By the staff at Lost & Found Grief Center One in ten children in Missouri will lose a parent or a sibling by the time they turn 18. When children experience a significant loss, their grief shapes who they are and who they become. Childhood bereavement Grief is complex across the lifespan…

Today it may seem like lead poisoning is a thing of the past, but the mineral lead is still around today and causing serious health problems. What is lead poisoning? Lead poisoning occurs when there is a buildup of lead within the body. …

Recently, a bat in Springfield tested positive for carrying rabies. There have been four confirmed cases of rabies in Greene County in the last year, with the most recent case occurring just this month. …

By Brandee Turney, Environmental Public Health Supervisor at Springfield-Greene County Health The nights are becoming brisk, and the leaves are beginning to change as we welcome Autumn to the Ozarks. Along with Autumn we also welcome Food Safety Awareness Month in September. …

It can be hard to talk about something that is uncomfortable. But we need to talk about suicide. Our community and our men especially need it. In recent years, the suicide mortality rate in Springfield-Greene County has surpassed the averages of both Missouri and the United States. For men in…

Substance use impacts people and families from every part of our community. On International Overdose Awareness Day, it is important to recognize the proactive steps we can take to prevent overdose deaths. By putting interventions in place, our community can ensure help is available when it is needed most. According…

By Stephanie Woehl, RN, Coordinator of Communicable Disease Prevention with Springfield-Greene County Health In preventive healthcare, few measures hold as much significance as vaccines. Among these, the shingles vaccine is a crucial defense against a painful and potentially debilitating condition. Shingles is caused by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus…

By Kendra Findley with Springfield-Greene County Health With summer at its peak and fall just around the corner, nature enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers alike eagerly embrace the various outdoor amenities that the Ozarks has to offer. Whether it’s an afternoon hike, a camping trip with friends, or a cozy bonfire…

By Maggie Rogers, Public Health Planner at Springfield-Greene County Health Many people are still cleaning up after Sunday night’s surprise storm. Some homes and businesses are still without power, and we are all working through some hot and humid days. …