Cape Girardeau County Public Health Center

05/12/2026

We are very grateful for the community wide support that allows us to provide the services that keep everyone in Cape Girardeau County both safe and healthy 🫶

Your experience matters—so we recently ran a survey to measure patient satisfaction. Here are some of the results 📊

Rest assured that we will continue to improve in the areas you need most. We're thrilled to see signs of growing trust in us and are committed to care that is respectful and accessible. Thank you, !

To learn more about us: https://www.capecountyhealth.com/about.php

05/11/2026

Annual lab tests are an essential part of your annual checkups. It gives your primary doctor information they can't see during a physical exam and plays a key role in your preventive care and long-term health 💪

Did you know we offer low-cost lab services? If you have a doctor's order for lab work and need a more affordable way to fill them, we can help!

For information or price list, please visit: https://www.capecountyhealth.com/lab-services.php

05/11/2026

Happy National Women's Checkup Day! 🩺👩‍⚕️

Talk with your healthcare provider today to learn about and schedule your annual checkup 🗓️ Routine checkups are an important part of preventative care and the best way to manage your health throughout the year ☑️

⚠️ And don't forget about other health visits, exams, and screenings. Mammogram? Pap smear? Colonoscopy? There may be other health visits, exams, and screenings you need depending on what stage of life you’re in. At your annual checkup, ask about other exams and screenings you may need to support your health 😊

05/11/2026

***** 5 DAYS *****
The countdown begins! ⏳ Come one come all - let's celebrate our community THIS Saturday 🎉

(And don't forget to get your FREE bicycle helmet while they last!).

Details: https://www.capecountyhealth.com/calendarDetail.php?Kids-Day-America-201

05/09/2026

Air Quality Awareness Week encourages people to stay aware of their air quality and incorporate air quality knowledge into their daily living.

To help, here's a refresher on AQI (Air Quality Index) and the best practices to reduce contaminants that can harm your health: https://www.capecountyhealth.com/newsDetail.php?Air-Quality-Index-AQI-50

05/08/2026

Happy Truman Day! On May 8, we celebrate the 33rd U.S. President, Harry S. Truman, born on this day in 1884 📜

The Harry S. Truman Presidential Library & Museum was established to preserve the papers, books, and other historical materials relating to former President Harry S. Truman and to make them available to the people in a place suitable for exhibit and research.

05/08/2026

World Maternal Mental Health Day was yesterday—but it's never too late to raise awareness around the globe for maternal mental health.

? Globally...
1️⃣ in 5️⃣ women experience a PMAD (perinatal mood and anxiety disorder) &
1️⃣ in 🔟 dads develop depression during the postpartum period

Here's 5 minutes worth your time: https://vimeo.com/277677428?fl=pl&fe=sh =4m55s
And an app that can help: https://mindfulmamasclub.com/

This is "Perinatal Positivity - original (with bottle)" by ForMed Films on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

05/07/2026

*** NEXT SATURDAY ***
We'll be giving out FREE bike helmets (until they're gone) at this day full of fun activities for you and your families! 🎉 We're excited to see you there 😉

05/07/2026

For Children's Mental Health Day and Week, let's remember that positive mental health is essential for kids—it means reaching milestones, learning healthy social skills & coping when there are problems.

For more information: samhsa.gov/mental-health/children-and-families
For helpful guidance on children and media use:
www.aap.org/en/patient-care/media-and-children/center-of-excellence-on-social-media-and-youth-mental-health/5cs-of-media-use/

When a child is experiencing mental health challenges it impacts their family as well. Help is available. Visit samhsa.gov/find-help for free, confidential support 24/7. If a young person in your life is going through a tough time, remind them that there’s always help and hope.

05/06/2026

Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a serious and often misdiagnosed condition that affects the lungs and heart 🫁🫀 It's also a progressive condition that affects people of all ages and backgrounds.

While PH treatments have improved, there is still much to learn.

On this , please help us raise awareness about clinical trials to advance PH research and expand care and treatment options for patients. To learn more, visit: phassociation.org/pulmonary-hypertension/

05/05/2026

Today is World Hand Hygiene Day 🧽🤲🧴

Although it's a time to highlight hand hygiene standards in healthcare facilities to protect healthcare workers and their patients from infections, we find it's also a perfect time to remind everyone to wash their hands regularly - no matter who or where.

This reminds kiddos when to wash their hands in school. Remember that clean hands are essential for preventing and controlling the spread of disease!