Benton County Health Department

12/20/2025

12/20/2025

Tis the season, wash those hands!!🙌

12/19/2025

12/19/2025

Benton County Health Department proudly acknowledges the following individuals for their outstanding commitment and service: 5 years - Kim, Katelyn, Stacey, and Deb, who are just commencing to make a notable impact. 15 years - Brooke and Kathy, whose dedication is genuinely inspiring. 30 years - Ethel, Bette, and Gloria, who have exhibited exceptional perseverance. 35 years - Brenda, a shining exemplar of devotion.

12/08/2025

At a time when rural hospitals in Missouri are facing unprecedented economic headwinds, the Fitzgibbon Hospital Board of Trustees, in collaboration with management, has approved cost-cutting measures expected to save more than $2 million dollars annually. The measures include the closure of two outlying primary care clinics, closure of the inpatient behavioral health unit and ceasing operations of Fitzgibbon Home Health and Hospice services. All closures for services operated by the not-for-profit hospital will be effective Dec. 31, 2025.

For more information visit: https://www.marshallnews.com/fitzgibbon-hospital-to-cease-several-services-due-to-economic-challenges/

12/08/2025

Hospice care is a specialized support system for people with serious illnesses, focusing on comfort, quality of life, and symptom management (pain, stress) rather than cure, treating the whole person (physical, emotional, spiritual) and their family. Provided by a team of professionals, it includes medical care, medication, equipment, emotional/spiritual support, and grief counseling for loved ones, typically delivered at home but also in facilities, with an emphasis on dignity and living fully until the end.

Benton County Health Department's Hospice provides quality care for our Benton County residents. You have a choice when it comes to all of your health care. Don't hesitate to contact us at 660-438-2876 with any questions.

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11/26/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from the Benton County Health Department staff.

11/26/2025

11/05/2025

She didn't mention Home Health. Home Health has been hit hard by Medicare HMO's. Make sure you look at who is in network with these companies. Benton County Health Department Home Health agency.accepts Medicare, Medicaid, Blue Cross, Humana, and VA plans.

10/27/2025

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