The Kansas Department of Health and Environment
About Us:
Welcome to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment's Web site. Our vision is 'healthy Kansans living in safe and sustainable environments'. To that end, we welcome your suggestions and critiques of our service delivery across the state.
Contact Us:
Curtis State Office Building
1000 SW Jackson
Topeka, KS 66612
Tel: (785) 296-1500
Fax: (785) 368-6368
Email: info@kdheks.gov
Articles by The Kansas Department of Health and Environment
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Finding Lead Hazards in Your Home
Changes in the law have greatly reduced the amount of lead in our homes and in the air today. But it is important to...
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Ten Things You Can Do To “Get The Lead Out”
Have your child tested for lead with a blood test during a regular pediatric visit. Children should be tested at about...
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Building Good Habits and Safe Surroundings
A child does not have to eat paint chips to get lead poisoning. It is more common for a child to swallow lead dust or...
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Bicycle, Rollerblade and Skateboard Safety
Key Facts Each year, approximately 140 children are killed as bicyclists. Total Bicyclist Deaths, children 0-14 years...
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Car Seats, Booster Seats and Seat Belts
Key Facts Child safety seats and safety belts, when installed and used properly, can prevent injuries and save lives....
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Drowning and Water-Related Safety
Key Facts Each year, more than 830 children ages 14 and under die as a result of unintentional drowning. On average,...
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