Gasconade County Health Department

06/19/2026

Father's Day just wouldn't be the same without you. Quit for the ones who matter most. Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW to get free help.

For teenagers who want to quit va**ng or smoking, visit: https://mylifemyquit.org/en-us/my-quit/get-started/

06/18/2026

We will be closed for Juneteenth on June 19th. All normal services will resume on June 22nd in Hermann and June 23rd in Owensville!

Visit our website at gasconadecountyhealth.com for information while we are closed.

06/18/2026

Our bodies love the sun! However, excessive sun exposure can damage our skin and eyes. Take the right precautions, like checking the UV Index on your favorite weather app and using sunscreen when it is 3 or higher. These tips are especially important during the peak sun hours of 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

06/16/2026

We are excited that Cindy from Nurses for Newborns is at GCHD in Hermann today until 4:30PM providing developmental screenings through Ages & Stages Questionnaires (ASQ)!

Regular screening provides a fast and helpful look at how your child is doing in important areas:
🗣communication
👬social skills
🚶‍♀️motor skills
🧐problem-solving skills

Screening can identify your child’s strengths, uncover new milestones to celebrate, and reveal any areas where your child may need support!
Thank you, Cindy and Nurses for Newborns for all you do to ensure all kids are healthy and supported!

For more information, please call us at (573) 486-3129!
And visit https://agesandstages.com/about-asq/for-parents/ or https://nursesfornewborns.org/ to learn more about Nurses for Newborns and Developmental Screenings through ASQ!

06/16/2026

Updated WIC income eligibility guidelines were just released! A family of 2 with a pre-tax (gross) income at or below $40,034 annually now qualifies. Participants in SNAP, TA and most MO HealthNet programs are automatically income-eligible for WIC. To find out if you qualify for WIC, complete our Online Interest Form to have a WIC local agency contact you: https://moexperience.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9yOkwmd0Zv93emO.

06/12/2026

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/total-nutrition-inc-expands-recall-tnvitamins-and-doctors-pride-ultra-potent-complete-green-0

Total Nutrition Inc. of Deer Park, NY is voluntarily expanding its recall of TNVitamins and Doctor's Pride Ultra Potent Complete Green Superfood Moringa Capsules due to the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. This expansion follows an ongoing supply chain investigation that identified addi

06/11/2026

Come join our team! ⭐
We are hiring a Public Health Nurse.🩺

Contact Kenna Fricke, Administrator at (573) 486-3129 or [email protected] for the full job description and application information.

Gasconade County Health Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

06/09/2026

Finding old immunization records can be difficult. The Docket App can help you easily check your personal and family immunization records quickly! It is free, secure, and simple. 👍
It is free to download on the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store.
Learn more here: https://dockethealth.com/

06/05/2026