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2017 Summer Safety Week

06/16/2017 (Robert Bach, Emergency Planner) Hits:25

Missouri Summer Weather Safety Week calls attention to dangers of excessive heat JEFFERSON CITY - The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, the State Emergency Management Agency and the National...

Baby & Me: Tobacco Free Program

06/13/2017 (Diana Giesler, RN) Hits:24

Baby and Me: Tobacco Free is an incentive-based program designed to help hundreds of pregnant women quit smoking during their pregnancy and stay quit after the baby is born. Ste....

It is Tick Time!

06/13/2017 (Mary Roth, RN) Hits:23

Summertime is here, and along with it is the threat of tick-borne disease. Ticks can transmit serious, and sometimes fatal illness. Many of these illnesses can be effectively prevented or...

Kindergarten Vaccinations are Available!

06/13/2017 (Jennifer Mueller, RN) Hits:23

Parents of in-coming Kindergarteners: Bring your child in this week for kindergarten immunizations and receive a free bag and book! Before entry into school each kindergartener is required by state...

Accepting Resumes for Open Position

06/07/2017 (Ste Genevieve Health Department) Hits:70

The Ste Genevieve County Health Department is seeking applicants for an open position for Clerical Administrative Assistant. This is a multifaceted position that encompasses a variety of responsibilities to serve...

2017 WIC Income Guidelines

06/02/2017 (Jennifer Mueller, WIC Coordinator) Hits:52

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 is a necessary...

Teen CERT Class Coming July 2017

05/17/2017 (Robert Bach, Emergency Planner) Hits:133

The SGC Health Department will be offering a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training for teens this summer. Registration is now open for a class that is forming to run...

Free Tetanus Vaccine for Recent Flood Victims and …

05/17/2017 (Ste Genevieve Health Department) Hits:69

The Health Department has free Tetanus vaccine for anyone exposed to flood waters during the time of the flood or during this time of clean up and recovery. No appointment...

Family & Friends CPR Class in May

05/05/2017 (Diana Giesler, RN) Hits:96

Ste. Genevieve County Health Department will be offering American Heart Association Heartsaver “Family and Friends” CPR classes on Thursday, May 25, 2017; 1 pm to 4 p.m. This class is...

Portion Control Tips

05/05/2017 (Paula Rose, Nutritionist) Hits:96

You can enjoy your meals while making small adjustments to the amounts of food on your plate. Healthy meals start with more fruits, vegetables, grains, lean protein foods,...

Health Department Closed Monday, May 8, 2017

05/05/2017 (Ste Genevieve Health Department) Hits:91

The Health Department will be closed Monday, May 8, 2017 in honor of Harry Truman's Birthday.

Cleaning After a Flood

05/05/2017 (Bob Kluender, Environmental Specialist) Hits:103

First steps Follow instructions of emergency personnel as to when it is safe to return. Contact your insurance agent. Give your name, address and a phone number where you can be reached. ...

Food Safety After a Flood

05/05/2017 (Bob Kluender, Environmental Specialist) Hits:89

During power outages Keep the refrigerator and freezer doors closed as much as possible to maintain the cold temperature. The refrigerator will keep food safely cold for about 4 hours if it...

Safe Drinking Water After a Flood

05/05/2017 (Bob Kluender, Environmental Specialist) Hits:98

How does water become contaminated in a flood? After a flood, assume that all water sources are contaminated until proven safe. Contaminated water can cause people to become sick. How will I know...

2017 Breastfeeding Baby Shower

05/05/2017 (Brittany Killian, Breastfeeding Peer Counselor) Hits:98

We would like to thank everyone who was able to make it to our Breastfeeding Baby Shower on Monday. We had a great turn out. Thank you to all the...

Take Caution When Returning to Flood Damaged Homes

05/03/2017 (Ste Genevieve Health Department) Hits:86

For Immediate Release: May 3, 2017 The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services urges Missourians to take extra precautions when returning to flood-damaged homes, apartments or businesses during clean-up efforts. The dangers...

World No Tobacco Day May 31, 2017

05/16/2017 (Diana Giesler, RN) Hits:77

The theme for World No Tobacco Day, is "Tobacco – a threat to development." This year it will propose measures that governments and the public should take to promote health...

Second and Third Hand Smoke

05/02/2017 (Diana Giesler, RN) Hits:109

Tobacco smoke contains more than 7,000 chemicals, including hundreds that are toxic and about 70 that are cancer causing. Since 1964, approximately 2,500,000 nonsmokers have died from health problems related...

Flood Safety 2017

05/02/2017 (Ste Genevieve Health Department) Hits:90

For Immediate Release: May 2, 2017 Flood water continues to pose serious risks, potential drowning, Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services warns Parents should keep children out of harm’s way; precautions should...

Drug Take Back Event

04/26/2017 (Ste Genevieve Health Department) Hits:114

The Ste. Genevieve Community Services Forum along with the Bloomsdale Pharmacy is holding a prescription drug take back event this Saturday, April 29th to coincide with the National Prescription Drug...

