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2009 H1N1 flu (formerly known as swine flu): the latest information from CDC, local information from MARC, and general information (including fact sheets) from the "Fight the Flu MO" campaign Frequently asked questions about the H1N1 vaccine (PDF document) Food Handler online classes Smoke-free Family KC campaign Flu information and clinics Smoking ordinance and complaint information "Green" or environment related health services and programs Food Inspection results Birth and death records Immunization services and schedules More information/fact sheets on topics in the news *Requires Adobe Acrobat.

City of Kansas City, Mo., Health Department 2400 Troost Ave. Kansas City, MO 64108 Building hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Some programs and clinics have different hours of operation; those hours are listed on the specific program Web pages. Phone: (816) 513-6008 E-mail: health@kcmo.org

Media inquiries: For media inquiries on health topics, please call our media pager at (816) 840-2548. This number is only for use by members of the media.

The City of Kansas City, Mo., Health Department works to help you achieve and maintain good health with a variety of services, most of which are without charge.

The mission of the Health Department is to promote, preserve and protect the health of Kansas Citians and their visitors and prevent illness in a healthy Kansas City. This mission is carried out through the programs and services found on this Web site.

Please help the Health Department prepare for this upcoming flu season by taking a short survey about H1N1 vaccinations.

Find Health Department services, forms and documents from the following drop-down menus.

Online forms ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Asbestos notification amendment* Demolition and renovation notification* Food handler online classes Food training registration Food/restaurant complaint Noise complaint Project Lead-Safe KC home owner application* Project Lead-Safe KC home owner app. (Spanish)* Project Lead-Safe KC rental property application* Project Lead-Safe KC rental property app. (Spanish)* Rat complaint Safety Street registration Smoke school registration Volunteer sign-up Smoking ordinance violation Web site satisfaction survey

Frequently requested documents ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2008 HIV/AIDS Epidemiology Profile presentation* Domestic violence report presented April 15* 2008 Health Commission annual report* 2008 Minority Health Indicators Report* 2007-2008 Health Department budget presentation* 2009 Health Assessment proposed draft 2008 Health Assessment 2007 Health Assessment 2006 Health Assessment 2006 Health Assessment* ( 2.03 MB) 2005 Health Assessment* 2004 Health Assessment* 2004 Environmental Assessment* Annual reports by program Asbestos notification amendment* Birth and death certificates Demolition and renovation notification* Fact sheets Food handler protocols for bartenders (brochure)* Health alert network Health Department program summaries* HIVAIDS Help and Hope Directory* Infant mortality report* KC Food Code* KC Pandemic Flu Plan News releases Pool permit application* Pulse survey results Reportable diseases (PDF) Smoking and Health in Kansas City, Jan. 7, 2009* Smoking cessastion programs* Smoking survey results, 2006

Information for public health and medical professionals ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Divisions/Programs Program summaries* 10 essential services Publications CDCynergy Health education skills Healthy People 2010 Health alert network

Frequently asked questions
How to file a complaint
Requests for proposals (RFPs) and contract bid opportunities
Pandemic Flu PSA (AVI format, 103 MB). For best effect, let the video download fully before trying to view it.
Pandemic Flu PSA (Spanish AVI format, 103 MB).
Pandemic Flu Radio PSA (WAV format, 5.25 MB)
Pandemic Flu Radio PSA (Spanish WAV format, 5.25 MB)

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