As our community awaits vaccine from the state for those considered high risk, Springfield-area healthcare partners are encouraging people to sign up for updates and start planning ahead. Read on...
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is saddened to announce the deaths of 18 Greene County residents from COVID-19. These fatalities were reported to us between Wednesday, January 6 and Tuesday, January 12. Read on...
After 25 years with the Springfield-Greene County Health Department, Director of Health Clay Goddard is announcing his intention to retire at the end of February. Read on...
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is saddened to announce the deaths of 12 Greene County residents from COVID-19. These fatalities were reported to us between Wednesday, December 30 and Tuesday, January 5. Read on...
As the new year brings us new hope in the fight against COVID-19, the Springfield-Greene County Health Department encourages everyone in our community to make a New Year's resolution to Finish Strong. Read on...
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is saddened to announce the deaths of 15 Greene County residents from COVID-19. These fatalities were reported to us between Wednesday, December 23 and Tuesday, December 29. Read on...
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department and Jordan Valley Community Health Center will offer COVID-19 vaccines on Thursday, December 31 to those who work in healthcare, but are not affiliated with a healthcare system or long-term care facilities. Read on...
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is saddened to announce the deaths of 22 Greene County residents from COVID-19. These fatalities were reported to us between Wednesday, December 16 and Tuesday, December 22. Read on...
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department encourages our community to consider how holiday plans can be modified to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and keep your friends and family healthy. Read on...
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is saddened to announce that 13 COVID-19 deaths among Greene County residents were reported to us between Wednesday, December 9 and Tuesday, December 15. Read on...
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department has released updated holiday guidance aimed at helping families navigate winter holiday traditions in the midst of COVID-19. Read on...
As our community enters this final stage of our response to COVID-19, local healthcare partners urge everyone to Finish Strong by staying vigilant and pledging to get the COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes available. Read on...
The Springfield-Greene County Health Dept. will hold a media briefing at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 10, 2020, in the training room of the Public Safety Center at 330 W. Scott. Read on...
The Springfield-Greene County Health Dept. is heartbroken to announce a single day death reporting record of 17 community members from COVID-19. Read on...
Following an update to guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Springfield-Greene County Health Dept. has updated its protocol to shorten quarantine timeframes. Read on...
The Springfield-Greene County Health Dept. will hold a media briefing at 3 p.m. today, Wednesday, December 2, 2020, in the training room of the Public Safety Center at 330 W. Scott. Read on...
As part of the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Service’s community COVID-19 testing events throughout the state, a free testing event will take place at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds on December 3rd and 4th. Read on...
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department has released guidance for the holiday season to help families shop safely and reduce their risk of contracting or spreading COVID-19. Read on...
The Springfield-Greene County Health department has released guidance with tips to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 during athletic events and organized activities. Read on...
In light of growing evidence that suggests the low risk of COVID-19 transmission among children, as well as guidance from state authorities, SGCHD will allow strict modified quarantine procedures in K-12 schools under limited circumstances. Read on...
Leaders from the City, County, Health Department, CoxHealth, Mercy Springfield and the Missouri Foundation for Health will provide a media briefing at 2 p.m. today at the Public Safety Center, 330 W. Scott. Read on...
As the toll of COVID-19 continues to loom over our community, our health care system, our state and our nation, community leaders urge everyone to take steps to protect against the virus this Thanksgiving. Read on...
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department, the City of Springfield and Greene County will host a media briefing at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, November 18, 2020, in the training room of the Public Safety Center at 330 W. Scott. Read on...
Like so many other things in 2020, Movember will probably look a little different this year--but men taking time to better their health is now more important than ever. Read on...
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department has released guidance aimed at helping families navigate the unique challenges of planning for Thanksgiving traditions in the time of COVID-19. Read on...
Although celebrating holidays has looked much different this year, it does not mean that we cannot have a fang-tastic Halloween. The community is encouraged to celebrate safely to reduce the risk of exposure to COVID-19. Read on...
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department has created a COVID-19 Living Memorial to remember those lost from COVID-19 and support those left behind. Read on...
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department will host a joint media briefing with Lost and Found Grief Center at 2 p.m. today, Tuesday, October 20, 2020, in the Training Room of the Public Safety Center at 330 W. Scott. Read on...
