What Makes A Healthy Community?
A healthy community does not develop overnight or materialize because of the actions of a single person. It takes time and effort from many different sectors within the community, as well as the community itself. At the Jackson County Health Department we strive to understand the needs of those we work for. We work to improve access to health care, control infectious disease, lower environmental threats, prepare for emergencies, provide access to records and information, and promote a healthy lifestyle for the citizens of Jackson County. The Jackson County Health Department provides a variety of services. We participate in statewide programs such as Show Me Healthy Women (SMHW) and Adult Head & Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). Show Me Healthy Women provides services such as cancer screenings, while the TBI program assists individuals who are living with traumatic brain injuries. Our department also provides clinical services ranging from testing and screenings to immunization c