A company specializing in portable ultrasound procedures and the Audrain County Health Department (ACHD) have partnered to now offer these procedures in Audrain County. New Frontier Mobile Diagnostics, out of Kansas City, has set up shop at the health department twice a week, offering ultrasounds that are ordered for Audrain County residents by their doctors….
The Audrain County Health Department is partnering with the Mexico-Audrain County Library system to promote a healthier lifestyle for Audrain County residents. The Audrain County Health Department has donated 10 books dedicated to health to help kick-start the Read Healthy, Get Healthy, program. The books donated by the health department range from subjects such as…
From the Audrain County Health Department: Baby formula recalled over concerns of Cronobacter contamination February 20, 2023 Reckitt is recalling approximately 145,000 cans of ProSobee Simply Plant-Based Infant Formula because of a possibility of cross-contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii. According to the company announcement posted by the Food and Drug Administration, all product distributed went through…
Flu vaccines are available starting Monday at the Audrain County Health Department. There are three types designed for different ages. The stronger Flublock and High Dose vaccines are recommended for those over 50 and 65, respectively. Quadrivalent is for those 6 months and older. Most major insurances cover the cost. Clinic hours are Monday through…
The Audrain County Health Department announces that the first recipient of the William “Bill” Johnson Advocate for Public Health Award will go to Board Member and former Chair, Dr. Kathleen Weaver in recognition for her leadership and efforts during the pandemic response. Dr. Weaver will be presented with the award at a dinner and ceremony…
Vaccines will be available at the Health Department beginning October 3rd, Mondays through Wednesdays from 8-3 and Thursdays from 8-12. Insurance generally covers the full cost, and the vaccine is available to the uninsured, cost to be determined after consultation with the billing department. This morning we spoke with Clinical Services Manager Becky Wieberg and…
Audrain County has moved to the medium level for covid-19. The Health Department recommends that those at high risk don their masks.
Yesterday, Chris Newbrough, the Public Information Officer/Emergency Planner for the Audrain County Health Department, came by to tell us about a free lifesaving class to be held today. If you’d like to go, call the Health Department at 573-581-1332. Classes are approximately 1 hour in length and will be at 2 pm and 7 pm….
Jodi Elliott, a WIC nutritionist and Public Health Educator stopped by to remind us that she is available to come to any school in Audrain County to do a short presentation to K-5 on various health topics. She has short lessons prepared in Nutrition, Handwashing, Oral Hygiene, Poison Prevention, and Personal Hygiene. This program is…
An adult booster vaccine clinic will be held in Vandalia from 9-1:30 on August 4th at the Lange Building, 109 E. Park St. Another booster clinic will be August 10th from 4-6 pm at the Audrain County Health Department, 1130 S. Elmwood Drive in Mexico. This booster clinic is for pediatric vaccinations for children 6…
The Audrain County Health Department is reporting zero active cases of COVID-19 in their weekly report released this (Wednesday) morning. According to the Audrain County Health Department there are 2 active probable cases. For a more detailed look at how Audrain County is faring and more information on finding vaccines log onto Show Me Strong…
Seven new cases of COVID-19 being reported in Audrain County today (Friday). According to the Audrain County Health Department there are currently 118 active cases. The 7-day average of new cases per day in Audrain County is 20.9. There have been 1,562 total COVID-19 cases and 43 deaths due to the virus in Audrain County…
The Audrain County Commissioners are showing support for a Mask Advisory recently issued by the Audrain County Health Department. The health department recently asked area governing bodies within the county to sign a Resolution of Support for their Mask Advisory. Audrain County Presiding Commissioner Steve Hobbs says it is important to educate the public about…
