Cape Girardeau County Public Health Center

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.

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.

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 ✨

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

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

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...

11/24/2025

Pricey lab test ordered by doctor? Let's help with that ☝️
Our health center now offers low-cost lab services . For details, visit https://www.capecountyhealth.com/lab-services.php

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

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/

11/22/2025

The Great American Smokeout was yesterday, but it’s never too late to quit using to***co. No matter your age or how long you’ve been smoking, quitting can improve your health immediately and even more over the long term.

For help or guidance in your journey to quit: https://www.cancer.org/cancer/risk-prevention/to***co/great-american-smokeout.html

Curious how e-ciggs compare? Visit https://www.capecountyhealth.com/newsDetail.php?E-cigarettes-Not-What-It-Seems-46

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/

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