Daviess County Health Department

03/30/2026

🍎🥦🍗March is national nutrition month. "Discover the Power of Nutrition," focuses on empowering individuals through informed food choices, sustainable habits, and physical activity. Led by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics:, it encourages eating varied nutrient-dense foods- fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains to manage health. Take a look at the 6 Essential Nutrients to help fuel your body. 🍳🥕🍓

03/26/2026

🎉 Scholarship Winners Announced! 🎉

The Daviess County Health Department is excited to announce our 2026 Scholarship recipients!

👏 Congratulations to:
Kara Bernardino, Pattonsburg R-II
Brynn Bird, Gallatin R-V
Dani Critten, Tri-County R-VII
Annabelle Gardner, Pattonsburg R-II

These students were selected for their hard work, leadership, and dedication to pursuing careers in the health field.

We are proud to support the next generation of healthcare professionals right here in Daviess County 💙

Please join us in congratulating these outstanding students!

03/24/2026

03/23/2026

UPDATE 3/23/26 @3:25PM- Our internet is restored!

Our office is experiencing an internet outage, which means no phones or vital records. We apologize for the inconvenience, we will update you once we are restored. You can reach the administrator at 670-663-9772.

03/19/2026

Poisoning can happen to anyone of any age. That’s why you
can call the Poison Help line (1-800-222-1222) to connect
with your local poison center. When the unexpected
happens, Poison Help is here for you.

03/18/2026

💉 Stay Protected, Stay Healthy 💉
Vaccines are one of the safest and most effective ways to protect yourself, your family, and your community from serious illnesses. Staying up to date helps prevent the spread of disease- especially here in rural Missouri where access to care can be limited.

📍 Vaccine Clinic – Jamesport City Park
🕐 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Call 660-663-2414 to schedule an appointment, or just stop by- walk-ins are welcome!

Let’s keep our community strong and healthy- get vaccinated! 💙

03/17/2026

March 15-21, 2026 is National Poison Prevention Week. The
unexpected happens, and when it does, Poison Help is here
for you.

03/06/2026

📌 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!

03/06/2026

Be weather aware!

Showers/storms will continue through most of the morning. There is potential for a few severe storms Friday afternoon, depending on how quickly morning activity diminishes. A line of storms is expected later Friday evening which may become severe.

03/03/2026

💚 March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month 💚
Colorectal cancer is one of the most preventable and treatable cancers when detected early- yet it remains the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S.

📊 The facts:
• About 1 in 23 men and 1 in 25 women will develop colorectal cancer in their lifetime.
• The American Cancer Society estimates over 150,000 new cases are diagnosed each year.
• Screening starting at age 45 can significantly reduce your risk.

Regular screening can find precancerous polyps before they turn into cancer- and when caught early, the 5-year survival rate is about 90%.

✅ The good news: FREE colorectal cancer screening kits are available at our office, made possible through Cameron Regional Medical Center.

If you’re 45 or older (or have a family history), talk with your healthcare provider about screening options. Stop by or call us to learn more about getting your free kit, we are open M-F 8AM-4:30PM, 660-663-2414.

Early detection saves lives. 💚

Get the latest statistics including how many new cases are diagnosed each year and what the lifetime risk is for men and women.

03/02/2026

📢 Reminder, scholarship applications are due THIS FRIDAY!

🎓✨ Scholarship Opportunity for Daviess County Seniors! ✨🎓

The Daviess County Health Department is excited to announce a scholarship for high school seniors pursuing a future in healthcare 🩺💙

If you’re a Daviess County resident, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and plan to attend a college, university, or trade program full-time in a health-related field, we encourage you to apply!

📅 Application deadline: Friday, March 6, 2026

📌 Applications and details: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:8ab66e75-5db8-419b-a5b3-526f97891285

📩 Questions? Call 660-663-2414

Let’s support the next generation of healthcare heroes! 🙌

03/02/2026

🩺✨ Public Health Week is coming soon! ✨🩺

We will be offering Wellness Lab Screenings April 6–9, and we are now scheduling appointments!

Routine blood work is one of the simplest and most powerful ways to detect potential health concerns early- often before symptoms begin.

Available labs include:
✔️ A1C (diabetes screening)
✔️ Lipid Panel (cholesterol & heart health)
✔️ CBC (overall blood health)
✔️ CMP (kidney & liver function)
✔️ TSH (thyroid function)
✔️ PSA for men (prostate health)

💙 FREE for Daviess County residents
💲 Discounted rates for out-of-county residents
📍 Located in Gallatin
*Thursday clinic will be offered in Jamesport to improve access across the county.

📞 Appointments are required and fill quickly- call 660-663-2414 to reserve your spot today!

Don’t wait until symptoms appear. Prevention starts with knowing your numbers.