Programs
Childcare Licensing
The State of Kansas requires that anyone providing home based childcare for unrelated children on a regular basis be licensed or registered. The Health Department is the local agency responsible for regulating this care as well as that of childcare centers and preschools.
Information on registration or complaints regarding a provider may be directed to the Health Department's childcare surveyor.
Healthy Start Program
The Healthy Start program provides education and support to pregnant women and families with a baby up to one year old. The program is designed to give children a healthy start in life.
A Healthy Start paraprofessional provides information regarding community resources, child development, immunizations and many other vital topics during visits to parents of Leavenworth County newborns.
Immunizations
We are a VFC provider. The Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program is a federally funded program that provides free vaccines to children who are unable to afford them or do not have health insurance. The program is intended to help ensure that all children have access to recommended vaccinations and stay healthy.
The Immunization clinic provides basic childhood and adult immunizations. Overseas inoculations for international travel are also available on a fee for service basis.
The Health Department is a designated yellow fever center.
Family Planning
- Pap Smears
- Laboratory Testing
- Breast Examinations
- Contraceptive Counseling
- Pregnancy Test Counseling
- Referral and Resource Information
Physical Examinations
Physical examinations and laboratory studies required for school admission and pre-employment are provided at the Health Department by a physician's assistant, a registered nurse, and a laboratory technologist.
Prenatal Care
A Maternal and Infant clinic is offered to pregnant Leavenworth County residents in conjunction with Kansas University Medical Center. Eligibility is based on having a medical card or no insurance that covers prenatal services of a physician, a registered nurse, a registered dietitian, a licensed social worker, and a registered medical technologist.
Sexually Transmitted Diseases/HIV/AIDS
This program provides risk assessment, confidential education, testing and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases.
H.I.V. / A.I.D.S. counseling, testing and case management services are offered by the health department
Well Child Program
The Well Child clinic provides preventive health care examinations, immunization updates, and developmental education for children 0-5 years of age. Children are served in this clinic by a pediatrician, a registered nurse, a registered medical technologist and a program aide. The program also serves as a referral system to private physicians when services other than prevention are required.
Pregnancy Case Management Programs
The Leavenworth County Health Department offers two pregnancy case management programs including the Pregnancy Maintenance Initiative (PMI) program and the Teen Pregnancy Targeted Case Management program (TPTCM).
PMI is based on a case management model that incorporates an integrated, collaborative, and multi-disciplinary provider approach for the provision of a continuum of care/services during the pregnancy and for up to six months post-delivery, based on individual client needs and goals. The service model promotes public-private partnerships to facilitate the availability and ready access to affordable and appropriate care, thus improving the potential for a positive pregnancy outcome for the pregnant woman/mother and infant. Participants receive referrals to community resources, adoption services, and parenting education/support. The PMI promotes paternal involvement and responsibility as well as ensuring expectant mother receive adequate prenatal care.
The purpose of the TPTCM program is to provide comprehensive case management services to KanCare-enrolled pregnant and/or parenting adolescents during pregnancy and up to 12 months after delivery. Support is given to teen moms to promote adequate prenatal care and assistance in delaying a second birth until after completion of their basic education or vocational goals. Teen moms are encouraged to engage their children in well-child health programs and to demonstrate adequate parenting abilities.
Lead Screening
Lead screening available by appointment only. Contact us at (913) 250-2000.
Early Detection Works – Breast and Cervical Cancer Screenings
Call 877-277-1368 to see if you qualify for free breast and/or cervical cancer screening through the Early Detection Works (EDW) Program.
The Goal of EDW:
The goal of the Early Detection Works program is to reduce death from breast and cervical cancer among the women of Kansas.
Eligibility
The EDW program will enroll Kansas women at average risk who:
Are 21 to 64 years old for cervical cancer screenings.
Are 40 to 64 years old for breast cancer screenings.
Do not have health insurance.
Have family income or equal to or less than the amounts on the following table, before taxes:
Eligibility Income Maximums:
Household Size Monthly Maximum Income Annual Maximum Income
1 $3,138 $37650
2 $4,259 $51,100
3 $5,380 $64,550
4 $6,500 $78,000
5 $7,621 $91,450
6 $8,742 $104,900
7 $9,863 $118,350
8 $10,984 $131,800
9 $12,105 $145,250
10 $13,225 $158,700
Note: for households with more than 10 persons, add $13,450 for each additional person annually, $1121 monthly. Guidelines last updated June 2024.
Link for more info: https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/826/Breast-Cervical-Cancer-Screening---Early
Other Health Department services are provided. Please call us at (913) 250-2000 for further information.
