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FOR ACCESS TO THE PRESENTATIONS FROM THIS MEETING, CLICK HERE. Title: Empowering Parents in the Digital Age Population-based studies continue to show associations between excessive television viewing in early childhood and cognitive and social/emotional delays. A recent analysis found that negative experiences on social media carry more weight than positive interactions when it comes to […]

It was wonderful to see all the friends who stopped by to say hello and wish Susan well at her retirement reception last Thursday (Jan. 10). Here are a few photos from the event. Thanks to everyone who made it so very special! An announcement regarding the selection of a new executive director to lead […]

In addition to New Year’s Day, the office will be closed for holidays on  Monday, January 21 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day) and Monday, February 18 (Presidents Day) MCHC WEATHER POLICY: If KCMO schools are closed due to WEATHER ISSUES (not water main breaks or other issues) then all MCHC meetings are automatically canceled. If […]

Dear friends, members, neighbors and children’s advocates:  As you consider where your hard-earned dollars should go this #GivingTuesday, remember: this is why we keep doing what we do – we’re helping people to realize a brighter future by giving them the information and tools to make it happen. Your generosity will help the Coalition in […]

Plan now to attend the Mid America Immunization Coalition’s fall Quarterly Meeting on Wednesday, December 5 at the KCMO Health Department. We’ll review where the Coalition has been and with your help, brainstorm on where we’re going from here. Dr. Angie Myers of Children’s Mercy will update us on the latest in adolescent immunizations. MERCK […]

Next Tuesday is the day to exercise your right and your responsibility to participate in the American democratic process. We live in a country where we have many rights and privileges, based on the concept of a participatory democracy. This means that an informed electorate (the people) have a duty to choose leaders who will […]

Fall Flu Clinics 2018 – vacunas de influenza MO – ages 12 years and older/ mayores de 12 años; KS – ages 7 years and older/ mayores de 7 años   Date/Fecha Time/Tiempo Address/Dirección Age/Edad Wednesday/miércoles 10/3 3:00-6:00 pm Kansas City KS Community College, Jewell Hall,7250 State Ave., KCKS 66112 7+ Wednesday/miércoles 10/10 9:00 am-12:00 pm […]

REGISTER HERE: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MCHCQ100518 “Social Determinants of Health and Evolving Policy Perspective” – There are many critical issues affecting families that are being decided by the legislative process. At this meeting we will hear from experts about some of the advocacy efforts taking place in Kansas and Missouri regarding major topics being determined at this time, and […]

The online registration for the 2018 MAIC Immunization Symposium, “Vaccines: What You Need to Know” is now CLOSED. If you would still like to attend, please call the office at (816) 283-6242 and press 0. This conference is joint-provided by Mother & Child Health Coalition and Children’s Mercy Kansas City. Friday, October 26, 2018 7:15 a.m. […]

The fall meeting of MAIC will be held: Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2018 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Kansas City Health Dept. 2400 Troost, Lower Level Kansas City MO 64108 A light lunch will be served. Please REGISTER HERE so that we’ll be sure to have a lunch and materials for you. Topics will include the […]