Polk County Health Center

12/18/2025

We are excited to partner with the Exceptional Pupil Coop of The Ozarks to sponsor Parent Support Nights! Taylor Gunter, EPCO Director and Behavior Support guru has a passion for supporting parents of children at all stages. If you want to strengthen your parenting skills, find a support community, or just get some great information, plan to attend these monthly meetings!

For more information, call PCHC 417-326-7250 or EPCO.

12/18/2025

Reminder! If you want to stay healthy going into 2026... WASH YOUR HANDS! :)

12/16/2025

As RSV, COVID-19 and flu increase in circulation, we can take care of ourselves and others by simply washing our hands!

Effective Handwashing Includes:
1. Wet Hands
2. Use soapy lather (avoid using hand sanitizer as a substitute).
3. Wash for 20 seconds (Happy Birthday 2x or ABCs)
4. Remember the "forgotten" areas... tops of hands, wrist, between fingers & outside of thumb and
under the fingernails.
5. Rinse, rinse, rinse! Germs cling to the soap, so be sure to rinse it all down the drain.
6. Dry, dry, dry! Germs like to live in wet spaces.
7. Follow up with hand sanitizer to add a layer of protection.

12/10/2025

Today we are remembering our dear friend and long-time board member, Alvin Meyer.

Alvin was always ready to capture memories with his camera, give us a good chuckle and make sure our administration and staff needs were met. He was a strong supporter of public health, especially senior adult health. We will miss his visits to the health center, laughs during board meetings and smiling for his camera.

Alvin thank you for all your years of service and sharing your life with us. We will miss you dearly.

12/08/2025

Fall and winter months can impact our mental health due to few sunlight hours leading to reduced serotonin and melatonin levels and the "winter blues".

If someone you know is struggling with fatigue, low moods, cravings and withdrawal encourage them to try some of these 5 steps.

For more information contact PCHC 417-326-7250

12/07/2025

Thanks to all our friends and neighbors who waved and cheered during the Bolivar Area Chamber of Commerce Christmas parade! It's always a magical evening celebrating the holidays with our community!

12/06/2025

One thing Polk County does well is celebrate Christmas!! Pleasant Hope Community parade is a great kick-off to the holiday season!

12/04/2025

Here are some food safety tips from some of your favorite PCHC staff!

Kermit Hargis: Keep meat and eggs separate from other foods at the store, in the refrigerator and while cooking.

Michele Thomazin: Cook your food thoroughly. Use a meat thermometer to check food temp before serving.

Noemi Moreno: Keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold. Don't leave foods sitting out for long periods of time.

Colleen Ball: Wash your hands before, during and after preparing foods. AND Wash your hands before eating.

For more food safety tips during the holidays, check out:https://www.foodsafety.gov/blog/food-safety-tips-holidays

12/02/2025

Are you pregnant or parent of an infant, toddler or preschooler? WIC may be a great fit for you and your family!

WIC offers nutritional education and supplemental food packages for moms, babies and children up to age 5.

Want more information? Call 417-326-7250

12/01/2025

12/01/2025

The PCC Warming Center will be open tonight!!

11/28/2025

PCHC board, administration and staff would like to wish our family, friends and neighbors a very Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃

We are so thankful for each of you!