Carter County Health Center

04/24/2026

🌷🌼SPRING INTO WELLNESS🌼🌷

Come by Van Buren Community Center to eat and see what Carter County has to offer!!

🎤Speakers start at 3!
👶🏼Kiddos can play upstairs!
🏆Prizes will be announced at 4:45!

Come see us!! 💙

04/22/2026

Wellness Wednesday 🌿

A little reminder to slow down, breathe deep, and take care of *you*. Whether it’s a walk, a good meal, or just a moment of quiet—your well-being matters. 💚

04/21/2026

🚗👶 Keeping your little one safe on the road starts here!

Join us on **May 14 at 1:00 PM** in the **WIC Office** for a fun and informative **Car Seat Education Class** with CPSTs **Olivia and Breanna**. Learn how to properly install and use your child’s car seat with confidence!

🎉 Bonus: Everyone who attends will be entered into a drawing to **win a FREE car seat** at the end of the class!

📞 Call to register and secure your spot—we’d love to see you there!

04/21/2026

💙 Ready to learn a skill that can truly make a difference?

Join us on **May 28 at 1:00 PM** for a fun and hands-on CPR class with our amazing nurse, **Gavrielle**! You’ll learn life-saving techniques in a supportive, engaging environment—no experience needed.

📞 **Call to register and save your spot today!**

04/21/2026

Health Tip of the Week: Protect yourself and those around you—don’t skip recommended vaccines.

04/20/2026

🌸 Spring Into Wellness: Community Resource Fair 🌿

Join us for a day of connection, resources, and fun! Explore booths from local organizations like FCC, SEMO Behavioral Health, Children’s Division, Foster Adopt Connect, DHSS Prevention, Missouri Highlands, VA, KC Advocacy, Afterglow Wellness, Angela’s Massage Therapy, and more 🤝

🍽️ Food provided
👨‍👩‍👧 Kids welcome—supervised upstairs with games & activities 🎨🧩
🎁 Door prizes including a 40” flat screen, kids picnic table with umbrella, gift certificates to Afterglow Wellness and Angela's Massage Therapy, Amazon Echo & more!

Must be present to win—don’t miss out! 💚

04/20/2026

Triple P Online for Baby helps you feel confident from the very start.

✔️ Designed for pregnancy through baby’s first year
✔️ Learn at your own pace
✔️ Build a strong, positive connection with your baby

Topics include:

• Understanding your baby’s development
• Responding to crying & sleep needs
• Managing stress as a new parent
• Strengthening partner support

💻 Complete online + local support available
🎁 Incentives offered for completion!

Because strong starts build strong families 💙

👉 Based on prenatal–12 months focus + mo

04/20/2026

Motivation Monday 💛

A new week means new opportunities. No matter how last week went, today is your chance to start fresh.

Keep pushing forward, stay focused, and remember—you’re stronger than you think.

04/19/2026

⚠️ RISE Awareness: What You Need to Know About 7-OH ⚠️

You may see products containing 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) sold over the counter or online—but “legal” does NOT mean safe.

📊 According to recent FDA-reviewed data, 7-OH:
• Acts on the same receptors as opioids like morphine
• Can cause respiratory depression, dependence, and withdrawal
• Has shown greater potency than some traditional opioids
• Is increasingly found in concentrated products far stronger than natural kratom

🚨 Even more concerning: exposure cases and misuse are rising, with people reporting addiction and opioid-like effects.

💡 Bottom line:
Just because it’s available over the counter doesn’t mean it’s low risk. These products can carry serious addiction potential and health dangers.

If you or someone you know needs support, RISE is here to help.

Click the link below to get connected, or give RISE a call today.
🔗 https://loom.ly/nt954f4
📞 Main Line: (573) 323-4413
👩‍⚕️ Patient Navigator (Virginia): 314-949-7065
🤝 Peer Support (Shannon): 573-415-1388

This project was supported by Grant No. 15PBJA-24-GG-04536-COAP awarded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. Points of view or opinions in this document are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice.

Source: FDA 7-Hydroxymitragynine (7-OH):
An Assessment of the Scientific Data and
Toxicological Concerns Around
an Emerging Opioid Threat

Local Public Health Department

04/17/2026

🎉 Spirit Week Winners Announcement 🎉

Congratulations to our Day 1–4 Spirit Week winners! These students showed incredible school spirit while helping raise awareness for mental health all week leading up to testing. 💛🖤

We’ve loved supporting these kiddos over the past few weeks and are excited to finish strong as we head into testing week!

👏 Winners:
Tommy & Bryson Dazey
Lenora & Doriano Hinton
Dexter Wi******er

(Not pictured: Emery, Monroe, and Gentry Chitwood)

Don’t forget — we still have one more day to win! Keep posting your gold and black photos, and be sure to like and share the original post for your day. Let’s finish strong! 💪

04/17/2026

🥰❤️

We would like to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to our PLATINUM Sponsor for their generous support each year! Your commitment plays a crucial role in making The Van Buren Youth and Community Center a success, and we truly appreciate your partnership. Together, we are creating something amazing, and we couldn’t do it without you! Thank you for being a key part of this journey!

Thank you to the Carter County Health Center for all of your effort into health and wellness and the many things you do to better our community!