Madison County Health Department

09/20/2023

Happy HuMp Day!! Hope this makes you smile!!😊🐂🐮

09/20/2023

𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸! For more information about the proper use of child restraint systems or to schedule a child safety seat inspection, contact the nearest Missouri State Highway Patrol troop headquarters and ask for the public information and education officer, or visit www.seatcheck.org.

09/20/2023

is a time to honor your progress and renew your goals. Ask yourself: What else do I need for ?

Learn how you can ask for help: samhsa.gov/find-support/how-to-cope/how-to-ask-for-help

09/20/2023

Did you know about:
Cancer Road to Recovery

Madison County Health Department serves as the Road to Recover through the Head Family Cancer Fund of Madison County. Madison County citizens have additional transportation assistance for Cancer Diagnosis through this fund.
Guidelines for the services:

The client must be actively receiving chemotherapy and/or radiation treatment.

Must be a resident of Madison County Missouri.

There is a form that is available at the MCHD. Obtain this form and fill it out. This may be done by the client or any individuals assisting with the care of the clients. The form must also be signed by the client's physician.

This form must be completed and returned to the MCHD.
Transportation Assistance:

You will receive $ 400.00 per calendar year mileage reimbursement through the Head Family Cancer Fund per person per year. For any Questions or further information please contact the Madison Co. Health Dept. at 573-783-2747 and ask for Tissy Ramsey.

Head Family Fund
105 Armory St.
Fredericktown, MO 63645

If a client is in need of nutritional supplements or lodging, contact the American Cancer Society at 1-800-227-2345 or to reach the American Cancer Society for 24-hour 7-day a week service at 1-800-227-2345.

09/20/2023

09/20/2023

The Stay Strong, Stay Healthy program helps older adults improve their strength, flexibility and balance. Eight upper and lower body strengthening exercises are prescribed in each class, along with warm-up and cool-down stretches.

Participants are made to feel comfortable, regardless of their current fitness level, to participate and gradually build their strength.

The next level 2 session begins Sept. 25 and runs through Nov. 20. Virtual classes will occur every Mon. and Thurs. from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.

Register today: https://ow.ly/7Vjk50PNpwK

09/20/2023

Relax and say thanks!

09/19/2023

Well... I certainly don't look like a washing machine.

(Snicker)

😉

09/19/2023

Congratulations to our very own Nurse Emilee and the Hinkle Family!!

Excited to present Madison County's Farm Family!

Madison County Extension
University of Missouri Extension Office, Madison County
(573)783-3303
[email protected]

9/19/2023
Residents chosen as Missouri Farm Family for Madison County

Fredericktown, Mo. ― The Hinkle family of Fredericktown were among the families honored during the 66th annual Missouri Farm Family Day, Aug. 14 at the Missouri State Fair.
The Hinkle family was selected as the Madison County Missouri Farm Family by University of Missouri Extension in Madison County and the local Farm Bureau. The family includes Bob & Jane Hinkle, Wade and Stacy Hinkle, Jake, Emilee and Eleanor Hinkle, Dawson & Savannah Akers, Lyndee Hinkle. Four generations of Hinkle’s reside and work their family farm here in Madison County.
Each year, the fair sets aside a day to recognize farm families from across the state that are active in their communities, involved in agriculture, and/or participate in local outreach and extension programs such as 4-H or FFA.
The Hinkle family operates a 300-acre Cow and Calf business in our local area which keeps all the Hinkle’s busy.
The annual event is sponsored by five partner agencies: the Missouri Farm Bureau; the Missouri Department of Agriculture; the Missouri State Fair Commissioners; the MU College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources; and MU Extension.
The event showcases the impact that Missouri farm families have on the economy and heritage of the state, said Missouri State Fair Director Mark Wolfe. “These families are involved in agriculture activities in their communities and are active participants in local outreach and extension. As the premier showcase for Missouri agriculture, the Missouri State Fair is most certainly the appropriate place to celebrate these families.”

Back Row: Left to Right Dignitaries
Mark Wolfe, Missouri State Fair Director
Christine Chinn, Director, Missouri Department of Agriculture
Kelsey Miller, Missouri State Fair Queen
Ted E. Sheppard, Missouri State Fair Commissioner
Chad Higgins, Interim Vice Chancellor for MU Extension & Engagement, & Interim Chief Engagement Officer, UM System
Garrett Hawkins, President, Missouri Farm Bureau
Harold “Byron” Roach, Missouri State Fair Commissioner
Rob Kallenbach, MU Associate Dean of Extension & Senior Program Director of Agriculture & Environment
Nikki Cunningham, Missouri State Fair Commissioner
Farm Family Honorees in middle and front of photo

09/19/2023

Marquand WIC Clinic TODAY at the Community Center 12pm-5pm

09/18/2023

If you are looking to get your 2023-24 COVID-19 vaccine now, click link below to find a location near you. At this time Madison County Health Dept. is still waiting for shipments.

