89% of health happens outside of the doctor’s office.
That’s why we are passionate about working to ensure that all people have the opportunity to live their healthiest lives throughout Jackson County.
Not only do we provide essential clinical services (such as vaccinations) at a low cost, we work upstream on policies, environmental conditions, and community factors that all play a role in health.
We use a multi-prong approach to improve our community’s health, which includes health promotions, communicable disease prevention, public health emergency preparedness, clinical services, operations, and quality improvement.
We truly believe we can help improve the health of all people, and we’re passionate about achieving those results.
Everything we do is for the individuals of Jackson County, and our goal is to see all people living their healthiest lives.
Service Area
The Jackson County Public Health provides public health services to over 379,000 residents. Individuals served are primarily located in EJC, which is defined as all areas outside of Kansas City.
Jackson County Public Health
3651 NE Ralph Powell Rd
Lee’s Summit, MO 64064
Hours: Monday – Friday / 8:00am – 4:00pm
Phone: (816) 404-6415
Mission
To offer services, provide programs, and advocate for policies so that all people have a fair and just opportunity to be healthy.
Vision
A community where all people can live their healthiest lives.
Our Leadership
Bridgette Shaffer, MPH
Health Director
Ray Dlugolecki, MPH
Assistant Health Director
Angela Barnett, MD
Medical Director
Helen Hill, DO, MPH
Deputy Medical Director
Kristin Schlenk, M.Ed, CHES
Community Engagement & Policy Manager
Amanda Fontaine, ScM, CPH
Health Services Manager
Nancy Smith
Operations Division Manager
Ann Bowler
Communications Manager
MaryAnna Henggeler, MPH
Strategic Initiatives Manager
Steven Lammers, MPH, MEP
Public Health Preparedness Manager
Ximena Ilabaca-Somoza, MD, MPH
Epidemiology and Data Analytics Manager
Michelle Brown
Fiscal Operations Manager
