The Grundy County Health Department will hold a School Health Fair July 11th. The fair will be at the First Christian Church in Trenton from 4 o’clock in the afternoon to 7 o’clock at night. It is open to Grundy County students entering kindergarten through eighth grade, including homeschooled children ages 8 to 14. Premier […]
The Grundy County Health Department, University of Missouri Extension, and the Regional Arthritis Center will host a Chronic Disease Self-Management Course at the North 65 Center in Trenton. Health Department Health Educator Abby Oberman and Extension Nutrition and Health Education Specialist Tyler Hall will teach the six-week class, which will run Wednesday afternoons from 1:30 […]
The Grundy County Health Department reminds parents to schedule immunization appointments for their school-age children. The health department reports that students entering kindergarten must have a booster series. Students entering eighth grade need tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (TDaP) booster and a meningococcal vaccination. Students entering 12th grade must have a Meningococcal vaccination. The health department is […]
The Grundy County Health Department will host a Diabetes Education Class Tuesday evening, May 16. The class will be held in the Community Room of the Health Department in Trenton at 6 o’clock. Certified Diabetes Educator Cindy Eivins will present the class, and the topic to be covered is “The Puzzle Pieces of Type 2 […]
Wright Memorial Hospital and the Grundy County Health Department are once again working together to offer sports physical exams for all area students planning to participate in athletic/cheerleading activities during the 2017-2018 school year. Free sports physical exams will be offered on May 3 and May 10 from 3 – 5:30 p.m., at Wright Memorial Physicians’ Group in Trenton. […]
The Grundy County Health Department and Hy-Vee have teamed up to offer a nutrition education event. The class is at 6 p.m. Monday, March 27th and is titled “Eating Well For a Lifetime.” It will be taught by HyVee Dietician Cindy Eivins. The class will be at the Grundy County Health Department community room […]
Two schools in Grundy County have closed recently due to a high number of students and staff being affected by influenza-like illnesses. Related Story: 145 students, 26 staff hit by Flu in Trenton R-9 school district The Grundy County Health Department describes influenza (the flu) as a contagious respiratory illness caused by viruses […]
The Grundy County Health Department has announced dates for December Flu shot clinics which will be given on a walk-in basis. Tuesday, December 6, 1:00 – 4:00 pm Tuesday, December 13, 1:00 – 4:00 pm Tuesday, December 20, 1:00 – 4:00 pm Tuesday, December 27, 1:00 – 4:00 pm Flu shots are recommended for all […]
The Grundy County Health Department recently posted to their blog that they are currently investigating several suspected cases of mumps in Grundy County residents. At this time there has been one lab-confirmed case of the illness in Grundy County. There is currently an outbreak of mumps in Central Missouri with 73 cases reported. Grundy County Health […]
The Sullivan County Health Department in Milan holds a free walk-in flu shot clinic Wednesday, October 19 from 9 until noon and 1 until 3 o’clock. A limited supply of vaccine is available and is for individuals ages four and older. Youth under age 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Mothers must have […]
Summertime means many people enjoying fun in the sun, however, the risk of skin cancer increases with sun exposure. The Grundy County Health Department is partnering with Cleaver Dermatology to offer free skin cancer screenings to the community. The screenings will take place on Thursday, June 30th from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the […]
Wright Memorial Hospital and the Grundy County Health Department are once again working together to offer sports physical exams for all area students planning to participate in athletic/cheerleading activities during the 2016-2017 school year. Free sports physical exams will be offered on May 4 and May 11 from 3 – 5:30 p.m., at Wright Memorial […]
BETHANY, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension is offering a free six-week class to help those living with chronic health conditions. Friends, families, caregivers and others are welcome to attend “Living a Healthy Life With Chronic Conditions,” says MU Extension nutrition and health education specialist Janet Hackert. The class begins April 4 at the Harrison […]
