The Cooper County Public Health Center will be closed Monday February 18th in observance of Presidents Day.
The Cooper County Public Health Center will be closed Monday February 18th in observance of Presidents Day. The office will reopen as usual on Tuesday the 19th.
The Cooper County Public Health Center will be closed Tuesday February 12th.
The Cooper County Public Health Center will be closed Tuesday February 12th in observance of Presidents Day. The office will reopen as usual on Wednesday the 13th.
The Cooper County Public Health Center will be closed today due to the inclement weather.
The Cooper County Public Health Center will be closed today Wednesday February 6th 2019 due to the inclement weather. We regret any inconvenience this may cause.
Tonight’s Board Meeting at 5:30 pm will be canceled due to inclement weather.
Tonight’s Board Meeting at 5:30 pm will be canceled due to inclement weather.
Carbon Monoxide (CO) Poisoning Prevention
CO poisoning is entirely preventable. Protect yourself and your family by learning the symptoms of CO poisoning and how to prevent it. When winter temperatures plummet and home heating systems run for hours the risk of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning increases. Every year, at least 430 people die in the U.S. from accidental CO poisoning. Approximately 50,000 people…
Is there a Cottage Food Rule for Missouri?
The majority of the foods that can be produced in a home setting are covered within the food code, by a section of the definition of what a food establishment ‘is’ or ‘is not’. The section below provides the requirements to qualify for the exception to the definition of a food establishment that allows for production of foods in a home setting.…
Protect Children with the Flu Vaccine
Influenza (flu) is a contagious viral infection that affects the respiratory system. Children are especially vulnerable to becoming sick with flu because of exposures in classrooms or daycare settings. The single best way to protect your children against seasonal flu, and its potentially severe consequences, is to get them and get yourself a flu vaccine each year!
Be Prepared to Stay Safe and Healthy in Winter
Winter storms and cold temperatures can be dangerous. Stay safe and healthy by planning ahead. Prepare your home and cars. Prepare for power outages and outdoor activity. Check on older adults. Although winter comes as no surprise, many of us are not ready for its arrival. If you are prepared for the hazards of winter, you will be more likely…
WIC IS OPEN!
WIC IS OPEN! Missouri WIC Eat Healthly. Stay Well. This instituiton is an equal opportunity provider. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Office Closure due to inclement weather.
Cooper County Public Health Center 17040 Klinton Dr. ~ Boonville, MO 65233 Telephone: (660) 882-2626 ~ Fax: (660) 882-2586 January 11, 2019 To: General Public From: Melanie Hutton Re: Inclement Weather/ Office Closure The Cooper County Public Health Center will close at 2:15pm today due to inclement weather.
Board Member Contact List
Board Chair Patty Dick 660-621-3298 pattyanndick@gmail.com Vice Chair John Ward 660-888-1444 Johnward1575@yahoo.com Secretary Janet Harris 660-838-6254 Jkh13267@gmail.com Treasurer Cyndi Waller 660-427-5773 Wallkc85@gmail.com Member at Large Susan Felten 660-281-1361 susanfelten.wolfe@gmail.com 1/10/19mjh corrected version.
Public Notice Monthly Staff Meetings – Office Closure
The Cooper County Public Health Center will be closed for monthly staff meetings on the following days. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Thank you very much. January 9, 2019 11:00am to 1:00pm February 6, 2019 11:00am to 1:00pm March 6, 2019 11:00am to 1:00pm April 10, 2019 11:00am to 1:00pm May 8, 2019 Holiday- office closed…
Due to holiday on January 1st. The regular monthly meeting of the Cooper County Public Health Center has been rescheduled for January 8th, 2019 at 5:30pm. Location remains here at the Cooper County Public Health Center 17040 Klinton Dr. located in the Village of Windsor Agenda January 8th, 2019 regular meeting agenda is in process and unavailable currently. …
Spread Holiday Cheer, Not Foodborne Illnesses, This Season
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11, 2018 – If you’re cooking for friends and family this holiday season, it’s important to make sure you’re not spreading bacteria that can cause harmful foodborne illnesses. A recent study by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) and North Carolina State University found that Americans are practicing some disturbing food handling behaviors when…
Notice of Office Closure
The Cooper County Public Health Center will be closing Wednesday December 5th at 11:00 A. M. for the remainder of the day for training and the annual planning meeting. The Center will reopen for normal business on Thursday December 6th.
Get the Facts about Listeria!
You’ve probably heard of Salmonella and are familiar with the symptoms of salmonellosis, but you may not have heard much about the lesser known foodborne illness listeriosis. Listeriosis is caused by the bacteria Listeria monocytogenes and is a leading cause of hospitalization and death due to foodborne illness, especially in high-income, industrialized countries. A Brief History In 1911, G. Hülphers described bacteria that he…
FDA Investigating Multistate Outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 Infections Likely Linked to Romaine Lettuce Grown in California
Update: November 28, 2018 The FDA, along with CDC, state and local agencies, is investigating a multistate outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 illnesses likely linked to romaine lettuce grown in California this fall. The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) and Canadian Food Inspection Agency are also coordinating with U.S. agencies as they investigate a similar outbreak in Canada. The FDA has…
The statement below was released today by U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D., on the current romaine lettuce E. coli O157:H7 outbreak investigation.
November 26, 2018 Dear Colleagues, “The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, along with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and state authorities, continues to investigate a multistate outbreak of E. coliO157:H7 infections associated with consumption of romaine lettuce in the U.S. As of Nov. 26, 2018, this outbreak has resulted in…
Tianeptine in Dietary Supplements
Tianeptine is a substance that does not meet the statutory definition of a dietary ingredient and is an unsafe food additive. Under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the Act), dietary supplements must contain at least one “dietary ingredient” but can also contain non-dietary ingredients, subject to applicable requirements. A “dietary ingredient” is a vitamin; mineral; herb or…
Beach Beat: Romaine producers urge blanket recall in light of new outbreak
By Coral Beach on November 21, 2018 OPINION ALERT: Federal officials in the U.S. and Canada have announced a new E. coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce and recommend that consumers, retailers and foodservice operators not eat, sell or serve any romaine. As of Nov. 20, a total of 50 people across 11 U.S. states and two Canadian provinces had been confirmed with the outbreak…