October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to emphasize the importance of early detection in the fight against breast […]
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Summer 2024 COVID-19 Surge: What You Need to Know
Four years after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the virus is far from gone. The U.S. is currently experiencing [...] Read more
Community Innovation Summit: Catch The Recap
Earlier this month, Jackson County Public Health hosted a full-day Community Innovation Summit at the Stoney Creek Conference Center in [...] Read more
JCPH is now Sensory Inclusive™ Certified
Jackson County Public Health has partnered with KultureCity® to earn Sensory Inclusive™ Certified status, which enhances our ability to assist [...] Read more
An Interview with University Health’s LGBTQ Clinic
This month, we talked to our partners at University Health’s LGBTQ Specialty Clinic about their work in providing compassionate, affirming [...] Read more
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
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
