Jackson County Public Health - MO

01/20/2026

Ready the Raccoon wants you to be ready for extreme cold! Even if you think you have reliable heating in your home and car, it’s important to check that you’re prepared.

✔️ Make sure your vehicle has a full gas tank, tires in good condition, and an emergency kit.
✔️ Double check smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are functioning and have fresh batteries.
✔️ If you have to go outside, dress in layers and know the warning signs of frostbite and hypothermia.

Continue reading more tips at the link below. If you find this guide helpful or know someone who needs these resources, please give it a share.

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01/16/2026

Thanks to Jackson County Executive Phil LeVota for featuring us on this week’s Fridays with Phil segment! Check out the video to learn more about our 100th anniversary and the work we do for our community every day. 💙

Jackson County Executive Phil LeVota visits the Jackson County Public Health (JCPH) department in Lee's Summit to talk to Bridgette Shaffer, director of JCPH...

01/16/2026

JCPH is closed on Monday, January 19th in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. We will reopen at 8am on Tuesday, January 20th.

We wish you a long weekend filled with inspiration and connection.

01/15/2026

Looking for help? You're in the right place with connectHERE.

Whether you need assistance with housing, food, warm clothing, or other essentials, we can put you directly in touch with local organizations to fulfill your needs. Simply fill out a social needs assessment online — it takes less than 10 minutes to complete.

Plus, connect others with connectHERE! If you know someone who needs this service, you can complete a social needs assessment on their behalf or share the link.

To get started, visit: https://bit.ly/49RxcDW

01/14/2026

**UPDATE** Our birth and death certificate systems are back online. Pickup services will resume at 8am tomorrow morning (1/15). Thank you for your patience!

Copies of your vital records such as birth and death certificates can be obtained at the Jackson County Health Department.

01/14/2026

Our birth and death certificate systems are temporarily closed. We will post an update when services are back up and running. Thank you for your patience while we work to resolve this issue.

Copies of your vital records such as birth and death certificates can be obtained at the Jackson County Health Department.

01/13/2026

Visit us at the East Lee's Summit branch of the Mid-Continent Public Library next Tuesday, January 20th for FREE food pick-up! Pantry-friendly items will be available first-come, first-served to anyone in need from 11:30am - 1pm.

Looking for food distribution events closer to you? Need assistance sooner? Harvesters - The Community Food Network has a user-friendly food locator tool. Find the link on our website: https://bit.ly/4cbXLmB

01/12/2026

You can find COVID-19 and flu tests at most supermarkets. But at JCPH, you can find the same test kits for free!

No appointments are necessary to stop by our clinic during normal open hours (M-F, 8am-4pm) and pick up free flu and COVID-19 test kits for you and your household.

With the number of flu cases in Jackson County at a five-year high, it's even more important to test before gathering with others. Check out our blog for a video on how to take a test + steps you can take if you're positive.

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01/09/2026

Las enfermedades de transmisión s*xual (ETS) pueden tener diversos efectos, incluyendo problemas graves como infertilidad y cáncer si no reciben tratamiento.

Dado que las ETS no siempre presentan síntomas, hacerse pruebas regularmente es fundamental para cuidar su salud y la de su pareja. Es la responsabilidad de ambos programar citas y comunicarse entre ustedes a medida que descubran nuevas relaciones.

Aprende más sobre las pruebas de ETS en JCPH + programa su cita hoy: https://bit.ly/4fplMbg

01/08/2026

This spring break, make sure your teen has the facts about s*x and relationships. Knowledge is power. 🧠

Our free program S*x (Ed) Matters teaches an evidence-based curriculum that gives teens the information, skills, and confidence they need to reduce their risk of STIs, HIV, and pregnancy. Plus, we cover what healthy relationships look like, including consent and setting boundaries. Our instructors introduce these topics with your child and equip you to continue talking at home.

All spots went quickly for our January 2nd class! Sign up your teen today for our next session on Monday, March 16th: https://bit.ly/3OwAmT4

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01/08/2026

Thank you KSHB 41 for sharing tips on how families can stay safe this flu season. In this interview, Dr. Ade Adedokun (Communicable Disease Epidemiologist, JCPH) provides insight into the high number of flu cases this year, and why getting your flu shot is still the best defense.

Continue reading ➡ https://www.kshb.com/news/local-news/flu-cases-reach-5-year-high-in-jackson-county-as-students-return-to-school?fbclid=IwY2xjawPMoyZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFKQ0J1eUxydDQ1N2dSUHZic3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHp7ivr7XOHa7NImMaWB6LjVSTpgoxRlLeKlMITFxjOB5xtGgY4k_O7DK-hL1_aem_ICbbJKTjpSrydGZuDopf6A

Post-holiday flu cases in Jackson County are at a five-year high as a new strain spreads rapidly.

This year's flu vaccine doesn't provide full protection against the Subclade K strain, but health officials say the vaccine is still the best defense.

"The virus may evade the immune system, but you see, the vaccine still has 70% to 75% chances of being effective, which is still high," said Dr. Ade Adedokun, communicable disease epidemiologist with Jackson County Public Health.

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