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Young Mother's Support Group Meets Monthly
07/23/2014 (Kay Kertz, Facilitator) Hits:33
The Young Mothers Support group is for pregnant moms, young moms and their children. Come enjoy snacks, good conversation and meet new friends! Bring your baby and share your ideas...
Read moreWorld Hepatitis Day July 28, 2014
07/28/2014 (Mary Roth, RN) Hits:6
July 28, 2014 is World Hepatitis Day. Free Hepatitis C testing is available at the Health Department."Hepatitis" means inflammation of the liver. Toxins, certain drugs, some diseases, heavy alcohol use,...
Read moreWorld Breastfeeding Week!
07/22/2014 (Paula Grass, Nutritionist) Hits:28
Between August 1 – 7 this year, the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA) and breastfeeding advocates in over 175 countries worldwide will be celebrating the World Breastfeeding Week (WBW)...
Read moreFriends & Family CPR Class
07/22/2014 (Diana Giesler, RN) Hits:31
The Health Department is offering the Friends and Family CPR class August 14, 20141:00 pm – 3:00 pm in the lower level conference room. This class is for anyone who...
Read moreGov Nixon Vetoes E-Cigarette Legislation
07/15/2014 (Diana Giesler, RN) Hits:44
Gov. Nixon vetoes legislation that would have jeopardized public health by exempting e-cigarettes from tobacco laws With long-term effects of e-cigarettes unknown, health groups say loopholes for e-cigarettes would put public...
Read moreKids, Cars, and Smoking
07/07/2014 (Diana Giesler, RN) Hits:71
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 moreFire Works!
07/03/2014 () Hits:62
With warm weather and family events, the Fourth of July can be a fun time with great memories. But before your family celebrates, make sure everyone knows about fireworks safety. If...
Read moreInclude Calcium Everyday!
07/01/2014 (Paula Grass, Nutritionist) Hits:63
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 moreChildren's Dental Van Coming to Ste Genevieve
07/01/2014 (Ste Genevieve County Health Dept) Hits:71
The Ste Genevieve County Health Department is pleased to sponsor the Smiles to Go Dental Van from the Jefferson County Health Department to provide four days of dental services to...
Read moreSafety Checks for the Outdoor Grill
07/01/2014 (Bob Kluender, Environmental Specialist) Hits:65
An estimated 3,800 gas or charcoal grill-related injuries are treated annually in hospital emergency departments for burns and carbon monoxide poisoning. By following these simple safety tips you can keep...
Read moreFacebook and Twitter
06/26/2014 (Stephanie Fisher/ Social Media Coordinator) Hits:76
Don't forget the follow us on Facebook and Twitter!!!
Read moreHealthcare Provider CPR Course Offered at Health D…
06/25/2014 (Diana Giesler, RN) Hits:78
The Health Department will be offering the American Heart Association BLS CPR Certification for Healthcare Providers and First Aid courses on July 22, 2014 8:00 am to 4:00 pm in...
Read moreProtect Your Loved Ones From Ultra Violet Rays
06/25/2014 (Ste Genevieve County Health Dept) Hits:74
Protection from ultraviolet (UV) radiation is important all year round, not just during the summer or at the beach. UV rays from the sun can reach you on cloudy and...
Read moreBe Water Aware
06/25/2014 (Ste Genevieve County Health Dept) Hits:71
Swimming is one of life's great pleasures. It offers many health and fitness benefits, cools you off in the summer, and provides a great opportunity to socialize with family and...
Read moreSummer Heat Exhaustion
06/25/2014 (Ste Genevieve County Health Dept) Hits:67
Heat exhaustion is the body's response to an excessive loss of the water and salt contained in sweat. Those most prone to heat exhaustion are elderly people, people with high...
Read moreSummer Car Safety
06/25/2014 (Stephanie Fisher, Social Media Coordinator) Hits:71
If you ever park outside during the summer months, your car will heat up quickly. Heat coming in through the windows is absorbed by the interior, and the glass acts...
Read moreSuccessful Drug Take Back Event!
06/25/2014 (Sandra Bell, Director) Hits:70
Another successful drug take back event today; this one held in Bloomsdale. Thank you to everyone who came out to properly and safely dispose of their unwanted medications. Thank you...
Read moreCommunity CERT Training Class
06/15/2014 (Ste Genevieve County Health Dept) Hits:85
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training will be held July 8th, 9th, and 11th from 9:00am - 3:00pm at the Ste. Genevieve County Health Department. This class is free and...
Read moreCommunity Drug Take Back Event
06/15/2014 (Ste Genevieve County Health Dept) Hits:89
The Ste Genevieve Community Services Forum will host the next prescription drug take back event Saturday, June 21, 2014 from 9:00 am – 12 pm at the Bloomsdale Medical Centre....
Read moreWhat You Need to Know About Rabies
06/12/2014 (Mary Roth, RN) Hits:106
We are entering the time of year when more people are bitten and otherwise injured by animals as a result of increased outdoor activities. One risk of being bitten by...
Read more2nd Hand Smoke Risks
06/10/2014 (Diana Giesler, RN) Hits:108
The longer you are around secondhand (SHS) smoke, the more likely it is to hurt you. It increases the chance to become sick and die from lung cancer and heart...
Read moreCERT Refresher Class Offered
06/09/2014 (Ste Genevieve County Health Dept) Hits:97
A CERT refresher course will be offered at the Ste Genevieve County Health Department on July 24, 2014 from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. Community Emergency Response Teams are designed...
Read moreCPR Class Open to the Public
06/09/2014 (Diana Giesler, RN) Hits:101
A Heartsaver CPR Certification class will be offered to the public by the Ste Genevieve County Health Department on July 10, 2014 from 8:00 am – 12:00 pm. This course...
