Today, Sept. 9, Johnson County Department of Health and Environment Director Dr. Sanmi Areola provided a written update on COVID-19 to the Board of County Commissioners.
Johnson County Department of Health and Environment Director Dr. Sanmi Areola and others continued their conversation with school district superintendents this week to promote a reduced risk of COVID-19 transmission in Johnson County schools.... more
On Thursday, Sept. 3, Johnson County Board of County Commissioners proclaimed September as Suicide Prevention Month, Sept. 6 – 12 as Suicide Prevention Week, and Sept. 10 as World Suicide Prevention Day.
Johnson County offices will be closed in celebration of Labor Day, Sept. 7, as we honor and recognize the American labor movement and the works and contributions of laborers to the development and achievements of the United States.
As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to climb in the Kansas City region, local public health directors urge anyone with symptoms and those exposed to infected persons to get tested.
Local health departments determined that testing... more
As we approach the three-day holiday weekend, it's important to not let our guards down regarding COVID-19, according to Dr. Sanmi Areola, director of the Johnson County Department of Health and Environment. Positive COVID-19 case counts have... more
On JoCo on the Go, episode #56, hear from Johnson County Department of Health and Environment leaders to get the latest on COVID-19 in the county. You’ll hear why it’s important to not let your guard down as we enter into a long holiday... more
The deadline for Johnson County businesses and organizations to request Personal Protective Equipment made available by the state of Kansas is 5 p.m., Friday, Sept. 4. These are requests for a 90-day supply of the following items:
Today, Sept. 2, Johnson County leaders participated in two separate live community events regarding COVID-19 - a Shawnee Mission School District town hall and a discussion involving area chief medical officers.
