Vernon County Health Department

Vernon County Health Department The Vernon County Health Department is located in Nevada, Missouri. Our mission is to promote health in our community.

On October 23, 1973, the Vernon County Health Department opened as a demonstration unit. On May 24, 1974, the voters of Vernon County passed a $.10 tax levy to support the county health department. The Health Department is governed by a five member board of Trustees, who are elected for four-year terms.

🚨 ONE WEEK LEFT! 🚨School starts in just 1 week! 📚✏️Now is the time to make sure your child’s immunizations are up to dat...
08/17/2026

🚨 ONE WEEK LEFT! 🚨

School starts in just 1 week! 📚✏️

Now is the time to make sure your child’s immunizations are up to date. Come in as soon as possible to avoid longer wait times as school gets closer.

👨‍👩‍👧 Children under 18 must have a parent or legal guardian present.
📋 Bring your child’s current immunization record.

Don’t wait—now is the time! ⏰

08/17/2026

Our WIC team received the USDA Gold Award! 🥇

This is a national recognition given by the Food and Nutrition Service to local WIC agencies. It honors clinics that provide exemplary peer counseling and lactation support to increase breastfeeding rates and duration among participants.

08/13/2026
📚 **School starts in just 2 weeks!** 🎒Now is the perfect time to make sure your child is **up-to-date on their immunizat...
08/12/2026

📚 **School starts in just 2 weeks!** 🎒

Now is the perfect time to make sure your child is **up-to-date on their immunizations**. If you’re unsure what vaccines your child needs, give us a call or stop by our office—we’re happy to help!

⏰ **Don’t wait!** The closer we get to the start of school, the busier we get and the longer the wait can be.

Beat the back-to-school rush and get your child’s immunizations taken care of now! 💉

Extreme heat will stick around this week. Take a few minutes to learn how to stay safe and when you need to seek help.
08/10/2026

Extreme heat will stick around this week. Take a few minutes to learn how to stay safe and when you need to seek help.

25% of children who died of heatstroke in 2023 gained access to an unlocked vehicle. Often young children can get into a...
08/07/2026

25% of children who died of heatstroke in 2023 gained access to an unlocked vehicle. Often young children can get into a vehicle but are unable to get out. Lock your vehicle doors, even if you don’t have children in your care. You never know who might find their way inside.

***SAVE THE DATE****Our next community baby shower will be September 24th, 2026 from 5:30-7:00pm. If you have any questi...
08/07/2026

***SAVE THE DATE****
Our next community baby shower will be September 24th, 2026 from 5:30-7:00pm.
If you have any questions call our office today at 417-667-7418

It's National Breastfeeding Month! Swipe through the pictures to learn a little about breastfeeding!
08/05/2026

It's National Breastfeeding Month!
Swipe through the pictures to learn a little about breastfeeding!

The WIC department will remain open normal business hours tonight but the Health Department will be attending National N...
08/04/2026

The WIC department will remain open normal business hours tonight but the Health Department will be attending National Night Out at Earp Park.

07/31/2026

We currently have no internet or phone service. Due to this, we can not do birth or death certificates at this time.

Address

301 N Washington Street
Nevada, MO
64772

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

(417) 667-7418

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