Health Education & Promotion

Health Education and Promotion seeks to make Reno County a healthier place by promoting healthy lifestyles and disease prevention. This department looks at local, state and national data, public policy, and best practices to promote and improve health in our community.

Health Education and Promotion staff act as a community resource for health and wellness initiatives, including:

  • Tobacco use prevention
  • Tobacco cessation - Kansas Tobacco Quitline
  • Physical activity and nutrition
  • Chronic disease prevention, such as: diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, obesity
  • Sexual Risk Avoidance Education


The Arthritis Foundation Walk With Ease Program is an exercise program that can reduce pain and improve overall health. If you can be on your feet for 10 minutes without increased pain, you can have success with Walk With Ease. 

Benefits to You 

Walk With Ease will help you: 

  • Motivate yourself to get in great shape 
  • Walk safely and comfortably 
  • Improve your flexibility, strength and stamina 
  • Reduce pain and feel great 

Learn more and how to register HERE.

For more information or educational presentation requests, please fill out this form (PDF).

Our contact information is Health Education and Promotion at 620-259-8463 or email us.

Healthy People Build Strong Communities