Stoddard County Public Health Center

04/13/2026

Va**ng at any age can be dangerous, but why is it so harmful to those underaged users whose brains and bodies are still developing? The most recent generation of e-cigarettes on the market, like JUUL, use ni****ne salts in the e-liquids. The ni****ne salt formula allows for much higher levels and efficient delivery of ni****ne with less irritation compared to earlier generations of e-cigarettes — prompting questions about the use, purpose and safety of this novel form of ni****ne.

04/13/2026

This haunting 1950s photo shows hospital wards filled with children inside iron lungs — massive machines that breathed for them when polio paralyzed their lungs. These cylinders forced air in and out by creating a vacuum around the body, saving lives but trapping movement. The introduction of Jonas Salk’s polio vaccine in 1955 changed everything, causing cases to plummet and making those chilling wards a memory of what medicine overcame.

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04/10/2026

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. More than 500,000 children in the U.S. face abuse or neglect each year. Strong families and connected communities help keep kids safe and healthy. 💙
https://preventchildabuse.org/

04/10/2026

Boost your lung health and breathe easier! 🫁✨

Regular exercise offers incredible benefits, and for those with asthma, it can be a game-changer for managing symptoms. With a health care provider's guidance, staying active is a powerful way to support your respiratory wellness.

Check out the link to learn how exercise can help you take control of your asthma! https://www.lung.org/lung-health-diseases/wellness/exercise-and-lung-health

04/10/2026

Try this yummy blueberry smoothie!
https://www.healthychildren.org/English/healthy-living/nutrition/chop-chop-magazine/Pages/Blueberry-Smoothie.aspx

04/10/2026

Warm weather means more meals outside.

Keep everyone safe by keeping food at the right temperature and washing your hands often while handling food. Learn more tips: https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/steps-keep-food-safe

04/08/2026

Fresh herbs are now WIC-approved to purchase with your monthly cash value benefits (CVB)!

Some of the approved fresh herbs include basil, bay leaves, chives, lemongrass, mint, oregano, parsley, rosemary, sage and thyme.

Not approved: Dried herbs, spices, pastes, seeds and plants.

https://health.mo.gov/living/families/wic/approved-food-list.php

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04/08/2026

It's National Public Health Week and it starts right HERE! We are here, working for you and with you to protect and improve the health and well-being of our whole community and the places where we live, work and play. http://nphw.org

04/08/2026

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month.
📵 Put the phone down.
👀 Eyes on the road.
🛑 Avoid distractions.

04/08/2026

04/08/2026

With busy spring schedules starting to warm up, give blood or platelets to keep the blood supply stable! Your donation can give hope to patients in need this spring.