Breastfeeding isn't anything new. It has been around since the beginning of
time. So why are there still mothers who choose not to breastfeed?
Some speculate that it is because they are not informed of all the benefits
for the mom, infant and family when they choose to breastfeed.
Ste. Genevieve County Health Department is dedicated to helping all pregnant
and breastfeeding mothers with any quest [ ... ]

1. Ensure dogs, cats and ferrets are up to date on vaccinations
2. Keep pets under control - do not allow to run loose
3. Avoid contact with wild or stray animals
4. Do not keep wild animals as pets
5. Protection must be used when handling pets directly after a confrontation with wildlife due to the potential for carrying residual saliva on the fur or skin from an infected animal.

Saliva is the pri [ ... ]

At home, school, work, and even in our cars, we need to know what to do in an emergency. We need to know where to go in an emergency. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services developed a program called Ready in 3. It is an easy way to prepare for an emergency. Ready in 3 includes three steps: 1. Create a plan for you, your family, and your business 2. Prepare a kit for home, car, a [ ... ]

  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 for your heart.  Walking regularly can help lower high blood pressure and high cholesterol.  It can also help increase your good cholesterol. Walking will help strengthen your bones and joints.  It can also help to reduce y [ ... ]

The next scheduled prescription drug take back program, sponsored by the Community Services Forum of Ste Genevieve County, will be held Saturday, September 25, 2010 in the parking lot of Ste Genevieve City Hall. The last event in August successfully collected 16,616 expired or unwanted prescription drugs from the local community. This second event will also be a drive thru event from 8 am - 12 p [ ... ]

Officials with Wright County Egg, issued a national recall for 13 brands of eggs because they had the potential to be contaminated with salmonella. The eggs were packed between May 16 and August 13. The recalled eggs are packaged under the following brand names: Lucerne, Albertson, Mountain Dairy, Ralph's, Boomsma's, Sunshine, Hillandale, Trafficanda, Farm Fresh, Shoreland, Lund, Dutch Farms and  [ ... ]

 
Ste Genevieve County today launched a discount card program to help consumers cope with the high prices of prescription drugs. The County Commissioners have arranged for this free discount prescription drug cards to be available under a program sponsored by the National Association of Counties (NACo) that offers average savings of 22% off the retail price of commonly prescribed drugs. The di [ ... ]

   The weather is hot and the biting insects are out.  Ticks and mosquitoes can be a nuisance.  They can also cause disease.  West Nile virus can be transmitted to humans from birds via the mosquito.  Most people infected with West Nile virus have mild illness or even no symptoms at all, but it can cause serious illness such as meningitis or encephalitis.