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Sexual and Reproductive Health

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Test, Treat, Talk: The Facts About Chlamydia and Gonorrhea

Posted by By Rod Altes April 14, 2025Posted inCommunicable Disease, Sexual and Reproductive HealthNo Comments
Schedule an Appointment Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are a significant public health concern, and STI Awareness Week serves as a reminder of the importance of education, prevention, and regular testing.…
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Community Resource Vending Machine Now Available

Posted by By Zachary Moser August 26, 2024Posted inDCHC News, Sexual and Reproductive Health
Our new vending machine is live! You’ll find lots of good things in here available at all hours of the day, including Narcan , emergency contraceptive kits (Missouri Family Health…
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Hep C and STI Testing Day – May 20th

Hep C and STI Testing Day – May 20th

Posted by By Zachary Moser May 14, 2024Posted inCommunicable Disease, Public Events, Sexual and Reproductive Health
Join us for a free Hepatitis C and STI testing day! No Appointments necessary. Regular services still available this day as well. Also offering free STI testing. Hep C test…
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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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Girls Night Out – A Success

Girls Night Out – A Success

Posted by By Zachary Moser September 18, 2023Posted inPublic Events, Sexual and Reproductive Health
The Dent County Health Center had a table at the ever-popular Girls Night Out event at the Salem Community Center on September 14th. The display highlighted our Women's Health programs,…
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The State of STDs in Missouri

The State of STDs in Missouri

Posted by By Zachary Moser April 21, 2023Posted inSexual and Reproductive Health
Get tested for sexually transmitted infections for free at the Dent County Health Center. More information at Sexually Transmitted Infections or cdc.gov/std
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Rate of STDs continues to rise nationally and in Missouri

Rate of STDs continues to rise nationally and in Missouri

Posted by By Zachary Moser April 14, 2023Posted inSexual and Reproductive Health
For Immediate Release: April 14, 2023 Media Contact: Lisa Cox Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Media Inquiry Form JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Sexually transmitted disease (STD) rates are…
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Free or Reduced Cost Family Planning Services Available starting April 3rd

Posted by By Zachary Moser March 13, 2023Posted inDCHC News, Sexual and Reproductive Health
In partnership with the Missouri Family Health Council, the Dent County Health Center will be offering free or reduced cost Family Planning Services starting April 3rd, 2023. The program is…
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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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1010 E. Scenic Rivers Blvd
Salem, MO 65560
573-729-3106
Fax 573-729-3546
contact@dentcohealth.org

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