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Dent County Health Center Shares Lead Awareness and Handwashing Education during KSMO Radio Interview

Posted by By Jessica Ricks May 22, 2026Posted inPress ReleasesNo Comments
SALEM, Mo. — Dent County Health Center participated in a radio interview with KSMO on Friday, May 15, 2026, to share important public health information about lead awareness, safe gardening practices, and the importance of…
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24/7 Naloxone Boxes in Dent County

Posted by By Jessica Ricks May 5, 2026Posted inDCHC News, Press Releases
Dent County Health Center received opioid settlement funding to place three 24/7 Community Overdose response boxes. The boxes will provide free, anonymous access to naloxone, overdose response instructions, and harm…
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First Annual Gala and Awards Banquet

Posted by By Jessica Ricks May 4, 2026Posted inDCHC News, Public Events
Dent County Health Center hosted our first Annual Gala and Awards Banquet on April 24th, 2026, celebrating the healthcare workers and community organizations that are committed to improving the quality…
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Investigation into Legionnaires’ Disease Case Associated with Seville Care Center Has Been Completed

Posted by By Jessica Ricks April 16, 2026Posted inDCHC News, Press Releases
April 16, 2026 Dent County Health Center is providing an update regarding the investigation of a confirmed case of Legionnaires’ disease that could have been associated with Seville Care Center.…
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Dent County Health Center Announces Impact Sponsorship Partnership with Land Farms, LLC

Posted by By Jessica Ricks April 8, 2026Posted inDCHC News, Public Service Announcements
Salem, Missouri — April, 8, 2026 — FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dent County Health Center is proud to announce a new sponsorship agreement with Land Farms, LLC, a locally owned excavation…
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Teen Maze Builds Powerful Life Skills for Teens

Posted by By Jessica Ricks April 7, 2026Posted inDCHC News, Public Events
Dent County Health Center was excited to welcome 7th and 8th grade students from across Dent County for another Teen Maze event. Thanks to support from previous sponsors and opioid…
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Investigation of Legionnaire’s Disease

Posted by By Jessica Ricks April 6, 2026Posted inCommunicable Disease, DCHC News, Press Releases
UPDATE: The Environmental Health Investigation has concluded and found No legionella bacteria . FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDent County Health Center Investigates Case of Legionnaires’ Disease Potentially Associated with Seville Care Center…
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Dent County Health Center Announces Exciting Sponsorship Partnership with Phelps Health

Posted by By Jessica Ricks April 3, 2026Posted inDCHC News, Press Releases
Salem, Missouri — April, 3, 2026 — Dent County Health Center is proud to announce Phelps Health, a regional leader in rural healthcare, as an Impact Sponsor for the upcoming…
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Bloom for Better Health - First Annual Gala and Awards Banquet - Dent County Health Center

Final Voting Now Open!

Posted by By Jessica Ricks February 26, 2026Posted inDCHC News, Press Releases, Public Events
Thanks to incredible community participation, we received numerous nominations recognizing outstanding individuals, organizations and programs across Dent County. Based on this community input, we've complied the final list of nominees.…
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Dent County Health Center Announces, Charity Gala and Awards Dinner

Posted by By Jessica Ricks January 12, 2026Posted inDCHC News, Press Releases, Public Events
Salem, MO - The Dent County Health Center is proud to announce , their first annual a charity gala and awards dinner dedicated to celebrating community members and organizations who…
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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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