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Local health department okayed as vaccination site

WebLocal health departments will join the effort in Phase 1B, when the vaccine will become available to first responders, those with underlying health problems, the elderly, and essential workers. School employees and child care providers are …

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Health department lists upcoming vaccine schedule

WebThe Platte County Health Department's vaccine clinics for this week will be held on the following days. Walk-in appointments will be available each day one hour prior to end time of the clinic. All PCHD mass vaccination events are held at 4400 NW 41st Street Suite 300 Riverside, MO 64150. They are open to all Missouri residents, and all must be …

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Health board campaign drawing attention

WebHealth board campaign drawing attention -. Karen Payne, Michael Shafe’, Marygold Fry, Steve Hoeger and Paula Willmarth sat on a panel to discuss their views about health care during a forum Monday night sponsored by the Platte County Federated Women’s Democratic Club. The candidates are vying for seats on the Platte County …

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Three want spot with health department

WebThe health department is funded primarily through a property tax levy and user fees. The health department’s property tax levy is .0779 per $100 of assessed valuation. In a rare move, the Platte County Commissioners on Monday sent out a news release announcing this appointment. The county commission does not typically …

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Shafe, Cole, Swaney win health board spots

WebHe worked at the University of Kansas Hospital from 2012-19 as the Kansas Metro Healthcare Coalition coordinator. In 2019 he returned to Truman Medical Center, now University Health, as the corporate director of safety and emergency management. Fry worked in public health early in her career, with the Kansas City Health Department.

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Omicron variant present in Platte County

WebHealth experts are still learning specifics about the Omicron variant, but some evidence suggests it could spread more easily than the original virus that causes COVID-19. The Centers for Disease Control is working hand-in-hand with state and local health officials to gather data to determine the severity of illness the mutation causes and how effective …

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Mass vaccination event is the goal

WebHealth director hoping for first week of March. A target date for a potential mass COVID-19 vaccination event in Platte County was announced by Mary Jo Vernon, director of the Platte County Health Department, on Thursday’s episode of Landmark Live.. Vernon said the goal is to have a mass vaccination event in Platte County around the …

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Health department will move to new spot soon

WebThe Platte County Health Department will reopen Monday, May 1 at 7925 NW 110th St., Kansas City, Mo. Once this move occurs, the Parkville and Platte City offices of the health department will be closed and no services will be available at either location. Health department officials say the new location is centrally located and on a bus route.

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Longtime health director prepares for retirement

WebMary Jo Vernon is careful to point out that the biggest challenge of her career, while often overwhelming, is not responsible for her recent retirement revelation. “There comes a time.to step down,” she said, after 23 years as Platte County Health Department director, the 15 months of which has been dominated by managing the effects of

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Health director: ‘We’re not going rogue here’

WebThe health department has been a fabulous partnership for us, collaborating and putting in the safest possible plan. Thank you and we will continue to look for your guidance,” Saylor said to Vernon. Dagmar Wood, first district county commissioner who has been openly critical of the health department plan, asked what is the ultimate goal of

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No mask mandate for Platte County

Web“The Platte County Health Department has the responsibility to provide for and ensure the health, safety and welfare of the people of Platte County,” Vernon remarked at the meeting. School districts are free to make their own decisions on masks. The Park Hill School District, earlier had with buildings inside the city limits of Kansas City

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Updated guidance on nursing home visits

WebAnd health care staff being unable to work because of illness or exposure to COVID-19 further strains the health care system and limits patient access to safe and essential care,” Brook-LaSure said Friday. The decision puts an end to a block on the mandate in 24 states, including Missouri, by federal judges who issued a preliminary …

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COVID clinics set for children ages 5-11

WebClinics have been scheduled, both at the health department office in Parkville and at the health department location in Platte City. Appointments are required and the link to register is

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Health board, school, city elections Tuesday

WebThe health board seats are countywide positions, so every registered voter in the county can cast a ballot in the health board race and vote for as many as three of the eight candidates listed on the ballot. Voter turnout over the past five years for spring elections in Platte County has ranged between 10 percent and 18 percent.

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Health department still losing on the free money scoreboard

WebThe health board does have a special meeting scheduled for Thursday, primarily to discuss items like gating criteria (gating criteria basically means the statistical numbers on which any recommendations for in-person or virtual classes might be made); the desire to expand testing to asymptomatic persons; and, based on discussion at a …

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Want the vaccine

WebIt’s a way to get on the waiting list. P latte County Health Department (PCHD) has used the 225 doses allotted to the department to vaccinate individuals in Phase 1A (Residents and Employees of Long-term Care Facilities; Patient-facing Healthcare Workers; EMS).. Vaccine availability has been expanded to individuals in Phase 1B, Tier 1, but …

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Drive-thru flu shots offered soon

WebThe Platte County Health Department is gearing up for flu season and will once again offer the public some convenient flu shot opportunities."We urge our residents more than ever to get a flu shot this year to decrease the likelihood of being stricken with both COVID-19 and influenza at the same time," Dan Luebbert, deputy director for the …

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Health department buys building in Kansas City

WebFacilities in Platte City, Parkville will be sold. P latte County Health Department officials confirmed Monday they have approved the purchase of a $1.9 million building that will become the new site of the department’s headquarters, consolidating staff at two current buildings into one location.. The department’s board of trustees finalized …

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Sale of local health building hits snag

WebThe health board approved using existing reserve funds for the purchase, the health department told the newspaper in 2020. Health department officials announced at the time that the plan is to sell the department’s existing locations: the one in Platte City and also the health department building at 1201 East Street in Parkville.

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A clinician for the health post

WebA clinician for the health post. EDITOR: I would like to bring to the attention of the voters of Platte County a candidate who is perfect for the board of trustees of the Platte County Health Department–Jeff Kingsley, MD. I have worked with Dr. Kingsley for the past 10 years. He is a dedicated pediatrician, with a focus on infectious diseases

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About 46% of Platte Countians are fully vaccinated

WebFollowing is a breakdown of vaccination rates by zip codes within Platte County. These percentages were furnished by Luebbert on June 15. These numbers

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Health department trustees should have a single mission

WebThe local units of government (cities, health departments, school districts, etc.) must complete and submit an application requesting funds by Nov. 30. It is likely that the boards or councils of the local unit of government will have to meet to approve the application being submitted. County staff will then review the submitted applications

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