News in Historic Northeast
Sept. 8, 2010
Health Department offers flu clinic
Special to Northeast News
The Kansas City, Mo., Health Department began providing adult seasonal flu vaccines on Tuesday. The vaccine will be available during regular clinic hours at a cost of $20.
On July 29, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices announced the recommendation that everyone six months of age and older should receive a yearly flu shot.
For those who qualify, the Health Department can bill Medicare or Medicaid on their behalf.
Flu shots will be available on a first come, first served basis. Clinic hours are Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Thursdays from 8 a.m. to noon. The clinic is closed for lunch from noon to 1 p.m.
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Schools to host back-to-school nights
Special to Northeast News
The Kansas City, Mo., School District will be hosting back-to-school nights throughout September. Students and their families are encouraged to attend to become acclimated to their school communities.
In Historic Northeast, the events will be:
• 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14, at Garfield Elementary School.
• 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14, at Gladstone Academy.
• 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14, at James Elementary School.
• 6-8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17, at Whittier Elementary School.
• 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 23, at Northeast High School.
• 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 16, at East High School.
