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Health Department's Authority Regarding Environmen…
12/12/2018 (Bob Kluender, Environmental Specialist) Hits:11
The environmental department of the Health Department regulates food service facilities like restaurants, grocery stores, convenience stores, school cafeterias, and any other facility that sells food to the public for...
Read moreJimmy Dean Recall Notice
12/12/2018 (Bob Kluender, Environmental Specialist) Hits:11
CTI Foods LLC, an Owingsville, Ky. establishment, is recalling approximately 29,028 pounds of frozen, ready-to-eat (RTE) pork and poultry sausage links products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically...
Read moreArthritis Exercise Classes Offered Free at the Hea…
12/10/2018 (Ste. Genevieve County Health Department) Hits:9
The Ste Genevieve County Health Department is offering an Arthritis Exercise Class every Tuesday and every Thursday 9:30 am – 10:30 am in the lower level of the health department....
Read moreHow Can Smoking Harm Your and Your Baby?
12/05/2018 (Diana Giesler, RN) Hits:31
Your baby may be born too small, even after a full-term pregnancy. Smoking slows your baby’s growth before birth. Your baby may be born too early (premature birth). Premature babies often...
Read moreFree Educational Program for Parents About Teens a…
11/27/2018 (Sandra Bell, Administrator) Hits:67
HIDDEN IN PLAIN VIEW An Initiative to Help Parents Spot Signs of Risky Behavior Tuesday, January 22, 2019 DuBourg Centre 305 Merchant Street, Ste. Genevieve, MO Exhibit open 6:00-8:00 pm, Presentation at...
Read moreRomaine Lettuce Recall November 2018
11/21/2018 (Ste. Genevieve County Health Department) Hits:369
Romaine Lettuce Recall What is the Problem and What is Being Done? The FDA, along with CDC, state and local agencies, is investigating a multistate outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 illnesses likely linked to...
Read moreDental Event Coming December 18 and 19, 2018
11/19/2018 (Sandra Bell, Administrator) Hits:81
COMTREA and the Ste. Genevieve Health Department are excited to announce another dental event coming December 18 and 19th. Children of all ages with Medicaid can come see the dentist as...
Read moreDelayed Opening Today Due to Weather
11/15/2018 (Sandra Bell, Administrator) Hits:74
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:81
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:104
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:101
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:100
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:127
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:160
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:170
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:128
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:118
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:130
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:179
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:124
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:178
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:202
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:185
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:246
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:232
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:327
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:189
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:214
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:254
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:238
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:307
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:223
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:239
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:259
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:263
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:265
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:248
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:257
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:260
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 moreFREE HIV and HEP C testing on June 28th
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.…
Free Hepatitis C and HIV Testing May 24, 2018
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:…
Substance Abuse Help Available May 29, 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…
Vitamin 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!
