Winters in Missouri can be unpredictable and almost always have periods of extreme cold weather. Even short periods of exposure […]
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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. […]
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How to Help Children in Emergencies
Emergency situations and disasters can leave a lasting impact on all of us, including children. If you are a child’s […]
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Movie Night
In May 2019, the Mental and Behavioral Health Workgroup hosted the movie Suicide: The Ripple Effect in Lee’s Summit. The […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Build an Emergency Kit
Emergency kits can be essential to survival during or after an emergency. Most items in an emergency kit are inexpensive […]
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Complete Streets
In fall 2019, the Healthy Eating Active Living (HEAL) workgroup was accepted to participate in the Missouri Complete Streets Consortium […]
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