CDC recommends that everyone ages 6 months and older get the updated COVID-19 vaccine to protect against serious illness. This new vaccine is a better match to protect against the most common variants circulating now. Find COVID‑19 vaccine locations near you: www.vaccines.gov

09/18/2023

Credit: Colourblind_Zebra

09/18/2023

Literally the Ten Commandments of caregiving. 💜 "Together we can make a difference." ~Kelly

09/18/2023

09/18/2023

Set up support systems early, so you can confidently age independently

09/18/2023

🌈YOU are enough!🫶🌻☀️💕

09/18/2023

Hope is real.

Recovery is real.

Nearly 1 in 3 American adults had either a substance use disorder or any mental illness in the past year. During National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month and all year long, aims to increase public awareness of mental health and addiction recovery. Learn more at https://www.samhsa.gov/recovery-month.

09/15/2023

Madison County Health Department DOES NOT have the New Covid-19 Vaccine YET.
Please stay tuned and we will update once we get the vaccine in. While you wait here is Dr. Mandy Cohen explaining what you need to know about the new vaccine.

ICYMI: CDC recommends an updated COVID vaccine for everyone 6 months + older.
CDC Director Dr. Mandy Cohen explains what you need to know about the new vaccine ⬇️
See the details here: https://bit.ly/48oJqRY

https://www.facebook.com/cdc/videos/275706815278804

09/13/2023

Half of people who suspect they have a concussion never get it checked, which can lead to ongoing health challenges. Unlike broken bones, concussions are invisible, so its even more important to keep an eye out for ourselves and each other. This Concussion Awareness Day, we’re asking people to help spread the word by taking the . Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3ZdEc78

09/13/2023

Happy Hump Day! Hope this makes you smile!😀🐈🐖

09/13/2023

Learn safety tips to protect you and your family when preparing foods that contain flour.

09/13/2023

Madison County Health Department is now offering Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Vaccine for those age 60 year and older. Call 573-783-2747 today to see if you're covered.

RSV activity is increasing in parts of the Southeastern United States and is expected to move north and west over the next few months. RSV vaccines are available for adults who are 60 or older. They're safe and can significantly reduce your risk of severe RSV disease. Talk to your doctor to see if an RSV vaccine is right for you.
More info: https://bit.ly/3s2ePZE

09/13/2023

9-13-2023 Attention: MCHD does not have any COVID-19 vaccine we are waiting for the new vaccine to come in. We will let you know when it comes in.

09/13/2023

“I suspected he had [celiac disease] when I found out he was losing weight and had an upset tummy. I thought it was his body adjusting to type 1 diabetes, but I quickly found out that celiac disease is often paired with T1D!”—Emmett's story, as told by his parent.

Read more https://hubs.li/Q021SgSX0

09/13/2023

Check your vinegar labels before you begin home-preserving pickles, salsa, and other acidified foods!

Research-tested recipes specify using vinegar with 5% acidity to preserve food safely.

Read this month's Preserve it Fresh, Preserve it Safe newsletter for additional food preservation tips and resources: https://ow.ly/u8OT50PKEls

09/13/2023

MCHD now has Flu Vaccine for insured and noninsured!!

09/12/2023

No matter how good your personal hygiene or how well you clean your home, you can get head lice.

Children heading back to school are commonly affected, so learn how to prevent head lice before it happens ➡️ https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/treating-and-preventing-head-lice?utm_campaign=FDAsocial&utm_content=1694538014&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook

09/12/2023

09/12/2023

Join us and fall for some new soup recipes this season. Calling ahead will help ensure there is enough food for everyone to try! 🫕🥫

09/12/2023

High cholesterol levels are a major risk factor for ischemic heart disease and stroke causing an estimated 2.6 million deaths globally. Follow the simple steps to maintain healthy cholesterol levels ⬇️

09/12/2023

09/12/2023

Don’t let the stress 😞 of a new school year increase your child’s chances of trying alcohol or other drugs. Start having frequent conversations 💬 about the risks ⚠️ of underage drinking and other drug use today!

Need help getting started? The campaign’s mobile app 📱 has practice scenarios designed to help you prepare for conversations 🗣 before you have them. Download the app today! https://www.samhsa.gov/talk-they-hear-you/mobile-application

08/21/2023

08/21/2023

If you are in danger and unable to communicate verbally, use this discrete hand signal to let others know you're at risk

1. Hold hand up with palm facing the other person
2. Tuck your thumb into your palm
3. Fold your fingers down over your thumb

08/21/2023

Good to know 👇

08/21/2023

? Today is ! Remember to appreciate the wisdom, love, friendship, and joy that our older friends, family members, neighbors, and colleagues bring—today and every day!