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Heat Warning in Effect!
07/18/2019 (Ste Genevieve County Health Department) Hits:10
The Ste Genevieve County Health Department is urging residents to take precautions during periods of extreme heat to prevent heat-related illnesses and injuries. Stay indoors as much as possible and limit...
Read moreQuit Smoking - For Reproductive Health!
07/15/2019 (Diana Giesler, RN) Hits:21
Although we don’t know exactly which smokers might have complication because of smoking, we do know that smoking can be a threat to the ability to become pregnant, to a...
Read moreOrphaned Container Reporting
07/12/2019 (Bob Kluender, Environmental Specialist) Hits:25
As the water continues to recede the Missouri Department of Natural Resources is committed to assist with any orphaned containers that may be discovered. Examples of flood-related orphaned containers, which may...
Read moreSummer CERT Class Starting July19, 2019
07/11/2019 (Sandra Bell, Administrator) Hits:28
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training will be held this summer at the Ste. Genevieve County Health Department. This class is free and open to adults and teens. CERT educates...
Read moreMake a Healthy Splash!
07/10/2019 (Julie Flieg, RN) Hits:20
Swimming and other water-related activities are excellent ways to get the physical activity and health benefits needed for a healthy life. However, they are not risk-free. CDC’s Healthy Swimming website...
Read moreHepatitis A in Gray Summit, Missouri food handler
07/10/2019 (Ste Genevieve County Health Department) Hits:22
JEFFERSON CITY, MO -- Hepatitis A was diagnosed in an employee who handled food at Roadhouse 100 located at 2763 MO-100 in Gray Summit, Missouri. The investigation by the Franklin...
Read moreMissouri WIC Program Goes Electronic!
07/01/2019 (Jennifer Mueller, WIC Coordinator) Hits:41
Missouri WIC program goes electronic eWIC will improve user experience and strengthen program’s integrity JEFFERSON CITY, MO -- The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is offering families...
Read moreMedical Marijuana Call Center is Taking Applicatio…
07/01/2019 (Sandra Bell, Administrator) Hits:44
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Medical Marijuana Call Center has started taking patient applications today. The website and call center are experiencing high volumes. The Medical Marijuana Cal...
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Tips for Teens on E-Cigarettes
06/13/2019 (Ste. Genevieve County Health Department) Hits:74
Vaccinations Recommended for College Students
06/13/2019 (Ste Genevieve County Health Department) Hits:84
Have a graduating senior? Congratulations! Before you get busy preparing them to go to college, make sure they are up-to-date in their vaccines. We've got details here on the vaccines...
Read moreAction Steps for Sun Protection
06/13/2019 (Ste Genevieve County Health Department) Hits:73
While some exposure to sunlight can be enjoyable, too much can be dangerous. Overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun can result in a painful sunburn. It can also...
Read moreMissouri medical marijuana sample application form…
06/11/2019 () Hits:102
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) is pleased to announce the release of the Medical Marijuana Registry (MMR) sample forms and instructions as...
Read moreDental Event For Adults and Children
06/11/2019 (Ste. Genevieve County Health Department) Hits:70
Keep your child safe!
06/11/2019 (Ste. Genevieve County Health Department) Hits:74
The Children’s Trust Fund’s “Not Even For A Minute” Campaign encourages parents and caregivers to NEVER leave children unattended in or around automobiles. Left alone in a vehicle for a...
Read moreFree A1C's on Fridays in June
06/02/2019 (Brittany Killian) Hits:68
FREE A1C’S EVERY FRIDAY IN THE MONTH OF JUNE WHILE SUPPLIES LAST: The A1C test is a simple blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past 3...
Read moreClosed for Memorial Day, May 27th
05/24/2019 (Brittany Killian) Hits:103
The Health Department will be closed on Monday, May 27th for Memorial Day. We will open on Tuesday, May 28th at 8am.
Read moreCommunity Opioid Information Program Cancelled for…
05/21/2019 (Sandra Bell, Administrator) Hits:134
Our speaker tonight for the Community Opioid Information Program just contacted me to reschedule his presentation due to concerns with the weather forecasted for tonight. It will be rescheduled. Tonight's...
Read moreDHSS announces number of medical marijuana facilit…
05/17/2019 (DHSS) Hits:112
DHSS announces number of medical marijuana facilities to be licensed JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) has determined the number of medical marijuana facilities...
Read more2019 Annual Breastfeeding Baby Shower
05/17/2019 (Brittany Killian) Hits:142
Thank you to everyone who was able to attend our Annual Breastfeeding Baby Shower Monday night. Because of generous donations and gifts every attendee was able to receive 2 door...
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Measles Outbreak and the MMR Vaccine
05/17/2019 (Ste. Genevieve Health Department) Hits:121
The Health Department has been receiving many questions regarding the measles outbreak in the Untied States. At this time, we would like to offer the following recommendations: • Persons born before 1957...
Read moreCommunity Opioid Information Program
05/17/2019 (Sandra Bell, RN Administrator) Hits:129
Community members are invited to attend an informational meeting to learn more about the Opioid problem, harm reduction and Narcan. Chad Sabora, co-founder and Executive Director of the Missouri Network...
Read moreOpen Position For Emergency Planner
05/10/2019 (Sandra Bell, Administrator) Hits:174
Ste Genevieve County/ St Francois Health Department are looking to hire an Emergency Planner This position will serve the role of emergency planer/manager for both health departments working in collaboration with...
Read moreTips for Dealing with Bed Bugs
04/18/2019 (Bob Kluender, Environmental Specialist) Hits:191
Bedbugs are small, nocturnal, wingless insects that belong to the family of Cimicidae. They feed on human blood and other warm-blooded hosts. They are oval in shape and grow up...
