Have you ever wondered how we chose what is included in our "Heart Health" Screening that we conduct during our health fairs? It's designed specifically to address the number one…
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – March 21, 2024 – As vaccine uptake continues to decrease, measles cases or outbreaks have emerged in several states, including Missouri earlier this year. Nationally, the…
Dent County residents should be aware of the currently circulating respiratory illnesses affecting our county so they may make informed choices. Over 200 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in…
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…
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…
The Dent County Health Center will be closed on 1/2/2023 in observance of New Year's Day. We ask that everyone please enjoy the holiday safely. Don't drink and drive, don't…
FACT SHEETThis Fourth of July, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is working with law enforcement nationwide to reduce impaired driving with the Drive Sober…
For Immediate Release: June 29, 2022 Media Contact: Lisa Cox, Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services DHSS responds to concerns about contraception use JEFFERSON CITY,…
Vape products contain nicotine, which is expensive, harmful to your health, and addictive. Nicotine increases your risks of heart attacks and strokes. Some vape products have been linked to "popcorn…