Scott County Health Department

05/29/2026

The thought of being away from your baby can be stressful. Finding a breast pump doesn’t have to be! Contact our Scott County WIC agency at (573)472-0142 for more information.

05/29/2026

05/28/2026

Stop by our lobby to drop off any unwanted or expired medication.

05/28/2026

Ew! It's that time of year - ticks are crawling. Thankfully, the highest prevalence of Lyme disease in the United States is typically north and east of Missouri, but it's important to remain vigilant of a potentially infectious bite. Most cases of Lyme disease can be treated successfully with antibiotics. Cases are known to cause fever, headache, fatigue and a target-like rash called erythema migrans.

May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month - we are taking this opportunity to highlight all tick-borne illnesses!

You can protect yourself regardless of the tick-borne disease by:
- Avoiding brushy or wooded areas
- Removing ticks promptly
- Showering after being outdoors
- Clearing tall grass and brush around your home
- Using insect repellent & pesticides according to the label

A tick is smaller than a poppy seed, but its bite can carry babesiosis, a potentially serious parasitic disease. https://bit.ly/mm7211a1

05/27/2026

Scan the QR code to sign up for this FREE community event.

🚨 FREE COMMUNITY TRAINING EVENT 🚨

The New Madrid County Health Department is proud to host nationally known presenter Officer Jermaine Galloway — AKA “Tall Cop”!

This FREE workshop is designed for:
✔ School administrators & educators
✔ Law enforcement & first responders
✔ Probation officers
✔ Treatment providers
✔ Medical personnel
✔ Coalition members

📚 This training will focus on current drug trends including:
• Vapes & inhalants
• Ma*****na & synthetic drugs
• Over-the-counter & legal drugs
• Stash clothing/compartments
• National and New Madrid County specific drug trends

📅 Thursday, August 20, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 New Madrid County Central High School Auditorium
310 US Highway 61 – New Madrid

🎓 Certificate provided upon completion!

⚠️ Please pre-register using the QR code on the flyer.

📞 Questions? Contact the New Madrid County Health Department at (573) 748-5541.

05/27/2026

May is High Blood Pressure Awareness Month. Did you know that the Health Department will check your Blood Pressure for FREE?! Come in Monday - Friday 8am – 4:00pm or call us to make an appointment!

We also offer a Self-Monitoring Blood Pressure Program (SMBP) at no cost. SMBP allows you to use a personal blood pressure monitoring machine to check your blood pressure at home. You can receive a free blood pressure monitoring device while you are in the program. This program provides education and discussions on how to maintain a normal blood pressure. If you are interested in enrolling in the program, call and speak to one of our nurses at (573)471-4044.

05/26/2026

Once home from an outdoor exposure put your clothes in a hot dryer and shower immediately. Running your clothes in a hot dryer for 10 minutes before you wash them will kill any ticks that may be there.
LEARN MORE: https://www.lymedisease.org/lyme-basics/ticks/personal-protection/