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October 2, 2024 | Posted in Health
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Don’t miss your chance to catch CommCARE’s powerful “Get the Words Out” campaign to raise awareness of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. The campaign, which features neon-lit trucks displaying quotes from anonymous 988 callers, makes its last stop Oct. 4 in the Crossroads Arts District.

August 19, 2024 | Posted in Health
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The KC Regional Community Health Worker Collaborative recently released a report, Community Health Worker Sustainability – A Case Study of Chronic Care Management, that uses a real-world example of how health care teams can incorporate Community Health Workers (CHWs) into their operations. MARC provides support to the Collaborative.

August 19, 2024 | Posted in Health
CHW students studying

For the first time, training for Community Health Workers (CHWs) will be offered in Spanish in the KC metro area.

July 22, 2024 | Posted in Health
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Metro health departments are urging parents to get an early start on back-to-school vaccinations.

July 15, 2024 | Posted in Health
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A microregional initiative continues to improve crisis response for people with mental health needs and substance use disorders. 

October 30, 2023 | Posted in Health
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Protect yourself and your family with flu and COVID-19 vaccines

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March 22, 2023 | Posted in Health
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Residents urged to check their mailboxes and return forms promptly.

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December 9, 2022 | Posted in Health
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Los expertos recomiendan vacunarse contra la gripe y la COVID-19 antes de las fiestas, así como tomar precauciones para reducir la propagación del virus sincicial respiratorio (VSR) y otras enfermedades respiratorias durante la Semana Nacional de la Vacunación Contra la Influenza

December 9, 2022 | Posted in Health
Regional public health map and health department logo

Experts recommend getting flu and COVID-19 vaccinations before the holidays and taking precautions to reduce the spread of RSV and other respiratory illnesses during National Influenza Vaccination Week

September 27, 2022 | Posted in Health
988 Suicide Hotline available to help people experiencing a mental health crisis.

Federal grant to support transition to 988 suicide and crisis lifeline; region’s first-ever coordinated, cross-county partnership addressing mobile crisis response.