Cooper County Public Health Center

06/26/2026

💙 Supporting Teen Mental Health Starts with a Conversation

Adolescence is a time of growth, change, and new challenges. School pressures, friendships, social media, self-esteem, and uncertainty about the future can all affect a teen's mental health. Many young people experience stress, anxiety, or mood changes, but they don't have to face these challenges alone.

Parents, caregivers, educators, coaches, and other trusted adults play an important role in creating safe, supportive environments where teens feel comfortable talking about their feelings without fear of judgment.

Together, we can reduce stigma and remind every teen that asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness.

📚 Explore helpful mental health resources for teens and families: https://cooperco.crediblemind.com/lists/talking-back-to-the-inner-bully

06/25/2026

🏡 Protect Your Home. Protect Your Health. Test for Radon!

Did you know that radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer and the leading cause among non-smokers? The only way to know if your home has elevated radon levels is to test.

🎉 FREE Radon Test Kits are available at the Cooper County Public Health Center! Stop by and pick up your free kit while supplies last.

📹 Not sure how to use the test kit?
Watch our short informational video to learn: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pPD0dXBD_Rs&t=1s

✔️ What radon is and why it matters
✔️ Who should test their home (hint: every homeowner and renter can benefit!)
✔️ How to properly use the test kit
✔️ How and where to send your test for analysis

Testing is simple, free, and can help protect you and your family's health.

📍 Free Radon Test Kits are available at:
Cooper County Public Health Center
17040 Klinton Drive
Boonville, MO 65233

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06/24/2026

💜Free Narcan Dispensers Available in Cooper County 💜
The Cooper County Public Health Center is committed to protecting the health and safety of our community. To help prevent opioid overdose deaths, free Narcan (naloxone) dispensers are available at multiple locations across Cooper County.
Narcan can reverse an opioid overdose and save a life. It is easy to use, safe, and will not harm someone if opioids are not present.
📍 Narcan Dispenser Locations
1️⃣ Cooper County Public Health Center
17040 Klinton Dr
Boonville, MO 65233
🕗 Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
2️⃣ Boonville Fire Department
500 Bingham Rd
Boonville, MO 65233
🕒 Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
3️⃣ Pilot Grove Food Pantry (inside the Recycling Center)
100 Main St
Pilot Grove, MO 65276
🕒 Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
4️⃣ Bunceton High School
500 East Main Street
Bunceton, MO 65237
🕒 Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
5️⃣ Prairie Home City Hall (attached to the Food Pantry Box outside)
416 Highway Dr
Prairie Home, MO 65068
🕒 Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
6️⃣ Blackwater Post Office (24-hour lobby)
100 Main St
Blackwater, MO 65322
🕒 Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
✔ Easy, Free, and Anonymous Access
✅ No ID required
✅ No cost
✅ No appointment needed
Just walk up, take what you need, and leave.
Keeping Narcan in your car, home, or with someone you trust could help save a life. You could be the reason someone gets a second chance.
🎥 Learn how Narcan works and how to use it:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GyTcJuIZUsA
Together, we can keep Cooper County safe, informed, and caring. 💙

06/23/2026

Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) Volunteer

Interested in becoming an MRC volunteer or staying updated on community response efforts?
Follow our MRC page for the latest updates, training opportunities, and ways you can get involved in supporting Cooper County during emergencies and community events.
We’re always looking for dedicated volunteers who want to make a difference in their community! 💪

Stay connected and join us in building a stronger, more prepared Cooper County.

👉 Follow our page for updates and opportunities : https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BFt3pNNhR/

📢 MRC Volunteers!
Join us on Wednesday, June 24 at 5:30 PM in the Cooper County Public Health Center Basement. We'll welcome new volunteers, review recent activities, and discuss upcoming opportunities to support our community.
📍 Cooper County Public Health Center Basement
🗓 Wednesday, June 24
⏰ 5:30 PM
We hope to see you there!

06/22/2026

📣1 in 3 Cancer Deaths Can Be Prevented

Did you know that 1 in 3 cancer deaths could be prevented?

One of the most effective steps you can take to lower your cancer risk is quitting smoking. It’s never too late to make a change and you can start today.

Don’t give cancer the chance to impact your life or your loved ones.

💙 Free help is available:
📞 Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW
🌐 Visit YouCanQuit.org

Take the first step toward a healthier future today.

06/19/2026

Juneteenth Holiday Closure

In observance of Juneteenth, the Cooper County Public Health Center will be closed on Friday, June 19th, 2026.

We will resume normal business hours on the next working day.

Juneteenth is a time to recognize and honor the end of slavery in the United States and reflect on freedom, resilience, and equity.

Thank you for your understanding.

06/19/2026

06/16/2026

📢 Community Organizations Active in Disasters (COAD) Meeting

Join us as we begin building a Cooper County COAD to strengthen disaster preparedness, response, and recovery through community partnerships.

📅 June 16, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Cooper County Public Health Center (Basement)
17040 Klinton Drive, Boonville, MO

All nonprofits, faith-based organizations, schools, healthcare providers, emergency services, civic groups, and community organizations are welcome.

Together, we can build a stronger, more resilient Cooper County!