It's supposed to be a nice day tomorrow. Get out and take a walk, or maybe two! Snow is coming again this weekend, so get out and enjoy the sunshine. Come see us at the health department, just for something to do! ... See MoreSee Less
Monroe County Health Dept. will delay opening until 10:00 a.m. tomorrow, Thursday, Feb. 7, unless the freezing rain that is forecast doesn't come. Please bear with us as the safety of staff and patrons cannot be ignored. ... See MoreSee Less
Due to icy conditions, the health department was unable to open until 10:00 a.m. Scheduled clinics are now taking place. You should attempt to keep your appointment, if you are safely able. We apologize for any inconvenience! Safety is our priority today. Please call 660/327-4653 if you have any questions. ... See MoreSee Less
February 7th through the 14th is Congenital Heart Defects awareness week. Congenital Heart Defects (CHDs) are the most common birth defect, affecting approximately 1 in every 125 babies (about 1 percent or 40,000 babies) every year in the United States. CHDs are present at birth and can affect the structure of the baby’s heart and the way it works. About 1 in every 4 babies born with a
heart defect has a Critical Congenital Heart Defect (CCHD). Babies with CCHD are at risk for serious health problems or death without surgery or other procedures within their first year of life. In Missouri, all babies are required to be screened for CCHD soon after birth. Screening is painless, non-invasive, and can help detect CCHDs early allowing for treatment that can prevent disability and death early in life. For more information about CCHD screening in Missouri
visit www.health.mo.gov/cchd. ... See MoreSee Less
The health department is a warming center and it is open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. If you need a warm place to be during the day, come on in! ... See MoreSee Less
