Cedar County Health Department

01/27/2026

The Cedar County Health Department is back in the office today. We’re here and ready to serve you!

01/26/2026

The Cedar County Health Department is closed today, Monday, January 26th. There will be no WIC in Stockton or El Dorado Springs. Thank you for your understanding. Please stay safe and stay warm!

01/19/2026

01/16/2026

The Cedar County Health Department will be CLOSED Monday, January 19th, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We will reopen during normal business hours on Tuesday. Thank you for your understanding.

01/15/2026

The Cedar County Health Department has recently been notified of cases of pertussis (whooping cough) in Cedar County and surrounding areas. We would like to share a little information here to help keep everyone healthy and informed.

01/15/2026

Today, our staff at the Cedar County Health Department were treated to beverages from Snodgrass Greenhouse & Main Street Coffee, generously provided by Cedar County Memorial Hospital. This kind gesture was greatly appreciated and meant a lot to our team.

We’re thankful for the continued support, teamwork, and kindness shown to public health in our community. Moments like these remind us how fortunate we are to work alongside neighbors who truly care about Cedar County.

Thank you for being great partners in our community and for thinking of us today, CCMH—we truly appreciate you! ❤️

01/09/2026

The Cedar County Health Department has installed a Narcan (naloxone) distribution box outside our office for free public access. This box is property of the Cedar County Health Department and is available during and after business hours.

Narcan saves lives by reversing the effects of an opioid overdose. Anyone may obtain Narcan, including:

-Individuals at risk for opioid overdose

-Family members, friends, or others who may be in a position to help someone experiencing an overdose

This distribution is provided under the Missouri statewide standing order for naloxone, authorized by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) pursuant to Section 195.206, RSMo, and issued by Heidi B. Miller, MD.

Special thanks to Laura Woody for initiating this effort. Through her fentanyl awareness work in Cedar County and surrounding areas, her advocacy helped make this life-saving resource available to our community.

📞 Important: If you suspect an overdose, call 911 immediately and administer Narcan as directed. Additional doses may be given every 2–3 minutes if there is little or no response.

To learn more about Narcan Nasal Spray, click here:
👉 https://narcan.com/en/resources

01/08/2026

💗 Thank you, Felecia!

The Cedar County Health Department would like to recognize Felecia for her generous donations of breast milk to The Milk Bank. Her selfless gift helps save infant lives and improves health outcomes by providing safe human milk to vulnerable babies in need.

Interested in becoming a donor and making a life-changing impact? You can donate right here at the Cedar County Health Department! Learn more and start the process here:
👉 https://www.themilkbank.org/donate-milk/

01/06/2026

New year, new commitment to safer roadways.
Most serious crashes are preventable—wear your seat belt, avoid distractions, drive sober, and watch your speed. Let’s work together to protect lives in Cedar County.

12/22/2025

We would like to wish our community a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

We will be closing at noon on Christmas Eve and will be closed on Christmas Day (12/25), the day after Christmas (12/26), and New Year’s Day (01/01).

We are grateful for the opportunity to serve Cedar County and appreciate your understanding during the holiday season. Wishing you and your family a safe, joyful, and healthy holiday!

12/18/2025

Reminder for Cedar County Food Vendors:

This is a friendly reminder that all Cedar County food vendor permits must be paid by December 31st.

Please be sure your payment is submitted by the deadline to avoid any interruption in permitting. If you have questions or need assistance, feel free to contact the Cedar County Health Department at (417) 876-5477. Thank you!

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃🍁