Barton County Health Department

Barton County Health Department Barton County Health Department is a Public Health Department that provides several services to Barton County and surrounding communities.

Thank you for joining our celebration of Missouri WIC!Share the “secret” of WIC with your family and friends who might n...
04/30/2026

Thank you for joining our celebration of Missouri WIC!
Share the “secret” of WIC with your family and friends who might need a little extra nutritional help. We would love to serve you in Barton or Dade County!

Highland Brew is partnering with us to help KIDS IN NEED OF DIAPERS. Show up May 9th with a package of diapers and recei...
04/30/2026

Highland Brew is partnering with us to help KIDS IN NEED OF DIAPERS.
Show up May 9th with a package of diapers and receive 50% off your beverage purchase!

This Child Abuse Prevention Month, taking action can be as simple as learning something new, starting a conversation, or...
04/29/2026

This Child Abuse Prevention Month, taking action can be as simple as learning something new, starting a conversation, or making one small change.

Not everyone knows where to start when it comes to protecting children. But it doesn’t have to be complicated.

Because prevention doesn’t happen all at once—it happens in everyday moments.

And it starts with adults who are prepared to act.

Get simple, practical steps you can use today to create safer environments for children, with this free Toolkit.

https://www.d2l.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Childhoods-Are-Worth-Protecting-A-Guide-For-Adults.pdf

BCHD Parking Lot!! Plan to come see us!
04/28/2026

BCHD Parking Lot!! Plan to come see us!

🗓🖊 Mark your calendars to come see us May 8th!
04/24/2026

🗓🖊 Mark your calendars to come see us May 8th!

Don’t forget we are out and about at Lamar City Park today! Come see us and the food trucks and don’t forget your diaper...
04/23/2026

Don’t forget we are out and about at Lamar City Park today!

Come see us and the food trucks and don’t forget your diapers! Size 4-6 are our biggest need for our diaper bank

WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselors provide basic breastfeeding information, encouragement and support to WIC participants...
04/23/2026

WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselors provide basic breastfeeding information, encouragement and support to WIC participants, particularly pregnant and breastfeeding women.
We think our Breastfeeding Peer Counselors are great! We'd love to hear how a Breastfeeding Peer Counselor has helped you. Please comment or send us a message!
https://health.mo.gov/living/families/wic/

‼ BCHD car seat safety event May 8 from 11:00-4:00 in the parking lot ‼Come have us install and/or check out your at hom...
04/21/2026

‼ BCHD car seat safety event May 8 from 11:00-4:00 in the parking lot ‼

Come have us install and/or check out your at home car seat installation! Can't make this event but still need assistance? Call to schedule an appt. today with our CPST!

Did you know we have a Diaper Bank here at the health department? Our Diaper Bank is hosting a KICK OFF event for Kids ...
04/21/2026

Did you know we have a Diaper Bank here at the health department?

Our Diaper Bank is hosting a KICK OFF event for Kids in Need of Diapers Day (MAY 4th) at Picnic in the Park this Thursday! We will be set up to take donations in the park that day. Also come find out which local business that are partnering with us in the month of May.

At six months old, your baby may begin to:• Put things in her mouth to explore them.• Reach to grab a toy that she wants...
04/20/2026

At six months old, your baby may begin to:
• Put things in her mouth to explore them.
• Reach to grab a toy that she wants.
• Close lips to show she doesn't want more food.
To learn more about your baby's development, visit https://www.cdc.gov/act-early/milestones/6-months.html.

Car seat safety check coming soon! Mark your calendars!!
04/17/2026

Car seat safety check coming soon! Mark your calendars!!

Address

1301 East 12th Street
Lamar, MO
64759

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 7am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+14176823363

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