Johnson County Community Health Services
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Johnson County Community Health Services is pleased to announce the addition of Ashley Martinez, RN as the new Public Health nurse at JCCHS. “Our goal is to help protect our communities, prevent illness, and promote health. Ashley brings years of experience and a wonderful skill set that will benefit JCCHS and our community.” said Ronda Davis, RN, public health coordinator. Ashley ... Continue Reading
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) and Johnson County Community Health Services (JCCHS) are reporting significantly increased cases of syphilis. DHSS issued a health advisory on February 19, 2019 about the increase, and officials at JCCHS are echoing the report. “We have noticed an alarming increase in the number of syphilis cases in Johnson ... Continue Reading
Although the federal government shutdown has been announced, the Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, known as WIC, will remain in operation in Missouri. Johnson County Community Health Services WIC program has been notified that there is sufficient funding to continue Missouri WIC operations in the event of a federal government shutdown. Johnson ... Continue Reading
More families may be eligible for the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program under new income eligibility guidelines. Income guidelines are based on gross pay and household size. A pregnant woman counts as a household of two or more, depending on the number of babies. 2018 Revised WIC Income Guidelines A family of 2 can earn $586 weekly----$2,538 monthly---$30,451 ... Continue Reading
WARRENSBURG, MISSOURI (May 7, 2017) – Johnson County Community Health Services (JCCHS) Public Health staff works with our community partners to help ensure that populations are being properly immunized and are receiving the correct vaccines at the recommended times and intervals for different age groups. State officials with the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program, which is ... Continue Reading