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Delayed Opening Today Due to Weather
11/15/2018 (Sandra Bell, Administrator) Hits:5
Due to last night's inclement weather, the health department will open at 10:00 am to allow staff safer travels in their commute.
Read moreWIC Contract Awarded for 2019
11/07/2018 (Jennifer Mueller, RN WIC Coordinator) Hits:23
The Ste Genevieve County Health Department is pleased to announce that a contract to continue providing WIC (Women, Infant and Children) services for federal fiscal year 2018-2019 has been signed...
Read more2018 Great American Smoke Out
11/07/2018 (Diana Giesler, RN) Hits:31
The Great American Smokeout – November 15th Smoking remains the single largest preventable cause of death and illness in the world. Smoking causes more than 480,000 deaths every year, or about...
Read moreSubstance Use Liaison at Health Department October…
10/26/2018 (Ste. Genevieve County Health Department) Hits:49
If you, or a love one are struggling with drug or alcohol use, the Health Department, in collaboration with Gibson Recovery Center, will be offering help through a new service...
Read moreDisposal of Unused Prescription Drugs Saves Lives!…
10/15/2018 (Barbara Miller, Emergency Planner) Hits:53
Data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health states that nearly one-third of people aged 12 and overwho used drugs for the first time began by using a...
Read moreClosed Monday, October 8, 2018
10/05/2018 (Ste. Genevieve County Health Department) Hits:77
The Health Department will be closed Monday, October 8, 2018 in observance of Columbus Day. We will be open for regular business hours on Tuesday, October 10, 2018. On this...
Read moreDrive Thru Flu Clinic October 11, 2018
10/05/2018 (Mary Roth, RN) Hits:106
The Ste Genevieve County Health Department will be offering a Drive Thru Flu Clinic Thursday, October 11, 2018 from 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm at the Ste Genevieve Fire House....
Read moreDrug Take Back Event October 27,2018
10/05/2018 (Sandra Bell, Administrator) Hits:116
The Ste Genevieve Community Services Forum along with the Health Department and Sheriff’s Department will host a prescription drug take back event Saturday, October 27th from 9:00 am – 12 pm at the Bloomsdale...
Read moreNo Immunization Services After 12:00 pm October 5,…
10/04/2018 (Sandra Bell, Administrator) Hits:77
Due to our transition to electronic medical records, we will be unable to provide immunization services after 12:00 pm tomorrow, Friday, October 5, 2018. Normal services will resume on Tuesday,...
Read moreSmoking During Pregnancy
10/04/2018 (Diana Giesler, RN) Hits:70
If you are pregnant, it is never too late to quit smoking. There are benefits to quitting smoking at any stage of your pregnancy. Quitting as soon as possible will...
Read moreSuicide Prevention
09/28/2018 (Miranda Crosier, SEMO Nursing Student) Hits:78
In 2016, there were 45,000 deaths caused by suicide which is a 30% increase since 1999. In teenagers, suicide has become the leading cause of death. It is the 3rd...
Read moreDon Pritchard Got His Flu Shot This Year!
09/23/2018 (Sandra Bell, Administrator) Hits:131
Don Pritchard got his flu shot today! The flu season is almost here and the Ste Genevieve County Health Department is recommending flu shots for everyone 6 months and older. ...
Read moreIs Your Family Ready for an Emergency?
09/23/2018 (Barbara Miller, Emergency Planner) Hits:83
Is your Family Ready for an Emergency??? Plan for all family members, even your pets! Water & non-perishable food are a must!! Have alternative power sources ... Have on hand enough...
Read moreCompating the Opioid Crisis
09/14/2018 (Ste. Genevieve County Health Department) Hits:119
Local churches will be hosting an event about the opioid crisis and Narcan. This crisis has swept across our nation and left many broken families and deaths in its wake....
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JUULING: What parents need to know about this harm…
09/13/2018 (Jenna Little, SEMO Nursing Student) Hits:135
At first glance it may look like a USB drive, but the newest trend among teenagers and young adults happens to be a discrete version of the popular E-cigarette, or...
Read moreTest of the Emergency Alert System September 20, 2…
09/12/2018 (Barbara Miller, Emergency Planner) Hits:132
National Test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) Thursday, September 20, 2018 National Preparedness Month (NPM), provides an opportunity to remind us that we all must prepare...
