Join our Community Wellness Ambassadors Program to make a difference! Selected applicants will receive a $255 monthly stipend for training & are chosen throughout the city to reach residents in every council district.
Info: kcmo.gov/city-hall/depa…
Apply: form.jotform.com/240456354067154

Tomorrow, City staff will be wearing denim to show solidarity against sexual violence. Let's stand together in support of survivors and work towards creating a safe and respectful world for everyone. #DenimDay2024
👖More info: denimday.org/why-denim.

The Black Maternal Health Forum, hosted by KCMO Health Dept, served as a platform to advocate for comprehensive insurance coverage, improve access to care, and fund vital research for Black mothers.

An important step towards equitable healthcare for all. #BlackMaternalHealthWeek

Register for our 'Black Maternal Health Community Forum!' Join us for an engaging event focused on addressing the unique challenges faced by Black mothers during pregnancy & childbirth. #BMHW24
🗓️4/16/24
🕕6:00 - 8:00 pm
📍4801 Rockhill Rd, KCMO
More info: kcmo.gov/Home/Component…

Join our Community Wellness Ambassadors Program & get a chance to be a part of something bigger! Ambassadors will receive a monthly stipend of $255 for training & will be placed throughout the city to reach residents in every council district. More info: kcmo.gov/city-hall/depa….

Are you in need of food assistance? If so, we are here for you. Join us today at 1:30 p.m. for our monthly Pop-Up Pantry & Resource Fair.
kcmo.gov/Home/Component…

Next Tuesday, please join us for our monthly Pop-Up Pantry and Resource Fair. 🍎 Come early — supplies are limited.
🗓 Tuesday, April 9
🕜 1:30 p.m.
📍 2400 Troost Ave (Health Department atrium)

Forty people received their Air Quality certification this week at the Kansas City Health Department Smoke School training event. This course is essential because certified individuals can detect unsafe emissions, which could increase the risk of poor air quality in Kansas City.

Being part of a supportive community is crucial for our mental and physical well-being. Join us this #NPHW to support and advocate for public health and make a difference.

Learn more at kcmo.gov/Home/Component…. 💚

🤒Not feeling well? Come to our mobile clinic TODAY for free COVID, FLU, and RSV testing until 1 p.m. The process is quick & easy!
🚘Drive through or walk up 🚶‍♀️
📍Southwest parking lot of the Health Department

Our Air Quality Program offers training and certification on visible emissions for professionals working in the industrial field who deal with air pollution and air quality control. You can join us this morning at 9:30 AM as a walk-in. More information, kcmo.gov/city-hall/depa….

'Public health isn't just about giving shots and providing WIC,' says Marvia Jones, Ph.D., Director of Health. 'Those are important services that help people thrive & save lives. But public health does so much more.' We are all public health. 💚kcmo.gov/Home/Component….
#NPHW

Voting and other forms of civic engagement shape our community and how it allocates resources to support our opportunity for healthy lives. And studies show better public health outcomes in states where more people vote.🗳️ #NPHW #GoVote

Due to inclement weather, the Smoke School—Air Quality Training scheduled for Tuesday, April 2, has been canceled. A new session has been added. The Smoke School session dates are now Wednesday, April 3, and Thursday, April 4, at 9:30 a.m.

It's National Public Health Week! Did you know that public health is more than just health care? It includes building pollution-free communities with safe food and water and strong personal relationships. We all play a part in public health. Let's celebrate #NPHW together! 💚