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Contact:      Anne Biswell (816) 283-6242 ext. 226                     FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 23, 2015                         abiswell@mchc.net                         (816) 806-9929 cell                                                                 Quarterly Meeting July 24, 2015: Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes in Vulnerable Communities  Kansas City, MO:  Complex events and circumstances contribute to the vulnerability of communities when they fail to take responsibility and invest resources to create […]

No Cost & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC E-cigarette use is up drastically among our youth. Come learn the dangers and how to discourage its use. When: Tuesday, July 21, 2015 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. Continental breakfast will be served: pre-registration requested.  Where: Clay County Public Health Center 800 Haines Drive, Liberty, MO 64068  AGENDA  Liberty […]

Early pre-natal care is one of the most important keys to having a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby. However, not having insurance, whether Medicaid or private insurance, is a major hindrance to getting in to see a doctor. Paying out of pocket is just out of the question for many. Until recently, women had […]

We’re Getting Ready for National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM)….. bringing together the greater Kansas City metropolitan community, both public and private sectors, to heighten awareness and provide consistent messaging on immunizations across the lifespan throughout the month of August. To register your August immunization event, click to fill out the survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3MDNVCQ Click here […]

June 29, 2015: Eight children have already died across the US after being left or becoming trapped in a hot car. Kicking off a month-long campaign to raise awareness of the danger of heatstroke, Regina Weir, Safe Kids Metro KC coordinator, and Anne Biswell, MCHC communications coordinator, handed out fliers and window clings on Saturday, […]

News Release  Contact:    Anne Biswell                                                                        FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: (816) 283-6242 ext. 226                                                               Tuesday, June 23, 2015 Mother & […]

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Yesterday, a 2-year-old girl was found unresponsive in a hot car in Baltimore, MD and later died. She had been in the car for at least 24 hours. This is the 8th death of 2015, the 6th death in June, and the 3rd death this week.  The full article can be […]

MCHC is offering a number of volunteer internship positions for the summer/fall. Please visit the Volunteers page for details.

Click on the link to the new Membership Survey and help us learn what you value about the Coalition and where we can make improvements to serve our community better. Thank you for your participation!

KCPT Grant for Safe Haven Public Service Announcements The FJC Foundation provided a $5,000 grant to MCHC to create a Safe Haven for Newborns Public Service Announcement (PSA) for public television and radio (The Bridge) at KCPT.  The PSA was put together by the creative staff at KCPT, with input from MCHC staff. It aired numerous times during […]