Polk County Health Center

11/13/2025

Come and see us at the Polk County Senior Center today 10-12! We look forward to visiting with you!

11/11/2025

We would like to take a moment to thank all active and inactive military professionals and their families. Your sacrifice does not go unnoticed. We appreciate you!

11/07/2025

We all want healthy skin, right?! Just 4 easy steps to healthier skin not only benefits your skin, but your whole body, mood and lifestyle.

11/05/2025

You don't want to join the Animal Bite Club!

You can avoid this club by following a few simple steps:
1. Do not approach or touch unknown animals.
2. Never feed or pet unfamiliar animals.
3. Do not approach animals that are sleeping, eating, or caring for their young.
4. Teach children to ask for permission from the owner to pet an unknown animal.
5. If you are bitten, wash the wound thoroughly and seek medical attention.

In Polk County, animal bites are the number one reported disease. If you have questions about animal bites, feel free to call our office. 417-326-7250

10/30/2025

Halloween Safety Tips! Be sure EVERYONE has a safe and Happy Halloween!

Halloween should be scary for the right reasons: haunted houses, spooky movie nights, and cool costumes. Keep a day full of sweet treats from going sour. It’s important to stay alert and be safe both as a driver and pedestrian this Halloween. ⁠Check out these tips:

For Drivers:
🛣️ Be especially alert and take extra time to look for kids at intersections, on medians and on curbs. Children are excited on Halloween and may move in unpredictable ways.

🏘️ Slow down in residential neighborhoods. Remember that popular trick-or-treating hours are 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.

📵 Reduce any distractions inside your car, such as talking on the phone or eating, so you can concentrate on the road and your surroundings.

For Pedestrians:

🔦 Have kids carry glow sticks or flashlights to help them see and be seen by drivers. Cross the street at corners, using traffic signals and crosswalks. Look left, right and left again when crossing and keep looking as you cross.

📵 Put electronic devices down, keep heads up and walk, don’t run, across the street.

🚗 Watch for cars that are turning or backing up. Teach children to never dart out into the street or cross between parked cars and be especially careful around driveways and alleys.

🚸 Join kids under age 12 for trick-or-treating. If kids are mature enough to be out without supervision, tell them to stick to familiar areas that are well lit, stay on sidewalks if available, and trick-or-treat in groups.

10/30/2025

Good news! WIC continues through November!

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.

10/28/2025

This year’s Red Ribbon Week theme is “Life Is A Puzzle, Solve It Drug Free™.” Think of life as a giant puzzle – each choice you make is a piece that fits into the bigger picture of your future. By making healthy choices and staying drug-free, you’re building a picture full of positivity, bravery, and strength. Together, we can create a beautiful, connected community where everyone thrives. Let’s start solving this puzzle –one healthy choice at a time!

10/27/2025

Laura Miller was more than a co-worker, she was a friend. She was family. Laura's commitment to caring for the community, showing people friendliness and love permeated everything she did daily. Laura, we are missing you, but we will continue to serve in the legacy of love and care you have left behind.

10/23/2025

Reminder that WIC is still open and remaining October benefits are available to use before the end of the month.

Reminder that WIC is still open and remaining October benefits are available to use before the end of the month.

10/22/2025

WIC is a program available for women, infants and children. Women who are pregnant or post-partum until 6 months, infants 0-1yr and children 1-5yrs may qualify for this supplemental food program.

A quick visit with one of our WIC certifiers can determine if you qualify. Call or stop by today! 417-326-7250/ 1317 W Broadway, Bolivar MO.

10/22/2025

Check this out! These are some great tips you can share about safe sleep. By following these safety tips we can prevent thousands of infant deaths each year.

Weekly Safety Spotlight!!

10/21/2025

Flu season is upon us! PCHC has flu vaccinations available Monday-Friday 8-4:30pm. Call for an appointment or walk-in!
For more information: 417-326-7250