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The Public Health Information Staff at the Johnson County Health Department are available through the 24/7/365 media phone at (913) 477-8436.

 
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Click below to see a variety of classes and trainings the Johnson County Health Department provides:

 
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Barbara Mitchell
Health Education Division Director/Public Information Officer
(913) 477-8436 (media phone)

Sarah McMeans
Risk Communicator
(913) 477-8360

 
 
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Media inquiries: For media inquiries on health topics, please call our media phone at (913) 477-8436. This number is only for use by members of the media.

 

Press Releases - 2010

August 26 Confirmed Meningitis Case in Johnson County
August 23 Safe Kids Johnson County Offeres Free Car Seat Check Up Even on August 28th
August 4 Johnson County Health Department Expands Immunization Clinic Hours
August 3 Johnson County Libraries Open as Cooling Centers
July 21 Johnson County Health Department to Offer Free Varicella (Chickenpox) Vaccine on Friday, July 23rd
June 24 H1N1 Vaccine is Still Available at JCHD Clinics
June 23 JCHD Offers Free HIV Testing Honoring National HIV Testing Day
June 22 Johnson County Libraries Open as Cooling Centers
May 21 Rabid Bat Found in Johnson County
March 12 JCHD Offers Chickenpox Vaccines
February 4 Car Seat Check Event
February 2 Appreciation Update
January 22 H1N1 Public Library Clinic
January 11 Seasonal Flu Vaccine Available
January 7 Johnson County Warming Centers
January 6 Protect Yourself From Winter's Extreme Chill

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Press Releases - 2009

December 17 H1N1 Vaccine Now Available During Regular Clinic Hours
December 15 Voluntary Recall of H1N1 Vaccine
December 9 Clinic Location Change - H1N1 Vaccination Clinic - December 10, 2009
December 2 JCHD To Hold H1N1 Clinic on December 10th
November 25 JCHD Offers Free Rapid HIV Testing on December 1
November 17 Johnson County Health Department Expands Number of Target Groups for Upcoming H1N1 Vaccination Clinic
November 2 Johnson County Health Department H1N1 Clinic Closed
October 27 Johnson County Health Department Expands Number of Target Groups for H1N1 Vaccination Clinic
October 14 JCHD Confirms H1N1 Death
October 13 JCHD Receives H1N1 Flu Vaccine
October 1 Johnson County Health Department Communicates H1N1 Vaccination Plan
September 25 Johnson County Confirms H1N1 Death
September 17 Johnson County Health Department of Offer FREE Seasonal Flu Shots
September 9 Safe Kids Johnson County Offers Car Seat Inspections on National Seat Check Saturday
August 29 Safe Kids Johnson County Offers Free Car Seat Check Up Event on August 29th
August 21 Local Safety Organizations Sponsor Child Safety Booth at Disney's "A Christmas Carol Train Tour"
August 19 JCHD Urges Getting Seasonal Flu Shots Early
August 10 Johnson County WIC Families Receive Healthier Food Options
July 1 Guidance on Camps
June 25 June 27th is National HIV Testing Day
June 24 Safe Kids Buckle Up Event at Babies R Us
June 22 Heat Warning Prompts Health Advisory
June 22 Johnson County Libraries Open as Cooling Centers
June 18 Prevention of Heat-Related Illness
June 15 West Nile Virus Season Reminder
May 13 H1N1 Flu Case Update in Johnson County
May 10 H1N1 Flu Case Update in Johnson County
May 9 H1N1 Flu Case Update in Johnson County
May 7 H1N1 Flu Case Update in Johnson County
May 6 H1N1 Flu Case Update in Johnson County
May 3 H1N1 Flu Case Update in Johnson County
May 1 Probable H1N1 Flu Case in Johnson County
March 24 Confirmed Meningitis Death in Johnson County - fact sheet
January 23 Health Improvements Noted in National Study
   

 

 

 

 

Press Releases - 2008

October 16 Health Department Releases Updated Report on Overweight & Obesity Trends in Johnson County
October 6 Safe Kids Johnson County Promotes Pedestrian Safety With "Walk This Way"
October 1 Johnson County Health Department Urges You to Get Your Annual Flu Vaccine
September 24 Safe Kids Johnson County Offers Free Car Seat Check UP Event on September 27th
September 15 Get Ready Day
September 4 Prevent Tick-Borne Diseases This Fall
September 2 Rabid Bat Found in Johnson County
August 28 Bucks for Buckles: Safe Kids Johnson County Rewards Drivers for Buckling Up
August 21 Rates of Overweight and Obese in Johnson County
August 1 Johnson County Libraries Open as Cooling Centers
July 29 Conference to Address Hoarding Issues With Senior Population
May 14 Lyme Disease Prevention
April 1 Community Legislative Forum Scheduled for April 9, 2008
March 3 Nutrition Month and Registered Dietitians Day
February 26 Johnson County Health Department Launches "Elder Smiles"
February 19 Johnson County Sees Increase in Flu Cases
January 29 It's Not Too Late to Get Your Flu Shot!
January 17 Free Car Seat Check Tomorrow!
January 3

Ticer Appointed to State Commission on Emergency Planning and
Response

   
 

 

Press Releases - 2007

 

December 28 Johnson County Health Department to Offer Flu Shots
December 24 Johnson County health Department Offers Smoke-Free Dining Guide
December 24 Johnson County Health Department to Offer Flu Shots
December 12

Get Ready, Johnson County, to Enjoy the Health Benefits of Smoke-Free
Environments

December 11 Cold Weather Tips
December 6 It's Not Too Late to Get Your Flu Shot!
November 30 World AIDS Day, December 1, 2007
November 29 Johnson County Public Health Department Offers Free HPV Vaccine
October 25 Johnson County Health Department to Offer Free Flu Shots
October 19 Safe Kids Johnson County Offeres Free Car Seat Check-Up Event
September 11 Four Rabid Bats Found in Johnson County
August 31 Crypto Cases Continue to be Reported
August 30 Crypto Cases on the Rise in Johnson County
August 27 Senior Smiles Delivers
August 7 Johnson County Government Building Open as Cooling Centers
August 3 Be Aware of Heat-Related Illness Symptoms
August 3 Lead in Recalled Toys
July 30

Safe Kids Johnson County Offers Free Car Seat Check-Up Event on August
4th

June 25 Tick-Borne Diseases Peak in June & July
June 22 West Nile Virus Season Begins
June 21 Free HIV Testing on National HIV Testing Day
June 6

Safe Kids Reminds Parents: When It's Hot Outside, Never Leave a Child Alone in a Vehicle!

May 23 Free HPV Vaccine to be Available in September
May 3 National Nurses Week Celebrated May 6 - 12, 2007
April 30 Celebrate Safe Kids Week - April 28 - May 6, 2007
April 25 Head Lice Cases on the Rise
April 3

Johnson County Health Department Challenges You to Take the Smoke-Free

Homes Pledge

March 29 National Public Health Week, April 2 - 8, 2007
March 1 Salmonella Tennessee Outbreak Update
February 28 March is Nutrition Month!
February 26 Rotavirus Vaccine Recommendations
February 19 Oscar Mayer/Louis Rick Chicken Str[ps Recall
February 16 Free Car Seat Check-Up Event
February 9

Metro Area Child Passenger Safety Activities Celebrates Child Passenger Safety Week, February 11 - 17, 2007

February 8 East Bottoms Explosion Health Update
February 7 Health Precautions for East Bottoms Explosion
January 12 Protection From Winter's Extreme Chill

 

 
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