Polk County Health Center

Polk County Health Center The mission of the Polk County Health Center is to protect our community's health by offering preven

During the holidays it is important to stay home if you feel sick. Reduce the spread of illness by staying home, washing...
12/24/2025

During the holidays it is important to stay home if you feel sick. Reduce the spread of illness by staying home, washing your hands and getting vaccinations.

We wish everyone a happy and healthy Christmas!

PCHC will close for the Christmas Holiday, Wednesday, December 24th at noon. We will see you again Monday, December 29th...
12/23/2025

PCHC will close for the Christmas Holiday, Wednesday, December 24th at noon.

We will see you again Monday, December 29th at 8am.

Merry Christmas to all our friends and neighbors!

12/23/2025

It's always a good idea to mix training with a little fun along the way! 2025 has been a great year and we look forward to an even better 2026!

Merry Christmas from all of your friends at PCHC!

Today, December 19, 2025, PCHC is closed for year-end staff training. We look forward to seeing you next week! Holiday H...
12/19/2025

Today, December 19, 2025, PCHC is closed for year-end staff training. We look forward to seeing you next week!

Holiday Hours:
Wednesday, December 24 8-12pm
Thursday, December 25 Closed
Friday, December 26 Closed

We are excited to partner with the Exceptional Pupil Coop of The Ozarks to sponsor Parent Support Nights! Taylor Gunter,...
12/18/2025

We are excited to partner with the Exceptional Pupil Coop of The Ozarks to sponsor Parent Support Nights! Taylor Gunter, EPCO Director and Behavior Support guru has a passion for supporting parents of children at all stages. If you want to strengthen your parenting skills, find a support community, or just get some great information, plan to attend these monthly meetings!

For more information, call PCHC 417-326-7250 or EPCO.

Reminder! If you want to stay healthy going into 2026... WASH YOUR HANDS! :)
12/18/2025

Reminder! If you want to stay healthy going into 2026... WASH YOUR HANDS! :)

12/16/2025

As RSV, COVID-19 and flu increase in circulation, we can take care of ourselves and others by simply washing our hands!

Effective Handwashing Includes:
1. Wet Hands
2. Use soapy lather (avoid using hand sanitizer as a substitute).
3. Wash for 20 seconds (Happy Birthday 2x or ABCs)
4. Remember the "forgotten" areas... tops of hands, wrist, between fingers & outside of thumb and
under the fingernails.
5. Rinse, rinse, rinse! Germs cling to the soap, so be sure to rinse it all down the drain.
6. Dry, dry, dry! Germs like to live in wet spaces.
7. Follow up with hand sanitizer to add a layer of protection.

Today we are remembering our dear friend and long-time board member, Alvin Meyer. Alvin was always ready to capture memo...
12/10/2025

Today we are remembering our dear friend and long-time board member, Alvin Meyer.

Alvin was always ready to capture memories with his camera, give us a good chuckle and make sure our administration and staff needs were met. He was a strong supporter of public health, especially senior adult health. We will miss his visits to the health center, laughs during board meetings and smiling for his camera.

Alvin thank you for all your years of service and sharing your life with us. We will miss you dearly.

Fall and winter months can impact our mental health due to few sunlight hours leading to reduced serotonin and melatonin...
12/08/2025

Fall and winter months can impact our mental health due to few sunlight hours leading to reduced serotonin and melatonin levels and the "winter blues".

If someone you know is struggling with fatigue, low moods, cravings and withdrawal encourage them to try some of these 5 steps.

For more information contact PCHC 417-326-7250

Thanks to all our friends and neighbors who waved and cheered during the Bolivar Area Chamber of Commerce Christmas para...
12/07/2025

Thanks to all our friends and neighbors who waved and cheered during the Bolivar Area Chamber of Commerce Christmas parade! It's always a magical evening celebrating the holidays with our community!

One thing Polk County does well is celebrate Christmas!! Pleasant Hope Community parade is a great kick-off to the holid...
12/06/2025

One thing Polk County does well is celebrate Christmas!! Pleasant Hope Community parade is a great kick-off to the holiday season!

Here are some food safety tips from some of your favorite PCHC staff! Kermit Hargis: Keep meat and eggs separate from ot...
12/04/2025

Here are some food safety tips from some of your favorite PCHC staff!

Kermit Hargis: Keep meat and eggs separate from other foods at the store, in the refrigerator and while cooking.

Michele Thomazin: Cook your food thoroughly. Use a meat thermometer to check food temp before serving.

Noemi Moreno: Keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold. Don't leave foods sitting out for long periods of time.

Colleen Ball: Wash your hands before, during and after preparing foods. AND Wash your hands before eating.

For more food safety tips during the holidays, check out:https://www.foodsafety.gov/blog/food-safety-tips-holidays

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1317 W Broadway Street
Bolivar, MO
65613

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+14173267250

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