Health and Environment
2023 Heat Mapping Campaign
This summer Johnson County Department of Health & Environment and the Unified Government of Wyandotte County Public Health Department are teaming up with community volunteers to identify hotspots, called heat islands, in our two counties.
New facility collects household waste
After years of planning and construction, the new Johnson County Household Waste Collection and Reuse facility (also known as Household Hazardous Waste) is now open in Overland Park off College Boulevard and Mastin Street.
Health assessment gets underway
The Public Health Accreditation Board defines community health assessment as a systematic examination of the health status indicators for a given population that is used to identify key problems and assets in a community.
How to remove ticks
• Use fine-tipped tweezers to grasp the tick as close to the skin’s surface as possible. The key is to remove the tick as soon as possible. Avoid using nail polish, petroleum jelly or heat to make the tick detach from the skin.
Tips to stop ticks that make you sick
Late spring brings long sunny days, warm temperatures and ticks. These tiny bugs live in grassy, brushy and wooded areas in yards, gardens, parks and walking trails where many of us can be found this time of year. This makes it easy for ticks to hitch a ride on people or pets increasing your chances of developing a tickborne illness.