Gasconade County Health Department

10/15/2026

Here is another exciting opportunity for individuals to take part in the Gasconade County Health Department’s Building Communities for Better Health (BCBH) program’s chronic disease prevention plan development.

Registration is available online at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PVZLX85 or using the QR code on the attached flyer, or you may call the Health Department to register. Those who complete a 90-minute session will receive a $50 gift card provided by the BCBH grant.

Please share this opportunity with your friends and family. Community participation is critical to the success of these sessions! Thank you for helping us improve the health of our community.

10/06/2026

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Do not use or sell recalled sprouting seeds. FDA’s investigation is ongoing.

09/30/2026

WIC families have their own page at Health.Mo.Gov: https://health.mo.gov/families/women-infants-children-wic/wic-families.

This page provides resources, forms and important information for all WIC families.

09/23/2026

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09/23/2026

National Farm Safety and Health Week is a great time to review grain bin safety before harvest gets into full swing. Grain can engulf a person in seconds, making preparation and prevention critical.

Keep these grain bin safety tips in mind:
• Never enter a grain bin alone. Always use the buddy system and have someone nearby who can call for help if needed.

• Lock out and tag out all grain-handling equipment before entering a bin.

• Wear a safety harness connected to an anchor point outside the bin.

• Never walk on crusted or bridged grain. Hidden cavities beneath the surface can give way and trap you.

• Store grain at the proper moisture content and temperature and monitor conditions regularly to reduce the need for bin entry.

• Keep grain bin doors locked and restrict access, especially when children are on the farm.

A few minutes spent reviewing safety procedures today can help prevent a tragedy tomorrow.

09/17/2026

Come and join us tomorrow at the Health Fair in Owensville. Our staff will be providing fall immunizations, providing information on WIC Services and collecting your opinions for our BCBH Community Assessment. While staff are busy at the health fair, our Hermann location will be closed for parking lot repairs.

We can't wait to see everyone tomorrow at the First Baptist Church in Owensville!

09/15/2026

Link to survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2HRRH3T

09/14/2026

The Gasconade County Health Department will be CLOSED on Friday, September 18th. Please join us at the Health Fair located at the First Baptist Church in Owensville.

Join us this Friday Sept. 18th for our 5th annual Fall into Health Choices Health Fair at First Baptist Church Owensville.
Vendors | Freebies | Door Prizes | Free Screenings

09/11/2026

Keeping Our Community Protected from Measles

In 2025, Gasconade County’s kindergarten student MMR vaccination rate was reported at 92.30%. While this is higher than the State of Missouri rate, it is still below the 95% percent needed to achieve herd immunity.

Measles is highly contagious. One person with measles can infect 9 out of 10 unvaccinated or non-immune people around them. Babies and people who are immunocompromised are especially vulnerable to serious complications.

Two doses of MMR vaccine provide 97% lifetime protection against measles. Children should receive their first MMR dose at 12–15 months and their second dose at 4–6 years. Older children, teens, and adults without evidence of immunity should also be vaccinated. Every increase in vaccination coverage helps strengthen our community’s ability to prevent the spread of measles and protect those who are most vulnerable.

As measles continues to be reported in the U.S. and Missouri, let's continue working together to keep Gasconade County protected.

Check your family's vaccination records and talk with your healthcare provider or the Gasconade County Health Department with questions about MMR vaccination recommendations.

GCHD provides MMR vaccine for all individuals, insured and uninsured.

Call our office at (573) 486-3129.

09/11/2026