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Barton County

Barton County Health Department

Phone: 417-682-3363
Address: 1301 E. 12th Street
Lamar, MO
Website: https://bchdhealth.com/

Public Health - Show Me Healthy Women/Wise Women

  • Blood pressure screening
  • Lab draws (non Medicare)
  • Immunizations and copies of records
  • STD/Lead/TB/HIV screening/testing
  • Communicable disease follow up
  • Family Planning/Prenatal Classes/Pregnancy Testing
  • Birth and Death Certificates
  • Copies of records

Health Services - Home Health

  • Homemaker
  • Respite

Environmental Public Health - Inspections of food service, lodging, day care

  • Swimming pool information
  • Water Testing Supplies/Drinking water testing through State Lab
  • On site sewage disposal

WIC - Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women (pregnant/recent birth/breastfeeding), and infants/children under five.


Community Partnership - First Birthday Program

Phone: 417-888-2020

Katie's House Pregnancy Resource Center

Phone: 417-296-6020
Website: https://katieshouseprc.com
24/7 Hotline: 1-800-712-4357
In El Dorado Springs and Lamar

LifeHouse Maternity Home

Phone: 417-624-3790
Joplin, MO
Website: https://ccsomo.org/ways-we-help/programs-services/maternal-family-programs.html

A Program of Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri. Eligibility:

  • Pregnant, homeless or at risk of becoming homeless
  • Age 18 or older, we can accommodate one additional child under the age of 5
  • Sobriety (drugs and alcohol)
  • Willing to have flu vaccination during flu season
  • Willing to utilize licensed childcare providers
  • Participation in the LifeHouse program

Parents as Teachers - Barton County

Contact your local elementary school for information.

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Benton County

Benton County Health Department

Phone: 660-438-2876
Address: 1238 Commercial Street
Warsaw, MO
Website: https://www.bentonhealth.org/

Home Care - Home Health

  • In-Home Services
  • Private Pay Services
  • Hospice

Public Health - Communicable disease services - TB testing/treatment

  • Hepatitis screening
  • STD screenings
  • Foodborne/Tick-borne illness investigation
  • Contagious Disease Outbreak Investigation
  • Immunizations

Emergency Planning

Temporary Medicaid for Pregnant Women

Public Health Office

  • Diabetic Toenail trimming
  • Blood pressure screenings
  • Blood Glucose Screening
  • Head Lice Screening
  • Lead screening
  • Pregnancy Testing
  • Lab Draws
  • Dressing Changes

Health Education

Birth and Death Certificates

School Health Services

WIC - and related programs (Pregnant women, recent birth, breastfeeding, infants/children up to age 5)


Community Partnership - First Birthday Program

Phone: 417-888-2020

First Birthday Home Visiting Program

Phone: 417-888-2020
Springfield, MO
Website: https://cpozarks.org
Program of Community Partnership of the Ozarks.

Parents as Teachers - Benton County

Contact your local elementary school for information.

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Cedar County

Alpha House Pregnancy Resource Center

Phone: 417-777-2273
Address: 419 W. Broadway Street
Bolivar, MO
Website: https://alphahouseprc.org/
Text: 417-777-CARE (2273)

Cedar County Health Department - El Dorado Springs

Phone: 417-876-5477

Services Offered:

Case Management

Show Me Healthy Women

Family Health - Family Planning

  • Pregnancy Testing
  • OB home visits
  • Maternal and Child Health
  •  Child Care Nursing Consultations

WIC - Pregnant, Recent Birth, Breastfeeding women, infants/child up to age 5

Testing/Screening

  • Blood pressure checks
  • Blood Sugar Screenings
  • Cholesterol Screenings
  • Lead Levels
  • TB screening and treatment
  • Strep Screening
  • STD/HIV testing
  • Vision Screens

Allergy Shots (with physician order)

Flu Clinics

Communicable disease follow up

Immunizations

Birth and Death Certificates

Educational Brochures

Part-time Sanitarian


Cedar County Health Department - Stockton

Phone: 417-276-6416
Satellite office for Cedar County. For services, see Cedar County Health Department/Eldorado Springs Location.

