Lamar Elks Lodge 2800 Sponsors BCHD Cribs for Kids Program Launch in 2024
The Barton County Health Department is pleased to announce a Cribs for Kids partnership made possible by a grant from the Lamar Elks Lodge 2800.
The Barton County Health Department is pleased to announce a Cribs for Kids partnership made possible by a grant from the Lamar Elks Lodge 2800.
The My Life, My Quit program is a free and confidential service for young people who want help quitting all forms of tobacco including vaping.
With an uptick in measles cases reported across the country, the Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services (DHSS) recommends parents and guardians check their child’s vaccination records to make sure they have received the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine.
A new dashboard has been developed to assist Missourians in locating long-term care facilities with bed and service availability.
In 2024, National Poison Prevention Week will take place March 17-23, 2024. The theme is “When the unexpected happens, Poison Help is here for you 24/7.” Whether you have general questions or an emergency, Poison Help is available 24/7/365 at no cost to you.
With respiratory illnesses continuing to spread, the Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services (DHSS) is encouraging individuals to get vaccinated to protect themselves and loved ones.
Economic Secuity of Southwest Missouri is a valued community partner helping fulfill the BCHD mission to “Promote a healthier you” by providing services that instill hope, eliminate the conditions of poverty, and help our neighbors achieve self-sufficiency.
The Mom’s AdNetwork is looking for mothers affected by substance use who will share their collective voice, experiences, perspectives, and knowledge by taking part in interactive training modules and various leadership roles to guide the direction of the Missouri Maternal Health Advocacy Network.
The Barton County Health Department is proud to partner with the Mercy Mobile Mammogram Bus in an effort to bring Mammogram services closer to home.
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services announced yesterday that Lamar and other community water systems have been awarded a Water Fluoridation Quality Award from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).