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Effective Stillbirth Prevention Campaign launches …
06/20/2018 (Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services ) Hits:11
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:14
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:15
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:14
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:21
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:33
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:93
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:97
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:138
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:120
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:133
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:127
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:118
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:153
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:120
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:125
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:115
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:133
*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:127
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:125
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:138
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
04/20/2018 (Mary Roth, RN) Hits:136
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...
Read moreSubstance Abuse Help Available April 24, 2018
04/20/2018 (Sandra Bell, Administrator) Hits:142
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 moreTick season is upon us
04/03/2018 (Ste Genevieve County Health Department) Hits:205
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...
Read moreIncrease in Passport Fees
03/27/2018 (Brittany Killian) Hits:198
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...
Read more5 Mistakes of Label Reading!
03/27/2018 (Paula Rose, Nutritionist) Hits:203
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...
Read moreKey Facts About Flood Readiness
03/27/2018 (Robert Bach, Emergency Planner) Hits:223
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...
Read moreNew Service Now Available to Help With Substance U…
03/09/2018 (Sandra Bell, Administrator) Hits:223
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...
Read moreFacts About Tuberculosis
03/09/2018 (Ste Genevieve County Health Department) Hits:264
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...
Read moreHepatitis C & HIV Guest Commentary
03/09/2018 (Ashlee Dunn, Nursing Student, SEMO University) Hits:232
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...
Read moreRotary Club Welcomes Green Tree Plastics Guest
02/11/2018 (Sandra Bell, Administrator) Hits:296
The Ste. Genevieve Rotary welcomed guest speaker Toby Hernandez from Green Tree Plastics at its most recent meeting. Green Tree Plastics out of Evansville, Indi...ana is behind the popular “Caps...
Read moreAlzheimer Support Group Meetings at Health Departm…
02/11/2018 (Darlene Milfelt-Klein Guest Commentary) Hits:294
Are you a Caregiver? Do you have a loved one, or does someone you know have a loved one suffering from Dementia or Alzhimer’s disease? Do you find yourself overwhelmed...
Read moreHepatitis A
02/11/2018 (Anna Miller, SEMO Nursing Student/Guest Commentary) Hits:292
Recently, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services released a statement affirming an investigation into the incidence of a food handler in Poplar Bluff, Missouri potentially contaminating food at...
Read moreWe Appreciate Ste Genevieve School Cap Collection …
02/06/2018 (Sandra Bell, Administrator) Hits:285
Thank You Ste. Genevieve School for contributing to our Caps Program by having a fun and amusing cap competition. These caps will help us bring more benches to the community....
Read moreWarning Regarding Abuse of Anti-Diarrhea Medicatio…
02/06/2018 (Mary Roth, RN) Hits:276
Recent information has been made available on the current misuse of over the counter anti diarrhea medications. The diarrhea drug, Imodium, has been being used as an alternative to opioid painkillers...
Read moreCPR and First Aid Classes Offered in February
01/30/2018 (Diana Giesler, RN) Hits:315
CPR Class Open to the Public A Heartsaver CPR Certification class will be offered to the public by the Ste Genevieve County Health Department on February 21, 2018 from 5:30 pm –...
Read moreLiving a Healthy Life Classes Free at Health Depar…
01/30/2018 (Sandra Bell, Administrator) Hits:285
Upcoming Classes on Living a Healthy Life will be offered free at the health department. This free program is designed to assist you in developing a self-management program to help you...
Read moreRecall Alert!
01/29/2018 (Sandra Bell, Administrator) Hits:317
3 baby products recalled. Click on links for photos and details. Multipro Bassinet – Sold at Amazon https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/bassinets-recalled-due-to-violation-of-bassinet-cradle-standard-made-by-multipro-recall VTech Lights & Lullabies Travel Mobile - sold at Amazon, WalMart & K Mart https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/VTech-Recalls-Lights-Lullabies-Travel-Mobiles-Due-to-Injury-Hazard VTech Infant Rattle - sold at...
Read moreAdoptees Can Now Obtain Their Original Birth Certi…
01/12/2018 (Sandra Bell, Administrator) Hits:311
Mo. Department of Health and Senior Services issues original birth certificates to adoptees Department efforts are recognized with Missouri House of Representatives Resolution JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Until recently, people who were...
Read moreOpen Position for Board Member
01/08/2018 (Sandra Bell, Administrator) Hits:744
The Ste Genevieve County Health Department has an opening on our Board of Directors for a new member. Board members must be a resident of Ste Genevieve County and be...
Read moreWidespread Flu Cases in Missouri
The flu seems to be widespread for the Christmas holidays! That is what the state surveillance is showing, and also Ste Genevieve County. According to state statistics and predictions, the…
Preparing for Winter Weather
With winter upon us it’s time to seriously consider preparing for winter weather. It can come in a variety of ways; snow, sleet, freezing rain. There are some things we…
Understanding La Nina
How might that be interpreted by the non-meteorologist? Perhaps a paraphrase of what the experts are saying is the easiest. So, winter weather of some significance is expected for folks…
Kids, Cars, and Cigarettes
Exposure to secondhand smoke has serious and costly health implications for infants and children. There is no safe level of exposure to tobacco smoke. Recent studies confirm that pollution levels…
New Hypertension Guidelines from the American Heart Association
John Warner, M.D., MBA; President, American Heart Association, 2017-18 A growing health crisis has a grip on our nation. It’s not a new epidemic or disease — it’s high blood pressure,…
Fruits and Vegetables
Fruits and vegetables play a significant role in human nutrition. Fruits and vegetables supply a vast number of vitamins and minerals along with the benefit of fiber. They also can…
What is Third Hand Smoke, and Why is it a Concern?
Thirdhand smoke is generally considered to be residual nicotine and other chemicals which have been left on a variety of indoor surfaces by tobacco smoke. This residue is thought to…
2017 Breast Feeding Friendly Clinic Award!
Ste. Genevieve Health Department was awarded the Breastfeeding Friendly WIC Clinic award for 2017! This is awarded to WIC agencies who provide optimal breastfeeding support. Our WIC staff does an…
CPR and First Aid Class Offered September 2017
CPR Class Open to the Public A Heartsaver CPR Certification class will be offered to the public by the Ste Genevieve County Health Department on September 19, 2017 from 12:00 pm –…
If you are an adult and have a dental emergency, we can help you as well! For $125, we can either extract or fill a tooth that has been causing you pain! If you bring financial information, that cost can be even lower! Appointments are required and paperwork must be completed prior to your scheduled time. Paperwork is available at the Health Department!