Henry County Health Center

02/04/2026

02/04/2026

Thank you to the local businesses for being a battery recycling drop off location!

02/03/2026

The purpose of the STOP THE BLEED® campaign is to make our nation more resilient by better preparing the public to save lives. Henry County Health Center is now offering training to the public! Call (660)885-8193 for more information and to schedule a training!

02/02/2026

It is never too early or too late to start eating healthy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95jm2EHTthc&t=29s

02/02/2026

Happy Groundhog Day!

01/30/2026

Henry County Health Center offers low-cost lab testing to all individuals, regardless of insurance status!

An appointment and a physician’s order are required.

Please call 660-885-8193 for more information and to schedule your next appointment for lab testing!

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!

01/28/2026

Medication Disposal

*Drop off 24 hours a day at the Henry County Sheriff's Office.
*Henry County Health Center has Deterra Bags at no cost--just come by and pick one up.
*Follow the FDA's Recommendations for drugs on the "flush list" and they should be flushed immediately.
https://www.fda.gov/drugs/disposal-unused-medicines-what-you-should-know/drug-disposal-fdas-flush-list-certain-medicines

*For Non-Flush Medications: Mix medicines with an unappealing substance such as dirt, cat litter or used coffee grounds, place the mixture in a container such as a sealed plastic bag, throw away the container in your trash at home and remove all personal information on the prescription label.

If you have any questions on how to pick up your no-cost medication disposal Deterra bag, call HCHC at 660-885-8193.

01/27/2026

Don't be trapped❗️
The aerosols from e-cigarettes you inhale contain toxic substances that can cause
🚨 cancer
🚨 cardiovascular diseases
🚨 lung disorders
🚨 damage to children’s brain development.
Quit to***co and e-cigarettes now for a healthier life!

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.

01/25/2026

Henry County Health Center will be open tomorrow Monday the 26th beginning at 9 AM. This will allow for employees to drive in to work safely.