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Animal Control

4 Stories
Posted on: February 15, 2012

Animal Shelter and Rescue Partners Hit Adoption Milestone

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department’s Animal Control program and its community partners have reached a milestone worth celebrating this week.

As of today, the shelter has gone 16 weeks – four full months –... [READ MORE]

Posted on: February 6, 2012

Animal Control and spay/neuter clinic report successful year and partnership

2011 was a turning point for the partnership between the Springfield-Greene County Health Department’s Animal Control program and the Springfield Animal Advocacy Foundation. After years of taking in and euthanizing large... [READ MORE]

Posted on: February 2, 2012

SAAF reminds cat owners to spay or neuter pets before spring arrives

(The following release was sent on behalf of SAAF)

The Springfield Area Animal Advocacy Foundation would like to remind cat owners to spay or neuter their cats before spring arrives.

SAAFhouse encourages pet... [READ MORE]

Posted on: December 8, 2011

2012 Greene County Budget Cuts Will Impact Animal Control

Following last week’s Greene County Commission budget decisions – and pending final approval of the County’s 2012 budget that includes more than $1.4 million in cuts – the Springfield-Greene County Health Department is... [READ MORE]


Departmental Information

1 Story
Posted on: December 29, 2011

Nuisance Code Enforcement Shifts to Building Development

Beginning Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2012, Springfield citizens wanting to report issues regarding tall weeds, trash or inoperable vehicles should call the City’s Public Information Department at 864-1011. In the past, citizens have... [READ MORE]


Food Inspections & Safety

1 Story
Posted on: February 16, 2012

Health Department Plays Key Role in Multi-State Outbreak Investigation

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Wednesday that it is collaborating with state and local public health officials in multiple states to investigate an outbreak of E. coli linked to eating raw sprouts.... READ MORE


Health & Wellness

1 Story
Posted on: December 30, 2011

Resources Available to Help Tobacco Users Quit the Habit

As the new year approaches, many of us are thinking about charting a healthier course for our lives in 2012 and beyond. A truly healthy lifestyle doesn’t turn on just one decision or action. The types of food we eat, the... [READ MORE]


Highlighted News

7 Stories
Posted on: February 16, 2012

Health Department Plays Key Role in Multi-State Outbreak Investigation

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Wednesday that it is collaborating with state and local public health officials in multiple states to investigate an outbreak of E. coli linked to eating raw sprouts.... READ MORE

Posted on: February 15, 2012

Animal Shelter and Rescue Partners Hit Adoption Milestone

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department’s Animal Control program and its community partners have reached a milestone worth celebrating this week.

As of today, the shelter has gone 16 weeks – four full months –... [READ MORE]

Posted on: January 25, 2012

Health Department to begin offering STD testing in Republic

On Friday, Feb. 3, 2012, the Springfield-Greene County Health Department will begin offering STD testing services at its Republic WIC clinic.

These services are offered at Springfield locations but are being expanded to... [READ MORE]

Posted on: February 6, 2012

Animal Control and spay/neuter clinic report successful year and partnership

2011 was a turning point for the partnership between the Springfield-Greene County Health Department’s Animal Control program and the Springfield Animal Advocacy Foundation. After years of taking in and euthanizing large... [READ MORE]

Posted on: February 2, 2012

SAAF reminds cat owners to spay or neuter pets before spring arrives

(The following release was sent on behalf of SAAF)

The Springfield Area Animal Advocacy Foundation would like to remind cat owners to spay or neuter their cats before spring arrives.

SAAFhouse encourages pet... [READ MORE]

Posted on: December 30, 2011

Resources Available to Help Tobacco Users Quit the Habit

As the new year approaches, many of us are thinking about charting a healthier course for our lives in 2012 and beyond. A truly healthy lifestyle doesn’t turn on just one decision or action. The types of food we eat, the... [READ MORE]

Posted on: April 18, 2011

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Sexually Transmitted Diseases

1 Story
Posted on: January 25, 2012

Health Department to begin offering STD testing in Republic

On Friday, Feb. 3, 2012, the Springfield-Greene County Health Department will begin offering STD testing services at its Republic WIC clinic.

These services are offered at Springfield locations but are being expanded to... [READ MORE]


Women, Infants & Children

1 Story
Posted on: December 12, 2011

WIC and Schweitzer UMC Join Forces to Assist Young Families

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department’s Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program is pleased to announce the newest partnership in our efforts to serve families where they can easily access services.

Schweitzer... [READ MORE]