Notice: Immunization Clinics will now be held Monday through Friday from 7:00 to 11:30 a.m. then 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Please call ahead to make arrangements.

Health Tip of the week Preventing Head Lice

Having head lice is not a sign of uncleanliness or poor hygiene. The pesky little bugs can be a problem for kids of all ages and socioeconomic levels, no matter how often they do - or don't - clean their hair or bathe. However, you can help to prevent kids from getting lice - or from becoming reinfested with lice - by taking the following precautions:

"    Tell kids to try to avoid head-to-head contact at school (in gym, on the playground, or during sports) and while playing at home with other children.

"    Tell kids not to share combs, brushes, hats, scarves, bandanas, ribbons, barrettes, hair ties or bands, towels, helmets, or other personal care items with anyone else, whether they may have lice or not.

"    Tell kids not to lie on bedding, pillows, and carpets that have recently been used by someone with lice.

"    Every 3 or 4 days, examine members of your household who have had close contact with a person who has lice. Then, treat those who are found to have lice or nits close to the scalp.

Monday, July 28,

Office hours from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m

Tuesday, July 29,

Penny Menjoulet with Ladies First OB/GYN will be in our office 8:00- 12:00 for an appointment please call 756-9107Office hours from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Office hours from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, July 30 ,  

The taping of the Democrat News.  For more information please call Janell or Teresa. With appointment only WIC (Women, Infant and Children) PICK UP  clinic from 8:00 to 11:30 a.m. then from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. please contact Velma or Kim. Office hours from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, July 31,

Office hours from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m

Friday, August 1,

Office hours from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Services from the American Cancer Society are available at the health department for cancer patients.  For more information please contact Marty about these services. If you have any questions regarding the clinics or services provided through the Madison County Health Dept., please feel free to call 783-2747 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. All services are provided on a non-discriminatory basis in compliance with the Missouri Department of Health.