Read morePerry County Public Viewing of Video Written Off A…
08/21/2018 (Ste. Genevieve County Health Department) Hits:187
JOIN US FOR THE VIEWING OF WRITTEN OFF“THE JOURNALS WILL EXPLAIN EVERYTHING” The film, Written Off, chronicles the life of Matthew Edwards, whose addiction to opioids began at age 15, after...
Read moreLearn More About Salmonella Infections
08/21/2018 (Mary Roth, RN) Hits:179
Infections such as Salmonella are more common during summer months. This may be due to higher temperatures and frequent gatherings and events, in which large outbreaks are not uncommon. Salmonella...
Read moreYoung Mother Support Group Has New Membership Guid…
08/21/2018 (Ste. Genevieve County Health Department) Hits:246
The Ste Genevieve County Young Mother Support Group has revised their membership guidelines and is now open to mothers of all ages who are expecting, or have children under the...
Read moreBoil Water Advisory for Grayhawk Subdivision
08/21/2018 (Sandra Bell, Administrator) Hits:137
This precautionary boil water advisory has been lifted. Special bacteriological water samples have tested safe. Date advisory issued: August 21, 2018. Location: South end of subdivision. Reason: 2” main line break and a leaking tee fitting. Corrective...
Read moreWest Nile Virus 2018
08/15/2018 (Mary Roth, RN) Hits:157
In Missouri, mosquitoes found carrying the disease have been found in St. Charles, St. Louis, and Jefferson County. Human West Nile virus cases, in our area, generally occur in late...
Read moreHelp with Addiction Treatment Referrals July 31st.…
07/26/2018 (Sandra Bell, Administrator) Hits:197
If you, or a love one are struggling with drug or alcohol use, the Health Department, in collaboration with Gibson Recovery Center, will be offering help through a new service...
Read moreRepairing the Harmful Effects of Smoking
07/20/2018 (Diana Giesler, RN) Hits:190
It is possible to reverse the effects of smoking and to improve health. Once a person begins smoking they do damage to their body and others who breathe in their...
Read moreBenefits of Calcium
07/20/2018 (Paula Rose, Nutritionist) Hits:236
Calcium is an important mineral that not only helps to strengthen your teeth and bones, it also helps your nerves and muscles function properly. Calcium is not something that your...
Read moreBlood Pressure Screenings! July 25th from 3pm-4pm
07/19/2018 (Ste. Genevieve County Health Department) Hits:182
The Ste Genevieve Health Department will be at the new Library in Bloomsdale on Wednesday, July 25th from 3pm to 4pm to provide blood pressure screenings. No appointment is necessary!...
Read moreCongratulations to Paula Rose for her 2nd place wi…
07/19/2018 (Brittany Killian) Hits:193
Congratulations to Paula Rose, our Nutritionist at the Health Department, for her zucchini getting 2nd place at the County Fair! We are all so proud of her and her gardening...
Read moreOpioid Information Available Through Missouri Dept…
07/17/2018 (Ste. Genevieve County Health Department) Hits:214
Combating the opioid crisis is a top priority for DHSS. The Missouri Opioid Dashboard was recently updated and contains data relevant to the opioid misuse epidemic in Missouri. Trends tell...
Read moreMissouri reports cases of cyclosporiasis linked to…
07/17/2018 (Sandra Bell, Administrator) Hits:220
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services in collaboration with local public health agencies across Missouri is investigating cases of cyclosporiasis that appear to be...
Read moreFree Gun Locks Available at Health Department
07/09/2018 (Ste. Genevieve County Health Department) Hits:217
Free Gun Locks are now available at the Health Department through the Lock it for Love project. Come in anytime during regular business hours to get your gun lock. Keep Your...
Read moreCERT Refresher Class to be Held in August
07/03/2018 (Robert Bach, Emergency Planner) Hits:200
The Ste. Genevieve County Health Department will be holding a CERT Refresher Course for any individual who has in the past completed the Basic CERT Training and wishes to take...
Read moreBLS CPR Class for Healthcare Providers Offered Jul…
06/28/2018 (Diana Giesler, RN) Hits:216
A Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers CPR class will be offered on Thursday, July 19, 2017 from 12:00 to 4:00 pm at the Health Department. Cost for the class...
