Public Health Department
The Public Health Department is responsible for all public, or community-related, programs. Please contact Rhonda Stumbaugh at 573-324-6373 for more information on the programs listed below or contact her using our email inquiry form.
Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
WIC is a nutrition education, health promotion and supplemental food program to assist pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women, infants up to 12 months, and children up to age five, who have nutritional needs.
Benefits of WIC are provided at no cost to participants and include:
- Nutrition education and guidance.
- Breastfeeding education and support.
- utritious food to supplement the participant’s diet, such as milk, cheese, infant formula, iron-fortified cereal, eggs, juice, peanut butter and dried beans.
- Referrals for health care.
To be eligible for WIC in Missouri, participants must be a resident of Missouri, meet income guidelines, and medical/nutritional guidelines. If eligible, participants will be given nutrition education, referrals and checks for nutritious foods to buy at local participating grocery stores. For more information, please contact the agency at (573) 324-6373.
Environmental
Environmental health addresses all the physical, chemical and biological factors external to a person. It encompasses assessment and control of environmental factors that can potentially affect health. It is targeted towards preventing disease and creating health-supportive environments. Environmental issues are addressed by:
- Inspecting food establishments at least twice per year;
- Inspecting all daycares once per year;
- Inspecting all lodging facilities once per year;
- Inspecting sewage system installations;
- Performing sewage complaint investigations;
- Performing food borne disease outbreak investigations;
- Performing temporary food establishment inspections at events; and
- Holding meetings with citizens to discuss sewage system options/food permits, etc.
Septic System Information:
If a home is built on 3 acres or less in Pike County, a sewage permit must be obtained for $90.00 from the Pike County Health Department, Home Care & Hospice. This ensures that the sewage system is installed correctly by a state registered sewage installer. If a home is built on more than 3 acres it is only exempt from a sewage permit. Therefore, a proper sewage system must still be installed. A sewage permit may still be obtained for a home built on more than 3 acres for the sewage system to be approved.
Temporary Food Permit
Annual Food Permit
Food Establishment Complaint Form
Sewage Complaint Form
Steps for Installing a Septic System
For more information regarding environmental issues, please contact the agency at (573) 324-2111.
Flu Facts
The Pike County Public Health Department provides a local resource for information on the seasonal influenza, as well as for the H1N1 (Swine flu) virus. Vaccination clinics are held at various times of the year and immunizations are available on an individual basis at the office.
Refer to our Flu Facts page for signs, symptoms and other information about the various types of flu.
Adult Immunization Program
Pike County Health Department, Home Care & Hospice offers various adult immunizations such as tetanus boosters, hepatitis A and hepatitis B vaccinations, influenza vaccinations and pneumonia vaccinations to the adult public. Special influenza vaccination clinics are held at various locations during the influenza seasons, which typically runs from October through March. The health department publishes dates, times and locations of flu clinics in local newspapers. Prices vary per vaccine. Some vaccines may be available at no charge.
For more information, please call the agency at (573) 324-6373.
Maternal and Child Health
The maternal and child health program provides various services to improve the health and wellbeing of women and children within the community.
Services provided through the maternal and child health program include:
- Health Priority Issues - the maternal and child health program focuses on one health priority issue over a three year contract period. This issue has been determined a need within the county and is the focus of system developments around the issue. The focus through 2010 is obesity.
- Prenatal Case Management - pregnant women with increased risk factors can receive individual counseling and education to ensure a healthy pregnancy and delivery.
- Immunizations - immunizations are provided to infants and children in the community at no charge via the Vaccines for Children program. Eligibility requirements do have to be met for this service.
- Lead Case Management - children with elevated lead levels are educated and managed with follow-up counseling until levels return to normal levels.
- Child Care Health Consultation - a registered nurse oversees this program and acts as an advocate and educator to ensure local daycare facilities are providing the best care possible to our residents. Health promotions are also done at the centers for the children to learn healthy habits.
- Car Seat Program - the Pike County Health Department currently has two certified child passenger technicians on staff to install and verify proper placement of car seats. Seat installations and checks are done by appointment.
- Newborn Screenings - these screenings are performed by a registered nurse and education is provided on the testing conducted for this screening. There is a fee for this service.
For more information about the maternal and child health program or the services provided please contact the agency at (573) 324-6373.
