Jackson County Public Health - MO

04/21/2026

We are so appreciative of Greater Lee's Summit Healthcare Foundation's support in launching our first Bluebox.

Jackson County Public Health introduced the Blue Box, a 24/7 vending machine in Lee Summit offering free health and personal hygiene items.

04/21/2026

We had a great time participating in this event with Lee's Summit R-7 School District!

04/21/2026

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://rcblood.org/3AuwZrI

04/20/2026

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

04/18/2026

¿Ha visto la nueva Bluebox en el estacionamiento público del centro de Lee's Summit? Esta máquina expendedora gratuita, disponible 24/7, está equipada con suministros de higiene, productos menstruales, botiquines de primeros auxilios, protector solar, desinfectante de manos y mucho más. Solo tiene que acercarse a la Bluebox y seleccionar los artículos que necesite en el menú de la pantalla táctil. Sin costo, sin identificación, sin juicios.

Visite JCPH.org/bluebox-espanol para obtener más información.

04/17/2026

Due to expected severe weather, JCPH is closing at 2pm today (Friday, April 17).

Please stay safe this afternoon and evening. Subscribe to local emergency alerts for the most up-to-date information: https://bit.ly/48pxI8Z

04/17/2026

Free goods for your health, 24/7. Bluebox has officially moved from our lobby to downtown Lee’s Summit’s public parking garage!

Anyone can walk up to Bluebox and instantly receive essentials like naloxone (Narcan), flu/COVID-19 tests, hygiene kits and more—no insurance or payment required. We are especially grateful to the Greater Lee's Summit Healthcare Foundation for their support in welcoming this new chapter for health access.

Learn more at www.jcph.org/bluebox.

04/13/2026

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: 15 de abril, de 11:00am a 12:00pm

¿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, visite: https://bit.ly/4cbXLmB

Harvesters - La Red de Alimentos Comunitarios

Struggling to afford necessities? Visit a connectHERE kiosk to use our Social Needs Screening Tool and connect to resources that can help.

04/11/2026

Food for your home, every 3rd Wednesday. Stop by over the lunch hour to pick up fresh, healthy produce and pantry-friendly items — completely free of charge to anyone in need. Bring your reusable grocery bags to make this event earth-friendly!

🗓️ Next event: April 15th, 11am - 12pm

Looking for distribution sites closer to you? Need assistance sooner? There are more options available for you! Plus, we can help with transportation to this event (or to any of our clinical services).

For details, visit: https://bit.ly/4cbXLmB

Struggling to afford necessities? Visit a connectHERE kiosk to use our Social Needs Screening Tool and connect to resources that can help.

04/10/2026

We were happy to be a part of this active and engaging day for the Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce.

04/10/2026

Today, we wrap up National Public Health Week with a call for support. Whether you are a community leader, a student, a parent or a caregiver, your actions make public health work in Jackson County.

LEADERS
- Subscribe to JCPH’s quarterly newsletter or media list.
- Participate by reading JCPH policy briefs, sharing our social media posts, or joining the InCoLab network.
- Partner with JCPH on your next resource fair or community event. Reach out to learn more about hosting a Bluebox vending machine or naloxone porch box.

PARENTS
- Visit JCPH for your family’s back-to-school needs, including birth certificates, immunizations, and physicals.
- Sign up your teens for S*x (Ed) Matters classes and spring immunization clinics at their school.
- Share JCPH with your friends, family, and neighbors.

STUDENTS
- Learn about public health careers by interning with JCPH or reading a public health book recommended by our staff.
- Participate by carrying naloxone, testing regularly for STIs, and receiving recommended immunizations, like the annual flu shot and COVID-19 vaccine.
- Share JCPH social media posts to your network.

Public health works—when we support it. All of us can practice making science-based decisions, talking about public health in our communities, and sharing high-quality information online.

For links to the programs + resources listed today and every day this week, visit: https://bit.ly/4sO0Qkb

04/09/2026

Healthy environments don’t just happen. From clean air and water to shared parks and sidewalks, we shape our neighborhoods with action and policies.

At JCPH, we regularly publish policy briefs for community leaders on topics like this. In the past few years, we’ve shared:
- How cities are successfully using proactive rental inspections to help protect the health and safety of renters
- How a proposed landfill might impact the health of nearby residents
- How to increase walkability in a community to improve mental and physical health
➡️ www.jcph.org/policy-hub

With support from JCPH, the InCoLab network recently published its Healthy Housing Action Plan. Since 2023, the Housing and Economic Stability Lab has explored both evidence-based and emerging policies as a key strategy for ensuring access to safe, healthy, and affordable housing in eastern Jackson County.
➡️ www.jcph.org/incolab

Healthy environments, healthier lives. To browse our full collection of policy briefs + learn more about InCoLab, visit JCPH.org.