Welcome to your monthly update for everything Clay County Public Health Center. As your nationally-accredited local health department, our vision is to empower all people in Clay County to lead healthier lives.
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Spread Love, Not STIs
This Valentine's Day (and always), make sure you're practicing safe sexual habits. Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) may not always have symptoms. However, they can cause mild to serious issues, like infertility, tubal pregnancy, cancer, and sterility.
Clay County Public Health Center offers confidential, low-cost testing for chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV, and syphilis. Treatment is also available for those who test positive. Free condoms are always available in the CCPHC lobby.
See how STI rates have been raising in the Northland.
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| | Mobile Food Pantry
Clay County Public Health Center continues to offer a monthly food pantry where anyone in the community can drive through and pick up free fruits, vegetables and more. This event is made possible by partnering with Harvesters - The Community Food Network. No proof of need is required and you can have others pick up food on your behalf, if needed.
First Wednesdays
3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., while supplies last
800 Haines Drive, Liberty, MO 64068
Need healthy food but this time doesn't work for you? Find more local food pantries.
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Stay Enrolled in Medicaid
Since March 2020, states have not been allowed to remove people enrolled in Medicaid due to the three-year COVID-19 state of emergency. During this time, enrollments were renewed automatically, and eligibility was not reevaluated on the normal yearly basis.
Beginning April 1, 2023, individuals that are currently enrolled in MO HealthNet (Missouri’s Medicaid program) will begin to receive official letters from the Missouri Family Support Division containing a reenrollment form that must be filled out in order to remain enrolled in MO HealthNet. Most current recipients will not experience a change in care or eligibility.
Missourians are advised to update their address by April 1st to ensure they do not miss the deadline to reenroll in the MO HealthNet program.
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| Protect Little Teeth
February is National Children's Dental Health Month. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics,
nearly 50% of children have one or more cavities by age 5. Help teach the little ones in your life healthy habits for good oral health and regularly take them for dental checkups.
Did you know? - Clay County Public Health Center's dental hygienists visit schools throughout the year to provide free dental screenings, oral health education, dental sealants and fluoride varnish applications to Clay County students.
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Now Hiring
Clay County Public Health Center is now accepting applications for the following positions. Click here to learn more!
- Community Health Educator (hybrid remote)
- Facility & Logistics Manager (hybrid remote)
- Infectious Disease Registered Nurse
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Nutritionist/Registered Dietitian (hybrid remote)
- Breastfeeding Peer Counselor
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800 Haines Drive, Liberty, MO 64068
clayhealth.com | 816-595-4200
Through service, partnership, and leadership we deliver the essential public health services of prevention, promotion, and protection to improve the health and well-being of all communities in Clay County.
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