Community Partnership - First Birthday Program

Phone: 417-888-2020

Katie's House Pregnancy Resource Center

Phone: 417-296-6020
Website: https://katieshouseprc.com
24/7 Hotline: 1-800-712-4357
In El Dorado Springs and Lamar

LifeHouse Maternity Home

Phone: 417-624-3790
Joplin, MO
Website: https://ccsomo.org/ways-we-help/programs-services/maternal-family-programs.html

A Program of Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri. Eligibility:

  • Pregnant, homeless or at risk of becoming homeless
  • Age 18 or older, we can accommodate one additional child under the age of 5
  • Sobriety (drugs and alcohol)
  • Willing to have flu vaccination during flu season
  • Willing to utilize licensed childcare providers
  • Participation in the LifeHouse program

Parents as Teachers - Cedar County

Contact your local elementary school for information.

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Dade County

Alpha House Pregnancy Resource Center

Phone: 417-777-2273
Address: 419 W. Broadway Street
Bolivar, MO
Website: https://alphahouseprc.org/
Text: 417-777-CARE (2273)

Community Partnership - First Birthday Program

Phone: 417-888-2020

Dade County Health Department

Phone: 417-637-2345
Address: 113 W. Water Street
Greenfield, MO
Website: http://dadecountyhealthdept.com/

Services:

Medicare and Medicaid accepted

Free Clinic available to anyone without health insurance or high deductible

Adult and Child Immunizations

Testing - TB testing

  • Lead testing
  • Low-Cost Lab Testing

Bike Helmets

Car Seats

Identogo - identity-related services

Family Planning and Education

  • Pregnancy Testing
  • Birth control Options

Bureau of Special Health Care Needs Service Coordination

WIC program/Nutrition Education - Pregnant, nursing, recently given birth, and infants and children under 5

Show-Me Healthy Women - Clinic

Live Well Health and Fitness Center and Health Education

Birth and Death Certificates

Environmental Services

  • School/Restaurant/Grocery Store/Lodging Inspections
  • Communicable Disease and foodborne illness investigations
  • Sewage Permit inspections
  • Rabies investigations
  • Sanitation Complaints
  • Water Sample Investigations
  • Recall investigations

                                         


LifeHouse Maternity Home

Phone: 417-624-3790
Joplin, MO
Website: https://ccsomo.org/ways-we-help/programs-services/maternal-family-programs.html

A Program of Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri. Eligibility:

  • Pregnant, homeless or at risk of becoming homeless
  • Age 18 or older, we can accommodate one additional child under the age of 5
  • Sobriety (drugs and alcohol)
  • Willing to have flu vaccination during flu season
  • Willing to utilize licensed childcare providers
  • Participation in the LifeHouse program

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Dallas County

Alpha House Pregnancy Resource Center

Phone: 417-777-2273
Address: 419 W. Broadway Street
Bolivar, MO
Website: https://alphahouseprc.org/
Text: 417-777-CARE (2273)

Community Partnership - First Birthday Program

Phone: 417-888-2020

Dallas County Health Department

Phone: 417-345-2332
Address: 1011 W. Main Street
Buffalo, MO
Website: https://www.dallascountyhealth.com/home

Public Health

Birth/Death Certificates
Health Education

  • Shape up Dallas County Program
  • Safe Cribs
  • Smoke Free Dallas County
  • Maternal Child Health
Women's Wellness
  • Show-Me Healthy Women
  • Wise Women
  • Family Planning
  • WIC - Women (breast feeding, pregnant, or recent birth), Infants, and Children up to age 5
Nursing Services
  • Blood Pressure Screening
  • Immunizations
  • Lab Services
  • STD/STI Screening

Communicable Diseases

  • STD/STI
  • COVID 19
  • Monkey Pox
  • HIV/AIDS

Environmental Health

  • Onsite wastewater permits
  • Private Drinking Water Testing
  • Food Permits
  • Recalls

First Birthday Home Visiting Program

Phone: 417-888-2020
Springfield, MO
Website: https://cpozarks.org
Program of Community Partnership of the Ozarks.