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department will host a joint media briefing with Burrell Behavioral Health at 1 p.m. on Thursday, October 8, 2020, in the Training Room of the Public Safety Center at 330 W. Scott. Read on...
The City of Springfield and the Springfield-Greene County Health Department will host a media briefing at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the Training Room of the Public Safety Center, 330 W. Scott. Read on...
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is saddened to announce the deaths of four Greene County residents from COVID-19. SGCHD also announced 203 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, September 30, tying the previous record of 203 on September 4. Read on...
The free testing event will take place in Springfield at Second Baptist Church at 3111 Battlefield Rd. on Friday, October 2 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday, October 3 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Read on...
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department will host a joint media briefing with Springfield Public Schools at 3 p.m. today, Monday, September 28, in the Training Room of the Public Safety Center at 330 W. Scott. Read on...
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department has released guidance for Halloween to help organizations, neighborhoods and families navigate the challenges brought on by COVID-19. Read on...
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department has updated its interactive online dashboard to give the public access to more valuable data in our community and region as we collectively fight COVID-19. Read on...
To help families navigate a new set of challenges brought on by the pandemic this school year, the Springfield-Greene County Health Department has launched a new online educational toolkit for parents and students. Read on...
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is notifying the public of potential high-risk community exposures from at least four COVID-19 positive individuals. Read on...
To help employers stop the spread of COVID-19 and minimize disruptions to their businesses as a result of the pandemic, the Springfield-Greene County Health Department has released the COVID-19 Toolkit for Businesses & Workplaces. Read on...
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is saddened to announce the deaths of two Greene County residents from COVID-19. One individual was associated with long-term care. Read on...
Maximus Federal Services, Inc. has begun contact tracing services for the Springfield-Greene County Health Department, which will help further build capacity to combat COVID-19 in our community. Read on...
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department will host a media briefing at 2 p.m. today, Friday, September 4, in the Training Room of the Public Safety Center at 330 W. Scott. Read on...
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is saddened to announce the death of a Greene County resident from COVID-19. The individual was associated with long-term care. Read on...
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is heartbroken to announce the deaths of five Greene County residents from COVID-19. Four of those individuals were associated with long-term care. Read on...
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is heartbroken to announce the death of a Greene County resident from COVID-19. This individual was associated with long-term care. Read on...
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is heartbroken to announce the death of a Greene County resident from COVID-19. This individual was associated with long-term care. Read on...
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is heartbroken to announce the death of a Greene County resident from COVID-19. This individual was associated with long-term care. Read on...
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is heartbroken to announce the deaths of two Greene County residents from COVID-19. Both were associated with long-term care. Read on...
The City of Springfield and the Springfield-Greene County Health Department will host a media briefing at 2:30 p.m. Friday, August 21 in the Training Room of the Public Safety Center, 330 W. Scott. Read on...
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department and City of Springfield held a media briefing today to provide an update on COVID-19 and remind the community of the seriousness of the disease. Read on...
The City of Springfield and the Springfield-Greene County Health Department will host a media briefing at 10 a.m. Thursday in the Training Room of the Public Safety Center, 330 W. Scott. Read on...
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department received 95 new cases of COVID-19 in Greene County residents on Tuesday, a new one-day record. Read on...
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is notifying the public of potential high-risk community exposures from one COVID-19 positive individual. Read on...
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department has updated its online dashboard to give the public access to more data around COVID-19 in our community and region. Read on...
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department will be suspending the public notification of low-risk potential exposure locations, effective today. Read on...
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is notifying the public of potential community exposures from seven COVID-19 positive individuals. Read on...
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is notifying the public of potential community exposures from four COVID-19 positive individuals. Three cases reside in Greene County and one resides in another jurisdiction. Read on...
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is notifying the public of potential community exposures from eight COVID-19 positive individuals. Read on...
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is notifying the public of potential community exposures from nine COVID-19 positive individuals. Read on...
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is notifying the public of potential community exposures from six COVID-19 positive individuals. Read on...
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is notifying the public of potential community exposures from two COVID-19 positive individuals. Read on...
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is notifying the public of potential community exposures from six COVID-19 positive individuals. Read on...
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department will host a media briefing at 1 p.m. today in the Training Room of the Public Safety Center, 330 W. Scott. Read on...
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is notifying the public of potential community exposures from two COVID-19 positive individuals. Read on...
