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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Don't Rely on Luck - Be Prepared! |
In the spring, Missourians can experience severe weather like tornadoes, lightning and flooding. This year, don’t leave safety up to chance.
Gather everyone in your household and discuss:
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During Severe Weather Preparedness Week (March 4-8), follow trusted local sources like NWS Kansas City and Clay County Emergency Management on social media. You can also participate in the statewide tornado drill on Wednesday, March 6 at 11 a.m.
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| John A. Burroughs, MD, FAAFP has been appointed as the new medical director for Clay County Public Health Center, after the retirement of Dr. Dan Purdom.
The medical director is responsible for the evaluation of care standards, providing medical direction to clinical staff and advising on matters that involve medical policy. The director also provides medical orders and standards of practice for clinical activities. They do not keep an office within CCPHC and do not offer appointments at the health center.
Dr. Burroughs currently practices family medicine at the Liberty Hospital Primary Care Clinic in Kearney. A graduate of the Wake Forest School of Medicine in Winston-Salem, NC, Dr. Burroughs completed his family practice residency at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City where he was Chief Resident 1998-99. He is a member of the Missouri Academy of Family Physicians and American Academy of Family Physicians. He was an independent family physician in Liberty at Cobblestone Family Health for over 20 years and has previously acted as the medical director at Ashton Court Care and Rehabilitation Centre.
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School Clinics Restart This Spring |
Clay County health department staff will once again offer immunization clinics at middle schools and high schools this semester, providing an easy way for kids to stay protected. Learn more about this program on our website.
Students must be registered by a guardian at least one week before their school's clinic. Clinic locations for March are listed below but check out our website for the full schedule.
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- March 7: Smithville Middle & High School
- March 12: Heritage Middle School
- March 14: Excelsior Springs Middle & High School
- March 19: Kearney Middle School
- March 21: Kearney High School
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| When the Unexpected Happens |
National Poison Prevention Week is March 17-23. Everyone should know that help is available 24/7 with fast, free treatment advice by calling Poison Help (1-800-222-1222) or visiting PoisonHelp.org. Whether it’s a question or an emergency, Poison Help can provide life-saving information when people need it most.
Calling a Poison Center is faster and more accurate than an internet search. On average, 90 percent of poisonings happen in homes in America each year, and more than 70 percent of
people who call Poison Help get the help they need right where they are—saving the cost of a trip to a healthcare professional or hospital.
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- Health Policy Analyst
- Health Data Analyst
- Public Health Nurse - RN (part-time)
- Registered Nurse/RN (full-time)
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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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