Miller County Health Center

10/31/2025

🚗🎃 Halloween Safety Reminder! 👻🧡

As you head out for trick-or-treating fun, don’t forget: bulky costumes and coats can make car seats less safe. Extra padding can keep harness straps from fitting snugly, putting kids at risk in a crash.

Before buckling your little ghosts and superheroes in the car, remove thick costume layers and secure them properly. Once safely buckled, you can add a blanket or jacket over the straps to keep them warm.

Let’s keep our kiddos both festive and safe this Halloween! 🎃✨ Stay spooky, buckle safely!

10/30/2025

🩺💗 Ladies, your health matters!

Life gets busy, but don’t forget to take care of you. Regular women’s health visits are key for early detection, preventative care, and staying on top of your wellness goals.

Our Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner is here to provide compassionate, personalized care—from annual exams to important screenings and questions you might have about your health.

📅 Call today to schedule your appointment, 573-369-2400

10/29/2025

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.

10/29/2025

🚗 Buckle Up, Phone Down Day 📱
Today’s the day to make safety your priority—every trip, every time. Buckle your seatbelt and put your phone away before you drive. Your life, and the lives of others, depend on it.

10/27/2025

‼ ACCEPTING PROPOSALS ‼

The Miller County Health Center is accepting proposals for routine cleaning of our building located at 2125 Highway 52 in Tuscumbia, Missouri.
The building is approximately 11,500 square feet consisting of 20 offices, 6 bathrooms, 3 labs, 4 exam rooms, 2 conference rooms, kitchen, fitness center, lobby, and a common area.
Service may begin December 1, 2025.

Parties may submit their proposal and/or schedule an appointment for a walk through by emailing mchc@millercountyhealth.com.

Proposals accepted up to November 15, 2025.

10/27/2025

Missouri WIC families should continue to attend appointments and shop with their WIC cards until further notice.

Missouri WIC is still working with USDA to determine the status of November WIC benefits.

10/23/2025

Reminder that WIC is still open and remaining October benefits are available to use before the end of the month.

Reminder that WIC is still open and remaining October benefits are available to use before the end of the month.

10/15/2025

Due to changes in the courier schedule, effective November 1, we will no longer be accepting water samples after 12pm on Thursdays or any samples on Fridays.

10/13/2025

💉 Need quick access to your vaccination records? There’s an app for that!

📱 Docket is a free, secure app for Missouri residents that lets you view and download your official vaccination records anytime. Perfect for school, travel, or doctor visits!

Download Docket from the App Store or Google Play and connect using your Missouri information.

Stay organized. Stay protected. 💪

10/11/2025

It's National Fire Prevention week 🔥🔥🔥

This year the focus is on Lithium-Ion batteries in your home. These batteries are in many common household items. Here's 3 steps to "Charge into Fire Safety" and keep yourself and others safe when using these products
1. Buy only listed products. When buying products that uses a lithium-ion battery look for a safety certification mark such as UL, ETL, or CSA. This means it meets important safety standards.
2. Charge devices safely. Always use the cords that came with the product to charge. Follow the instructions from the manufacturer. Buy new chargers from the manufacturer or one that the manufacturer has approved. Charge your device on a hard surface. Don't overcharge your device. Unplug it or remove the battery when it's fully charged.
3. Recycle batteries responsibly. Don't throw lithium-ion batteries in the trash or regular recycling bins because they could start a fire. Recycle your device or battery at a safe battery recycling location. Visit call2recycle.org to find a recycling spot near you.

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Join NFPA and fire departments across North America for Fire Prevention Week™ 2025: “Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home.” The campa...

10/09/2025

Continue to take precautions to prevent mosquito bites

🦟 Use insect repellent with DEET, picaridin or IR3535.
🦟 Wear long sleeves and pants when outside, especially at dawn and dusk.
🦟 Dump out standing water.
🦟 Make sure your door and window screens are secure

Cases of West Nile virus (WNV) are rising across Missouri and the rest of the country. This infection often causes no symptoms, but about 1 in 5 people may develop a flu-like illness with fever, headache or body aches. In rare cases, especially in older adults or people with weakened immune systems, it can cause serious problems like swelling of the brain or spinal cord and/or paralysis.

Missouri currently has 16 human cases of West Nile virus, resulting in 15 hospitalizations and three deaths. This is a large increase compared to previous years.

🦟 Use insect repellent with DEET, picaridin or IR3535.
🦟 Wear long sleeves and pants when outside, especially at dawn and dusk.
🦟 Dump out standing water.
🦟 Make sure your door and window screens are secure.