RIP Holly

04/19/2017 () Hits:129

Thank you for all your time and devotion you gave to Ste. Genevieve County Health Department. RIP Holly, you and your family are in our thought and prayers.

SGHS CERT Class 2017

03/28/2017 (Mary Roth, RN) Hits:162

Ste Genevieve High School students completed the Citizen's Emergency Response Training (CERT) to prepare them for any emergency. Thank you to all our community partners who help us to teach...

Happy Nutrition Month to Our Nutritionist Paula Ro…

03/28/2017 (Ste Genevieve Health Department) Hits:149

March is National Nutrition Month and this year's theme is "Put Your Best Fork Forward!" Part of leading a healthy life means eating a healthy diet and being physically active. A...

Heartsaver CPR Class Offered to Public in April

03/22/2017 (Ste Genevieve Health Department) Hits:168

A Heartsaver CPR Certification class will be offered to the public by the Ste Genevieve County Health Department on April 5, 2017 from 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm. This course...

First Aid Class Offered to Public in April

03/22/2017 (Ste Genevieve Health Department) Hits:164

The Health Department will be offering a First Aid class to the public on April 6 from 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm. This course is for anyone with limited or...

2017 Missouri Fish Consumption Advisory

03/22/2017 (Ste Genevieve Health Department) Hits:184

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) recently released the 2017 Fish Consumption Advisory, an annual report that provides a variety of useful information to people who consume...

Poison Prevention Tips

03/22/2017 (Bob Kluender, Environmental Specialist) Hits:144

Making your home safe is critical to avoiding poisoning because more than 90 percent of poisonings occur in the home.1 Here you will find basic tips for preventing poisonings. Seasonal...

Dangers of Smoking with Kids in the Car

03/21/2017 (Diana Giesler, RN) Hits:176

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...

Eat Colorful Foods for Better Health

03/08/2017 (Paula Rose, Nutritionist) Hits:188

“Eat a rainbow of colors often,” Core Performance founder Mark Verstegen is fond of saying—and with good reason. Eating a variety of colorful food provides vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants to...

Tuberculosis

03/08/2017 (Mary Roth, RN) Hits:219

Tuberculosis (TB) continues to be an active disease. It is one of the top 10 causes of death worldwide, but is also still prevalent in the United States. It is...

Mosquitoes Beware!

03/01/2017 (Ashley Ochs, SEMO Nursing Student) Hits:193

As spring approaches and comes in full-force we have to be vigilant of insects that carry diseases and can cause health issues. One of the most common insects in Missouri...

Flu Season Update

02/21/2017 (Mary Roth, RN) Hits:248

We continue to see a high numbers of positive flu cases in Ste Genevieve County. Our county data is consistent with neighboring counties and state data. This past week we...

February 2017 Flu Update

02/10/2017 (Stephanie Fisher, Immunization Coordinator) Hits:272

Hello Ste. Genevieve County!!! Just wanted to update everyone that positive flu cases are on the rise during the 5th week of this year!!!! This flu season, 20,400 positive flus...

Adult Vaccine Fast Facts

02/10/2017 (Sydney Michael, SEMO Nursing Student) Hits:221

If you (or someone you know) have not received all of your adult vaccinations, this article is for you! Have you received your shingles,...

Ste Genevieve County Joins St Louis County with PD…

02/06/2017 (Ste Genevieve Health Department) Hits:240

Ste Genevieve County joins St Louis County in Prescription Drug Monitoring Program. The story can be read at St Louis Post Dispatch website. http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/ste-genevieve-county-joins-st-louis-county-s-prescription-drug/article_f01eebe9-7ed2-5b1b-906c-c2b0f640a2ad.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=user-share

Martin Luther King Day 2017
Our office will be closed on Monday January 16, 2017 in honor of Martin Luther King Day.
January CERT Class Cancelled
Due to a low number of registrations, our CERT class scheduled to start January 10, 2017 has been cancelled. Another class will be scheduled later in the year.
Two Hour Weather Delay January 5, 2017
The health department will open at 10:00 am today to allow time for roads to be cleared and safe travel.
Make Positive Changes for 2017
Happy New Year! It seems that with the start of every New Year come resolutions we make that we vow we are going to keep. “I’m going to lose weight”,…
Staying Smoke Free in 2017!
Your Reasons to Quit Remind yourself of the reasons you quit in the first place. Remember the 5Ds when you feel the urge to smoke: Delay. Drink water. Do something else.…
New Year Celebration Safety 2017!
Ringing in the New Year with friends and family is so much fun, and most people enjoy having a drink to celebrate. However, we took a look at the New…
2017
Our office will be closing early on Friday December 30, 2016, we will also be closed on Monday January 2, 2017 for the New Year Holiday. We will reopen at…
Give the Best Gift of All - Start Planning Your Tobacco Quit Strategy
Quitting isn’t easy. Nicotine, the addictive ingredient in tobacco, is as addictive as heroin or cocaine according to the American Cancer Society. In fact, the average person attempts to quit…
Staying Healthy Through the Holidays
It’s easy to feel overwhelmed throughout the holidays. You have presents to buy, parties to attend, decorations to hang, guests to entertain, not to mention all of the extra food…

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