Stoddard County Public Health Center

09/03/2026

Living with sickle cell disease means navigating pain, fatigue and health challenges. With the right care you can thrive!
- Stay hydrated - Drinking plenty of water can help reduce pain episodes.
- Avoid extreme temperatures - Hot or cold weather and sudden temperature changes can trigger a pain crisis.
- Get regular checkups - Routine visits help monitor symptoms and prevent complications.
- Protect your mental health - Get support from professional counselors, support groups and loved ones.
- Know your triggers - Track what causes your pain crisis and take steps to avoid them.

Learn more: https://www.sicklecellassociation.org/living-with-sickle-cell

09/03/2026

Hosting a summer celebration? Keep food safety on the menu.

Hot foods should stay hot (>140°F) 🔥, and cold foods should stay cold (

09/03/2026

September 1-7 is Workplace Lactation Week. Does your workplace support your breastfeeding journey?

Encourage them to become a Breastfeeding Friendly Worksite! Visit the Breastfeeding Friendly Worksite page and fill out the application. https://health.mo.gov/families/healthy-families/breastfeeding/breastfeeding-friendly-worksite

09/03/2026

08/31/2026

When you use the "I couldn't buy this!" icon in the WICShopper app, it notifies the WIC state agency. We review all items submitted and work with stores to ensure WIC-approved foods are available to you!

08/31/2026

Today is International Overdose Awareness Day—a time to remember the people we have lost to overdose, support those who are grieving, and raise awareness about overdose prevention.

Overdose is a public health issue that affects individuals, families, and communities. Prevention starts with reducing stigma, knowing how to recognize an overdose, and making sure lifesaving resources are within reach when they are needed.

08/31/2026

Beat the heat this summer! 🌞 Stay hydrated when being physically active outside. 💧 Water helps keep your joints lubricated and, compared to sugary drinks, has NO CALORIES. Find out more benefits of drinking water: https://www.cdc.gov/healthy-weight-growth/water-healthy-drinks/

08/31/2026

🫐 Those dark purple berries may look harmless, but they're not.

Pokeweed is a common plant in Missouri that can cause poisoning, especially in curious young children.

Learn how to identify pokeweed, what symptoms to watch for, and what to do if an exposure happens:
👉 https://missouripoisoncenter.org/is-this-a-poison/pokeweed/

If someone has eaten pokeweed, call the Poison Help line: 1-800-222-1222 for free, confidential expert advice.