Barton County Health Department

12/15/2025

Check the size!
When shopping for WIC-approved food items, the container size is important. For example, when the WIC Approved Food List states a half gallon container of lactose-free milk is allowed, you won’t be able to use benefits to purchase a 52 oz container of lactose-free milk.
Unsure of the approved size? The WIC Approved Food List is located at https://health.mo.gov/living/families/wic/approved-food-list.php and on the WICShopper app.
Comment here or contact your WIC local agency if you have questions!

12/12/2025

We are so excited that Stitch gave our Lab work services a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review!

Go check out many different light displays at the Park! Also it would be greatly appreciated if you clicked on the original post and give Stitch a Vote! Winners will be announced at Christmas in the Park December 19th from 6-8pm.

12/12/2025

📣Please make note! We will be closed NEXT Friday the 19th at 12:00 p.m. through the end of the workday for employee enrichment and staff training. All BCHD services will be unavailable at this time. We look forward to seeing you prior to our closure or the following Monday during our usual hours. 🙂

12/08/2025

Did you know that MyPlate has an interactive seasonal fruit and veggie list? See https://www.myplate.gov/myplate-seasonal-foods-facts-and-fun to learn more!

12/05/2025

that breastfeeding lowers your baby's risk of having asthma? It's true! Breastfeeding your baby can also lower their risk of having:
• Ear infections.
• Lower respiratory infections.
• Diarrhea and vomiting.
• Childhood obesity.
• Eczema.
• Type 2 diabetes.
• Childhood leukemia.
• Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).
For more information on the health benefits of breastfeeding, visit https://wicbreastfeeding.fns.usda.gov/breastfeeding-benefits.

12/03/2025

Important updates about yoga below. 👇

There is no class tomorrow. We will only offer one last class on December 18. There will be no yoga offered in 2026.

12/01/2025

📣BCHD wants to know what type of content you want from us! How can we best serve you with this page? Are there things you have liked or not liked from our previous content? We want to hear from you. Comment below or message us! 💬

11/26/2025

We look forward to seeing you before closing today or early Monday morning! Have a blessed holiday. 🦃🍁

11/25/2025

Our own Joel Dermott gives tips to KSN 16 on avoiding whopping cough this season following positive tests in both Barton and Dade County. Read below! 👇🏼

After a positive case of whooping cough in Barton County, health professionals are offering advice to stay protected ahead of the Thanksgiving Holiday.

11/24/2025

The purchase history feature in the WICShopper app allows participants to view the benefits they have redeemed over the past three months! Just like a receipt, this feature provides the date, store name and items purchased with WIC benefits for each shopping trip you took in the last three months. Ensure your WIC card is connected to the app to access this feature and more. 📱

Still need the app? Download it today on the App Store or Google Play.

11/17/2025

November is Prematurity Awareness Month. In 2022, 1 in 10 babies were born too early in the United States. For more information about premature births, visit https://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/preterm.

11/14/2025

Skip the takeout prices and make your own stir fry at home! We love this recipe!

Looking to add more vegetables into a family-friendly meal? This recipe does the job. With a rainbow of colorful vegetables that are cooked until tender but not mushy, this stir-fry presents bright, crisp flavors that are wholesome and tasty. Use tofu or other meat substitutes for an appetizing vege...