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Kids Dental Health
The Missouri Office of Dental Health along with the American Dental Association would like to invite you to celebrate with us and promote the maintenance of good oral health through your organization. For posters and activity sheets that you can share with your participants and community, please visit www.ada.org. You can also go to… Read More
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Home Health
Welcome to the Adair County Health Department’s Home Health Agency! About our Agency The Adair County Health Department and Home Health Agency has been proudly serving Home Heath clients in Adair County for the past 25 years. We provide skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and home health aide services for our clients… Read More
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Environmental Services
The Environmental Services Department provides a number of services to the citizens of Adair County. Services include: ⇒Inspections of Adair County Food Establishments ⇒Administration of the Adair County Food Ordinance ⇒Training provided to non-profit food establishments upon request ⇒Inspections of state licensed lodging establishments and daycare providers ⇒Testing of private drinking water supplies ⇒Submission of specimens for rabies testing… Read More
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Emergency Preparedness
Planning for any emergency or disaster is important to keep your family safe during a disaster. Below are links to sources of information on how to prepare for an emergency and what to do if a disaster strikes. Disaster Tool Kit Influenza More Info On Being Prepared Locally Local Emergency Planning Committees MO Storm Aware… Read More
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WIC
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) is a special supplemental nutrition program which provides services to pregnant women, new mothers, infants and children up to their 5th birthday based on nutritional risk and income eligibility. These are the primary services WIC provides at no cost to participants: How do I make an appointment? Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and… Read More
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Birth and Death Certificates
Individuals may apply (in-person or by mail) for birth and death certificates at the Adair County Health Department. The application for obtaining a copy of a vital record requires applicants to explain their relationship to the person named on the record. Missouri law only allows a certified copy of a vital record to be issued to… Read More
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Clinic Programs and Services
Clinic Hours: Our Clinic Hours have changed due to the Covid-19 virus. We also now provide services by appointment only. Please see our home page at “Clinic Corner” for current information. Thank you!!! Mondays 8:00am to 4:00pm Wednesdays 8:00am to 4:00pm Fridays 8:00am to 1:00pm Grounded in the Health Department’s mission statement, we provide… Read More
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With COVID-19 infections increasing in our area, it is important to know what current treatments are available for those high risk persons who experience primary infection or breakthrough infection. With the current variant circulating (likely Omicron BA4/5), we have seen resistance to some of our OUTPATIENT treatments which is summarized below.READ MORE
Tick Bite: What to Do

Ticks bites can make people sick. Below are some steps that you can take after a tick bite to reduce your chances of getting sick and how to get treatment promptly if you do get sick. Remove the tick as soon as possible Use fine-tipped tweezers to grasp the tick as close to the skin as you … Read More
Summer BBQs are Great for Tasty Treats & Backyards Hazards

June 2022 Fire up the grill and invite your friends over – summer is here! Whether you have an impressive fireworks display or just a simple BBQ, the Missouri Poison Center can help you keep your summer events safe. Follow the tips below to ensure … Read More
Vaccine Clinic Updates
COVID-19 VACCINATION CLINICS – July 2022
Tuesday, July 5 – Adult Covid – 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Thursday, July 7 – Ped Covid – 3:00 – 5:30 pm
Tuesday, July 12 – Adult Covid – 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Thursday, July 14 – Ped Covid – 3:00 – 5:30 pm
Tuesday, July 19 – Adult Covid – 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Thursday, July 21 – Ped Clinic – 3:00 – 5:30 pm
Tuesday, July 26 – Adult – 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Thursday, July 28 – Ped Clinic – 3:00 – 5:30 pm
Please call us at 660-665-8491 to schedule an appointment.
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Oropharyngeal Cancer

The Office of Dental Health is proud to announce the creation of a webpage dedicated to Oropharyngeal (Head & Neck) Cancer. Head & Neck Cancer rates are going up dramatically and the American Cancer Society has estimated there could be more than 85,000 cases of Head & Neck Cancers in 2021 and there are steps that can be taken in slowing that increase.
Please check out our new webpage for more information https://health.mo.gov/living/