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 care to all…
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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 ask our staff…
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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 driving miles for…
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Supporting Adult Brain Injury Survivors and Their Families
There are few injuries as life-changing as a traumatic brain injury, and survivors and their families often need extra support. That’s where our…
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National Public Health Week 2022: Celebrating Our Past, Looking to Our Future
If the past two years have shown us anything, it’s that public health is critical to supporting healthy and thriving communities. For this…
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Eastern Jackson County wraps up third Complete Streets Consortium
Eastern Jackson County recently wrapped up the third Complete Streets Consortium Series in collaboration with the National Complete Streets Coalition. The series is…
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Seasonal Flu Shot FAQ
Fall and winter weather don’t only bring cooler weather, but also flu season. In addition to preventative measures like staying home when sick,…
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Connecting the DOTS
Beginning in January, members of the Mental and Behavioral Health Workgroup have been partnering with the University of Missouri St. Louis-based Missouri Institute…
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Emergency Planning for Older Adults & Individuals with Disabilities
While disaster situations affect everyone, older individuals or those with disabilities may be more affected. The impact of emergency situations on these individuals…
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School Health Index (SHI) Workshop
In collaboration with Lee’s Summit R7 School District and Missouri Healthy Schools, Successful Students (MHSSS), our Healthy Eating Active Living (HEAL) Workgroup hosted…
