Douglas County Health Department, Ava, Missouri

Douglas County Health Department, Ava, Missouri Douglas County Health Department
603 Springfield Rd
Ava, Missouri 65608
(417) 683-4174 Office
(417) In this way, we attempt to accomplish our vision.

Since 1974, the Douglas County Health Department
(DCHD) has been providing public health to the
residents of our county. Depending on funding and
assessed needs, the public health services we provide
are constantly changing. As an agency, we strive to
develop a variety of funding sources to strengthen our
community. Our health department has been
progressive in obtaining grant funding through whic

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we are able to educate the public, work with our school
systems and plan interventions. The Douglas County
Health Department works with the Missouri
Department of Health and Senior Services through
contracts which provide needed services to our county. Our Vision:
To nurture a supportive, safe and inclusive environment that encourages all individuals to achieve their optimal physical and mental well-being.

We are a drop off site for Sleepers in September for Newborns in Need - Southwest Missouri Chapter!
08/31/2026

We are a drop off site for Sleepers in September for Newborns in Need - Southwest Missouri Chapter!

❤️ Sleepers in September is BACK!❤
We’ve been busy behind the scenes getting everything ready, and we’re excited to officially kick off our 2026 drive!

Throughout September & October, we’ll be collecting new, gently-used & handmade sleepers to help babies right here in our Southwest Missouri communities.

There are LOTS of ways to get involved — donate, give, host a drive, or simply help us spread the word.

Everything you need to know is on the flyer below. 👇
Newborns in Need - Southwest Missouri Chapter

08/31/2026
The overdose crisis impacts entire communities, requiring collective action, empathy and shared responsibility. As a com...
08/26/2026

The overdose crisis impacts entire communities, requiring collective action, empathy and shared responsibility. As a community, it’s important to be prepared for an overdose emergency and keep naloxone handy. Learn the signs and symptoms of an overdose and how to use naloxone. Be prepared to help others in case of an overdose. Watch more here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GE8k-cqsBr8&list=PLh5mk8BxSPggdK-GF_OzJzPePyv3klG_W

Congratulations to our prize winners from our August 5th Breastfeeding Awareness event. Thank you to everyone who partic...
08/25/2026

Congratulations to our prize winners from our August 5th Breastfeeding Awareness event. Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make the event a success.

Naloxone is a type of medicine that can reverse an opioid overdose fast. It can keep someone alive until emergency care ...
08/25/2026

Naloxone is a type of medicine that can reverse an opioid overdose fast. It can keep someone alive until emergency care arrives. Knowing the signs of an overdose and how to administer naloxone can make a difference in an emergency.

Naloxone is available as a nasal spray or an injection. Find training on how to use each type of naloxone and where to find it in Missouri at https://time2actmissouri.com/naloxone

08/24/2026

❤️ Sleepers in September is BACK!❤
We’ve been busy behind the scenes getting everything ready, and we’re excited to officially kick off our 2026 drive!

Throughout September & October, we’ll be collecting new, gently-used & handmade sleepers to help babies right here in our Southwest Missouri communities.

There are LOTS of ways to get involved — donate, give, host a drive, or simply help us spread the word.

Everything you need to know is on the flyer below. 👇
Newborns in Need - Southwest Missouri Chapter

08/17/2026

Address

603 Springfield Road
Ava, MO
65608

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+14176834174

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