Each year, the Environmental Health team at Clay County Public Health Center honors local food establishments that demonstrated exceptional food safety practices during the previous year. Award recipients include restaurants, schools, child care centers, coffee shops, grocery stores, and more.

For their work last year, 93 food establishments (12% of the establishments inspected by Clay County), earned the Food Safety Excellence Award. Additionally, 23 establishments reached “Gold Standard” status by earning this recognition for three or more consecutive years.

To receive the award, establishments must meet rigorous criteria: they must follow the Clay County Food Code, maintain excellent food safety and sanitation standards, and perform exceptionally well during inspections throughout the year. Additional qualifications include operating for the full calendar year without repeated violations, needing no follow-up inspections, and having no confirmed foodborne illness cases.

2024 Gold Standard Winners:

Now is the time to get the shots your child might need to go back to school! Our clinics get very busy in August and availability cannot be guaranteed. By calling and making an appointment now, you can help make sure your child's first day back goes smoothly.

Who needs to take action? This applies to parents/guardians of children going into kindergarten, 8th grade or 12th grade.

According to state law, students need to have received the following vaccinations OR submitted valid exemption paperwork in order to attend school. It's important to note that unimmunized children could be excluded from school during disease outbreaks, for their own health and to prevent the spread of dangerous diseases.

Kindergarten:

8th Grade:

12th Grade:

Other vaccines may be recommended, based on your child's age. These include vaccination for Hepatitis A, HPV (9+ years old), COVID-19, and Meningitis B (16+ years old).

Clay County Public Health Center provides immunizations for all ages and all income levels year-round. Here's a few updates on some vaccines that have been in the headlines recently or whose availability has recently changed*.

*Availability and eligibility for vaccination at the health center is subject to change at any time, due to changes on the federal and state levels of public health. Here at the local level, we are committed to assisting anyone with questions or concerns and it is our mission to provide protection for all that seek it. Please call us at 816-595-4355 or talk with your own healthcare provider for up-to-date and personalized guidance on vaccination.

Need another reason to stop by our monthly food pantry event? Mid-Continent Public Library's Reading Rocket recently started attending each month, offering free books for kids of all reading levels and interests! The team also provides information about the library's events and resources, with the goal of getting the whole family involved to improve literacy.

Clay County Public Health Center is now accepting applications for the following positions. Click here to learn more!

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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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