TB Control Program
Tuberculosis (TB) testing and interpretation is available at the Pike County Health Department, Home Care & Hospice on Mondays and Wednesdays. The fee for TB testing and interpretation is $5.00 and is due at the time of test administration. In addition, a nurse is available to arrange for further testing if indicated.
Medications for the treatment of a TB infection or active TB can be arranged through the agency by calling (573) 324-6373.
Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Testing
Free HIV and Syphilis testing is available through Pike County Health Department, Home Care & Hospice and the Missouri State Public Health Laboratory. Some individuals may qualify for free Hepatitis B testing. Hepatitis C testing is available for $9.00 at the agency by an arrangement with the Missouri Hepatitis C Alliance.
To make an appointment for STD testing, please contact the agency at (573) 324-6373.
Diabetic Program
Better Self-Management of Diabetes Program - A1CMD: Anyone Can Manage Diabetes is a program made available through funding from the Missouri Foundation for Health. The program is designed to assist diabetics in learning techniques to better manage their disease and prevent complications. Free clinics are available to uninsured and some underinsured individuals. Some individuals may qualify for free testing supplies through this program. Some assistance with medications may be available. Diabetes education is a major component of this program and is available to all diabetic residents, regardless of insurance status.
Program staff includes an RN Health Educator; RN Case Manager; Registered Dietitian; Fitness Instructor; Family Nurse Practitioner and Clinic Clerk. To find out more about this outstanding program, please call Pike County Health Department, Home Care & Hospice at (573) 324-6373.
Chronic Disease Self-Management Program
A chronic disease self-management program - "I'm In Control" - is available at the Pike County Health Department, Home Care & Hospice. Residents with chronic diseases such as heart or lung disease, pain, cancer, etc. are candidates for this program.
“I’m In Control” is aimed at teaching self-management skills designed to assist those with chronic illness to gain overall control and improve overall well-being. If interested, please contact the agency at (573) 324-6373.
Birth/Death Certificates
The Pike County Health Department, Home Care & Hospice can issue certified copies of both Birth and Death Certificates for persons who were born or died in the State of Missouri. The certified copy has a raised state seal and may be used for all legal purposes. Birth records can be issued for births from 1920 to the present and death records issued from 1980 to the present. Records prior to those dates may be available through the Bureau of Vital Record in Jefferson City.
The fee for a certified copy of a Birth Certificate is $15.00 each. The fee for a certified copy of a Death Certificate is $13.00 for the first copy and $10.00 for each copy thereafter that is purchased at the same time.
Only certain persons are permitted to obtain copies of Birth and Death Certificates and should contact the Pike County Health Department, Home Care & Hospice for further information at (573) 324-6373.
The agency maintains a list of addresses and phone numbers for all other states where certificates may be obtained. Individuals may also obtain records by going on-line at www.vitalchek.com. Additional fees may apply.
Emergency Preparedness
Pike County Health Department, Home Care & Hospice is an active participant in local, regional, and state bioterrorism and disaster preparedness. Personnel attend training and planning events on a regular basis to ensure an efficient and professional response to emergencies in Pike County.
The agency is a member of the Local Emergency Planning Commission, the Emergency Services/Communications Task Force and the Citizens Emergency Response Team (CERT). The agency’s personnel participate in local disaster drills with other area emergency responders. Pike County Health Department, Home Care & Hospice is committed to the safety of all Pike County residents.
Communicable Disease Program
The Communicable Disease Program includes surveillance, prevention, and prophylaxis. Pike County Health Department, Home Care & Hospice receives daily and weekly communicable disease reports from local hospitals, clinics and schools. This allows the health department to take measures to prevent outbreaks and protect the public.
In addition, the health department can test for various diseases, including some sexually transmitted diseases and submit the tests to the Missouri State Public Health Laboratory at no cost to the public. Immunizations and other preventative treatments and measures are available through the agency.
Health Education Programs
Pike County Health Department, Home Care & Hospice offers health education programs to the community. We currently offer programs on various health related topics and are available upon request.
To schedule a program, please contact the agency at (573) 324-6373.
Consulting
Pike County Health Department, Home Care & Hospice serves in a consulting and advisory capacity to local school nurses and administrators to ensure the health and safety of all school-aged children in Pike County. Contact the agency at (573) 324-6373 for more information.