LifeHouse Maternity Home

Phone: 417-720-4213/417-268-9998
Address: 424 E. Monastery Street
Springfield, MO
Website: https://ccsomo.org/ways-we-help/programs-services/maternal-family-programs.html

A program of Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri. Eligibility:

  • Pregnant, homeless or at risk of becoming homeless
  • Age 18 or older, we can accommodate one addition child under the age of 5
  • Sobriety (drugs and alcohol)
  • Willing to have flu vaccination during flu season
  • Willing to utilize licensed childcare providers
  • Participate in the LifeHouse program

Parents as Teachers - Dallas County

Phone: 417-345-2332

The Haven of Rest Ministries

Phone: 417-414-3003
Address: 800 S. Ash St.
Buffalo, MO
Website: https://thehavenofrestministries.squarespace.com/?p

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Greene County

Community Partnership - First Birthday Program

Phone: 417-888-2020

Diaper Bank of the Ozarks

Phone: 417-869-0563
Address: 3055 E. Division Street
Springfield, MO
Website: https://ccozarks.org/programs/diaper-bank/

First Birthday Home Visiting Program

Phone: 417-888-2020
Springfield, MO
Website: https://cpozarks.org
Program of Community Partnership of the Ozarks.

LifeHouse Maternity Home

Phone: 417-720-4213/417-268-9998
Address: 424 E. Monastery Street
Springfield, MO
Website: https://ccsomo.org/ways-we-help/programs-services/maternal-family-programs.html

A program of Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri. Eligibility:

  • Pregnant, homeless or at risk of becoming homeless
  • Age 18 or older, we can accommodate one addition child under the age of 5
  • Sobriety (drugs and alcohol)
  • Willing to have flu vaccination during flu season
  • Willing to utilize licensed childcare providers
  • Participate in the LifeHouse program

NEST Partnership

Phone: 417-874-1220
Address: 660 S Scenic
Springfield, MO
Contact Person: email: NestPartnership@Springfieldmo.gov
Website: https://Springfieldmo.gov/3556/NEST-Partnership#join
The NEST Partnership is a program that provides free nurse visits for qualified families, both during and after pregnancy. Services are delivered in the home during scheduled visits. We answer questions, monitor blood pressure and weight, connect families with community resources and teach ways to have a healthier pregnancy and a healthier baby. Referral form is online or call for assistance.

Newborns in Need

Phone: 417-881-2229
Address: 1740 S. Glenstone Avenue, Suite S
Springfield, MO
Website: http://www.newbornsinneedspringfield.org/

Parenting Life Skills Center

Phone: 417-831-9596
Address: 600 S. Jefferson Avenue
Springfield, MO
Website: https://www.greatcircle.org/index.php/services-by-program/parenting-support

Parents as Teachers - Greene County

Phone: 417-523-1160

Pregnancy Care Center

Phone: 417-877-0800
Address: 1342 E. Primrose Street
Springfield, MO
Website: https://417choices.com/

Safe Kids Springfield

Phone: 417-820-7233
Address: 1955 S. Fremont Avenue
Springfield, MO
Website: https://www.safekidsspringfield.org/

Springfield-Greene County Health Department

Phone: 417-864-1658
Address: 227 E. Chestnut Expressway
Springfield, MO
Website: https://www.springfieldmo.gov/5633/Health

Services:

Animal Control

Birth/Death Certificates

Community Health

Seasonal Illness

  • STI/STD screening/treatment
  • TB/COVID testing/treatment
  • Monkeypox/testing
  • Lead testing
  • Vaccinations adults/children 
  • Opioid/addiction (including naloxone distribution)
  • Tobacco/vaping prevention
  • Mental Health Resources
  • Well Water Testing

Community Resources

  • Community Health Worker Initiative
  • Community Planning

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Henry County

First Birthday Home Visiting Program

Phone: 417-888-2020
Springfield, MO
Website: https://cpozarks.org
Program of Community Partnership of the Ozarks.

