County Manager's Office
Medication safety ahead of Drug Take Back Day
National Drug Take Back Day is a biannual event coordinated by the Drug Enforcement Administration.
Train-related programs on track at museum
With topics ranging from Mexican and Mexican-American track workers to Harvey Houses and Harvey Girls, the Johnson County Museum is planning four programs this fall relating to its ongoing special exhibit about the local impact of railroads.
Luci: Calling attention to craniofacial differences
In my role as director, I get to meet many amazing people. I recently had the opportunity to sit down with one such person: Luci Capo Rome, a retired advanced practice professional nurse, whose pen name is Bella Lucia. Luci was born with a congenital, severe and complete bilateral cleft lip and palate. Cleft lip and palate affect one of every 700 live births.
RSV vaccine available in the fall
A new vaccine that protects adults ages 60 and older who are at the highest risk for severe illness from the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) will be available this fall.
Registration gets under way for CPR classes
A newly developed class, First Aid and CPR for Older Patients, will be offered a by Johnson County MED-ACT. Sign up for either Saturday, Oct. 28, at the Sunset Drive Office Building, 11811 Sunset Drive, Olathe, or Saturday, Nov. 4, at the Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center, 8788 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park.
Cover Story: CPR, a lifesaving skill for all ages to know
Dee Berger knows the importance of learning cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
50 Plus plans fall trips, outings
Ready for crisp fall air and new adventures? Johnson County Park and Recreation District’s 50 Plus Travel is offering day trips, social outings and nature walks in September and October, including:
So just what is K-State Extension?
For those who don’t know, I am a horticulture agent with Johnson County Kansas State Research and Extension. I often offer tips and suggestions to help make your lawn greener or your landscape more colorful. What is the purpose of Johnson County Kansas State Research and Extension? What is a horticulture agent?
Are you ready to vote on Nov. 7?
All voters, no matter if they are 18 years old or 88 years old, have one thing in common. They care about the issues that are going to shape their lives or the lives of others.
Test indicates risk of prediabetes
There are 96 million American adults who have prediabetes – that’s 1 in 3 adults! Of those 96 million, more than 8 in 10 of them don’t even know they have it.