Moniteau County Health Center

09/10/2025

📣The Moniteau County Health Center will be closed over the lunch hour (12-1p) on Friday, September 12th for a scheduled staff meeting. Normal office hours will resume at 1p.

09/10/2025

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09/10/2025

Su***de is a major public health challenge, with more than 700,000 deaths each year globally. Each su***de reaches social, emotional, and economic consequences, and deeply affects individuals and communities worldwide. On ***dePreventionDay, let’s work together to raise awareness about the importance of reducing sigma and encouraging open conversations!

09/09/2025

September is Food Safety Education Month-Test your knowledge!
The best healthy eating plans not only involve choosing a well balanced diet full of nutrient-rich foods, but safe food handling, cooking, and storage practices that help prevent foodborne illness. Find out what you can do to keep you and your family safe from foodborne illnesses.

To learn more about Food Safety, visit: https://www.foodsafety.gov/keep-food-safe

09/08/2025

⏰It's about that time! With flu season just around the corner, be sure to take steps to get ahead of this flu season by scheduling flu shots for you and your family. Flu vaccine is NOW available at our clinic. Call to schedule your appointment today! Walk- ins welcome. ☎️573-796-3412

➡️Be watching our page for schedules for the upcoming
Moniteau County Drive-thru Influenza Clinics.

09/05/2025

Does your family know what to do when a disaster strikes? Readiness starts at home! Create an emergency plan today:
✅Establish meeting points
✅Assign responsibilities
✅Practice evacuation routes
✅Create a communication plan

To learn more about National Preparedness Month and making a plan, visit: https://www.ready.gov/plan

09/04/2025

We invite you to attend a free Early Childhood Training event taking place on Saturday, September 27, 2025, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm in California.

This engaging and informative training will cover essential topics, including:

Risky Play

Engaged Reading

CPR/First Aid

This is a wonderful opportunity for anyone working with young children or interested in early childhood development to gain valuable skills and knowledge—all at no cost. Must register to attend!

For more information or to register, please contact Kurt Hafley at 573-636-4100 or via email at kurt.hafley@unitedwaycemo.org.

We hope you can join us for this impactful day of learning and connection!

09/04/2025

The U.S. has one of the safest food supplies in the world, however foods do occasionally become contaminated somewhere along the food-supply chain-on the farm or in the consumer's home, or anywhere in between. As September is Food Safety Education Month, test your knowledge about ready-to-cook foods.

To learn more about food safety, visit: https://www.fda.gov/food/buy-store-serve-safe-food/test-your-safety-knowledge-about-ready-cook-foods

09/03/2025

September is Food Safety Education Month!! This month and every month, make a commitment to keep you and your family safe from foodborne illness!

To learn more about Food Safety, visit: https://www.fda.gov/food/buy-store-serve-safe-food/safe-food-handling

09/02/2025

September is National Su***de Prevention Awareness Month. Prevention begins with awareness. Knowing the warning signs of su***de could save a life.
Learn more by visiting: amhsa.gov/mental-health/suicidal-behavior/warning-signs ***dePreventionMonth

09/01/2025

The Moniteau County Health Center will be CLOSED today, September 1st, 2025 in observance of Labor Day. Normal office hours will resume tomorrow, Tuesday, September 2nd at 8am.

08/29/2025

It's Labor Day weekend! As you're spending time with your loved ones this holiday weekend, be sure to make safety a priority!
✅Food Safety: Keep hot foods at 140° F or warmer and cold foods at 40°F or colder. Avoid leaving foods out for more than 2 hours (1 hour if temps are above 90° outside).
😎Sun safety: Apply broad-spectrum sunscreen, wear protective clothing , hats, and take breaks in the shade if needed.
🍹Drink Responsibly: Know your limits, stay hydrated with water, and plan a safe ride home.
🚗Buckle up & slow down while traveling.
🚤Don't forget water safety-Life jackets save lives, wear it! Share the waterway when boating. Never operate a vessel while you are impaired.

Let's make it a fun and happy weekend! Stay safe & healthy!!