Thanks to funding designated by the Clay County Opioid Settlement Task Force, the health center was able to purchase additional naloxone distribution boxes. These boxes offer community members the opportunity to easily pick up a potentially life-saving tool.

In addition to the three existing boxes - located at Clay County Public Health Center, Birmingham Fire Department, and Good Samaritan Center of Excelsior Springs - some of the new boxes have recently found their new homes.

Thanks to all the partners that made these placements possible!

Naloxone (Narcan) is a medication that can reverse an overdose from opioids when given in time. It can be helpful for anyone to have access to because anyone can overdose. This includes grandpa getting confused about which meds he was supposed to take, a teen taking a pill for more energy not knowing it was tampered with, an adult who was prescribed pain medication after an injury, a child who found and ingested pills, and more. Be prepared for any scenario!

The health center still has immunization appointments available in August BUT this could change quickly as the first day of school approaches. Call 816-595-4355 to make your child's appointment today!

Need more flexible options? When you call, ask about extended hours. There may be options available before 8 a.m., after 5 p.m., and during lunch hours.

Remember, only children going into kindergarten, 8th grade, and 12th grade need certain immunizations before they will be allowed to start the school year.

Got questions about vaccines? Join the Kansas City, Platte County, and Clay County health departments for Let's Talk About It: Vaccines on Wednesday, Aug. 6 from 5:30-7 p.m. at Northland Neighborhood Inc. (5340 NE Chouteau Tfwy).

If you currently or have recently breastfed or pumped, you likely know a few places that were accommodating to your needs. Now it's your chance to help other moms!

CCPHC is crowd-sourcing a map of metro-area nursing rooms and spaces. Which ones are we missing? Submit locations that you're aware of through this online form.

On Aug. 6, Clay County Public Health's WIC program will celebrate World Breastfeeding Week with an ice cream social. Due to a high level of interest, registration is now closed.

If you already registered - we look forward to seeing you! If you missed out this year, thanks for your interest and stay tuned for details about 2026.

Why not use World Breastfeeding Week as an opportunity to learn more about this powerful way of feeding a child? These websites are good resources, recommended by the health center's own breastfeeding peer counselor.

On Saturday, Sept. 20, join us at Macken Park in North Kansas City from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.! Our annual Family Fun Day event offers numerous activities for families with kids of all ages.

Your family can expect:

As we get closer to the big day, more details will be available. Follow the Facebook event page to get all the exciting announcements.

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

The July Tales & Tots event welcomed 14 kids to the health center for books, bubbles, dance, snacks, and more! The free event takes place every second Monday of the month at 10 a.m.

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