Public Health in the Ozarks·Mar 4, 2024The pollen count returnsBy: Mariel Delgado Cruz, Senior Laboratory Scientist at Springfield-Greene County Health
Public Health in the Ozarks·Jan 19, 2024Healthy 2024: Springfield-Greene County Health’s Community Health Improvement PlanAs we step into a new year, many of us are making resolutions to lead healthier and happier lives. This is similar to the vision of…
Public Health in the Ozarks·Dec 1, 2023Movember beyond November: Mental Health in the Holiday SeasonEach November, men are encouraged to check in on their overall health and wellbeing through the Movember movement. To raise awareness for…
Public Health in the Ozarks·Nov 16, 2023The effects of traumatic lossBy the staff at Lost & Found Grief Center
Public Health in the Ozarks·Oct 23, 2023Lead Prevention WeekToday, it may seem like lead poisoning is a thing of the past. But, the mineral lead is still around today and causing health issues.
Public Health in the Ozarks·Sep 28, 2023Rabid News: A Bat Tests PositiveRecently, a bat in Springfield tested positive for carrying rabies. There have been four confirmed cases of rabies in Greene County in the…
Public Health in the Ozarks·Sep 26, 2023Autumn Food SafetyBy Brandee Turney, Environmental Public Health Supervisor at Springfield-Greene County Health
Public Health in the Ozarks·Sep 14, 2023How you can save a life by asking a simple questionIt can be hard to talk about something that is uncomfortable. But we need to talk about suicide. Our community and our men especially need…
Public Health in the Ozarks·Aug 31, 2023Take proactive steps to prevent overdose deathSubstance use impacts people and families from every part of our community. On International Overdose Awareness Day, it is important to…
Public Health in the Ozarks·Aug 23, 2023Guarding Your Health: The Importance of the Shingles VaccineBy Stephanie Woehl, RN, Coordinator of Communicable Disease Prevention with Springfield-Greene County Health