Golden Valley Door of Hope
Henry County Health Center

Phone: 660-885-8193
Website: https://henrycohealth.org

Services:

WIC - Women (recent birth, pregnant, breastfeeding), infants, and children up to age 5
Nursing
  • Flu Shots
  • Immunizations for children and adults
  • STI/STD testing
  • Rural Health Nursing
  • Pregnancy Testing
  • Community Programs
Vital Records (birth/death certificates)
  • Special Health Care Needs assist site
  • CPR/First Aid
  • Car Seat Program
  • Safe Crib Program
  • Daycare Provider Education
  • Emergency Preparedness
  • Distracted Driving Ed
  • Rabies Clinic

Environmental

  • Environmental Services
  • Food Handler Cards
  • Food Handler Application
  • Food and Septic Training
  • Henry County Food Permits
  • Henry County Regulations
  • Septic Information
  • Water Testing

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Hickory County

Alpha House Pregnancy Resource Center

Phone: 417-777-2273
Address: 419 W. Broadway Street
Bolivar, MO
Website: https://alphahouseprc.org/
Text: 417-777-CARE (2273)

Community Partnership - First Birthday Program

Phone: 417-888-2020

First Birthday Home Visiting Program

Phone: 417-888-2020
Springfield, MO
Website: https://cpozarks.org
Program of Community Partnership of the Ozarks.

Hickory County Health Department

Phone: 417-745-2138
Address: 24885 Hwy. 254
Hermitage, MO
Website: https://hickorycountyhealth.org/

Services:

  • Labs - Multiple options for lab testing available
  • Blood Pressure Checks
  • Immunizations for ages infant to adult
  • Counseling services - Mondays and Tuesdays 8-4 with telehealth option by Summer 2023
  • WIC - women (recent birth, pregnant, breastfeeding), infants and children up to age 5
  • Women's Health - Wellness clinics 1 Tuesday a month.
  • Family Planning
  • Show Me Healthy Women/Wise Women
  • Vital Records - Birth/Death Certificates
  • Health Education - Including Safe Crib, Teen Outreach, other various topics
  • Farmer's Market

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Polk County

Alpha House Pregnancy Resource Center

Phone: 417-777-2273
Address: 419 W. Broadway Street
Bolivar, MO
Website: https://alphahouseprc.org/
Text: 417-777-CARE (2273)

Community Partnership - First Birthday Program

Phone: 417-888-2020

First Birthday Home Visiting Program

Phone: 417-888-2020
Springfield, MO
Website: https://cpozarks.org
Program of Community Partnership of the Ozarks.

LifeHouse Maternity Home

Phone: 417-720-4213/417-268-9998
Address: 424 E. Monastery Street
Springfield, MO
Website: https://ccsomo.org/ways-we-help/programs-services/maternal-family-programs.html

A program of Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri. Eligibility:

  • Pregnant, homeless or at risk of becoming homeless
  • Age 18 or older, we can accommodate one addition child under the age of 5
  • Sobriety (drugs and alcohol)
  • Willing to have flu vaccination during flu season
  • Willing to utilize licensed childcare providers
  • Participate in the LifeHouse program

Parents as Teachers - Bolivar

Phone: 417-326-6626

Parents as Teachers - Pleasant Hope

Phone: 417-267-2277

Polk County Health Center

Phone: 417-326-7250
Address: 1317 W. Broadway Street
Bolivar, MO
Website: https://polkcountyhealthcenter.org/

Services: 

WIC - Women (pregnant, recent birth, breastfeeding), infants, and children up to age 5

Family Health

  • Show-Me healthy women/Wise Women
  • Pregnancy Testing
  • Family Planning
  • STD/STI/HIV screening, treatment, counseling
  • TB testing
  • Immunizations
  • Blood pressure check
  • Sports Physicals
  • Tobacco Cessation resources and education
  • Fall Prevention Education

Community Health

  • Permit Information
  • Restaurant Inspections
  • Healthy Homes Program
  • Septic and Permit Inspections
  • Water Quality Testing
  • Worksite Wellness
  • Recycling Information

Vital Records and Education

  • Birth/Death Certificates
  • Car Seat Checks

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St. Clair County

Community Partnership - First Birthday Program

Phone: 417-888-2020

First Birthday Home Visiting Program

Phone: 417-888-2020
Springfield, MO
Website: https://cpozarks.org
Program of Community Partnership of the Ozarks.

