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Update April 7th, 2020
04/07/2020 (STE GENEVIEVE COUNTY HEALTH DEPT) Hits:10
Covid-19 Community Testing Results for Ste Genevieve County 4-7-2020 4:00 pm Tested: 114 Negative: 85 Positive: 6 Pending: 23 Deaths related to Covid-19: 1
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Current testing number for Ste. Genevieve County a…
04/02/2020 (STE GENEVIEVE COUNTY HEALTH DEPT) Hits:134
Current testing numbers for Ste Genevieve County as of 4:45 pm April 2, 2020 Tested: 91 Negative: 52 Positive: 6 Pending: 33 Deaths: 0 We would like to provide an explanation...
Read moreCOLD, FLU, ALLERGIES, Or COVID-19
03/25/2020 (Ste. Genevieve County Health Department) Hits:319
Coronavirus update March 20,2020
03/20/2020 (Sandra Bell) Hits:395
The Health Department staff are most appreciative of all the positive support we have been receiving from community partners, as well as the community at large. We, at the health...
Read moreHealth Department closed daily from 2pm-4pm
03/19/2020 (Sandra Bell) Hits:124
Effective today, March 19, 2020 the health department will be closed to the public from 2pm-4pm to allow staff to address immediate health department issues and continue to prepare for...
Read moreMissouri opens novel coronavirus information hotli…
03/11/2020 (Sandra Bell, Administrator) Hits:247
JEFFERSON CITY, MO –The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) activated a statewide public hotline for citizens or providers needing guidance regarding the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19. At...
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Women's Safety Seminar
03/06/2020 (Sandra Bell, Administrator) Hits:88
Women's Safety Seminar Provided by Alpha Protection Date: March 25th 2020 Location: Ste. Genevieve County Health Department 115 Basler Dr. Ste. Genevieve, Mo 63670 (Lower Level) Time: 6pm-7pm Topics Covered: *Awareness *Intuition...
Read moreExecutive Session 3-6-2020
03/06/2020 (Sandra Bell, Administrator) Hits:128
The agenda for today's meeting is posted in the attachement. This meeting is closed to the public.
Read moreHealth Department will be closed 2-17-20
02/13/2020 (Ste. Genevieve County Health Department) Hits:122
The Health Department will be closed on Monday, Feb. 17th for President's Day!
Read moreHealth Department closed 2-12-2020
02/11/2020 (Ste. Genevieve County Health Department) Hits:191
The Health Department will be closed on Wednesday Feb. 12th. We will reopen on Thursday at 8am.
Read moreWeather Spotter Class March 10, 2020
02/10/2020 (Ste Genevieve County Health Department) Hits:273
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 moreHealth Department Services
02/10/2020 (Sandra Bell, Administrator) Hits:138
Ste Genevieve County Health Department Services Infant and Child Immunizations CDC ACIP Recommended Adult Immunizations CDC ACIP Recommended Tuberculosis testing In house health screenings with results provided at time of visit: A1C, LIPID, Glucose,...
Read moreHeavenly Hope Event
02/10/2020 (Ste Genevieve County Health Department) Hits:119
The Health Department will be present to provide free Flu shots, Free Hepatitis A shots and free Hepatitis C testing.
Read moreClosed 2/11/20 from 8am to 9:30am for Staff Traini…
02/10/2020 (Ste. Genevieve County Health Department) Hits:122
Community Support Group March 3, 2020
02/10/2020 (Ste. Genevieve County Health Department) Hits:249
Coronavirus testing NOT available at the Health De…
02/10/2020 (Ste. Genevieve County Health Department) Hits:172
Heart Health and Pregnancy
02/03/2020 (Kim Grass, RN) Hits:131
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...
Read moreCoronavirus Update 1-30-2020
01/30/2020 (Sandra Bell, Administrator) Hits:194
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...
Read moreFamily and Friends CPR Class Available
01/28/2020 (Ste. Genevieve County Health Department) Hits:144
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...
Read moreHealth Department Closing Early Today
01/17/2020 (Sandra Bell, Administrator) Hits:165
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:338
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:247
New Year, Healthier Mouth
01/13/2020 (Sandi Holifield, Dental Hygienist) Hits:180
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:174
DHSS continues to urge flu vaccination
01/13/2020 (Julie Flieg, RN) Hits:177
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:185
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:278
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:188
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:229
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:226
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:234
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:257
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:243
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:224
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:226
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:254
Free Rapid HIV/HEP C testing
12/17/2019 (Ste. Genevieve County Health Department) Hits:279
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:280
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
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, 2019
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
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!
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
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
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
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
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
