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It's still Flu Season shots are still available...

No Appointment needed.

Cost $15.00

 

 

 

Silver Spoon Award

Will start in 2009. . Read More....

Breastfeeding:  Best from The Start, Bond from the Heart learn more

License to Breastfeed

 Swine Flu- Latest Information- Learn More

Latest Food Recall Information

www.fda.gov and http://www.dhss.mo.gov/FoodRecalls/

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Health Education Literacy Project (H.E.L.P.)

Generation Public Health- Learn More

 

Monthly Nutrition Tip:

Tips for making homemade baby food. learn more

Breastfeeding tips learn more

Nutrition Tip Learn more

Nutrition Tip Learn more

 

Monthly Health Article:

May 2009- Building the Foundation for a Healthy America-Learn More

April 2009-Missouri Public Health and You-Learn More

March 2009 - Celebrate National Nutrition Month- Learn More

Past Articles

                                          

 

Fruit and Vegetable of the Month

Have you had your fruit and vegetable of the month?  Find our what they are this month!

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fruits & veggies more matters  
   

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Health FAQs

Q.  How can I help myself and my children to stay healthy during flu season?

A: The flu vaccine willgreatly reduce the chances of you or yourchildren becoming ill with the respiratory influenza virus. Also good handwashing, a healthy diet, regular exercise and routine checkups from your physician are ways to help you and your familyto stay healthy
Health Tips

Q. Can anyone attend the WIC (Women, Infants and Children) Nutrition Education Classes?

A. Yes, each week WIC has nutrition education classes for the participants and these classes are on a variety of subjects throughout the year, and monthly there are breastfeeding classes taught by our breastfeeding peer counselors as well as prenatal nutrition and infant feeding classes taught by our WIC nutritionists. If you are interested, call to find out dates, times, and subjects.

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Bi-lingual Spanish-Engish Dictionary

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