Barton County Health Department

04/06/2026

Today, for WIC Month, BCHD celebrates all Missouri WIC participants, past and present.

WIC is made for you.
Made to help you be healthier.
Made to help you eat healthier.
Made to be here when you need help the most.
Made to help you help yourself.

04/05/2026

Have a Happy Easter and a very special Resurrection Sunday to those of you who celebrate!

04/03/2026

After new warnings and recalls, experts explain why these “hands-free” feeding products put babies at serious risk—and what parents should use instead.

04/03/2026

This time next week we will be prepping for our Barton County Baby Extravaganza and excitedly anticipating our Dade County Extravaganza the following Monday. Don't forget to RSVP so we have gifts set aside for you!

03/31/2026

Come see the Easter Bunny THIS THURSDAY! 🐰

03/30/2026

‼‼ Are you familiar with Nitazenes? Read our article shared from DHHS below to gather more info on safety! 👇🏼👇🏼

https://bartonmohealth.gov/missouri-agencies-partner-to-alert-public-to-rising-nitazene-threat/

03/27/2026

We still have a lot of this! If you can use it, please come and get it before it goes to waste.

03/23/2026

It's nearly there!! RSVP today!

03/20/2026

⁉ How do you know if you should call Poison Help or 911? ⁉
Call 911 when someone shaving trouble breathing, unresponsive, or having a seizure. For all other poisoning symptoms, call the Poison Help line to connect with an expert! The Poison Help line is fast, free, and available 24/7, 365 days a year. You never know when you might need it. 1-800-222-1222.

03/18/2026

Did you know that skin-to-skin contact with your baby can have huge impacts on you and your baby’s health and wellness? It’s true! Skin-to-skin contact can:
• Help to comfort, calm and relax them.
• Regulate baby’s temperature, breathing and heart rate.
• Create a bond between you and your baby.
• Release the hormone oxytocin—your body’s natural feel-good chemical.
• Build your baby’s immunity to infections.

03/16/2026

Check out our 2025 progress report as we continue to Promote a Healthier You in 2026!

Although BCHD grows and changes year by year, our mission stays the same – to promote a healthier you. The 2025 year provided our community ample means to get healthier together, and we are excited to share them with you as we continue to serve you with the same goals in mind this yea...

03/11/2026

We have 19 cases (4 cans per case) of Good Start Gentle Pro formula up for grabs that was donated to us by the diaper bank! One case per family, free!! Please come grab a case if you will use it and share this post!