McDonald County Health Department

08/29/2026

Thank you for sharing National Breastfeeding Month with Missouri WIC.

Continue celebrating your unique breastfeeding journey every day!

08/27/2026

08/27/2026

At two and a half years old, you may notice your child:

• Shows simple problem-solving skills, like standing on a small stool to reach something.
• Follows two-step instructions like "Put the toy down and close the door."
• Knows at least one color, like pointing to a red crayon when you ask, "Which one is red?"

To learn more, visit https://www.cdc.gov/act-early/milestones/30-months.html

08/27/2026

The McDonald County Health Department had the opportunity to get some free reading glasses from a partner and wanting to pass them along. They are +1.00 and +1.50 reader glasses.

We have already given a hand full out to the McDonald County Living Center in Anderson.

If you need a pair or know someone that does, please stop by and pick up a pair until they are gone.

We also have medication disposal pouches available. These are pouches you can put your old medication into and it deactivates those medicines and then you can dispose of the pouch into the regular trash.

08/26/2026

Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW (784-8669) to start YOUR journey to a healthier, authentic you.

08/25/2026

Good morning McDonald County,

The McDonald County Health Department is excited to announce that we will be helping host "Hope on Wheels", which is Ozark Center's Mobile Mental Health Unit.

The current schedule is below and you must schedule an appointment. Please use the information below to call and schedule an appointment and see what they have to offer here in McDonald County. Make sure to mention when scheduling that you want the "Hope on Wheels" mobile unit. The unit will be parked at our building at 3446 S. Business Hwy 71, Pineville, MO.


Adults: 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month, beginning September 9th.
• Schedule: 9:00am-12:00pm and 1:00pm to 4:00pm.
• Ages 18+
• Can see MoHealthnet clients currently. Anticipate adding Medicaid MCO’s within 45 days.
• Nurse Practitioner: Laura Jenkins, PMHNP
• To schedule an appointment: 417-347-7600 or 417-347-7565
• Make sure to tell staff you are wanting to schedule for the Hope On Wheels mobile unit.



Pediatric: 2nd and 4th Friday of the month, beginning August 28th.
• Schedule: 9:00am-12:00pm and 1:00pm to 4:00pm.
• 2 years to age 18
• Can see Medicaid, MCOs and Insurance clients.
• Nurse Practitioner: LauRae Hunter, PMHNP
• To schedule an appointment: 417-347-7600 or 417-347-7580
• Make sure to tell staff you want to schedule for the Hope On Wheels mobile unit.

08/25/2026

08/24/2026

Just a friendly reminder!!!

Good morning all,

If you ever have questions or need your Immunization Record you can come by the McDonald County Health Department and get a copy free of charge!!!

If you want to download an app on your phone, Missouri residents can use Docket® to access personal and/or family immunization records on file with the Missouri Immunization Registry (ShowMeVax).

The Docket® app is a free mobile tool endorsed by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services that allows Missouri residents to securely search, download, and share their official ShowMeVax immunization records directly from a smartphone.

Have a great week McDonald County and stay hydrated!!!

08/24/2026

When you use the "I couldn't buy this!" icon in the WICShopper app, it notifies the WIC state agency.

We review all items submitted and work with stores to ensure WIC-approved foods are available to you!

08/19/2026

The McDonald County Health Department would like to thank the McDonald County R-1 Schools and the Goodman Elementary School that helped us by opening up and letting us use their facilities to do some back to school vaccinations!!!

We finished up our "road trip" this year at the NoelNoel back to school block party on Main street last night in the park and even though it was very very warm we loved seeing the kids and community coming together.

Remember McDonald County that school starts next Monday and we will be open to provide any vaccinations - Monday-Wednesday 7:30am-5:00pm and Thursday from 7:30am-4:00pm.

I would like to thank the staff that has helped with these clinics, we have a fantastic crew!!!

No appointment required.