Greater Ozarks Regional Mother's Milk Depot
Donating breast milk is giving the gift of life. Area women can now easily and safely donate their extra breast milk to help babies in need.  The Greater Ozarks Regional Mother’s Milk Depot is the first human milk collection site affiliated with the Heart of America Mothers' Milk Bank in Kansas City. The Depot is a project of the Greater Ozarks Regional Breastfeeding Coalition, of which the health department is a member.

Area's Most Accurate Pollen Counts
We have provided pollen data to the community, news media, meteorologists and physicians since 1961. Pollen and spore counts are collected over a 24-hour period, from 8 a.m. until 8 a.m. the following day. The counts are typically posted online by about 10:30 a.m. each weekday on our pollen page.

Healthy Opportunities
Check out our round-up of great opportunities for you to get and stay healthy that are happening in the Springfield area. The events and programs highlighted on this page with change periodically so be sure to check back for new opportunities to live a healthier, happier life.

Animal Issues Task Force
Follow the meetings and discussions of the Animal Issues Task Force, a citizens' group formed by the Springfield City Council to help address the ever-increasing issue of the stray dog and cat population in the community.