Gasconade County Health Department

05/26/2026

Being there for someone through a difficult moment can include helping them connect to support. 988 is available 24/7. Call or text anytime, anywhere in the U.S. You don’t have to figure this out alone. Learn more: 988lifeline.org

Local Resources: https://gasconadecountyhealth.com/local-crisis-resources/

05/25/2026

Both offices will be closed Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day. We will return to normal hours on Tuesday, May 26th!

Visit our website for information at gasconadecountyhealth.com

05/21/2026

Dining with Diabetes Week 2 featured fish tacos, homemade salsa, and zucchini!

Thank you to all who continue to come out for this first ever cooking series at GCHD!

If you weren't able to make it, there are still 2 classes left — and we'd love to see you there! 💛
📅 Wednesdays May 27, & June 3
⏰ 4:30–5:30 PM
📍 Gasconade County Health Department – Hermann
💰 FREE!

For adults living with Diabetes or Pre-Diabetes, or anyone who cares for someone with Diabetes. Each week features a cooking demonstration and practical tips to help manage, prevent, or delay complications related to Diabetes.
👉 Register online: https://pears.io/events/mu/5470/
📞 Or call: 573-266-2701

05/19/2026

Mental health conditions can affect anyone. Compassion, understanding, and access to care can make a meaningful difference. There is treatment available: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/locators/esmi

Su***de Hotline: CALL 988 or https://988lifeline.org/
Local Resources: https://heyzine.com/flip-book/aba9301957.html /1

05/18/2026

Certified technicians are available to inspect your car seat free of charge and show you how to correctly install and use it. With just your zip code, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration website, https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle-safety/car-seats-and-booster-seats -help-inspection, will provide a list of car seat inspection stations near you.

05/14/2026

What a wonderful kick-off night breaking in the new kitchen at Gasconade County Health Department!

We are so grateful for everyone who came out to our first-ever cooking class last night. Rachel from MU Extension was absolutely wonderful, leading the group through a delicious meal of pork chops and cornbread as part of the Dining with Diabetes program. THANK YOU to all who showed up!

If you weren't able to make it, there are still 3 classes left — and we'd love to see you there! 💛

📅 Wednesdays, May 20, May 27, & June 3
⏰ 4:30–5:30 PM
📍 Gasconade County Health Department – Hermann
💰 FREE!

For adults living with Diabetes or Pre-Diabetes, or anyone who cares for someone with Diabetes. Each week features a cooking demonstration and practical tips to help manage, prevent, or delay complications related to Diabetes.

👉 Register online: https://pears.io/events/mu/5470/
📞 Or call: 573-266-2701

Thank you to Rachel and MU Extension in Gasconade County for bringing this incredible resource to our community. We'll see you next Wednesday! 🍽️

05/12/2026

Parents and caregivers are often the first to notice when something feels different. Changes in mood, sleep, appetite or behavior may signal a young person needs support. https://www.samhsa.gov/find-support/helping-someone/helping-your-child

Su***de Hotline: Call or text 988 or https://988lifeline.org/
Local Resources: https://gasconadecountyhealth.com/local-crisis-resources/

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05/08/2026

Both offices will be closed Friday, May 8th in observance of Harry S. Truman's birthday. We will return to normal hours on Monday, May 11th!

Visit our website for information at gasconadecountyhealth.com

05/07/2026

We are thrilled to welcome Anita Berwanger, MA, RD, as our new Building Communities for Better Health (BCBH) Coordinator! 🌟

Anita brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to public health that makes her an exceptional fit for this role. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Medical Dietetics from the University of Missouri-Columbia and a Master's in Management from Webster University and has been putting her education to work for Missourians since 1994.

Over the course of her distinguished career, Anita has:

✅ Led Missouri's Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention Program
✅ Championed the expansion of Missouri's Time Critical Diagnosis system of care — coordinating hospitals, EMS, physicians, and community partners
✅ Served as Accreditation Coordinator, collaborating with 30+ statewide partners to develop and evaluate Missouri's State Health Improvement Plan
✅ Worked to advance policy, systems, and environmental changes to improve nutrition and physical activity across the state

Throughout her career, Anita has demonstrated strategic leadership, a collaborative spirit, and excellent program management, all centered on disease prevention and improving the health of communities.

We are grateful she is bringing her talent and passion to GCHD, and we look forward to the meaningful work ahead. Please join us in welcoming Anita! 👏

05/07/2026