Every year several children in Jackson County are found to have elevated blood lead levels and lead poisoning. This condition is usually discovered when testing is done at well-child visits at the doctor’s office.

Updated COVID-19 vaccine approved and available soon, flu and RSV vaccines available statewide.

Kids are often in a hurry to grow up, but the car is one place where it’s critical to not let them get ahead of their actual growth.

When a new baby is on the way, there are so many decisions to be made. One of the most important decisions you will make is how to feed your baby.

Annual physical exams help to set the groundwork or baseline for following up with any other health concerns or questions you may have. They also help to make sure you get regular screenings to help catch health concerns early on, when they are often easier to treat.

Fall sports are in full swing for our youth, and unfortunately, a season filled with football, soccer, and other sports will include concussions for some of our youth.

The ADRC of Jackson County and Jackson County Public Health are partnering with the Lunda Community Center to offer Walk With Ease starting Monday, September 11, at the Lunda Community Center.

Jackson County Public Health is excited to announce its new preventative care campaign, “Life Is An Adventure. Take Charge of Your Health.”