Syphilis Cases Spike in Dent County
The Dent County Health Center is reaching out to you today with an important message regarding a recent cluster of syphilis cases in our community. Syphilis is a sexually transmitted…
Budget Meeting Minutes
Dent County Health Center Board of Trustees December 18th, 2023 Call to Order and Roll Call Bob Parsons, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, called the meeting to order at…
Agenda for December 21st, 2023
NOTICE OF OPEN MEETING AND VOTE TO CLOSE PART OF MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE HEALTH CENTER WILL CONDUCT THE REGULAR MONTHLY BOARD MEETING AT 5:00 P.M ON…
DCHC Board of Trustees 2024 Budget Meeting
Agenda for December 18th, 2023 NOTICE OF OPEN MEETING AND VOTE TO CLOSE PART OF MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE HEALTH CENTER WILL CONDUCT THE REGULAR…
Minutes of November 16th, 2023 Meeting
Dent County Health Center Board of Trustees Call to Order and Roll Call Bob Parsons, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, called the meeting to order at 5:07 p.m.; in…
Antibiotic Awareness Week
Antibiotics can save lives. When a patient needs antibiotics, the benefits outweigh the risks of side effects and antimicrobial resistance. Antibiotics do NOT treat viruses, like those that cause colds,…
Lead detected in certain Cinnamon Applesause packets
Product Recalled cinnamon apple puree and applesauce products. Information on lot codes and UPCs can be found in the firm's recall announcement. Recalled WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches Recalled Schnucks-brand cinnamon-flavored…
Minutes of October 19th, 2023 Meeting
Dent County Health Center Board of Trustees Call to Order and Roll Call Bob Parsons, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, called the meeting to order at 5:01 p.m.; in…
Updated (XBB) COVID Vaccines Available
Updated COVID-19 vaccines are now available by appointment at the Dent County Health Center. As of 10/17/2023, we have the following: 50 doses of Moderna - For ages 12 and…
Lead in Drinking Water
Last Friday, the Salem R-80 school district sent out a letter publishing the results of mandatory testing done on the school's water facilities. These tests showed that 32% of the…