Scott County Health Department

09/27/2026

09/26/2026

It is Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. Did you know that 1 in 3 children and adolescents are overweight or obese? Nearly none meet healthy diet and physical activity recommendations.

Children who eat healthy foods and get daily physical activity have:

• fewer school absences
• higher academic achievement
• higher self-esteem
• fewer behavioral problems

09/25/2026

🚨 New Group Starting Soon! 🚨
Ready to take control of your health and lower your risk of type 2 diabetes? 💪

Our Diabetes Prevention Program is kicking off a new group on October 6th, and we’d love for you to join us! This program is all about sustainable habits, real-life strategies, and supportive community.

📅 Starts October 6th and meets virtually every Tuesday from 4-5pm. Ready to sign up? Follow this link below:

https://www.mpoweryou.org/diabetes-prevention-program.php

Please be sure to mention you were referred by the Scott County Health Department during the enrollment quiz!

09/25/2026

💊Do you have unused or outdated medications that you don't know how to dispose of them? Come in to our lobby and drop them in our metal RX Drug Drop Box. Our office hours are 8-4 pm Monday - Friday.

09/25/2026

You don't have to wait until things feel overwhelming to reach out. Whether you're having a hard day or just need someone to talk to, 988 is here for you 24/7. Call, text, or chat 988.

09/24/2026

Stay updated on your vaccines! Stop by any Tuesday at the Scott County Health Department in Sikeston, 8-11 am or 1-3 pm. Bring your Shot Record and Insurance Card.

09/24/2026

Last week, the nurses and staff at Scott County Health Department had the opportunity to visit Scott City R-1 Elementary School. We did dental screenings and applied fluoride varnish to the students’ teeth. 🦷

09/24/2026

Tonight is the night! Join us at The Complex in Sikeston for our Annual Su***de Prevention and Remembrance Walk.

Tonight we will join together as a community and create su***de prevention awareness and take time to remember those we love.

09/23/2026

09/22/2026

SCOTT COUNTY
3 p.m., Fri., Sept. 25 at Eisleben Lutheran Church, 432 Lutheran Lane, Scott City. Sponsored by Eisleben Lutheran Church. 🚗

This week's mobile food pantries by county. Mobile food pantries are for residents of the county where they are being held. Find the full mobile food pantry calendar at semofoodbank.org/mobile-food-pantries

🥫BOLLINGER COUNTY
5 p.m, Thurs., Sept. 24, at Zalma General Baptist Church, 9369 Maple St., Zalma. Sponsored by Zalma General Baptist Church. 🚗

9 a.m., Sat., Sept. 26 at Berrong General Baptist Church, 6631 State Hwy E, Gipsy. Sponsored by Berrong General Baptist Church. 🚗

🥫CARTER COUNTY
3 p.m., Fri., Sept. 25 at Van Buren First Assembly of God, 1505 Main St., Van Buren. Sponsored by Van Buren First Assembly of God. 🚗

🥫MADISON COUNTY
9 a.m., Sat., Sept. 26 at Twelve Mile Baptist Church, 10103 US-67, Fredericktown. Sponsored by Twelve Mile Baptist Church. 🚗

🥫SCOTT COUNTY
3 p.m., Fri., Sept. 25 at Eisleben Lutheran Church, 432 Lutheran Lane, Scott City. Sponsored by Eisleben Lutheran Church. 🚗

🥫STODDARD COUNTY
11:30 a.m., Tues., Sept. 22 at Puxico City Hall, 281 E. Owens Ave., Puxico.
‼️Must be Puxico resident, proof of address required, must be present