Ready. Set. Action! National Public Health Week 2026
Each spring, we join public health agencies across the country in celebrating National Public Health Week. Ready. Set. Action! is this year’s theme,…
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How Earning National Accreditation Strengthens Our Work
National Recognition for JCPH: What It Means for Our Community In 2025, Jackson County Public Health (JCPH) celebrated 100 years of service with…
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100 Years of Health Literacy: MCPL Partnership
Public health is not just about vaccines, and public libraries are not just about books. Both JCPH and the Mid-Continent Public Library address…
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Follow the Money: Mapping Local Public Health Investments to Drive Real Change
The world is full of wicked problems – those persistent, complex issues that defy easy solutions and quietly erode the health and potential…
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Harm Reduction Policies: Recommendations for Leaders
Missouri stands at a critical turning point. For the first time since 2019, there has been a decrease in drug overdose deaths—up to…
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Celebrating 100 Years of Building Community Through an Interactive Display
Written by: Makayla McClenahan, Summer 2025 JCPH Communications Intern Public health isn’t just what happens inside a clinic—it’s woven into the everyday choices…
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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 Independence. Key partners…
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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 and accommodate guests…
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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 her own health….
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Free Screening Program for Uninsured Women in Jackson County
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to emphasize the importance of early detection in the fight against breast cancer. At Jackson…
