Cape Girardeau County Public Health Center

Cape Girardeau County Public Health Center We serve all community residents by offering programs and services that advance our mission.

The Cape Girardeau County Public Health Center was created in 1986 to support public health activities designed to prevent illness, prolong life and improve and protect the health of all the people in our community. We serve all community residents by offering a variety of programs and services that advance our mission—to promote good health and protect the county's public health.

We're grateful for you and our much loved Cape County community ✨With the holiday tomorrow, here are our hours in advanc...
11/26/2025

We're grateful for you and our much loved Cape County community ✨

With the holiday tomorrow, here are our hours in advance so you can plan ahead.

Our health center will be closed this Thursday & Friday, and we'll be back to normal hours on Monday, December 1.

With 73.3 million drivers expected to travel as families head out to see loved ones, there is a heightened risk of colli...
11/26/2025

With 73.3 million drivers expected to travel as families head out to see loved ones, there is a heightened risk of collisions (NSC).

This Thanksgiving, make memories — not mistakes, . Plan a sober ride and keep these tips in mind. Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving.

🙅 Don't drink and drive
📞 Call for a ride
🚙 Use a designated driver
🛌 Stay with the host overnight

☝ And if you're hosting, remember to be a responsible host: offer non-alcoholic drinks, plenty of water, and encourage guests to be safe.

Stuff the turkey – not your stomach! These tips will help you indulge in Thanksgiving dinner without the dreaded food co...
11/25/2025

Stuff the turkey – not your stomach! These tips will help you indulge in Thanksgiving dinner without the dreaded food coma 🍂🦃🍂

Celebrate the holiday with healthy eating choices and your body will thank you ✨

Our mobile app is a tool to complement what you're doing for your health offline.It can help keep you informed so you ca...
11/25/2025

Our mobile app is a tool to complement what you're doing for your health offline.

It can help keep you informed so you can make better health choices, alert you of important local public health notices, provide easier access to a health center professional when you need them, and more!
https://www.capecountyhealth.com/newsDetail.php?Using-Our-CCH-App-56

Available for all smartphone and tablet devices:
📲 https://apps.apple.com/in/app/cape-county-health/id6473919427
📲 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sfl.is.capecountyhealth

Diabetes occurs when the body either doesn’t produce enough insulin or can’t effectively use the insulin it does produce...
11/25/2025

Diabetes occurs when the body either doesn’t produce enough insulin or can’t effectively use the insulin it does produce. This leads to high blood sugar levels.

We continue to raise awareness during this American Diabetes Month 📣 Knowing how this disease can affect your body is important, and so is knowing what you can do.

To prevent diabetes (type 2):
🥗 Eat healthy
🚶‍♀️ Be more active
↘ Lose weight

Celebrate the holiday with healthy choices ✨ To learn more about diabetes, visit https://www.capecountyhealth.com/newsDetail.php?American-Diabetes-Month-39

"When women take care of their health they become their own best friend" -Maya AngelouAn essential preventative measure ...
11/25/2025

"When women take care of their health they become their own best friend" -Maya Angelou

An essential preventative measure that women can take is to have their annual well-woman's visit with their healthcare provider. Programs like SMHW (Show Me Healthy Women)—which provides free breast and cervical cancer screenings for eligible women—help make women's healthcare more accessible in our community.

Need to make an appointment? Contact us. To learn more about women's health, please visit:

One source defines women's health as "the branch of medicine that focuses on the treatment and diagnosis of diseases and conditions that affect a woman's physical and emotional wellbeing" (MedlinePlus). What might often come to mind are gynecological concerns, such as infertility, menopause, pregnan...

A day of gratitude is around the corner 🙏 To help keep it joyful, we found these great tips to share with you:✨ Set heal...
11/24/2025

A day of gratitude is around the corner 🙏 To help keep it joyful, we found these great tips to share with you:

✨ Set healthy boundaries
✨ Manage family dynamics
✨ Cope with loneliness or loss
✨ Practice mindful gratitude
✨ Prioritize self care

Your mental health is essential. Click below for details on how to navigate the holiday with greater ease and emotional balance:
https://www.healthyfoundationsgroup.com/post/navigating-the-holidays-how-to-protect-your-mental-health-this-thanksgiving

GERD - gastroesophageal reflux disease - is very common, affecting up to 1 in 5 (or more) men and women in the U.S.This ...
11/24/2025

GERD - gastroesophageal reflux disease - is very common, affecting up to 1 in 5 (or more) men and women in the U.S.

This week is GERD Awareness Week and we're sharing some answers to a couple of key burning questions. For more FAQs, visit https://aboutgerd.org/what-is/common-questions-about-gerd/

More than 67,000 U.S. Americans are expected to be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2025—that’s 1️⃣8️⃣5️⃣ people diag...
11/21/2025

More than 67,000 U.S. Americans are expected to be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2025—that’s 1️⃣8️⃣5️⃣ people diagnosed every day.

The exact cause of pancreatic cancer is not known. For about 10% of patients, there is a family link. This Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month learn more about risks, symptoms, and how to spread awareness here: https://pancan.org/facing-pancreatic-cancer/pancreatic-cancer-awareness-month/

Did you know that diseases like hepatitis, measles, salmonella, tuberculosis, brucellosis, rabies, meningitis and many m...
11/21/2025

Did you know that diseases like hepatitis, measles, salmonella, tuberculosis, brucellosis, rabies, meningitis and many more are reported to our health center?

In fact, MO has 116 reportable communicable diseases 👀 And we share monthly, biannual, and annual results to keep you informed about the impact of these diseases in our community.

Our latest report for October is now available. For more, visit https://www.capecountyhealth.com/communicable-disease.php

Address

1121 Linden Street
Cape Girardeau, MO
63702

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+15733357846

Website

https://health.mo.gov/living/families/wic/frauddatalinks/nondiscrimination/

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