This week the City of St. Joseph is celebrating public health.
National Public Health Week is April 6-12, 2015. The city is recognizing the week by hosting related events and promoting this year’s theme, “Join the Movement.”
The week kicked off last Friday with a Public Health Fair at the East Hills Mall and will continue with a different theme each day.
All events are open to the public.
Monday, April 6th – Raising the Grade
Event: Public Health – It Starts With You!
When: April 6th at 9:00 am – 12:00 pm and again from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Where: St. Joseph Health Department, 904 S. 10th Street – Suite B
Free resources to help you take care of YOU! Blood pressure checks, immunization record reviews, body composition analysis, and preventive health screening tools available. These screenings can help you map your own path to health!
Tuesday, April 7th – Healthy from the Start
Event: Infant and Toddler Screening Carnival – Parents as Teachers
When: April 7th from 8:00 – 11:00 am and again from 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Where:New YMCA Campus, 3601 North Village Drive
Join us at the Parents as Teachers Infant and Toddler developmental and health screening. Centered around a carnival theme, there will be fun games, childhood screenings, tours of the YMCA, car seat info, and more! Register your 3 month to 3 year old by calling 816-271-4300 or online at www.sjsd.k12.mo.us/PAT
Wednesday, April 8th – Building Momentum
Event: Northwest Missouri Medical Reserve Corps “Ready in 3” Booth
When: April 8th from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm and again from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Where: St. Joseph Health Department, 904 S. 10th Street – Suite B
Emergencies could happen at any moment. Disease outbreaks, man-made or natural disasters can have a devastating effect on our community. Find out what you and your family can do to prepare through the “Ready in 3″ planning steps and register to win a
NOAA weather radio!
Thursday, April 9th – Building Broader Connections
Event: Groundbreaking Ceremony for The Crossings Garden Project
When: April 9th beginning at 10:00 am
Where: The Crossing Outreach Ministry, 629 S. 8th Street, St Joseph, MO
The Crossings Outreach Ministry is breaking ground on the Crossings Garden Project; a collaborative effort with the St. Joseph Health Department, Habitat for Humanity, and other local service agencies to grow local, organic produce to serve inner-city St. Joseph
and local food pantries. Come see what this exciting new project is all about!
Friday, April 10th – Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of National Public Health Week
Event: Public Health Celebration
When: April 10th, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Where: St. Joseph Health Department, 904 S. 10th Street, Suite B
We’re hosting a party to celebrate what Public Health has accomplished in making our community and nation a safer, healthier place! We’ll have balloons, kids games, and healthy refreshments!