Cape Girardeau County Public Health Center

Cape Girardeau County Public Health Center We serve all community residents by offering programs and services that advance our mission.

The Cape Girardeau County Public Health Center was created in 1986 to support public health activities designed to prevent illness, prolong life and improve and protect the health of all the people in our community. We serve all community residents by offering a variety of programs and services that advance our mission—to promote good health and protect the county's public health.

Did you know that infection from respiratory viruses like the flu or RSV can cause pneumonia? Because respiratory illnes...
11/13/2025

Did you know that infection from respiratory viruses like the flu or RSV can cause pneumonia? Because respiratory illnesses affect your lungs and airways, they can also progress to cause serious infections such as pneumonia.

The good news? There are many prevention options to keep you healthy, safe, and breathing easy ☺️ Learn about them here: https://www.capecountyhealth.com/respiratory-viruses.php

World Pneumonia Day is a global initiative to raise awareness about pneumonia, a preventable and treatable disease that ...
11/12/2025

World Pneumonia Day is a global initiative to raise awareness about pneumonia, a preventable and treatable disease that remains:
👉 a leading cause of death in children

We're grateful for their service and bravery ✨In observance of Veterans Day, our health center will be closed today.
11/11/2025

We're grateful for their service and bravery ✨

In observance of Veterans Day, our health center will be closed today.

The State of Mental Health in America 2025 is a report - from Mental Health America - that provides a state-level snapsh...
11/11/2025

The State of Mental Health in America 2025 is a report - from Mental Health America - that provides a state-level snapshot of mental health needs, access to care, and outcomes in the U.S.

Missouri ranked 36 in prevalence and access to care measures.

Remember this when it's time to advocate for mental health policies and leaders who will take action on improving mental health.

Want to see the full report? Here it is:https://mhanational.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/State-of-Mental-Health-2025.pdf

Do you need mental health support? Visit: https://dmh.mo.gov/

there are more than 461,000 licensed Nurse Practitioners (NPs) across the U.S.?They've been providing primary, acute a...
11/10/2025

there are more than 461,000 licensed Nurse Practitioners (NPs) across the U.S.?

They've been providing primary, acute and specialty health care to millions of patients and this week—we celebrate them 🫶

We join the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) and a grateful nation in recognizing NPs as trusted voices delivering proven care in our community and in many others all across the country.

Happy , !

Did you know that Missouri My state got a D grade for preterm birth in the U.S.? For National Prematurity Awareness Mont...
11/06/2025

Did you know that Missouri My state got a D grade for preterm birth in the U.S.?

For National Prematurity Awareness Month, let's prioritize the health of our moms and babies. The U.S. didn't do much better either—for the 3rd consecutive year the US received a D+ for preterm birth 👀

Curious about what resulted in our D grade? Check out our state's full report here:
https://www.marchofdimes.org/peristats/reports/missouri/report-card

For more awareness, visit https://www.marchofdimes.org/prematurity-awareness-month

Did you know?👉 1 in 10 people will have a seizure and 1 in 26 will develop epilepsy during their lifetime👉 About 3.4 mil...
11/06/2025

Did you know?

👉 1 in 10 people will have a seizure and 1 in 26 will develop epilepsy during their lifetime
👉 About 3.4 million people live with epilepsy in the U.S. - about 456,000 of them are children
👉 Epilepsy is a neurological disorder that can affect any one regardless of race, age, or gender
👉 Seizures are a symptom of epilepsy, not all are the same, and many people with epilepsy have more than one type of seizure

This National Epilepsy Awareness Month, let's be "all in" with support for spreading awareness. Learn more here: https://www.epilepsy.com/what-is-epilepsy

This event is full. To those who registered, this is your friendly reminder that our Community Care Shower is TOMORROW, ...
11/06/2025

This event is full. To those who registered, this is your friendly reminder that our Community Care Shower is TOMORROW, Friday 11/7 at 11am - we can't wait to celebrate you! 🎉

See you soon ☺️

Address

1121 Linden Street
Cape Girardeau, MO
63702

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+15733357846

Website

https://health.mo.gov/living/families/wic/frauddatalinks/nondiscrimination/

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