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Caldwell County Health Dept
255 West Main Street
Kingston, MO 64650
Phone: (816) 586-2311
Fax: (816) 586-2603
Epi/Communicable Disease Fax: (816) 586-1038
Hours
Monday - Friday: 8 AM - 4:30 PM
Closed: 12:00 - 12:30 for lunch
Saturday - Sunday: Closed
The Team
Tracy Carman
Tracy joined the health department in 2016. Her primary role is Administrator; she also assists with Epidemiology, Communicable diseases, School Health, WIC, CCHC, and MCH.
Direct: (816) 586-1037
Mail to tracycarman
Jamie Ayers
Jamie joined the health department in 2018. She is the WIC coordinator and lactation consultant. Jamie is a certified car seat technician. She also assists in many other areas as needed.
Direct: (816) 586-1035
Mail to jamieayers
Amanda Railsback
Amanda joined the health department in 2018. She is an Epidemiology nurse and a certified car seat technician. She is cross-trained in multiple areas of Public Health.
Skyler Adkison
Skyler joined the health department in 2022. She works primarily with WIC and School Health. Skyler also works with the immunization programs and a variety of other public health programs.
Direct: (816) 586-1041
Brandi
Brandi joined the health department in 2021 as the Office Manager. Brandi assists in other areas of public health as needed. To reach Brandi, please contact her here:
Direct: (816) 586-2311
Mail to brandi
Kelly Hargis
Kelly joined the health department in 2021 as the insurance billing specialist and adult vaccine coordinator. Kelly also assists in the clinic and other areas of public health as needed. To reach Kelly, please contact her here:
Direct: (816) 586-1031
Mail to kellyhargis
Molly Lund
Molly joined the health department in 2016. She is the WIC nutritionist. Molly is subcontracted to other counties as well to assist in their WIC programs. Molly is also cross-trained as a front desk receptionist.
Direct: (816) 586-1033
Mail to mollylund
Amanda Blackburn
Amanda joined the health department in 2023. Her work is focused on the PHAB accreditation process. She is also cross trained to work as the front office receptionist. Amanda acts as our public liaison and attends a variety of coalition meetings and events.
Direct: (816)586-1036
Davey Fickess
Davey is the Environmental Specialist for Caldwell County. He does inspections for local restaurants and daycares. Davey also follows up on various environmental complaints.
Dr. Molly Harp
Dr. Harp earned her medical degree from the Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences in Kansas City, Mo. Dr. Harp is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Academy of Family Physicians and the Missouri Academy of Family Physicians.
The Health Department
The Caldwell County Health Department started as a demonstration unit in 1976. The main services offered were children's immunizations and public health home visits. In 1977 the taxpayers voted to support the health department with their tax dollars. Although the principal role of public health has remained the same, to prevent the spread of disease and protect the citizens of Caldwell County, its focus has expanded with the years. We are now in our 43rd year and face challenges such as new diseases, infections, and bio-terrorism threats. Local health agencies are autonomous and operate independently but are connected with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services through contracts. MDHSS receives funds through the state, CDC, and other federal agencies and distributes them to local agencies. We have a Board of Trustees that are responsible for governing our local health department. The elected members of the board are Mark Kipping, Heather Miller, Lana Crawford, Bob Guffey, and Valerie Gilmer. Our health department's goal continues to be: to prevent disease, promote health and protect the citizens of our county.
