Sedgwick County Area Agency on Aging

Sedgwick County District Attorney is the 18th judicial district of Kansas. Located in Wichita, Kan., the district attorney prosecutes violations of the criminal laws, institutes proceedings to protect abused and neglected children, and prosecutes juvenile offenders. It also secures care and treatment in alcohol, drug and mental commitment cases, and appears before the appellate and federal courts of Kansas and the U.S. Supreme Court regarding civil and criminal appeals. Additionally, the district attorney enforces the Kansas Consumer Protection Act and other statutory civil proceedings, and provides services to victims and witnesses. It offers online information about consumer frauds, legal terms, sentencing guidelines and death penalty.

The Sedgwick County Department on Aging works to assist senior citizens and individuals with physical disabilities to maintain their choice of lifestyle through education, advocacy and services. Founded in 1980, the department is responsible for advocating efforts to preserve independence and improve the quality of life of senior citizens. The department also works to plan, manage and evaluate programs and services. The Sedgwick County Department on Aging is an agency that is responsible for administering federal, state and local funds allocated to provide programs and services that assure that adults are able to access the rights and benefits they need and deserve. It is governed by Sedgwick County in Kansas.

Sedgwick County Health Department is managed by Sedgwick County, Kan. The health department offers Pap smear and pelvic exam; colorectal and breast cancer screening; and free mammography services. It provides various testing services, including blood pressure, cholesterol, sickle cell, blood sugar, and height, weight, and blood lead and tuberculosis skin test. Sedgwick County Health Department s HIV screening services include anonymous testing and counseling. Additionally, the health care center provides children's and adolescents' care and immunization program. Sedgwick County Health Department also offers various educational programs on sexually transmitted diseases and prenatal care. It has a Mobile Health Clinic that provides treatment in the rural areas of Sedgwick County. Sedgwick County Health Department is located in Wichita, Kan.