By Dr. Nancy Yoon, Chief Medical Officer & Aaron Schekorra, Public Health Information Administrator at Springfield-Greene County Health Each June, millions of people come together across their communities to celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month. …

By Dr. Nancy Yoon of Springfield-Greene County Health About 75 million Americans — 1 in 3 adults — have high blood pressure (also known as hypertension). Have you checked your blood pressure lately? …

By: Springfield-Greene County Health, article provided by Mental Health America Springfield-Greene County Health Director Katie Towns discusses Mental Health Month as May draws to a close. 988 Coming Soon: New Number to Call for People Facing Mental Health Crises Everyone deserves access to the support they need, when they need it — and that includes mental health support. That’s why this year…

By: Springfield-Greene County Health Department Have you ever noticed that what you’re feeling emotionally can impact how you’re feeling physically? Poor mental health can take a toll on our bodies, and are especially related to having gastrointestinal symptoms like: · Heartburn · Indigestion · Acid Reflux · Bloating · Constipation …

By: Springfield-Greene County Health Last week for Mental Health Awareness Month we provided some definitions to know when discussing mental health. Whether that is with family, yourself, or your doctor, learning how to talk about mental health can help propel you forward to the next step: finding help. It’s not…

By: Springfield-Greene County Health This blog post discusses mental health conditions and symptoms and should not be taken as medical advice or any diagnosis. Please discuss with your doctor or a mental health professional if you are experiencing any symptoms or have concerns about your mental wellbeing. Everyday conversations about…

By Katie Towns, Springfield-Greene County Health Director As cases of COVID-19 remain low in our community, we have a chance to shift focus to other health crises the pandemic overshadowed. …

By: Christopher Baumgartner, Supervisor of Animal Control & Stephanie Wohl, MSN, RN, Communicable Disease Prevention Coordinator at Springfield-Greene County Health Earlier this month, a fox made national headlines for biting at least nine people in Washington D.C. Local animal control and the D.C. health department were able to determine that…

Public Health: Not Just for Pandemics By: Rinda Davis, BSN, MPH, RN, Assistant Director of Health Since the COVID-19 pandemic began in 2020, public health systems have been thrust into the spotlight. This platform has allowed public health entities, like Springfield-Greene County Health, to step forward in communities in ways they couldn’t prior to the pandemic. …