Jackson County Public Health - MO

06/02/2026

Spotted at the Mid-Continent Public Library!

In 2025, we celebrated our centennial with a special anniversary book: a decade-by-decade journey through the evolution of public health in Jackson County. From the 1925 campaign to examine every school child in the county, to our response to the 2017 Oak Grove tornado, the opioid epidemic, and the fight against COVID-19, this book tells the stories that have shaped our region's health landscape.

Take a look! In addition to MCPL, this book is available on our website: https://bit.ly/4dHQSw7.



📷 Pictured: "100 Years of Health" at MCPL - East Lee's Summit branch

06/01/2026

This summer, give your teen the facts about s*x ed.

In one evidence-based class, we teach young people the information, skills, and confidence they need to reduce their risk of STIs, HIV, and pregnancy. We also cover what healthy relationships look like, including consent and setting boundaries. The course is FREE for all youth ages 12-18, and meals are provided.

Plus, parents and caregivers receive downloadable resources on navigating sticky conversations together.

🗓️ Friday, July 10 from 8am - 4pm
📍 JCPH (3651 NE Ralph Powell Rd)

Register by July 3: JCPH.org/SexEd

*xedmatters *xeducation

05/28/2026

No cost, no ID, no judgment. Stocked with period products, condoms, naloxone and more, Bluebox offers free health goods for anyone.

Located at downtown Lee's Summit's public parking garage (200 SE Green St), Bluebox is accessible 24/7. Simply select the item you need from the touchscreen menu, enter your zip code, and press the check mark icon. PUSH to receive your item instantly. That's all there is to it!

We want your experience at Bluebox to be easy. To watch a demo or report an issue, visit: https://bit.ly/4tkbyzf

05/27/2026

Due to a manufacturing issue, certain Omnipod® Pods could result in insulin under-delivery. Please see the FDA's notice for more information + what to do if you have affected products.

Continue reading:

ACTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Insulet Corporation, Inc. (NASDAQ: PODD) (“Insulet” or the “Company”) today announced a voluntary Medical Device Correction for specific lots of Omnipod® 5, Omnipod DASH®, and Omnipod® Insulin Management System (Omnipod Eros) Pods due to a manufacturing iss...

05/27/2026

We're giving out Red Cards to encourage swapping unsafe choices with healthy plays this summer.

Don't guess! Know your STI status.
In addition to your primary care provider, STI testing is available throughout Jackson County. At JCPH, we offer confidential STI testing for Eastern Jackson County outside Kansas City. If you are a KC resident, we can help point you where to go in your service area. Before visiting, we recommend checking online for appointments and eligibility information.

Don't go out unprepared. Carry protection.
Condoms reduce the risk of many STIs when used correctly every time. With parties and new people in town, a few drinks can lead to ‘we didn’t plan this’. Having protection helps.

Find links to STI testing locations + free protection: https://bit.ly/48sy54X

City of Kansas City, Mo., Health Department
KC CARE Health Center
Planned Parenthood
CVS Health
Vivent Health Prevention Kansas City

05/22/2026

Our clinic and offices are closed on Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day. We will reopen at 8am on Tuesday, May 26. We wish you a safe weekend with friends and family.

05/21/2026

This summer, we're giving out free Red Cards to encourage swapping unsafe choices with healthy plays.

- Sick? Stay home.
- Never use alone. Friends carry naloxone.
- Staying outside? Don’t skip water or sunscreen.
- Don’t guess. Know your STI status.
- Tossing trash? Don’t miss the goal!
- Don’t wait. Get ahead on vaccinations.

If you feel sick, stay home or at your lodging and avoid contact with others until you’re feeling better and fever-free for 24 hours without fever-reducing medication. If you need to go out to seek medical attention, wear a well-fitted mask.

Find more health & safety tips and resource links on our website. Plus, preview our data dashboard that will track healthy points our community scores this summer.

⚽ https://bit.ly/48sy54X

P.S. Want your own Red Cards? Send us a DM/comment or email [email protected]. We'll drop off a stack of cards and an info flyer at your business or organization.

05/19/2026

Have you visited Bluebox for free health goods? Did those products come in handy? Tell us about it!

Big or small, each Bluebox story helps us plan and advocate for future machines. Did a first aid kit address a child's playground accident? Do you have a story to share about naloxone saving someone's life? We want to hear it.

Submit your story: https://bit.ly/4tkbyzf

05/18/2026

You can save as many as three lives when you donate blood.

Join us Thursday, May 28 from 11am – 3pm for our next community blood drive, in partnership with the American Red Cross. Please call 1-800-RED CROSS or tap to schedule an appointment (https://rcblood.org/3AuwZrI). Plus, you'll receive a free beach towel when you give between May 18-31 (while supplies last).

Give blood. Save lives. We'll see you there!

05/14/2026

Alimentos para su hogar, el tercer miércoles de cada mes. Pase durante la hora del almuerzo a recoger productos frescos y artículos para la dispensa totalmente gratis. Traiga sus bolsas reutilizables, y ¡haremos que este evento sea ecológico!

🗓️ Próximo evento: 20 de mayo, de 12:30pm a 1:30pm

¿Busca lugares de distribución más cerca? ¿Necesita ayuda más pronto? ¡Hay más opciones! Además, podemos ayudarle con el transporte para este evento (o para cualquiera de nuestros servicios).

Para más información: https://bit.ly/4cbXLmB
Gracias, Harvesters - La Red de Alimentos Comunitarios 💙

Food Distribution at JCPH Does your household need assistance with food? Each month, JCPH partners with Harvesters to provide families in need with free fresh produce and nonperishable items at...