Heart Health and Pregnancy

02/03/2020 (Kim Grass, RN) Hits:32

February is Heart Health Month. What better time to focus on how smoking can affect the heart health of pregnant women? High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, in pregnancy is...

Coronavirus Update 1-30-2020

01/30/2020 (Sandra Bell, Administrator) Hits:65

Ste Genevieve County Health Department works with MO Department of Health and Senior Services and CDC to stay informed and up to date on disease related information including the 2019...

Family and Friends CPR Class Available

01/28/2020 (Ste. Genevieve County Health Department) Hits:48

Ste. Genevieve County Health Department will be offering American Heart Association “Family and Friends” CPR classes on Tuesday February 25th, from 5:30 pm to 8:30 p.m. This class is for...

Health Department Closing Early Today

01/17/2020 (Sandra Bell, Administrator) Hits:69

The health department will be closing at 11:00 am this morning due to inclement weather coming in to the area. We encourage everyone to take precautions while outside. We will...

Register Now for the Weather Spotter Class Coming …

01/13/2020 (Ste Genevieve County Health Department) Hits:165

  Tornado and severe weather season is rapidly approaching us which brings to mind proper preparation for these events. One of the first things we need to do is educate ourselves...

Community Support Group Starting in February

01/13/2020 (Sandra Bell, Administrator) Hits:145

New Year, Healthier Mouth

01/13/2020 (Sandi Holifield, Dental Hygienist) Hits:81

  What does ringing in the new year have to do with being mouth healthy? More than you may think. Did you know that you should replace your toothbrush every three to...

Children and Electronic Devices

01/13/2020 (Ste Genevieve County Health Department) Hits:81

DHSS continues to urge flu vaccination

01/13/2020 (Julie Flieg, RN) Hits:79

  JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Flu activity is currently widespread throughout Missouri. 11,171 cases of influenza have been reported in Missouri so far. 11 people have died from influenza-associated illness this...

Don’t Lose your Resolve to Quit Smoking and Live H…

01/07/2020 (Diana Giesler, RN) Hits:95

     Sticking to New Year’s resolutions can be really tough, especially if it’s a major lifestyle change like quitting smoking. Many times we start out strong then lose steam after a...

2019 - 2020 Flu Season

01/03/2020 (Sandra Bell, Administrator) Hits:177

The flu season officially started Sept. 29 and as of December 21, 2019, Missouri has seen 4,299   cases of flu. Ste Genevieve County has reported twenty-two case of influenza this...

WIC Continues to Improve the Health of Missouri’s …

01/02/2020 (Ste Genevieve County Health Department) Hits:95

 Every month, over 100,000 Missourians participate in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, commonly known as WIC. The program provides nutrition information, breastfeeding support and nutritious...

Nicotine Addiction and Vaping

12/27/2019 (Ste. Genevieve County Health Department) Hits:124

  What is nicotine addiction like? Are you feeling edgy, anxious, restless, angry, can’t sleep? When the nicotine wears off - your brain craves more. The more you vape, the more...

Health Department Holiday Closings

12/18/2019 (Sandra Bell, Administrator) Hits:130

The Health Department will be closed on the following days during the holidays: December 19th 11:30 - 1:30 for staff Christmas party December 24th 2019 December 25th 2019 January 1, 2020 We wish everyone a...

An Opioid Overdose Can Happen Anytime

12/18/2019 (Sandra Bell, Administrator) Hits:123

If you, a family member, or a friend are addicted to heroin or narcotic painkillers known as opioids, having Narcan readily available can save a life. A nasal...

Stop The Vape Missouri

12/18/2019 () Hits:149

Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services       One JUUL pod has the same level of nicotine as a pack of cigarettes. Nicotine can harm parts of the teen brain that control...

Weather Spotter Class Coming to Sainte Genevieve M…

01/13/2020 () Hits:139

  Tornado and severe weather season is rapidly approaching us which brings to mind proper preparation for these events. One of the first things we need to do is educate ourselves...

Pack N Plays Still Available for New Parents!

12/18/2019 (Ste Genevieve County Health Department) Hits:123

  The Health Department still has Pack N Plays available to help parents provide a safe sleep environment for their babies. Guidelines are listed below. Community Partnership of Southeast Missouri donated Pack...

DHSS announces public forum on medical marijuana v…

12/18/2019 (Sandra Bell, Administrator) Hits:132

  JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS), Section for Medical Marijuana Regulation, will hold a public forum to receive input on how the Medical...

Community Program on Addiction and Narcan

12/02/2019 (Ste. Genevieve County Health Department) Hits:161

Free Rapid HIV/HEP C testing

12/17/2019 (Ste. Genevieve County Health Department) Hits:179

FREE Rapid HIV/HEP C testing is available at The Health Department! Confidential and get results in 20 minutes. No appointment necessary. Call for questions. (573)883-7411!

Flu Shots Available

11/20/2019 (Ste. Genevieve County Health Department) Hits:182

The Health Department still has plenty of flu shots available including the High Dose for those 65 years old and up. Please bring your insurance card. We also have options...

Teen Vaping At Home Test Kits

11/01/2019 (Ste. Genevieve County Health Department) Hits:224

  Teen vaping can be a concern for many parents. Teen use of alcohol or drugs can also be a concern. Early identification of a teen’s use of any of these...

Domestic Violence Lunch & Learn Decemeber 11th…

11/14/2019 (guest) Hits:198

  Domestic ViolenceLunch & Learn Guest Speaker -Trauma SpecialistMary Ann Robertson MA, LpcThe Safe House For Women - A Step At A Time Counseling 12:00pm - 1:00pm on December 11th, 2019Progress Sports Complex21390...

Missouri Survey

11/04/2019 (guest) Hits:213

  Are you the parent or guardian of a child 9-17 years of age, and live in Missouri? Please consider taking this survey for a research study about what Missouri parents...

Thank You Veterans!

11/11/2019 (Ste. Genevieve County Health Department) Hits:196

  The Health Department will be closed today November 11th for Veterans Day. For the Month of November, any Veteran can come get a free regular flu shot at the Health...

CERT Class for November Cancelled

10/31/2019 (Sandra Bell, Administrator) Hits:220

Our CERT class scheduled to begin November 2nd has been cancelled due to low registration. We will offer another class in January. Please call the health department with any questions.

2019 Drug Take Back Event

10/29/2019 (Sandra Bell, Administrator) Hits:302

The drug take back event held on October 26th was very successful. We collected 7,174 unwanted medications. Thank you to Bloomsdale Medical Center for donating the space. Thank you to...

Adopt a Family 2019

10/21/2019 (Ste Genevieve County Health Department) Hits:383

We will now be accepting applications for the families wishing to be adopted. This will need to be done in person at the Health Department. You will not be able...

CERT Class Offered Saturdays in November

10/21/2019 (Ste Genevieve County Health Department) Hits:235

Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training will be held this Fall at the Ste. Genevieve County Health Department. This class is free and open to adults and teens. CERT educates...

Consequences of Too Much Screen Time

10/10/2019 (Kaitlyn Harris, SEMO Nursing Student) Hits:240

Flu Shots Available Everyday!

10/07/2019 (Ste Genevieve County Health Department) Hits:307

Flu shots are available through the health department. No appointments necessary. We are open Monday through Friday from 8am to 4pm. Below is a list of different flu clinics we will...