Health care for everyone

The Jackson County Public Works/Environmental Health Division conducts inspections anywhere food is handled, prepared and served to the public for cities other than Independence. Critical violations must be handled within 72 hours.

Send your health notes to stephanie.boothe@examiner.net

Tracey Shaffer, RD, LD, is a  Hy-Vee dietitian at the Blue Springs location. The information provided should not be construed as professional medical advice. E-mail her at 1033dietitian@hy-vee.com.

Larry Jones is director of the Independence Health Department.

What are you doing to keep tomatoes in your diet while avoiding salmonella?

Items for the Health Calendar may be e-mailed to jill.ritchie@examiner.net or mailed to: The Examiner, P.O. Box 459, Independence, Mo. 64051, attention Jill Ritchie. The following items are for July 1 through 7.

Larry Jones is director of the Independence Health Department.

Tracey Shaffer, RD, LD, is a  Hy-Vee dietitian at the Blue Springs location. The information provided should not be construed as professional medical advice. E-mail her at 1033dietitian@hy-vee.com.