McDonald County Health Department

10/24/2026

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10/21/2026

Healthy Choices for a Healthy Pregnancy

Making healthy choices before and during pregnancy can help support both your health and your baby's development. Stay active with exercises approved by your doctor, eat a balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, proteins, healthy fats, and carbohydrates, and avoid smoking, alcohol, and drugs. These substances can increase the risk of miscarriage, premature birth, low birth weight, and other complications. Additionally, staying up to date on recommended vaccinations can help protect you and your baby from preventable illnesses during pregnancy.

https://healthymomsbabies.mo.gov/moms-babies/healthy-lifestyle/

10/20/2026

This yummy chicken-vegetable soup will warm you up on a chilly fall night! https://recipes.heart.org/en/recipes/chicken-vegetable-soup-with-orzo-and-spinach

10/19/2026

Did you know that 1,200 Missourians lose their lives to secondhand smoke every year?

We can prevent this.

Join us at Show Me Smoke Free

10/16/2026

Flu Shot time. Come and get it at the McDonald County Mustang Home Football game tonight from 6pm-8pm. We will be at the north end of the football field, just outside the fence.

Come support the Mustangs and get your flu shot on the same night.

10/15/2026

Did you know that your breast milk changes to meet your baby's needs?

Contact your WIC local agency if you have questions about changes in your milk. Learn more about each phase and why each phase is good for your baby at https://wicbreastfeeding.fns.usda.gov/phases-breast-milk.

10/14/2026

10/14/2026

Check out our partners at the McDonald County R-1 School District -- Parents as Teachers (PAT) Parent Education Program is a voluntary parent education program offered through local school districts. This early childhood program helps to establish positive partnerships between home, school, and the community and plays a vital role in supporting families and children from the very beginning towards school readiness.

This program provides:

- Home visiting
- Parenting education
- Disability screening

A trained parent educator provides home visits with families to promote early learning, knowledge and understanding of important developmental milestones. Periodic screenings increase parents’ understanding of their children’s developmental progress, as well as inform them of any possible delays. Early intervention for identified concerns helps improve school readiness for young children.

Call 417-845-3409 to schedule an appointment and complete an application.

https://www.facebook.com/MCDPAT/

10/13/2026

Smoking can put you at risk earlier in life. Missouri To***co Quit Services is here to support your next quit attempt and lower your risk.

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10/13/2026

Good morning McDonald County,

Don't let your gourd down this cold and flu season! Get your flu shot now so you don't fall behind.

The McDonald County Health Department will be at the Mustang Football game on Friday October 16th from 6pm-8pm, just outside the north gate. Insured or uninsured, please come and see us!

Please look for our Van and come and see us and get your flu shot!!!