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Health Department Closing Early Today
01/17/2020 (Sandra Bell, Administrator) Hits:9
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...
Read moreRegister Now for the Weather Spotter Class Coming …
01/13/2020 (Ste Genevieve County Health Department) Hits:37
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...
Read moreCommunity Support Group Starting in February
01/13/2020 (Sandra Bell, Administrator) Hits:40
New Year, Healthier Mouth
01/13/2020 (Sandi Holifield, Dental Hygienist) Hits:19
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...
Read moreChildren and Electronic Devices
01/13/2020 (Ste Genevieve County Health Department) Hits:22
DHSS continues to urge flu vaccination
01/13/2020 (Julie Flieg, RN) Hits:22
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...
Read moreDon’t Lose your Resolve to Quit Smoking and Live H…
01/07/2020 (Diana Giesler, RN) Hits:28
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...
Read more2019 - 2020 Flu Season
01/03/2020 (Sandra Bell, Administrator) Hits:79
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...
Read moreWIC Continues to Improve the Health of Missouri’s …
01/02/2020 (Ste Genevieve County Health Department) Hits:41
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...
Read moreNicotine Addiction and Vaping
12/27/2019 (Ste. Genevieve County Health Department) Hits:59
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...
Read moreHealth Department Holiday Closings
12/18/2019 (Sandra Bell, Administrator) Hits:80
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...
Read moreAn Opioid Overdose Can Happen Anytime
12/18/2019 (Sandra Bell, Administrator) Hits:75
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...
Read moreStop The Vape Missouri
12/18/2019 () Hits:81
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...
Read moreWeather Spotter Class Coming to Sainte Genevieve M…
01/13/2020 () Hits:82
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...
Read morePack N Plays Still Available for New Parents!
12/18/2019 (Ste Genevieve County Health Department) Hits:71
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...
Read moreDHSS announces public forum on medical marijuana v…
12/18/2019 (Sandra Bell, Administrator) Hits:77
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...
Read moreCommunity Program on Addiction and Narcan
12/02/2019 (Ste. Genevieve County Health Department) Hits:110
Free Rapid HIV/HEP C testing
12/17/2019 (Ste. Genevieve County Health Department) Hits:126
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!
Read moreFlu Shots Available
11/20/2019 (Ste. Genevieve County Health Department) Hits:122
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...
Read moreTeen Vaping At Home Test Kits
11/01/2019 (Ste. Genevieve County Health Department) Hits:164
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...
Read moreDomestic Violence Lunch & Learn Decemeber 11th…
11/14/2019 (guest) Hits:134
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...
Read moreMissouri Survey
11/04/2019 (guest) Hits:143
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...
Read moreThank You Veterans!
11/11/2019 (Ste. Genevieve County Health Department) Hits:131
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...
Read moreCERT Class for November Cancelled
10/31/2019 (Sandra Bell, Administrator) Hits:155
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.
Read more2019 Drug Take Back Event
10/29/2019 (Sandra Bell, Administrator) Hits:240
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...
Read moreAdopt a Family 2019
10/21/2019 (Ste Genevieve County Health Department) Hits:321
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...
Read moreCERT Class Offered Saturdays in November
10/21/2019 (Ste Genevieve County Health Department) Hits:174
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...
Read moreConsequences of Too Much Screen Time
10/10/2019 (Kaitlyn Harris, SEMO Nursing Student) Hits:184
Flu Shots Available Everyday!
10/07/2019 (Ste Genevieve County Health Department) Hits:245
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...
Read moreWhat are Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills?
10/07/2019 (Ste Genevieve County Health Department) Hits:211
Everyone, everywhere, should know how to protect themselves during earthquakes, whether they live, work, or travel to an area where earthquakes are common. Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills are annual opportunities to...
Read moreOctober is National Dental Hygiene Month!
10/07/2019 (Sandy Hollified, RDH, Comtrea) Hits:200
October is National Dental Hygiene Month! October brings many wonderful things, pumpkin spice, cooler weather, changing leaves, candy…but it also brings AWARENESS! October is National Dental Hygiene Month, a time to...
Read moreKona Ice donates to School Flu Program
09/23/2019 (Ste. Genevieve County Health Department) Hits:226
Health Department employees were able to help Kona Ice at the Ste. Gen vs. Valle football game on Sept. 6th and in return Kona Ice donated a portion of the...
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General Mils Flour Recall September 2019
09/18/2019 (Bob Kluender, environmental Specialist) Hits:386
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Recall Alert Web Link – https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/general-mills-recalls-five-pound-bags-gold-medal-unbleached-all-purpose-flour See the original announcement for examples of labels General Mills Recalls Five Pound Bags of Gold Medal Unbleached All...
Read moreFEMA Disaster Declaration to assist dislocated wor…
09/18/2019 (Ste. Genevieve County Health Department) Hits:231
Breastfeeding by Alyssa Hoops, SEMO Nursing Studen…
09/13/2019 (Alyssa Hoops, SEMO BSN Student) Hits:250
Breastfeeding is the human body’s natural way of providing vitamins and nutrients to a baby. Breastmilk provides many benefits to the baby that formula does not, including antibodies to help...
Read moreFlu Vaccines Are Now Available at the Health Depar…
09/13/2019 (Ste Genevieve County Health Department) Hits:243
Flu vaccine is currently available at the health department. We have a variety of vaccines to meet the needs of everyone from 6 months of age and older. We are...
Read moreMissouri health officials report confirmed cases o…
09/13/2019 (Diana Giesler, RN) Hits:262
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – To date, nine possible cases of lung illness associated with the use of e-cigarette products have been reported to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior...
Read moreNew Program Allows Increase in Vaccination Service…
09/03/2019 (Sandra Bell, Administrator) Hits:221
The Ste Genevieve County Health Department is now able to provide vaccines to anyone who is fully insured for immunizations. No appointment is necessary. Insurance cards will need to be...
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Tony Hoffman's Presentation to Ste Genevieve Community
The Ste Genevieve Community would like to thank Tony Hoffman for his excellent presentation last night at the Ste Genevieve High School Performing Arts Center. His personal and informative presentation…
Chlamydia cases are on the rise
Ste Genevieve County is seeing an increase in cases of Chlamydia, especially in women aged 19 to 22. The Health Department offers free condoms and free STD testing. No appointment…
Heartsaver CPR and First Aid Classes in September 2019
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 16, 2019 from 12:15 pm –…
Hepatitis A Outbreak in Missouri
Hepatitis A Outbreak in Missouri... From September 15, 2017 to August 20, 2019, there have been 414 Hepatitis A outbreak-associated cases in 35 Missouri counties. Of the cases reported, there have…
Pac N Plays Now Available at Health Department
Community Partnership of Southeast Missouri donated Pack N Plays to Ste. Genevieve County Health Department. These Pack N Plays are available to help parents provide a safe sleep environment for…
NACCHO Report Features Ste Genevieve County
Ste Genevieve County is featured on page 22. (NACCHO) Much of the day-to-day work of opioid prevention and response falls to local health departments. To better understand this critical role, NACCHO…
Severe Lung Disease Associated with Vaping
There have been 94 possible cases of severe lung illness associated with vaping in 14 states (30 cases in Wisconsin) from June 28, 2019, to August 15, 2019. As of…
Chronic Disease Self-Management
Speaker Tony Hoffman Presents on Addiction
