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Rate of national measles cases highlight importance of MMR vaccine

Posted by By Zachary Moser March 21, 2024Posted inImmunizations, Public Service Announcements
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…
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Influenza, COVID-19, and other illnesses on the rise, CDC COVID Risk is “Medium”

Influenza, COVID-19, and other illnesses on the rise, CDC COVID Risk is “Medium”

Posted by By Zachary Moser December 28, 2023Posted inCOVID Updates, COVID-19, Public Service Announcements
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…
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Syphilis Cases Spike in Dent County

Posted by By Zachary Moser December 22, 2023Posted inPublic Service Announcements, Sexual and Reproductive Health
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…
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Lead in Drinking Water

Lead in Drinking Water

Posted by By Zachary Moser October 11, 2023Posted inPublic Service Announcements
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…
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New Year’s Day

New Year’s Day

Posted by By Zachary Moser December 30, 2022Posted inPublic Service Announcements
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…
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2022 July 4th Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over

Posted by By Dent County Health Center July 1, 2022Posted inPublic Service Announcements
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…
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DHSS Responds to concerns about contraception use

DHSS Responds to concerns about contraception use

Posted by By Dent County Health Center June 30, 2022Posted inPublic Service Announcements, Sexual and Reproductive Health
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,…
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Vaping is still nicotine. Nicotine is dangerous.

Posted by By Dent County Health Center June 8, 2022Posted inPublic Service Announcements
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…
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Salem, MO 65560
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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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