Your Bird Flu Questions, Answered
Commonly known as "bird flu," influenza virus outbreaks in wild birds and poultry are prevalent. Humans are not immune to [...] Read more
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For Missouri Moms, Extending Postpartum Coverage is Essential
In Missouri, a pregnant woman’s concerns are not limited to the health of her future child—she must also worry for [...] Read more
How Public Health Impacts Voting in Missouri
Update as of February 2024: We are proud to be an official voter registration site for Jackson County residents! Simply [...] Read more
Mpox in Jackson County: Symptoms, Testing, Vaccines, and More
Updated March 27, 2023 — Mpox (formerly Monkeypox) is a rapidly evolving issue. This page will continue to be updated as [...] Read more
FAQ: COVID-19 Vaccine for Babies and Toddlers Under 5
The day is finally here: babies and young children over the age of 6 months can now get vaccinated against [...] Read more
Beat the Heat: Local Resources to Help You Stay Cool
An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect in Jackson County through Thursday, July 7. According to the National Weather Service, [...] Read more
COVID-19 Community Level & Assessing Your Risk
See the full COVID-19 Community Levels by County Map. Knowing the status of COVID-19 in Jackson County and your personal [...] Read more
Making Proud Choices: Fall 2022 Sex Health Programs for EJC Teens — New Dates!
This event has passed. Thank you to everyone who attended! Keep your eye on our social media for upcoming events. [...] Read more
2023 Missouri Legislative Wrap Up
The Missouri General Assembly adjourned for the year on May 12, 2023. Prior to the 2023 session, the Jackson County [...] Read more
Partnership brings over 1,000 vaccines to at-risk homeless residents
When COVID-19 vaccines were first released in early 2021, many Jackson County residents rushed to get one, refreshing websites and [...] Read more
