Jackson County Health Department unveils new name, logo; relocates to Lee's Summit

The Jackson County Health Department has moved to a new location and will now be known as Jackson County Public Health (JCPH).

After 89 years of service based in Independence, JCPH has relocated to Lee’s Summit. Located off I-470 and Woods Chapel Road, 3651 NE Ralph Powell Road, is now the new address for Jackson County Public Health. 

The new building also provides a new home for Jackson County’s Environmental Health department and WIC program, bringing all three county divisions under the same roof for the first time.

The new location offers a number of improvements for clients: 


• Expanded waiting & registration areas
• Lactation rooms for nursing mothers 
• Two large public meeting spaces 
• A higher number of modern clinical rooms that are ADA compliant (11 rooms vs. 5)

“We’re excited about this move as it signifies our commitment to the residents of Jackson County,” Bridgette Shaffer, Health Director at JCPH said. “The new space will ensure residents experience modern and quality facilities that match the level of superior customer service we have provided for nearly 98 years.”

Jackson County Public Health provides health services to over 379,000 residents in Eastern Jackson County, serving the parts of our county outside of Kansas City and Independence.

The City of Independence re-established their own health department during the pandemic. JCPH says the move to Lee’s Summit allows the department to more effectively provide services to residents within their jurisdiction. 

“For far too long we have undervalued the significance of public health, but today, I take immense pride in declaring that this is no longer the reality,” Jackson County Executive Frank White, Jr. said. “The County’s multi-million dollar investment ensures that everyone has equal access to the care they require in a setting that is convenient, supportive, and purposefully designed. In fostering a sense of unity and inclusivity, we hope to empower all residents to actively engage in their own health and contribute to the overall well-being of our community.”
 
Services offered at the new location, include:

• Routine vaccinations for all ages
• Tuberculosis (TB) skin tests
• HIV & STI testing and treatment 
• Free COVID-19 and flu testing
• Daycare, preschool, and pre-employment physicals
• Vital records services (birth and death certificates)

​Learn more at www.jcph.org.

Jackson County Public Health (JCPH), formerly Jackson County Health Department, has moved to Lee's Summit and unveiled a new logo. Photo credit: JCPH