Health and Environment

The Department of Health and Environment's vision is to be a trusted partner working to develop more equitable conditions across Johnson County, Kansas so all can lead healthier lives. Our mission is to promote and protect the health and environment for all who live, work and play in our community.

We embrace the values of equity, resilience, empathy and exemplary customer service.

Explore the department links below to learn more about our programs and services.

Featured Services and Resources

Household Hazardous Waste/Paint Drop-off Immunizations Recycling 101 WIC Program STD Testing and Treatment Child Care Licensing

Johnson County, Kansas Respiratory Illness Report

Weekly surveillance report includes emergency room visits for RSV, COVID-19 and flu in Johnson County. COVID-19 hospital admissions, wastewater surveillance and variants are also included.

Explore the Department

Administration and Billing Child Care Licensing Education and Outreach Environmental Health Services Health Services EMS Medical Director Medical Examiner Sustainability Guide Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program Notice of Privacy Data and Reports Medical Records Request 2022 Health Summit Recap

Report an Environmental or Public Health Concern

If you have an environmental non-emergency complaint, submit this form or call 913-715-6900. If you believe an incident is life-threatening or involves a chemical or petroleum product spill, gasoline odors inside buildings or natural gas odors, call 9-1-1.
If you want to file a complaint about a food-related illness, restaurant or place of lodging, visit this page for contact information.
For all other public health concerns, send an email to jcdhe@jocogov.org. After business hours/weekends, call KDHE at 877-427-7317.
If you are a healthcare provider and need to report a communicable disease, call 913-826-1303. After business hours/weekends, call KDHE at 877-427-7317.

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Take Control in 1-2-3

As an older adult, you may have specific needs after a disaster. During National Preparedness Month, assess your needs, make a plan and reach out to family, friends and neighbors who can support you before, during and after a disaster or emergency.