Protect yourself and loved ones from the flu Getting your flu shot is important to those around you who may be high-risk for flu complications
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – With ongoing 90-degree temperatures, getting a flu shot is likely not on the radar of Missourians right now. But a Southern California public health system reported a flu-associated death of a 4-year-old who had underlying health issues already last week. While seasonal flu viruses are detected year-round in the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
Air Pollution Reaches the Placenta During Pregnancy, New Study Finds
Jordan Davidson Air pollution particles that a pregnant woman inhales have the potential to travel through the lungs and breach the fetal side of the placenta, indicating that unborn babies are exposed to black carbon from motor vehicles and fuel burning, according to a study published in the journal Nature Communications. The research from scientists at Hasselt University in Belgium found soot-like black…
Washing Raw Poultry: Our Science, Your Choice
WASHINGTON, August 20, 2019 – A study from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reveals that individuals are putting themselves at risk of illness when they wash or rinse raw poultry. “Cooking and mealtime is a special occasion for all of us as we come together with our families and friends,” said Dr. Mindy Brashears, the USDA’s Deputy Under Secretary for…
Public Notice
Cooper County Public Health Center 17040 Klinton Dr. ~ Boonville, MO 65233 Telephone: (660) 882-2626 ~ Fax: (660) 882-2586 August 15, 2019 Public Announcement From: Melanie Hutton MSN, RN. Administrator The Cooper County Public Health Center Board of Trustees met in open session on Tuesday August 13th, at 6:00pm. Health Regulation # 2019-6 was passed. A copy may be viewed…
Public Notice
AMMONIA A-1APPENDIX A. ATSDR MINIMAL RISK LEVELS AND WORKSHEETSThe Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) [42 U.S.C.9601 et seq.], as amended by the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) [Pub. L. 99–499], requires that the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) develop jointly withthe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in order of priority, a list of…
Public Notice
COOPER COUNTY HEALTH CENTER HEALTH REGULATION 2019-6 WHEREAS, a County Commission and a County Health Center have authority under Article VI of the Missouri Constitution and § 192.300, RSMo to promulgate Regulations as will tend to enhance the public health in the County; and WHEREAS, § 192.300, RSMo, provides that a County Commission or County Health Center…
Public Notice
Meeting Notice & Agenda Special Board Meeting August 13th, 2019 Tuesday- 5:30pm Location: 17040 Klinton Dr. Boonville Notice posted Monday August 12th, 2019-4:50pm 5:30pm Closed Meeting – Agenda for this meeting will also include a vote to close the meeting Pursuant to section 610.021 for vote to close meeting. Allowable closed meeting topics are: Legal matters involving the board. 6:00pm…
National epidemic of hepatitis A outbreaks puts restaurant customers at risk
By Dan Flynn on August 1, 2019 A McDonald’s in Johnson City, TN, and a Little Caesar’s Pizza in Newark, OH, put their customers at risk of exposure to hepatitis A by permitting an employee with the liver disease to report for work. They are the latest in a long list of hepatitis A developments that are examples of what the Mississippi…
Researchers confirm flies can transfer E. coli from feedlots to produce fields
By Coral Beach on July 31, 2019 Along with feedlot dust blowing in the wind and surface irrigation water flowing adjacent to feedlots, flies captured in leafy greens plots near feedlots are capable of transferring E. coli from animal operations to produce fields. Set for publication in August in the “Journal of Food Protection,” new research from a team of experts links…
Public Notice
The Cooper County Board of Trustees meets the first Tuesday of each month here at the office. Board meeting day and times may change with 24 hours’ notice. Board meetings may be canceled due to inclement weather, holidays or the inability to attain a quorum. The meeting begins at 5:30 P. M. unless otherwise announced. The meeting notices are posted…
Public Notice
Cooper County Public Health Center Tax Levy Hearing The public is invited to share questions or comments with the Cooper County Board of Trustees about the 2019 tax levy rate. Tuesday August 06, 2019 6:00pm Basement conference room Location: Cooper County Public Health Center 17040 Klinton Dr. Boonville, MO 65233
Public Notice
Cooper County Public Health Center 17040 Klinton Dr. ~ Boonville, MO 65233 Telephone: (660) 882-2626 ~ Fax: (660) 882-2586 The Cooper County Public Health Center, Board of Trustees on this date of Thursday, June 27, 2019 in public session officially rescinded Health Regulation # 5.
CCPHC Special Board Meeting
Cooper County Public Health Center 17040 Klinton Dr. ~ Boonville, MO 65233 Telephone: (660) 882-2626 ~ Fax: (660) 882-2586 Agenda CCPHC Special Board Meeting June 27th, 2019 Thursday, 4:15pm Location: 17040 Klinton Dr. Boonville – basement conference room Notice posted June 24th, 2019-12:45am 4:15pm Call to Order Special Board Meeting Recognition of guests and visitors Rescind Regulation 5 Adjourn…
Flood Clean-Up Instructions
First steps Follow instructions of emergency personnel as to when it is safe to return. Contact your insurance agent. Give your name, address and a phone number where you can be reached. Follow your insurance agent’s direction about when to begin clean up. Take pictures of the damage before beginning clean up. Keep records. List all clean-up and repair bills,…
Returning to Flood Damaged Homes or Buildings
Dangers are not over after the water goes down. Flood hazards, such as a weakened foundation, exposed electrical wires or contaminated floodwater are not always visible. Keep the following safety tips in mind. Before entering a building Check the outside of the building. Call the electric/gas company immediately if you find downed power lines or suspect a gas leak. Look…
The July 2019 monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees has been rescheduled to the following date and time:
Cooper County Public Health Center 17040 Klinton Dr. ~ Boonville, MO 65233 Telephone: (660) 882-2626 ~ Fax: (660) 882-2586 June 5, 2019 Public Notice The July 2019 monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees has been rescheduled to the following date and time: Date: Tuesday, July 9th, 2019 Time: 5:30pm Location: in the lower basement conference room of the health…
What shots do I need before going home to the flood area?
What shots do I need before going home to the flood area? Clean-up and repair activities present a risk of injuries that can lead to serious infections. One of the most serious infections is tetanus, also known as “lock jaw.” Tetanus (lock jaw) infection can be deadly but can be prevented by an immunization (shot). Get a booster dose…
Pool Chemical Injuries Lead to Over 4,500 Emergency Department Visits Each Year
Pool chemicals kill germs in the water but can injure people if mishandled Pool chemical injuries led to an estimated 4,535 U.S. emergency department visits annually during 2008-2017, according to a report published today in CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. Although injuries from pool chemicals are preventable, the number of serious injuries from these chemicals has not changed much in the…
Not all Lyme disease rashes have a bull’s-eye appearance.
CDC Emerging Infections It’s #tick season. Not all Lyme disease rashes have a bull’s-eye appearance. See photos at: https://bit.ly/2rEgaUs
Sunshine Law Policy
Cooper County Public Health Center 17040 Klinton Dr. Boonville, MO 65233 Policy Statement Administrative Policy Section 3 Sunshine Law Policy Issued 3/18/2019 3.7 Page 1 of 1 The Cooper County Public Health Center desires to conduct its business in a public fashion. We recognize that records of the Cooper County Public Health Center are records that belong…