Jackson County Public Health (JCPH) is investigating an increase in cases of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness caused by the microscopic parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis….
Sun. Sweat. Sweltering heat. As temperatures climb this summer, it’s important to protect yourself against heat-related illness, like heat exhaustion or heat stroke….
Historical Description of Hantavirus Hantavirus was first identified in the United States in 1993 during an outbreak in the Four Corners region, where Arizona, Colorado,…
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.
Each spring, we join public health agencies across the country in celebrating National Public Health Week. Ready. Set. Action! is this year’s theme,…
Does your child need school immunizations? To make the back-to-school process easier for parents, our nurses are traveling to Eastern Jackson County schools this spring.
Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, has been circulating across the Kansas City region, including in Eastern Jackson County. While Jackson County Public…
Did you know that tick encounters have been steadily increasing in Missouri? As the world’s climate changes, we can expect to see an…
Learn the top four severe weather readiness steps every resident of Jackson County should take now to prepare for spring storms.
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,…
Our office will be closed on Monday (9/7) for Labor Day. Normal operations will resume on Tuesday, 9/8.
Our office will be closed on Thursday & Friday (11/26 & 11/27) for Thanksgiving. Normal operations will resume on Monday, 11/27.
Our office will close at noon on Thursday (12/24) & all day on Friday (12/25) in observance of Christmas. Normal operations will resume on Monday, 12/28.
Our office will be closed on Friday (January 1) for New Year’s Day. Normal operations will resume on Monday, 1/4.