Miller County Health Center

03/25/2026

Applications are due by April 23rd through MOCA.

Please apply by April 23rd.

03/25/2026

‼️‼️Resource Sharing ‼️‼️

The Cole County Health Department’s Quick Care Clinic is open and accepting patients.
Services are available for anyone ages 2 years and older.

The Cole County Health Department’s Quick Care Clinic is open and accepting patients.
Services are available for anyone ages 2 years and older.
Nurse Practitioner sick visits start at $40.
Call today for an appointment! 573-636-2181

03/24/2026

03/24/2026

Take-back programs are available at each of the police departments throughout our county.

Two days ago was World Water Day, so now is a great time to check how medicines are disposed of at home.

Flushing medicines or pouring them down the sink can affect water quality and the environment. It also matters how medications are disposed of to prevent children from accessing them.

Safer options include:
• Using community drug take-back programs or drop boxes when available.
• If disposal at home is necessary, mixing medicines with something unappealing like used coffee grounds or cat litter, sealing them in a bag, and placing them in the trash.

If you have questions about how to safely dispose of a specific medicine, you can call the Missouri Poison Center for advice.
📞 1-800-222-1222

03/23/2026

Colon cancer screening should begin at age 45 for average risk adults. It's the #1 way to prevent colon cancer.

You have choices when it comes to colon cancer screening. Talk to your doctor — and visit LeadFromBehind.org.

03/20/2026

🧽 🌸 Spring Cleaning? Clean Safely, Too! 🌸 🧽

Spring is the perfect time to freshen up your home — but some cleaning habits can create hidden hazards. Keep your family safe with these simple tips:

✔️ Don’t mix cleaners (especially bleach + ammonia — this can create dangerous fumes)
✔️ Open windows or use fans for good ventilation
✔️ Store chemicals out of reach of children and pets
✔️ Dispose of old or unused products properly — don’t pour them down the drain

A clean home should also be a safe home. Take a few extra steps to protect everyone this spring.

For more information: https://www.cdc.gov/hygiene/about/when-and-how-to-clean-and-disinfect-your-home.html

03/18/2026

Did you know your local Poison Center can help you treat bites and stings? Experts at the Poison Help line (1-800-222-1222) can answer questions about bites and stings from:
🐍Snakes
🐝Insects
🦂Scorpions
🦂️Spiders
➕And more!

If you have questions about a bite or sting, the Poison
Help line is always fast, free, confidential, and nonjudgmental.

03/16/2026

How do you know if you should call Poison Help or 911? Call 911 when someone is having trouble breathing, unresponsive, or having a seizure. For all other poisoning symptoms, call the Poison Help line to connect with an expert! The Poison Help line is fast, free, and available 24/7, 365 days a year. You never know when you might need it. 1-800-222-1222.

03/15/2026

When the unexpected happens, Poison Help is here for you. Save the Poison Help line, 1-800-222-1222, in your contacts, and join us as we celebrate National Poison
Prevention Week!

03/14/2026

🌙 Sleep is essential to health 💤

Sleep is a critical pillar of health, like nutrition and physical activity.

-Sleep helps support memory and learning.
-Sleep helps clear waste from the brain and promote brain health.
-Sleep supports brain health, and brain health supports sleep.
-Sleep supports immune health, and immune health supports sleep.
-Sleep helps the immune system to clear bacteria and viruses.
-Sleep helps to recycle old cells and maintain our bodies and energy levels.

Poor sleep health can have multiple significant impacts on human health.

-Poor sleep has been linked to obesity, diabetes, coronary artery disease, and cardiovascular mortality.
-Poor sleep can lower immune response, creating greater susceptibility to infections that further reduce sleep quality.
-Certain sleep disorders like obstructive sleep apnea and rapid eye movement sleep behavior disorder are associated with cognitive impairment, dementia, risk of seizures, and increased risk of stroke.
-Poor sleep can result in reduced reaction times, impaired judgment, and cognitive impairment similar in effect to alcohol intoxication.
-Drowsiness can impair safe driving even if the driver does not fall asleep.

03/12/2026

Celebrate by boosting healthy habits at work, home or school!

Here are 50 ways to get involved wherever you are: sm.eatright.org/nnm50ideas.

03/09/2026

Cost. Fear. Not knowing your options. Being “too busy.”

These are the top reasons people delay colorectal cancer screening… but delaying screening for the deadliest cancer for adults under 50 can be dangerous.

Colorectal cancer is highly preventable and often curable when caught early. Understanding your options could save your life.

Learn more about your screening options and take a short quiz at getscreened.org.