Cole County Health Department

05/20/2026

Claire and her littles, Caroline and Evan, are donating her liquid gold. This life saving medicine will help infants in the NICU to grow and thrive. The Milk Bank

05/12/2026

Makayla and her cute little helpers Kaylee and Kaiden are making her first life saving donation. Our donors help The Milk Bank achieve their mission to save infant lives and improve health outcomes. The Milk Bank provides families in need access to safe human milk.

05/08/2026

The Cole County Health Department will be closed today in observation of Truman Day. We will resume normal business hours Monday May 11, 2026.

05/07/2026

CPR Training Opportunity for Childcare Providers

Are you a state-licensed childcare provider looking to stay up to date on your CPR certification? We’re offering a CPR class designed specifically for childcare providers!

Date: June 18
Time: 4:15 PM – 7:00 PM

To attend, participants must:
• Be a state-licensed childcare provider
• Have a valid MOPD ID

Good news — class fees are fully covered through CCHC grant funding!

Spots may be limited, so be sure to register early. This is a great opportunity to meet requirements and gain lifesaving skills at no cost.

To register please visit https://earlyconnections.mo.gov/MOPD

04/27/2026

Severe weather is expected in our area this afternoon/evening. Please make sure that you stay weather aware and have a plan in place.

04/20/2026

The Cole County Health Department is proud to share our 2025 Annual Report!

This past year, we were honored to serve our community through a wide range of programs and services, including:

• Providing over 25,000 services to our community
• Administering nearly 4,000 vaccinations and supporting disease prevention efforts
• Delivering 14,000+ WIC services to support women, infants, and children
• Conducting 769 inspections and site visits to help ensure safe environments
• Supporting families with safe sleep education and resources
• Facilitating the donation of over 28,000 ounces of breastmilk for infants in need

From clinic services and emergency preparedness to community outreach and partnerships, our team remains committed to promoting and protecting the health of Cole County.

We invite you to take a closer look at the impact we’ve made together:
colehealth.org

Thank you for being part of a healthier community!

04/17/2026

Make sure you prepare and stay aware!

HEY. Come here. Do you know the difference between a tornado watch and a tornado warning? Severe weather can be cool to see but pretty please get off your front porch and take the weather seriously.

Think about it like a burger⤵
🍔 WATCH: We have all of the ingredients to make burgers. If you don't want a burger, think ahead about how you plan to avoid burgers.
🍔 WARNING: We are going to eat burgers RIGHT NOW. Like, NOW. Even if you didn't make burgers, maybe a neighbor did. Either way, burgers are in your area.

'Naders and severe thunderstorms are the same way. We either have the ingredients (which can be dangerous enough on their own) or we've got a suspected tornado or thunderstorm in or around the area.

The weather could be rough today depending on where you're at. Handle your burgers accordingly.

04/13/2026

Thank You for Making Wild for Wellness a Roaring Success!

We are incredibly grateful to everyone who joined us for our Wild for Wellness event! From the enthusiastic kids and families who explored each station to the amazing community members who made the day so special—thank you for being part of it.

A heartfelt thank you to our generous sponsors for your support and commitment to promoting health and wellness in our community. Your partnership helps make events like this possible!

We loved seeing so many smiling faces learning about healthy habits, staying active, and having fun along the way. We hope you enjoyed the adventure as much as we did!

Until next time—stay wild, stay well!

04/10/2026

Rain or Shine, we hope to see you tomorrow!

Join us for a FREE, family-friendly event for all ages!
Enjoy obstacle courses, hands-on activities, prizes, and more!

Saturday, April 11, 2026
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Runge Nature Center in Jefferson City, MO

Come explore, play, and learn how to stay strong, healthy, and adventure-ready!

*First 100 participants will receive a prize bag*
Event will be held indoors if raining.

04/09/2026

We are excited to share our collaboration with EMS to help promote infant safety and reduce sleep-related infant deaths!

In a collaborative effort to promote infant safety and reduce sleep-related infant deaths, the Cole County Health Department (CCHD) has partnered with Cole County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to distribute safe sleep kits directly to families during emergency response calls. Through this innovative partnership, EMS personnel will provide safe sleep kits and education to caregivers of infants or families with young children when responding to calls in homes where there is a need. The kits include essential items such as portable cribs, fitted sheets, and educational materials outlining safe sleep practices.