City-Cowley County Health Department

Haiti Earthquake Relief

Guidance for Haiti Earthquake Response and Relief Workers

H1N1 (Swine Flu) Information

H1N1 Vaccine Information

H1N1 Background and Resources

Put Your Hands Together

Scientists estimate that people are not washing their hands often or well enough and may transmit up to 80% of all infections by their hands. From doorknobs to animals to food, harmful germs can live on almost everything. Hand washing may be your single most important act to help stop the spread of infection and stay healthy.

Public Health Response to the Greenburg Tornado

In his first statement to a joint session of Congress, President Barack Obama cited Greensburg, Kan., as an example of inspiration and hope one can find “in the most unlikely places.”

Almost two years after a tornado leveled 95 percent of the town, public health continues to play a critical role rebuilding the community and improving the lives of its residents. The complete devastation caused by the tornado required a comprehensive public health response from across the state—from emergency response to dispensing medication to coordinating temporary housing to leading a state-of-the-art energy-efficient reconstruction effort. With the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO), RWJF produced a video illustrating the breadth of the public health response in Greensburg and highlighting the vital services provided by public health departments every day—long after disaster strikes.

Today, thanks to the efforts of the public health community, Greensburg is more than an example of disaster relief and green rebuilding, it is a source of hope and inspiration for communities across the country.