Jefferson County Health Department

11/21/2025

Quitting smoking isn’t easy. Let the Great American Smokeout be the start of your journey to a smoke-free life! You’ll be taking an important step toward a healthier life and reducing your cancer risk. Call the Missouri Quitline at 1-800-QUIT-NOW.

For more information on reducing your cancer risk, visit https://www.cancer.org/cancer/risk-prevention/tobacco/great-american-smokeout.html.

11/20/2025

11/19/2025

November is Prematurity Awareness Month! Behind every preterm baby is a family navigating fear, uncertainty, and emotional strain. Parents often face long hospital stays, financial stress, and the trauma of watching their newborn fight to survive. Find more information at https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-prematurity-day/2025/key-messages
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11/18/2025

🎁 ’Tis the season for giving! Our team recently wrapped up an internal food drive and collected 536 items to be donated to local food pantries. 🛒

We’re proud to support our community and make a positive impact in as many ways as we can. 💙Thank you to our incredible staff for showing up with generosity and holiday spirit!

11/18/2025

On National Injury Prevention Day, we’re reminding families that simple changes can protect the ones you love.
🔹 Use car seats correctly
🔹 Lock away household chemicals
🔹 Install smoke & carbon monoxide detectors
🔹 Practice safe sleep for infants

💚Small actions save lives. Let’s work together to keep families safe.

11/17/2025

🦷✨ Smiles To Go is Coming to Crystal City 47 Public Schools✨🦷

We’re bringing full dental services straight to your child’s school on December 16th & 17th—making it easier for parents and guardians so kids don’t miss school and you don’t miss work.

✅ Easy Sign-Up: Just click the link, fill out the form, and we'll take care of the rest!
📧 Before any non-preventative treatment you’ll receive an emailed treatment info sheet and consent form
📋 After the visit, we’ll send home a follow-up report so you know exactly what was done.

Let us take care of your child’s smile, conveniently, safely, and with care. 💙

👉 [https://jeffcohealth.jotform.com/212355327744052

11/11/2025

This Veterans Day, we pause to recognize the incredible service members in our community.
Thank you for your sacrifice, resilience, and leadership. We appreciate you today and every day.

11/10/2025

Our offices are closed tomorrow, November 11th, for Veteran's Day. We will reopen Wednesday, November 12th at 8am.

11/09/2025

🥶 Brrr... it's getting cold! Missouri has several helpful resources you can save for when cold hits our state (links below)!
🚗 MoDOT traveler map: Traveler.MoDOT.org
🔥 Warming Centers: Health.Mo.Gov/warmingcenters
☎️ Adult Abuse Hotline (report seniors or adults with disabilities who need help): 1-800-392-0210 or https://health.mo.gov/safety/abuse/
🥶 Hypothermia info: https://health.mo.gov/living/healthcondiseases/hypothermia/

11/07/2025

Learn more on our website: https://www.jeffcohealth.org/knowlead
Or give us a call at 636-797-3737 and we'd be happy to answer any questions :)

11/04/2025

💜 November is National Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. Are you at higher risk?
Common risk factors include:
🟣 To***co use
🟣 Obesity
🟣 Chronic pancreatitis
🟣 Exposure to certain chemicals

For more information on reducing your cancer risk visit Health.Mo.Gov/cancer.

11/02/2025

🦷✨ Smiles To Go is Coming to Festus R-VI School District✨🦷

We’re bringing full dental services straight to your child’s school on September 29th - October 23rd—making it easier for parents and guardians so kids don’t miss school and you don’t miss work.

✅ Easy Sign-Up: Just click the link, fill out the form, and we'll take care of the rest!
📧 Before any non-preventative treatment you’ll receive an emailed treatment info sheet and consent form
📋 After the visit, we’ll send home a follow-up report so you know exactly what was done.

Let us take care of your child’s smile, conveniently, safely, and with care. 💙

👉 [https://jeffcohealth.jotform.com/212355327744052