Finding Cold Weather Resources in Jackson County
Need help finding cold weather resources in Jackson County? Whether you’re looking for winter clothes or a place to stay warm, help is available.
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Jackson County Public Health Investigates Rising Cases of Pertussis in Community
Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, has been circulating across the Kansas City region, including in Eastern Jackson County. While Jackson County Public…
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Quick Guide to Flu Shots and Test Kits
UPDATE as of December 9, 2025: If you picked up a COVID-19 and Flu A/B test kit from JCPH on or before 12/3/2025,…
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How Earning National Accreditation Strengthens Our Work
National Recognition for JCPH: What It Means for Our Community In 2025, Jackson County Public Health (JCPH) celebrated 100 years of service with…
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100 Years of Health Literacy: MCPL Partnership
Public health is not just about vaccines, and public libraries are not just about books. Both JCPH and the Mid-Continent Public Library address…
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Follow the Money: Mapping Local Public Health Investments to Drive Real Change
The world is full of wicked problems – those persistent, complex issues that defy easy solutions and quietly erode the health and potential…
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Harm Reduction Policies: Recommendations for Leaders
Missouri stands at a critical turning point. For the first time since 2019, there has been a decrease in drug overdose deaths—up to…
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Stay Cool: Tips for a Healthy Summer
Summer is a season of sunshine, exploration, and well-earned downtime for kids and families—but high temperatures and outdoor activities can also bring health…
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Measles in the US: What You Need to Know
UPDATE: On Friday, April 18, Missouri announced a confirmed measles case in Taney County connected to international travel. The patient is a child…
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Celebrating 100 Years of Building Community Through an Interactive Display
Written by: Makayla McClenahan, Summer 2025 JCPH Communications Intern Public health isn’t just what happens inside a clinic—it’s woven into the everyday choices…