Read moreEffective Stillbirth Prevention Campaign launches …
06/20/2018 (Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services ) Hits:213
Goal to save 119 Missouri babies every year, reducing the stillbirth rate by 26 percent JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) is announcing...
Read moreBe Sure To Drink Plenty of Water During This Heat …
06/19/2018 (Paula Rose, Nutritionist) Hits:215
Water should be a large part of any diet. It is readily available with no preparation or leg work required. It is an extremely important weight loss factor. Besides being...
Read moreRecognizing Heat Stroke and Heat Exhaustion
06/19/2018 (Robert Bach, Emergency Planner) Hits:224
Heat Stroke Heat stroke occurs when the body is unable to regulate its temperature. The body's temperature rises rapidly, the sweating mechanism fails, and the body is unable to cool down....
Read moreWIC Income Guidelines for 2018-2019
06/18/2018 (Jennifer Mueller, RN) Hits:285
WIC Guidelines for 2018-2019 WIC is a Nutritional Education, Health Promotion and Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children. Good nutrition helps provide the best possible start in life and...
Read moreDental Van Coming To Ste Genevieve in July!
06/18/2018 (Sandra Bell, Administrator) Hits:278
The Ste. Genevieve Health Department is excited to welcome the COMTREA Tooth Titans Mobile Dental Team in July! On July 24, 25, and 27th (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday) the Tooth Titans...
Read moreFREE HIV and HEP C testing on June 28th
06/12/2018 (Mary Roth RN) Hits:227
The Ste. Genevieve County Health Department is offering FREE screening for HIV and Hepatitis C (Recieve results in 15 minutes) Testing is Free, Fast and Confidential WHEN: June 28th from 8am-4pm WHERE: Ste....
Read moreFree Hepatitis C and HIV Testing May 24, 2018
05/10/2018 (Mary Roth, RN) Hits:278
The Ste. Genevieve County Health Department is offering FREE screening for HIV and Hepatitis C (Recieve results in 15 minutes) Testing is Free, Fast and Confidential WHEN: May 24th from 3:45pm- 5pm WHERE:...
Read moreSubstance Abuse Help Available May 29, 2018
05/10/2018 (Sandra Bell, Administrator) Hits:295
If you, or a love one are struggling with drug or alcohol use, the Health Department, in collaboration with Gibson Recovery Center, will be offering help through a new service...
Read moreVitamin D - The Sunshine Vitamin
Vitamin D – The Sunshine Vitamin Vitamin D is both a nutrient you eat and a hormone your body makes with the help of sunlight. It is an important nutrient needed…
Free Diabetes Self Management Class Offered in June 2018
Diabetes Self-Management Class Recognized by the American Diabetes Association, this free six-week program helps those affected by diabetes, including family members and caregivers, learn skills to more effectively manage symptoms. Topics…
Friends & Family CPR Class May 17, 2018
A Friends and Family CPR class will be offered May 17th from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm at The Ste Genevieve County Health Department. This class is for anyone who…
The Elks Mobile Dental Unit
The Elks Mobile Dental Unit will be located: DATES: Monday, May 7, thru, Thursday, May 17, 2018 PLACE: High Ridge Elks Lodge #2455 2808 Old Hunning Rd High Ridge, MO 63049 DATES:…
Breakfast is the Most Important Meal of the Day
Breakfast is the meal most neglected and missed. People accredit this to their hectic lifestyles, wanting to lose weight, or not feeling hungry in the morning. However, what most…
New Member Sworn in to Board of Directors
We welcome Dr. Matthew Bosner to our Board of Directors!
Time to Do Safety Checks for The Outdoor Grill
At least once every year, check the Venturi tube for blockage by insects, spiders, or food drippings. Clear any blockage, either with a pipe cleaner or with a wire. Push any blockages through the…
Preparing for Power Outages
Create a plan for your family. Your family might not be together when a power outage occurs. That’s why it is important to have a plan in place. Talk about…
Concerns for Smoking in the Car with Children
Pound for pound, our children are more vulnerable to the effects of secondhand smoke. They breathe more rapidly and take in more secondhand smoke than adults. Also, a child’s developing…
The Great American Smokeout – November 15th