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Compating the Opioid Crisis
09/14/2018 (Ste. Genevieve County Health Department) Hits:17
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:16
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:24
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:61
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:67
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:53
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:49
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:63
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:105
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:102
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:96
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:89
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:89
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:104
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:105
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:109
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:114
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:139
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:143
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:144
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:151
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:174
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:203
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:159
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:216
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:215
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
05/10/2018 (Guest Contributor Emily Basler, Dietetic Intern, Bradley University) Hits:812
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...
Read moreFree Diabetes Self Management Class Offered in Jun…
05/03/2018 (Paula Rose, Nutritionist) Hits:291
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...
Read moreFriends & Family CPR Class May 17, 2018
05/03/2018 (Jennifer Mueller, RN) Hits:260
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...
Read moreThe Elks Mobile Dental Unit
05/01/2018 (Ste. Genevieve County Health Department) Hits:256
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:...
Read moreBreakfast is the Most Important Meal of the Day
05/01/2018 (Paula Rose, Nutritionist) Hits:267
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...
Read moreNew Member Sworn in to Board of Directors
05/01/2018 (Sandra Bell, Administrator) Hits:390
We welcome Dr. Matthew Bosner to our Board of Directors!
Read moreTime to Do Safety Checks for The Outdoor Grill
05/01/2018 (Bob Kluender, Environmental Specialist) Hits:235
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...
Read morePreparing for Power Outages
05/01/2018 (Robert Bach, Emergency Planner) Hits:252
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...
Read moreConcerns for Smoking in the Car with Children
05/01/2018 (Diana Giesler, RN) Hits:230
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...
Read more*Important Notice for Caregivers's Support Group*
04/26/2018 (Guest Author ) Hits:285
*Important Notice* For anyone who is serving as a caregiver for a spouse, a loved one or anyone suffering from Dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, the Ste. Genevieve Caregiver’s Support Group will...
Read moreGarden Items Made From Recycled Plastic Caps Now F…
04/23/2018 (Sandra Bell, Administrator) Hits:240
Perhaps you’ve heard about the Ste. Genevieve Rotary Club’s Caps-to-Benches program. We now have over 40 benches in and around Ste. Genevieve. In addition, we now have something new. Garden...
Read moreCDC expands E. coli warning to all romaine lettuce
04/23/2018 (Brittany Killian) Hits:252
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has expanded its warning about an E. coli outbreak connected to romaine lettuce to cover all forms of romaine, including whole heads...
Read morePrescription Drug Take Back April 28, 2018
04/23/2018 (Ste. Genevieve County Health Dept) Hits:247
Prescription Take Back Event Saturday, April 28, 9am-Noon Bloomsdale Medical Centre Bring unused, unwanted or outdated prescription medication for proper disposal Sponsored by Bloomsdale Pharmacy & Ste. Gen Community Services Forum
Read moreFree Hepatitis C and HIV Testing in St Mary
The Health Department will be in St Mary City Hall Thursday, April 26th from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm to offer free rapid testing for Hepatitis C and HIV. Test…
Substance Abuse Help Available April 24, 2018
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…
Tick season is upon us
Now that spring is here, Missouri Dept. of Health and Senior Services urges precaution against tick-borne illnesses JEFFERSON CITY, Mo — With warmer weather on the way, the Missouri Department of…
Increase in Passport Fees
Beginning Monday, April 2, 2018, the execution fee for NEW passports will increase from $25 to $35. Other fees for passport application services remain the same. For questions please contact the Health Department…
5 Mistakes of Label Reading!
Here are the 5 most common mistakes made when shopping for packaged foods in the grocery store. It is easy to make these mistakes because food manufacturers want you to…
Key Facts About Flood Readiness
Basic Steps to Prepare for the Storm Contact the local county geologist or county planning department to find out if your home is located in a flash-flood-prone area or landslide-prone area. Learn…
New Service Now Available to Help With Substance Use Disorders
If you, or a love one are struggling with substance use, the Health Department, in collaboration with Gibson Recovery Center, will be offering a new service to the community starting…
Facts About Tuberculosis
Fast facts on tuberculosis Here are some key points about tuberculosis. More detail and supporting information is in the main article. The World Health Organization estimates that 9 million people a year…
Hepatitis C & HIV Guest Commentary
Hepatitis C and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) are becoming an increasing concern in Southeastern Missouri. Hepatitis C is a viral infection of the liver that is the leading cause…
