Daviess County Health Department

12/25/2025

🎄Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from all of us at Daviess County Health Department. 🎄

12/24/2025

12/19/2025

📌 Have you or someone you know ever used programs like SNAP, WIC, Parents as Teachers, Bright Futures, SB 40, Green Hills Community Action Agency or other local resources?

‼️ We’re working on an Upstream Action Plan for Circuit 43 (Caldwell, Clinton, Daviess, DeKalb, and Livingston Counties) and are looking for community members who are willing to share how local programs helped them or their family.

❤️ Your story can help others learn about available resources and show that it’s okay to ask for help. Our goal is to raise awareness of local resources and help remove the stigma around asking for help.

👉 Please take a few minutes to fill out this short survey, or share it with someone who might be interested:
🔗https://forms.gle/Fkb9uVk9ubAy9wAc7

Participation is voluntary, and information will be kept private. Thank you for helping strengthen our communities.
Please share!

12/12/2025

🩺 It’s Not Too Late to Get Your Flu Shot! 🩺

Flu season is here, and while early fall is ideal for vaccination, it’s not too late to protect yourself and your loved ones! Flu activity often peaks between December and February and can continue into spring, meaning there’s still time to benefit from a flu shot now.

Why this matters:
• Influenza can cause millions of illnesses, hundreds of thousands of hospitalizations, and tens of thousands of deaths in a typical season.
• A flu vaccine significantly reduces your risk of getting sick, being hospitalized, and dying from flu.

• It takes about 2 weeks after vaccination for your body to build protection — so the sooner you get it, the better!

💉 Who should get vaccinated?
Everyone 6 months and older, especially:
• Pregnant women
• Adults 65+
• People with chronic health conditions
• Those around infants or high-risk individuals

👉 Call us today or drop in — it’s still worth getting your flu shot!
660-663-2414

Protect yourself, protect your community. ❤️

11/27/2025

We’ll be closed Nov 27–28 for Thanksgiving! 🦃
As you celebrate, keep these healthy holiday tips in mind:
✔️ Stay hydrated
✔️ Wash your hands
✔️ Practice food safety
✔️ Get plenty of rest
Have a safe and joyful holiday! 🍽️✨
We will reopen on Monday, DECEMBER 1st at 8am ❄️🎄🎅

11/24/2025

🧡 Thank You Daviess County Community! 🧡

Our Thanksgiving Food Drive Challenge was a huge success thanks to your generosity and team spirit! Together, we collected over 500 food items for our local senior centers and Meals on Wheels program. 🙌✨

And now… our winners!

🏆 Winning Teams

🥇 Team Noodles
🥈 Team Ham and Tators
🥉 Team Gravy Train

A big shoutout to all our teams for bringing the fun and the donations!

Because of you, our seniors will have nutritious meals and full cupboards this holiday season. Thank you for making a real impact in our community! 💙🍂

Active Aging Resource Center Pattonsburg Multi-Purpose Center

11/19/2025

Checkout our Food Drive! The teams are doing excellent and we appreciate ALL the donations thus far 🧡
Our challenge ends Monday at noon BUT you’re welcome to drop off non perishable food items after and we will get it back to the centers.

11/14/2025

🌟 Join Our Thanksgiving Food Drive Challenge! 🍂🧡
We are kicking off a friendly — and festive — food drive competition to support our local senior centers and Meals on Wheels program! Every donation helps provide nutritious meals to the seniors in our community who rely on these services every day. 🥗✨

The Challenge...
Vote for your favorite Thanksgiving food by donating!
Each food item counts as one vote for the team you want to win!

Meet the Teams
🦃 Team Turkey
🥚 Team Deviled Eggs
🚂 Team Gravy Train
🍜 Team Noodles
🐖🥔 Team Ham & Tators
🥖 Team Roll
🥧 Team Pumpkin Pie

Which team will bring in the most items and claim victory? YOU decide—with every can, box, or pantry staple you give. 🙌

🛒 Most-Requested Donation Items
To best support our seniors, the items most frequently needed include:
🥫 Canned fruits
🥕 Canned vegetables
🍝 Uncooked elbow macaroni
🍜 Uncooked egg noodles

📍 Donation Dates
🗓 November 17th–24th

📍 Drop off donations at:
609A South Main Street, Gallatin

Be sure to label your donation with the team you want to vote for!

💙 Why It Matters
Your generosity helps ensure that seniors in our community receive nutritious meals during the holidays and beyond. Together, we can make a meaningful impact.

Let’s make this Thanksgiving season one of giving, gratitude, and community spirit!

11/10/2025

Our team honors and thanks all Veterans for their service and sacrifice. 🇺🇸

We will be closed Tuesday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day.

We will reopen on Wednesday, November 12 for normal operations.

11/07/2025

🌟 New Community Resource: Medication Drop Box 🌟

We’re excited to announce a new Medication Drop Box now available at the Daviess County Sheriff’s Office!

In partnership with 3C Power in Partnership, Daviess County Sheriff's Office, Main Street Medical Pharmacy, Stith Funeral Home, we’ve made it easier and safer for our community to dispose of unused or expired medications — no questions asked.

💊 Why use the drop box?
- Keeps medications out of the wrong hands
- Protects our environment from improper disposal
- Promotes a safer, healthier community

📍 Location: 609B S. Main Street, Gallatin MO 64640
🕒 Availability: M-F 8:00AM-4:30PM
💬 Open to everyone in the community — simple, safe, and secure.

🚫 Please note: The drop box cannot accept the following items:
- Needles or sharps
- Hydrogen peroxide
- Infectious waste
- Thermometers
- Aerosol cans

For more information, please call 660-663-2031

Together, we’re making our community healthier and safer, one drop at a time. 💙

11/06/2025

📢 We are in Jamesport TODAY!
Swing by for your annual Flu Shot! 💉

👉 Bring your insurance card
👉 Free flu shots for uninsured or underinsured
👉 Other vaccines will also be available

10/31/2025

Who ya gonna call? Flu-Busters! 💚💉

Don’t let the flu slime your Halloween- stop by for your flu shot today!