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Need Help with Summer Meals? Apply Now for Missouri’s SuN Bucks Program!

Posted by By Jessica Ricks May 29, 2025Posted inUncategorizedNo Comments
The Missouri Department of Social Services (DSS) announced on May 28th, 2025 it is accepting applications for the second year of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer…
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Emergency Ready: How the Vial of Life Can Speak When You Can’t

Posted by By Jessica Ricks May 27, 2025Posted inEmergency PreparednessNo Comments
In an emergency, every second counts, and clear communication can make the difference between life and death. But what happens if you're unconscious, confused, or unable to speak when first…
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Interested in Making a Difference? Sign Up to Join Our Focus Group!

Posted by By Jessica Ricks May 5, 2025Posted inCommunity Health AssessmentNo Comments
What’s a Focus Group?A focus group is a small, guided discussion where community members share their thoughts about local health needs, challenges, and priorities. This is part of the 2025…
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Urgent Health Alert: Possible Measles Exposure in St. Louis Check If You Were Affected

Posted by By Jessica Ricks May 5, 2025Posted inCommunicable Disease, Immunizations, Public Service AnnouncementsNo Comments
On May 4th, 2025, Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services announced a possible measles exposure in St. Louis. An out-of-state resident visited the St. Louis Aquarium between 1-6PM. on…
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Missouri Confirms First Measles Case in 2025: What You Should Know

Posted by By Jessica Ricks April 18, 2025Posted inClinical Services, Communicable Disease, Immunizations, Public Service Announcements
On April 18th, 2025, Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services announced its first measles case. Measles cases are rising again across the country. So far in 2025, over 800…
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Speak Up For A Healthier Dent County – 2025 Community Survey Now Open

Posted by By Jessica Ricks April 17, 2025Posted inPublic Service Announcements
Your Voice Matters – Help Shape the Future of Health in Dent County👉 Click here to take the Community Health Assessment and read our full executive summary. Dent County is…
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1010 E. Scenic Rivers Blvd
Salem, MO 65560
573-729-3106
Fax 573-729-3546
contact@dentcohealth.org

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