Jackson County Public Health

Summer soccer is coming soon. ⚽ We're giving out free Red Cards to encourage swapping unsafe choices with healthy plays this season. Red Cards are designed for fans to take into stadiums and/or keep as mementos for 2026 summer soccer. Scan the QR code for health & safety tips and resource links. Plus, preview our data dashboard that will track healthy points our community scores this summer. Check it out: https://bit.ly/48sy54X Help us pass out Red Cards! We'll drop off a stack of cards and an info flyer at your business or organization. If interested, email askjcph@uhkc.org. #giveittheredcard #redcards #summersoccer #globalsoccertournament #jacksoncountypublichealth #jcph

This is what saving lives looks like. Our next community blood drive is coming up soon. Join us Thursday, May 28 from 11am – 3pm here at JCPH, in partnership with the American Red Cross of Missouri. Please call 1-800-RED CROSS or tap to schedule an appointment (https://lnkd.in/grMy4i4p). Plus, you'll receive a free beach towel when you give between May 18-31 (while supplies last). We hope to see you there! #redcrossmissouri #jacksoncountypublichealth #jcph

We are excited to share our new website! Visit JCPH.org to see our services and resources in a fresh new digital space. Whether you are looking for a birth certificate, clinic appointment, or general information on all that we offer, you'll find what you need quickly and easily. Check it out ➡️ https://bit.ly/43U27tm #newwebsite #jacksoncountypublichealth #jcph

Our 2025 Annual Report is here. Last year, we made significant progress toward building a healthier community while celebrating major milestones, including 100 years of service, achieving national accreditation, and launching a new strategic plan to guide our future. We also expanded our impact. Vaccine distribution reached its highest level since 2022, while food and Narcan distribution more than doubled and STI testing capacity more than quadrupled, demonstrating both increasing community need and our ability to respond. Continue reading ➡️ View more data & reports at: www.jcph.org/data #annualreport #jacksoncountypublichealth #jcph

Building trust with teenagers is a two-way street. Parents and caregivers, it’s your turn for a pop quiz! Swipe for common FAQs and misconceptions on how to talk with your teen about sex. Our most important tip? Give it a try. The sooner you start and the more you practice, the more comfortable you will feel navigating sticky conversations together over time. Looking for more support? JCPH provides PDF guides to parents and caregivers who sign up their teens for Sex (Ed) Matters. Registration is now open for our next class on Friday, July 10. Learn more + sign up: https://bit.ly/3OwAmT4 #sexedmatters #teenhealth #jacksoncountypublichealth #jcph #missouriparents

More Bluebox vending machines are on the way! We welcome community input on future locations. Where do you want to see Bluebox next?

Bluebox has received a warm welcome this week! Thank you to all who joined us for the official ribbon cutting in downtown Lee's Summit yesterday afternoon. Offering free health products 24/7, Bluebox is ushering in a new chapter for access to care. Anyone can walk up to a Bluebox and instantly receive essential health goods—no insurance or payment required. In about a month's time, people have vended more than 100 doses of naloxone (Narcan), about 100 first aid kits and wound care kits, more than 50 bottles of hand sanitizer, and dozens of hygiene kits. We are especially grateful to Greater Lee's Summit Healthcare Foundation and the City of Lee's Summit for their support and partnership. Bring Bluebox to your community next! We are accepting community input on future Bluebox locations and looking for partner sites. Find more details at www.jcph.org/bluebox. #bluebox #leessummitmo #jacksoncountymo #jcph #jacksoncountypublichealth

We are looking forward to this event on Monday, May 18th at MCPL Grain Valley. Community members are invited to learn how to identify an opioid overdose and administer naloxone nasal spray. You could save someone's life! We'll see you there.

This is what saving lives looks like. Our next community blood drive is coming up soon. Join us Thursday, May 28 from 11am – 3pm here at JCPH, in partnership with the American Red Cross of Missouri. Please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or tap below to schedule an appointment. Plus, you'll receive a free beach towel when you give between May 18-31 (while supplies last). Sign up: https://lnkd.in/grMy4i4p #redcrossmissouri #jacksoncountymo #leessummitmo #missouriblooddrive #giveblood

Alpha-gal sounds like the name of a new superhero. 💥 In reality, alpha-gal syndrome (AGS) is an allergy to red meat and dairy products that can develop after being bitten by an infected tick. AGS has been on the rise in the United States, including here in Missouri. Symptoms are different for different people, but typically include stomach pain, hives, diarrhea, nausea, and/or vomiting. The severity of symptoms can range from mild to life-threatening. The best way to prevent AGS is to avoid tick bites while enjoying the outdoors. When you follow our tick bite prevention tips, YOU become the real superhero. Learn more about AGS and tick bite prevention in our blog. 🔎 https://bit.ly/3Q0udBI #alphagalsyndrome #tickbites #publichealth #jcph #jacksoncountymo