Saline County Health Department

01/21/2026

🥶 It’s sure cold outside but soon we will be enjoying delicious fresh produce, baked goods and more!

Have you been to the Marshall Farmers Market and thought I would love to be a part of that… well join us 1/29/2026 at 5:30 PM in the SCCC Conference Center.

Patrons may park in the circle drive.

Questions please call
Cindy Castle- 660-631-4620
Jade Jenkins- 660-988-0515

For questions about food safety or cottage laws please call the Saline County Health Department and speak with Carlos!

Hope to see you all soon!

01/20/2026

This Radon Awareness Month, discover simple ways to test your home for radon and how to maintain healthy indoor air. Learn the easy steps you can take today.

01/01/2026

Missourians should take extra steps to stay healthy as flu season continues to worsen. Since the beginning of October, DHSS has recorded 9,255 laboratory-confirmed influenza (flu) cases and 558 flu-related hospitalizations statewide. 4,589 of those cases occurred in one week.

The flu can lead to serious health outcomes. Vulnerable populations can have severe complications, but anybody can get very sick from the flu.

The best defense against the flu is a yearly flu shot. DHSS recommends that everyone aged six months and older receive a flu shot as soon as possible. It is not too late to start protecting yourself and others! Vaccination reduces the risk of severe illness, hospitalization, and complications, especially for high-risk groups such as seniors, young children and individuals with chronic health conditions.

🧼 Wash your hands often and use alcohol-based hand sanitizer
🤧 Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue or your elbow, not with your hands
🤒 Stay home if you are sick, especially if you have a fever
🦠 Avoid touching your face to stop germs from spreading
🧽 Disinfect any surfaces where germs could live

Flu shots are available for free or for a low cost. Contact your local public health agency or local pharmacy to find a flu shot near you.

12/31/2025

🎉 Thank You for an Incredible Year! 🎉

As 2025 comes to a close, we want to take a moment to extend our heartfelt thanks to our community for your continued support and trust in the Saline County Health Department.

This year has been filled with growth, learning, and positive change, and none of it would have been possible without the dedication of our staff, board and, most importantly, YOU — our community members.

From health initiatives to educational and health services, we have made incredible strides together in ensuring the well-being of every individual. We look forward to all the exciting opportunities 2026 will bring!

We will see you in 2026. Normal business hours will resume on Friday, January 2nd.

Here's to a healthier, stronger future for Saline County! 💪💚

12/22/2025

Merry Christmas, Saline County! Our office hours are a little different this week. We’re open Monday and Tuesday and closed the rest of the week for the holiday. Next week will be normal business hours, except for New Year’s Day.

12/02/2025

Holidays can be especially tough on moms, but you're never alone! You can now text or call for all kinds of support: mental health, WIC services, quitting smoking, crib providers, dental clinics and more.

☎️ Maternal Mental Health Hotline: 833-852-6262
☎️ TEL-LINK (everything else): 800-835-5465

11/27/2025

11/07/2025

🚨 PSA: Don't fall for the "natural" hype.
We need to talk about 7-OH (7-hydroxymitragynine), a potent psychoactive compound being sold in gummies, candies and liquid shots that's marketed as a chill vibe. Spoiler alert: it's anything but.

This unregulated, synthetic derivative of kratom is opioid-like and seriously potent - we're talking up to 13 times stronger than morphine. Yeah, you read that right. THIRTEEN.

The Missouri Poison Center is reporting a spike in exposures: 47 reports of exposures involving kratom or 7-OH so far in 2025, which is nearly double the number from 2024. Three of those cases involved isolated 7-OH, with at least one requiring hospital evaluation. These products carry huge risks, including addiction, overdose and even death. Your well-being is worth more than a questionable convenience store candy. The advice is clear: avoid 7-OH products.

Symptoms of 7-OH exposure may include:
🚫 Nausea, vomiting and gastrointestinal distress.
🚫 Anxiety, agitation, confusion and insomnia.
🚫 Rapid heart rate, high blood pressure and trouble breathing.
🚫 Seizures, unconsciousness and withdrawal symptoms.
🚫 Risk of overdose, especially when combined with alcohol or other sedatives.

Stay safe, friends, and remember: if a "remedy" is that potent, it's not a casual indulgence.

10/30/2025

Keep on shopping, Missouri WIC!
Missouri WIC participants can continue to redeem WIC benefits in November! Missouri WIC families should continue to attend appointments and shop with their WIC cards.

10/22/2025

It was a pleasure to assist the Lions Club of Marshall MO for this great community event.

10/17/2025