Stoddard County Public Health Center

01/30/2026

01/30/2026

📑 Save this for later! Missouri has several helpful resources to help you through the snow and cold forecasted for the next few days. We've collected those resources here (links below)!

🚗 MoDOT traveler map:
Traveler.MoDOT.org
🔥 Warming Centers:
Health.Mo.Gov/warmingcenters
📞 Adult Abuse Hotline (report seniors or adults with disabilities who need help):
https://health.mo.gov/seniors/abuse.php or 1-800-392-0210
🥶 Hypothermia info:
Health.Mo.Gov/living/healthcondiseases/hypothermia/

01/30/2026

Making pizza on a tortilla is not only healthier for you, but also the perfect opportunity to get your little ones in the kitchen with you to make their own pizzas. What are your favorite pizza toppings? https://www.myplate.gov/recipes/skinny-pizza

01/30/2026

🌊 **Protect Yourself from Norovirus** 🌊

Norovirus, often called the "stomach bug" or "stomach flu," is extremely contagious and can cause significant gastrointestinal distress. If you’ve experienced it, you know how unpleasant it can be. If you haven't, consider yourself lucky!

**Prevention Tips:**
✅ **Wash Your Hands**: Always use soap and water after using the restroom and before and after handling food. Remember, hand sanitizer is not effective against norovirus, so please prioritize good hand hygiene!

**What to Do If You Get Sick:**
If you do get norovirus, it’s essential to stay home and refrain from attending work, school, or visiting others for at least 48 hours after your symptoms have stopped.

For more information, visit the CDC's website: [CDC Norovirus Information](https://www.cdc.gov/norovirus)

**Stay safe and healthy!**

01/29/2026

With winter illnesses going around, it's always a good idea to boost your immune system! These delicious, WIC-approved foods will help support your immune system in fighting off sickness. Try incorporating them in a meal today!
• Red bell peppers.
• Citrus fruits.
• Spinach.
• Broccoli.

On wichealth.org, participants can find lots of recipes using these ingredients!

01/27/2026

Do you qualify for WIC?
Complete a short online form, and a WIC local agency will contact you to find out! https://moexperience.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9yOkwmd0Zv93emO

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01/27/2026

While many of us are inside, our line workers are braving freezing temperatures, climbing utility poles and working around the clock to restore power.

Thank you for leaving your families, braving dangerous conditions, and doing whatever it takes to get our communities back up and running.

Stay safe out there. We see you.

01/26/2026

Winter driving can be hazardous. One simple way to keep yourself and everyone on the road safe is to slow down. Remember: “Ice and snow, take it slow.” Learn more at weather.gov/winter

01/26/2026

Language and communication milestones you might expect from your 4-year-old include:
• Says sentences with four or more words.
• Says some words from a song, story or nursery rhyme.
• Talks about at least one thing that happened during her day, like "I played soccer."
• Answers simple questions, like "What is a coat for?" or "What is a crayon for?"

To learn more, visit https://www.cdc.gov/act-early/milestones/4-years.html.

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01/26/2026

This week's mobile food distributions by county. Mobile food pantries are for residents of the county where they are being held.

Find the full mobile food pantry calendar at www.semofoodbank.org/mobile-food-pantries.

🥫BOLLINGER COUNTY
9 a.m., Sat., Jan. 31 at Berrong General Baptist Church, 6631 State Hwy E, Gipsy. Sponsored by Berrong General Baptist Church. 🚗

🥫DUNKLIN COUNTY
2 p.m., Fri., Jan. 30 at Helping Hand Food Pantry, 511 Frisco St., Kennett. 🚗

01/25/2026

Due to inclement weather and road conditions we will be closed tomorrow, Monday, January 26th.

We are sorry for any inconvenience. We hope everyone stays safe and warm!

01/25/2026

In the severe winter weather, it is important to keep warm, be prepared, and stay informed. If you need a place to warm up, use the Department of Health and Senior Services map at https://buff.ly/AUuR98y to locate the nearest warming center in Missouri.