Daviess County Health Department

04/06/2026

It’s National Public Health Week, and here at the Daviess County Health Department, this is our time to shine!

Much of what we do happens quietly and behind the scenes but its impact is felt across our entire community.

- A family drinks water from the tap without worrying if it’s safe.
- A parent installs a car seat correctly and walks away from a crash with their child unharmed.
- A local outbreak is identified early and stopped before it spreads through our schools.
- A restaurant serves safe food because of routine inspections.
- A neighbor finds support for mental health, maternal care, or substance use when they need it most.
- A young family gets nutrition support and guidance through our WIC program.

This is public health in Daviess County.

And sometimes, that work is visible....like this week!

We’re providing free wellness lab work to our community, serving nearly 90 people each day. Behind every appointment is a team coordinating schedules, drawing labs, answering questions, processing results, and making sure each person feels cared for and informed.

It’s a big week and our staff shows up with professionalism, compassion, and a commitment to improving community health every single time.

Public health is prevention, protection, and promotion happening every day- often without recognition, but always with purpose.

Behind that work is our dedicated team- nurses, environmental health specialists, WIC staff, educators, and public health professionals- committed to keeping our community safe and healthy.

This week, we celebrate them.

To our public health team: we see you, we appreciate you, and your work makes a difference every day.
To our community: thank you for trusting us, partnering with us, and supporting public health.

Public health is all of us- working together for a healthier Daviess County. 💙

04/06/2026

🚨 Community Notice 🚨

Our team is excited to host our Annual Free Wellness Labs Health Fair this week, Monday April 6th- Wednesday April 8th from 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM! 🎉

To make sure this event runs smoothly, all of our staff will be fully dedicated to the health fair during this time.

👉 Because of this:

- Our office will not be providing any services in the morning
- Phone calls may not be answered (but please leave a message)
- All staff will be unavailable until the event concludes

We appreciate your understanding as we focus on delivering this important event for our community. We look forward to seeing you there and helping you take a step toward better health!

Normal services will resume in the afternoon.

Thank you for your continued support! 💙

04/05/2026

📢 Reminder!
If you are scheduled to have labs taken in the morning at our health fair, YOU MUST BE FASTING! Nothing to eat or drink after midnight- water and black coffee is okay. If you are diffuclt to draw, PLEASE DRINK PLENTY OF WATER! See you bright and early 😄

04/02/2026

In observance of Good Friday, our office will be closed tomorrow April 3rd.

This time allows our staff the opportunity to pause, reflect, and spend meaningful time with their families and loved ones. We appreciate your understanding as we support the well-being of our team.

We will reopen on Monday with limited services, as all staff will be working our Annual Health Fair.

If you have an urgent need during this time, please contact the administrator at 660-663-9772. Thank you for your continued support, enjoy the holiday weekend!

03/30/2026

🍎🥦🍗March is national nutrition month. "Discover the Power of Nutrition," focuses on empowering individuals through informed food choices, sustainable habits, and physical activity. Led by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics:, it encourages eating varied nutrient-dense foods- fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains to manage health. Take a look at the 6 Essential Nutrients to help fuel your body. 🍳🥕🍓

03/26/2026

🎉 Scholarship Winners Announced! 🎉

The Daviess County Health Department is excited to announce our 2026 Scholarship recipients!

👏 Congratulations to:
Kara Bernardino, Pattonsburg R-II
Brynn Bird, Gallatin R-V
Dani Critten, Tri-County R-VII
Annabelle Gardner, Pattonsburg R-II

These students were selected for their hard work, leadership, and dedication to pursuing careers in the health field.

We are proud to support the next generation of healthcare professionals right here in Daviess County 💙

Please join us in congratulating these outstanding students!

03/24/2026

03/23/2026

UPDATE 3/23/26 @3:25PM- Our internet is restored!

Our office is experiencing an internet outage, which means no phones or vital records. We apologize for the inconvenience, we will update you once we are restored. You can reach the administrator at 670-663-9772.

03/19/2026

Poisoning can happen to anyone of any age. That’s why you
can call the Poison Help line (1-800-222-1222) to connect
with your local poison center. When the unexpected
happens, Poison Help is here for you.

03/18/2026

💉 Stay Protected, Stay Healthy 💉
Vaccines are one of the safest and most effective ways to protect yourself, your family, and your community from serious illnesses. Staying up to date helps prevent the spread of disease- especially here in rural Missouri where access to care can be limited.

📍 Vaccine Clinic – Jamesport City Park
🕐 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Call 660-663-2414 to schedule an appointment, or just stop by- walk-ins are welcome!

Let’s keep our community strong and healthy- get vaccinated! 💙

03/17/2026

March 15-21, 2026 is National Poison Prevention Week. The
unexpected happens, and when it does, Poison Help is here
for you.

03/06/2026

📌 Have you or someone you know ever used programs like SNAP, WIC, Parents as Teachers, Bright Futures, SB 40, Green Hills Community Action Agency or other local resources?
‼️ We’re working on an Upstream Action Plan for Circuit 43 (Caldwell, Clinton, Daviess, DeKalb, and Livingston Counties) and are looking for community members who are willing to share how local programs helped them or their family.
❤️ Your story can help others learn about available resources and show that it’s okay to ask for help. Our goal is to raise awareness of local resources and help remove the stigma around asking for help.
👉 Please take a few minutes to fill out this short survey, or share it with someone who might be interested:
🔗https://forms.gle/Fkb9uVk9ubAy9wAc7

Participation is voluntary, and information will be kept private. Thank you for helping strengthen our communities.
Please share!