The Health Department has closed due to poor road conditions. We will re-open at 8AM on February 14. Please travel cautiously, and only if necessary.
National Rural Health Day
- November 17th, 2011
November 17 is National Rural Health Day
Rural communities are wonderful places to live and work, which is why nearly 62 million people – nearly one in five Americans – call them home. These small towns, farming communities and frontier areas are places where neighbors know each other, listen to each other, respect each other and work together to benefit the greater good. They are also some of the best places to start a business and test your “entrepreneurial spirit.” These communities provide the rest of the country with a wealth of services and commodities, and they are the economic engine that has helped the United State become the world economic power it is today.
These rural communities also have unique healthcare needs. Today more than ever, rural communities must address accessibility issues, a lack of healthcare providers, the needs of an aging population suffering from a greater number of chronic conditions, and larger percentages of un- and underinsured citizens. And rural hospitals – which are often the economic foundation of their communities in addition to being the primary providers of care – struggle daily as declining reimbursement rates and disproportionate funding levels make it challenging to serve their residents.
That is why the National Organization of State Offices of Rural sets aside the third Thursday of every November – November 17 in 2011 – to celebrate National Rural Health Day. First and foremost, National Rural Health Day is an opportunity to “Celebrate the Power of Rural” by honoring the selfless, community-minded, “can do” spirit of that prevails in rural America. But it also gives us a chance to bring to light the unique healthcare challenges that rural citizens face – and showcase the efforts of rural healthcare providers, State Offices of Rural Health and other rural stakeholders to address those challenges.
For More Information on National Rural Health Day, visit: http://celebratepowerofrural.org/
Maternal Child Health Program Report
- October 31st, 2011
A report on the Clinton County Health Department Maternal Child Health Program Activities from Fiscal Year 2008 – 2011 may be downloaded at this link : MCH 2008 – 2011 Final Report
FluMist Available
- October 27th, 2011
The Health Department has FluMist available for eligible persons age 2 to 49. The cost is $20 for private pay. The Health Department will bill Medicare or Medicaid. There is no cost to children age 19 and younger who are VFC (Vaccines For Children) eligible. Please call (816) 539-2144 for eligibility and an appointment time.
Flu Shots Still Available
- October 13th, 2011
Flu Shots remain available for persons ages 6 months and up. Please call the Health Department for a time and location when nurses are available to administer. (816) 539-2144
Please bring your Medicare or Medicaid card.
Private Pay shots are $20.
Please wear short sleeves or loose clothing when coming to your appointment.
September is National Preparedness Month
- September 13th, 2011
This September marks the ten year anniversary of 9/11
As we take time to remember those lost, it is an opportunity to make sure we are prepared for future emergencies. National preparedness month was founded after 9/11 to increase preparedness in the U.S. It is a time to prepare yourself and your family for an unexpected emergency.
In prior years, Clinton County has experienced tornadoes, blizzards, floods, wildfires, and other emergency events. Being prepared for these emergencies, as well as others that we don’t often consider such as water main breaks, or long term power outages will help keep you and your family safe and healthy when one occurs.
This September, please prepare and plan in the event you must go for three days without electricity, running water, access to a supermarket, or local services. While the task seems overwhelming, it can be broken down into three steps:
1. Get a Kit: Keep enough emergency supplies on hand for you and those in your care. Water, non-perishable food, first aid supplies, prescriptions, flashlight, battery-powered radio. For a complete checklist, visit Ready.gov
2. Make a Plan: Discuss, agree on, and document an emergency plan with those in your care. Visit Ready.gov for sample plans. Work with neighbors, coworkers, and others to build community resilience. Test or rehearse your plan. Identify the portions that don’t work well, and modify them until they do.
3. Be Informed: Free information is available from federal, state, and local resources. You can find preparedness information by:
- Accessing Ready.gov to learn what to do before, during, and after an emergency
- Contacting the Clinton County Emergency Management Agency to get essential information on hazzards specific to Northwest Missouri, information on local emergency plans, ways to get information before and during an emergency, and how to sign up for emergency alerts.
- Contacting your local fire department and police department. Ask about information on preparedness.
Police, fire, and ems may not be able to reach you quickly during a disaster. Obstructed roadways, and overwhelming demand for emergency services during a wide-spread emergency may hinder their response. The most important step you can take in helping your local responders is being able to take care of yourself and your family; the more people who are prepared, the quicker the community will recover.
For further information, please visit the Clinton County Emergency Management “Get Prepared” page, Ready.gov, Missouri Ready in 3, Prepare Metro KC, and the Missouri State Emergency Management Agency’s webpage. Call 1-800-BE-READY for free information.
This September: A Time to Remember. A Time to Prepare
2011 Flu Shot Schedule
- August 23rd, 2011
Shots will be administered by the nursing staff of the Clinton County Health Department.
Please wear clothing with loose sleeves.
Friday |
September 16th |
Cameron Nutrition Site,Stella Grinstead Center315 E 3rd St. Cameron MO, 64429 |
10AM – 1PM3PM – 6PM |
Monday |
September 19th |
Lathrop Community Center406 Elm St.Lathrop, MO 64465 |
10AM-1PM |
Monday |
September 19th |
Holt Fire District, Community Room260 N Hwy 33Holt, MO 64048 |
3PM – 4:30PM |
Tuesday |
September 20th |
Gower 1st Christian Church203 S. 3rd St.Gower, MO 64454 |
2:30PM – 4:30PM |
Wednesday |
September 28th |
Clinton County Health Department106 Bush St.Plattsburg, MO 64477 |
9AM – 1PM2PM – 6PM |
Medicare Participants: You MUST bring you Medicare Card. The Health Department will bill Medicare.
Medicaid/MOHealthNet Participants: You MUST bring your Medicaid card. The Health Department will bill Medicaid.
All Others: $20.00 will cover the cost of the vaccine and supplies.
Varicella (Chicken Pox) Reported in Clinton County
- November 22nd, 2010
Several cases of Varicella (Chicken Pox) has been reported in Clinton County. If you believe you child has varicella, please call your primary healthcare provider. Please do not enter a medical facility with a person who has suspected varicella without first calling for special instructions.
Varicella vaccination is recommended for all children, and required for children in childcare and school.
Children Flu-Mist Clinic Schedule
- September 7th, 2010
This is a post from the 2010 Flu season, and is no longer current.
Clinics for children eligible to receive Flu-mist have been scheduled by the Health Department. These vaccinations are available at no cost to the patient due to Federal and State programs, though a $5 fee will be charged to cover the cost of administering the vaccine. Eligible persons must be between 2 and 18 years old, and have no underlying medical issues. Please see the Health Department homepage for further details.
2010 Flu Clinic Schedule Posted
- September 7th, 2010
The Flu Clinic Schedule for 2010 seasonal flu vaccinations has been added to the department website. Clinics are contingent on the Health Department receiving adequate supplies of vaccine. See the Health Department homepage for further information.