Read moreDrink More Water Every Day
06/11/2014 (Paula Grass, Nutritionist) Hits:104
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 morePrevent Elder Abuse
06/10/2014 (Mary Roth, RN) Hits:97
Did you know that every day 10,000 people turn 65 in the US alone? That trend is going to continue for nearly the next 20 years. Our demographics are shifting,...
Read moreBoil Order Guidelines
06/09/2014 (Bob Kluender, Environmental Specialist) Hits:104
During a boil water order, water may serve as a source of contamination for food, foodequipment, utensils and hands. Therefore the following is guidance for food establishments tofollow when a...
Read moreYouth Mental Health First Aid Course
05/22/2014 (Sandra Bell, Director) Hits:111
Youth Mental Health First Aid course will be offered by Laura Carter from the Southeast Regional Support Center at the Ste Genevieve County Health Department. This program is offered free...
Read moreBack To School Immunization Clinics
06/15/2014 (Stephanie Fisher, Immunization Coordinator) Hits:115
The Health Department will hold another school immunization clinic for children entering Kindergarten and 8th grade on Thursday, July 10 from 8:00 am – 6:00 pm. The clinic will be...
Read morePassport Services Not Available on June 3, 2014
05/30/2014 (Ste Genevieve County Health Dept) Hits:120
Passport and vital records services will not be available at the health department on Tuesday, June 3, 2014. Staff who perform these duties will be out of the office on...
Read moreCongratulations 2014 Graduates!!!
05/25/2014 () Hits:120
Congratulations and Good Luck to all of our 2014 graduates!!!
Read moreCongratulations to Our New CPR Instructors!
05/19/2014 (Sandra Bell, Director) Hits:124
Congratulations to Mary Roth and Jennifer Mueller on completing the American Heart Association CPR instructor course joining Diana Giesler on our CPR instructor team!
Read moreAdd More Fiber to Your Day
05/14/2014 (Paula Grass, Nutritionist) Hits:128
Fiber is important to good health but how much fiber do you need? According to the Institute of Medicine, women need 25 grams per day and men need 38 grams...
Read moreThank You Nurses!!!
05/05/2014 () Hits:147
We wanted to Thank our wonderful Nurses at Ste. Genevieve County Health Department for a wonderful job they do keeping our community healthy!!
Read moreHeroin Community Awareness Program
05/05/2014 (Ste Genevieve County Health Dept) Hits:144
Join us for an open community event about heroin this WEDNESDAY, May 7, 6:30 p.m. in the cafeteria (lowest level) of Valle School, Ste. Genevieve. Speakers will include Chad Sabora,...
Read moreBlood Pressure Education Month 2014
05/06/2014 () Hits:138
National High Blood Pressure Education Month (May 2014) National High Blood Pressure Education Month, recognized annually in May, is an important observance time for Measure Up/Pressure Down™ and its participating medical...
Read moreNurses Week
05/05/2014 () Hits:141
National Nurses Week History National Nurses Week begins each year on May 6th and ends on May 12th, Florence Nightingale's birthday. These permanent dates enhance planning and position National Nurses Week...
Read moreWorld No Tobacco Day
05/02/2014 (Diana Giesler, RN) Hits:157
The "World No Tobacco Day" is observed on May 31, 2014. This day is sponsored by the World Health Organization (WHO) and celebrated annually. It highlights the health risks associated...
Read morePower Failures: How to Protect Your Food
04/24/2014 (Bob Kluender, Environmental Specialist) Hits:170
What is the first thing I should do to protect foods if the power goes out?• Try to keep the doors of refrigerator and freezer closed as much as possible....
Read more2014 Breastfeeding Baby Shower
04/23/2014 (Brittany Tripp, Breastfeeding Peer Counselor) Hits:189
Monday, April 14th, the Ste. Genevieve County Health Department WIC program hosted their annual Breastfeeding Baby Shower. Many prizes were given away to pregnant and breastfeeding moms in our community....
Read moreNew WIC Income Guidelines for 2014/2015
04/23/2014 (Kay Kertz, WIC Coordinator) Hits:168
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 ingredient...
Read moreNational Drug Take Back Day
On April 26, the eighth annual National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day will be staged across the country to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs,…
Spring is the Perfect Time to Test Your Private Water Well
In rural communities such as Ste. Genevieve, it is not uncommon to have a private well water supply. In fact a significant portion of the county population outside of the…
Dangers of Plunging
Plunging in Cold Waters!!!! Plunging in cold waters can be more dangerous than fun. When people first immerse themselves in such frigid water, theirbodies go into "cold shock," and they start gasping…
There Is No Such Thing as a Non-Smoking Section
Secondhand smoke (SHS) is dangerous in any amount. Separating smokers from non-smokers, cleaning the air, and ventilating buildings cannot prevent SHS exposure if people still are smoking in the building.…
Walk for Good Health
Walking is one the best, and safest, forms of exercise there is. Aside from the fact that it is FREE, there are many other benefits of walking as well.It's good…
Vaccinations - Are You Being Lied To?
Dear parents, you are being lied to. In light of recent outbreaks of measles and other vaccine preventable illnesses, and the refusal of anti-vaccination advocates to acknowledge the problem, I thought…
Free A1C and Hepatitis C testing During Public Health Week
To celebrate Public Health Week, the Ste Genevieve County Health Department will offer free Hepatitis C testing as well as free Hgb A1C testing in the office during regular business…
Thank You Board Members for Your Service to Public Health
During Public Health Week, we would like to take the opportunity to thank our Board of Directors for their time, talents, wisdom, and compassion in tackling the major and minor…
Why is National Public Health Week Important?
Good personal health is connected to good public health. Each individual has an impact on the health of their community. National Public Health Week 2014 provides the perfect opportunity to…