Read moreHealth Depatment Closed Good Friday 2019
04/17/2019 (Ste Genevieve County Health Department) Hits:210
The Health Department will be closed on Good Friday, April 19. 2019. We will reopen for normal services on Monday, April 22, 2019.
Read moreDrug Take Back Event April 27, 2019
04/17/2019 (Sandra Bell, Administrator) Hits:164
The Ste Genevieve Community Services Forum along with the Health Department and Sheriff’s Department will host a prescription drug take back event Saturday, April 27th from 9:00 am – 12 pm at the Bloomsdale...
Read moreAn Opioid Overdose Can Happen Anytime
07/10/2019 (Sandra Bell, Administrator) Hits:169
If you, a family member, or a friend is addicted to heroin or narcotic painkillers known as opioids, having Narcan readily available can save a life. Opioid overdose emergencies...
Read moreBaby & Me Tobacco Free Program Has Been Succes…
04/17/2019 (Diana Giesler, RN) Hits:162
The BABY & ME – Tobacco Free Program is a smoking cessation program for pregnant women and their families. It helps pregnant women and a support partner quit smoking while...
Read moreTeens: Don't Puff!
04/04/2019 (Diana Giesler, RN) Hits:194
You may disregard many messages regarding your health, but when it comes to smoking don’t be pressured to let tobacco define you. Your strength is unique, so make good choices. ...
Read moreAvoiding diseases transmitted by ticks and mosquit…
04/04/2019 (Ste Genevieve County Health Department) Hits:190
With warmer weather on the way, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) wants to remind those living in and visiting the state to take precautions against tick...
Read moreFree Adult Measles Vaccine
03/21/2019 (Sandra Bell, Administrator) Hits:330
You may be hearing a lot about measles lately. And all of this news on TV, social media, Internet, newspapers and magazines may leave you wondering what you as a...
Read moreIs Having Great Teeth Just a Matter of Luck??
03/19/2019 (Sandy Holifield, RDH, EFDA) Hits:238
In celebration of the luck o’ the Irish, who have a stereotype of not brushing their teeth, we wanted to discuss where your oral health REALLY comes from! https://www.irishcentral.com/news/pan-european-survey-helps-to-confirm-unfortunate-irish-teeth-stereotype-170012526-237528801 According to the...
Read moreFree CERT Class Offered in April
03/19/2019 (Sandra Bell, Administrator) Hits:218
CERT is a Community Emergency Response Team group of organized and trained volunteer disaster workers that operates at the neighborhood level. They are prepared to be self-sustaining for five days following a large...
Read moreNational Nutrition Month 2019
03/06/2019 (Sandra Bell, Administrator) Hits:290
March is National Nutrition Month. We would like to recognize our Nutritionist, Paula Rose for all the work she does in the community teaching healthy lifestyle standards.
Read moreSafety Tips During a Tornado Threat
03/05/2019 (Ste Genevive County Health Department) Hits:254
Pick a safe place in your home where family members could gather during a tornado. The safest place to be is underground, or as low to the ground as possible,...
Read moreThe Dangers of Smoking in Pregnancy
03/04/2019 (Diana Giesler, RN) Hits:251
Pregnancy complications: Smoking is known to increase the chance of an ectopic pregnancy, a condition in which the fetus develops outside the uterus. The fertilized egg attaches to other organs...
Read moreTaste of Nutrition Program
03/04/2019 (Ste Genevieve County Health Department) Hits:291
March is National Nutrition Month. March into the Health Department when our Nutritionist, Paula Rose, will host a special event highlighting a sampling of nutritious snack foods while answering any...
Read moreAging With Taste in 2019
03/04/2019 (Paula Rose, Nutritionist) Hits:330
It is no secret that the way we eat and how active we are has a lot to do with our biological age. Smart food choices and active living...
Read moreFree Friends and Family CPR Class 3-19-2019
Family and Friends CPR CLASS Ste. Genevieve County Health Department will be offering American Heart Association Heartsaver “Family and Friends” CPR classes on Tuesday, March 19, 2019; 1 pm to 4…
Closed Today Due to Weather and Road Conditions
After reviewing the road conditions, and accident reports, we are going to remain closed today.
Weather SpotterTraining Class Cancelled
The Weather Spotter Training class scheduled for tomorrow evening has been cancelled by the National Weather Service due to the adverse weather conditions expected to arrive in the area late tomorrow…
Closed in Observance of President's Day February 18, 2019
The Health Department will be closed Monday, February 18, 2019 in observance of Presidnt's Day. We will open Tuesday at 8:00 for normal business hours.
How to Protect Yourself from HPV
How to Protect Yourself from HPV By: Makenzie Hunt, nursing student What is human papillomavirus (HPV)? HPV is the most common sexually transmitted infection for teens and young adults. Approximately 80% of people…
4th Annual Caregiver's Conference
FREE CONFERENCE FOR CAREGIVERS TO BE OFFERED IN STE. GENEVIEVE MARCH 16, 2019 The fourth annual Ste. Genevieve Caregivers Conference will be held on Saturday, March 16 from 8:30 a.m. to…
Breastfeeding Friendly Wic Clinic Award 2019
Ste. Genevieve County Health Department WIC staff were presented the “Breastfeeding Friendly WIC Clinic” Award. Our WIC staff provides optimal breastfeeding support and education to all participants. Great job ladies…
Earthquake Awareness Month 2019
Missouri Earthquake Awareness Month calls attention to risks of New Madrid Seismic Zone Missourians are encouraged to prepare and learn how to respond in case of a large-scale earthquake Southeast Missouri –…
The Addiction Crisis No One Is Talking About
Stress levels continue to soar in our society — a 2017 Gallup poll found that 8 in 10 Americans consider themselves stressed, and 40 percent of U.S. citizens said they were more anxious…
