The Independence Health Department would like to learn what barriers exist for residents to access fresh fruits and vegetables and participate in physical activity. Healthy neighborhoods help to build strong relationships. People working together in their neighborhoods can increase their home values and create standards for improvement. Healthy neighborhoods can market a community.

In October 2010, the Independence Health Department surveyed four intentional neighborhoods to gather data identifying barriers in physical activity and access to fruits and vegetables. The results of this survey are being used to support health initiatives for adults and children through promotion of active living and health eating.

The Health Department continues to promote healthy lifestyles through support and educational programs. For more information on how to add your neighborhood to our Website, contact the Health Promotion Division at 816-325-7185.

Guest speakers available for neighborhoods on the following topics:
            Weight Management 
          Asthma Management  
            Ready in 3 - Emergency Preparedness for you and your family
            CPR and 1st Aid (fee per participant)
            Immunizations
            Communicable Disease Prevention
            PEPPI - Senior adult exercise 
            Safe Sleep for Infants - sleep positions and new crib standards      
            Skin Cancer Prevention
            Don't Let the Bed Bugs Bite