Carter County Health Center

09/25/2025

. You can use your recovery story to inspire others. 💞Need help starting the conversation? samhsa.gov/find-support/helping-someone/how-to-talk-to-someone-about-help

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09/25/2025

Science + snacks = awesome! 🧪🍎 Let kids play scientist with these fun food safety experiments. Watch germs grow (or not grow) and learn how to fight BAC! bit.ly/fightbac-experiments

09/24/2025

🧠 Health Tip of the Week: Promote Brain Health 🧠

Taking care of your brain is just as important as caring for your body. Here are a few simple ways to boost brain health:
✔️ Engage in regular exercise
✔️ Control or prevent diabetes
✔️ Regulate blood pressure
✔️ Address or prevent hearing loss
✔️ Minimize or avoid alcohol & smoking

Healthy choices today help protect your brain for tomorrow! 💡

09/24/2025

The WIC Approved Food List is changing on October 1.

But have no fear! WIC participants will receive the same amount of food with the same nutritional value each month! You will also continue to receive the higher dollar amount for fruit and vegetable purchases each month!
• $26 per month for children.
• $47 per month for pregnant, some and nonbreastfeeding mothers.
• $52 per month for exclusively and mostly breastfeeding mothers and women pregnant with multiples.
• $78 per month for women exclusively breastfeeding multiples.

Discover the changes at : https://health.mo.gov/living/families/wic/approved-food-list.php.

09/24/2025

Recovery isn’t just about overcoming—it’s about thriving. 💪 If you’re on a recovery journey, celebrate your progress. If you’re supporting a loved one, thank you for being part of their story.

💜 Explore resources: SAMHSA – FindTreatment: https://loom.ly/xMrglAA

Find state-licensed treatment near you for addiction and substance use disorder.

09/24/2025

WIC Approved Food List changing on October 1. WIC participants will receive the same amount of food,
including the higher dollar amount for fruits and vegetables! Discover the changes at
https://health.mo.gov/living/families/wic/approved-food-list.php.

09/20/2025

Safety advocates will host car seat safety checks throughout southeast Missouri.

09/20/2025

09/17/2025

09/17/2025

CCHC will be closing early on Wednesday 9/17 @ 5pm in order for the staff and board to celebrate our outstanding PHAB Accreditation Accomplishment!!

09/16/2025

National Child Passenger Safety Week is September 21–27, 2025! But you do not have to wait to get your car seats inspected! If deemed necessary, your child will receive a new car seat while supplies last. Monday-Thursday 7:30-5:30. 573-323-4413