Saline County Health Department

12/22/2025

Merry Christmas, Saline County! Our office hours are a little different this week. We’re open Monday and Tuesday and closed the rest of the week for the holiday. Next week will be normal business hours, except for New Year’s Day.

12/02/2025

Holidays can be especially tough on moms, but you're never alone! You can now text or call for all kinds of support: mental health, WIC services, quitting smoking, crib providers, dental clinics and more.

☎️ Maternal Mental Health Hotline: 833-852-6262
☎️ TEL-LINK (everything else): 800-835-5465

11/27/2025

11/07/2025

🚨 PSA: Don't fall for the "natural" hype.
We need to talk about 7-OH (7-hydroxymitragynine), a potent psychoactive compound being sold in gummies, candies and liquid shots that's marketed as a chill vibe. Spoiler alert: it's anything but.

This unregulated, synthetic derivative of kratom is opioid-like and seriously potent - we're talking up to 13 times stronger than morphine. Yeah, you read that right. THIRTEEN.

The Missouri Poison Center is reporting a spike in exposures: 47 reports of exposures involving kratom or 7-OH so far in 2025, which is nearly double the number from 2024. Three of those cases involved isolated 7-OH, with at least one requiring hospital evaluation. These products carry huge risks, including addiction, overdose and even death. Your well-being is worth more than a questionable convenience store candy. The advice is clear: avoid 7-OH products.

Symptoms of 7-OH exposure may include:
🚫 Nausea, vomiting and gastrointestinal distress.
🚫 Anxiety, agitation, confusion and insomnia.
🚫 Rapid heart rate, high blood pressure and trouble breathing.
🚫 Seizures, unconsciousness and withdrawal symptoms.
🚫 Risk of overdose, especially when combined with alcohol or other sedatives.

Stay safe, friends, and remember: if a "remedy" is that potent, it's not a casual indulgence.

10/30/2025

Keep on shopping, Missouri WIC!
Missouri WIC participants can continue to redeem WIC benefits in November! Missouri WIC families should continue to attend appointments and shop with their WIC cards.

10/22/2025

It was a pleasure to assist the Lions Club of Marshall MO for this great community event.

10/17/2025

10/16/2025

📍 Marshall Vaccine Clinic

💉 Vaccine Clinic in Marshall 💉

The Saline County Health Department’s Mobile Health Bus will be at the Plaza Parking Lot in Marshall on Wednesday, October 16th from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm.

✅ Walk-ins welcome
✅ Flu & COVID vaccines available
✅ Convenient, fast, and local

📍 Location: Marshall – Plaza Parking Lot
🕙 Time: 10 am – 3 pm

Your health matters—come see us! 💙

10/09/2025

📍 Slater Vaccine Clinic

💉 Vaccine Clinic in Slater 💉

The Saline County Health Department’s Mobile Health Bus will be at Slater City Hall on Wednesday, October 9th from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm.

✅ Walk-ins welcome
✅ Flu & COVID vaccines available
✅ Convenient, fast, and local

📍 Location: Slater City Hall
🕙 Time: 10 am – 3 pm

Stay protected this fall! 🍂💙
For more info: 660-886-3434 | salinecountyhealthdepartment.com

This is the place to go to sign up for Covid-19 vaccinations when available. Saline County Health Department. Marshall, Missouri.

10/04/2025

10/02/2025

💉 Vaccine Clinic in Sweet Springs 💉

The Saline County Health Department’s Mobile Health Bus will be in Downtown Sweet Springs on Wednesday, October 2nd from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm.

✅ Walk-ins welcome
✅ Flu & COVID vaccines available
✅ Convenient, fast, and local

Come see us and stay protected this fall! 🍂💙

📍 Location: Downtown Sweet Springs
🕙 Time: 10 am – 3 pm

For more information, call us at 660-886-3434 or visit salinecountyhealthdepartment.com.