Parents as Teachers - St. Clair County

Contact your local elementary school for information.

St. Clair County Health Center

Phone: 417-646-8157
Address: 530 Arduser Street
Osceola, MO
Website: http://www.scchcmo.net/

Services:

Immunizations -Tuesdays and Thursdays - call ahead

Communicable Diseases

  • Flu screening
  • TB screening
  • Tick-Borne Diseases
  • COVID19

Sanitation

  • Food Service Application and Permits
  • Food Classes
  • Restaurant Inspections
  • Well Water Testing
  • Onsite Septic

Vital Records - Birth/Death Certificates

Public Health

  • Blood Pressure Checks
  • Labs

WIC (at Appleton City Clinic)  - Women (pregnant, breastfeeding, recent birth), infants and children up to age 5


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Vernon County

Community Partnership - First Birthday Program

Phone: 417-888-2020

Vernon County Health Department

Phone: 417-667-7418
Address: 301 N. Washington Street
Nevada, MO
Website: https://www.vernoncohd.com/

Services:

Immunizations

Laboratory Services

Communicable disease screening, follow up

Screenings

  • TB
  • Pregnancy
  • Strep
  • Blood Sugars
  • Blood Pressures
  • Head Lice
  • Car Seat

Safe Sleep Program

CPR Certification

Vital Records - Birth and Death Certificates

WIC - Women (Pregnant, breastfeeding, recent birth), infants, and children up to age 5

Food Service - Inspections

Child Care info

Water testing 

Onsite Sewage


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Webster County

First Birthday Home Visiting Program

Phone: 417-888-2020
Springfield, MO
Website: https://cpozarks.org
Program of Community Partnership of the Ozarks.

LifeHouse Maternity Home

Phone: 417-720-4213/417-268-9998
Address: 424 E. Monastery Street
Springfield, MO
Website: https://ccsomo.org/ways-we-help/programs-services/maternal-family-programs.html

A program of Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri. Eligibility:

  • Pregnant, homeless or at risk of becoming homeless
  • Age 18 or older, we can accommodate one addition child under the age of 5
  • Sobriety (drugs and alcohol)
  • Willing to have flu vaccination during flu season
  • Willing to utilize licensed childcare providers
  • Participate in the LifeHouse program

Pregnancy Support Center - Lebanon

Phone: 417-532-8555
Address: 525 S. Washington Avenue
Lebanon, MO
Website: https://pregnancyhelplebanon.com/

Webster County Health Unit

Phone: 417-859-2532
Address: 233 E. Washington Street
Marshfield, MO
Website: http://webstercohealth.com/

Services:

Communicable Disease

  • Investigations
  • Outbreak Control
  • Rabies Prevention
  • COVID

Vital Records - Birth and Death Certificates

Mobile Health Education Services

Health Education

  • Car Seat Safety
  • CPR
  • Infant Safe Sleep
  • Permanent Medication Disposal

Emergency Preparedness Information

Environmental Services

  • Childcare Facility Inspections
  • Wastewater/Septic 
  • Well Water Testing
  • Radon and Lead testing (age 6 months to 6 years)

Nursing Services

  • Blood Pressure Checks
  • Flu Shot
  • Immunizations
  • Laboratory Services
  • Newborn Screening
  • Pregnancy Screening
  • STD/STI screening
  • TB screening
WIC - Women (pregnant, recent birth, breastfeeding), infants, and children to age 5

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