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is notifying the public of potential community exposures from four COVID-19 positive individuals. Read on...
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is notifying the public of potential community exposures from three COVID-19 positive individuals. Read on...
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is notifying the public of potential community exposures from seven COVID-19 positive individuals. Read on...
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is notifying the public of potential community exposures from four COVID-19 positive individuals. Read on...
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is notifying the public of potential community exposures from two COVID-19 positive individuals. Read on...
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is notifying the public of potential community exposures from four COVID-19 positive individuals. Read on...
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is notifying the public of potential community exposures from three COVID-19 positive individuals. Read on...
Mayor Ken McClure and Springfield-Greene County Health Department Director Clay Goddard announced today that the City of Springfield will continue with the Phase 3 Road to Recovery through July 15. Read on...
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is notifying the public of potential community exposures from two COVID-19 positive individuals. Read on...
CoxHealth, Mercy Springfield and Jordan Valley Community Health Center will provide COVID-19 testing at three different locations for people who have been referred to testing by a primary care provider. Read on...
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is notifying the public of a potential community exposure from one COVID-19 positive individual. Read on...
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is notifying the public of a potential community exposure from one COVID-19 positive individual. Read on...
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is notifying the public of potential community exposures from four COVID-19 positive individuals. Read on...
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is notifying the public of potential community exposures from two COVID-19 positive individuals. Read on...
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is notifying the public of potential community exposures from five COVID-19 positive individuals. Read on...
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is notifying the public of potential community exposures from an unsheltered individual in our area. Read on...
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is notifying the public of potential community exposures from six COVID-19 positive individuals. Read on...
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is notifying the public of potential community exposures from two COVID-19 positive individuals. Read on...
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The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is notifying the public of potential community exposures from two COVID-19 positive individuals. Read on...
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is notifying the public of potential community exposures from three COVID-19 positive individuals. Read on...
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is notifying the public of potential community exposures from two COVID-19 positive individuals. Read on...
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is notifying the public of potential community exposure from a COVID-19 positive individual. Read on...
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is notifying the public of potential community exposures from a COVID-19 positive individual. Read on...
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is notifying the public of potential community exposures from three COVID-19 positive individuals. Read on...
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is notifying the public of potential community exposures from three COVID-19 positive individuals. Read on...
Mayor Ken McClure, City Manager Jason Gage and Health Department Director Clay Goddard announced a new City order today lessening restrictions of business and community activities. Read on...
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is encouraged to report that the incubation period has passed from those potentially exposed from Great Clips. No clients of either stylist nor additional coworkers contracted COVID-19 as a result. Read on...
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department will host an in-person media briefing today at 11:45 a.m. in the Training Room of the Public Safety Center, 330 W. Scott. Read on...
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department will host an in-person media briefing today at 2:30 p.m. in the Training Room of the Public Safety Center, 330 W. Scott. Read on...
Mayor Ken McClure and Springfield-Greene County Health Department Director Clay Goddard announced a new order today lessening restrictions of business and community activities. Read on...
The City of Springfield and the Springfield-Greene County Health Department will host a media briefing at 2 p.m. to discuss the details of the City’s Road to Recovery Plan and announce the Mayor’s Phase 2 Road to Recovery Order. Read on...
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is updating the public on the potential exposure time of a COVID-19 positive individual mentioned in this morning's news briefing. Read on...
Springfield-Greene County Health Department will host an in-person media briefing today at 10 a.m. in the Training Room of the Public Safety Center, 330 W. Scott. Read on...
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is notifying the public of a potential exposure from someone recently diagnosed with COVID-19. Read on...
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department will host an in-person media briefing today at 2:30 p.m. in the Training Room of the Public Safety Center, 330 W. Scott. Read on...
Mayor Ken McClure amended the the City's “Road to Recovery” order, effective immediately. The Greene County Commission is expected to vote on an amended order this afternoon. Read on...
The City of Springfield, Greene County and Springfield-Greene County Health Department will host an in-person media briefing today at 2 p.m. in the Training Room of the Public Safety Center, 330 W. Scott. Read on...
Mayor Ken McClure and the Greene County Commission issued separate but similar Road to Recovery orders to provide businesses and other organizations with guidance to safely resume operations. Read on...
Springfield Mayor Ken McClure, Greene County Presiding Commissioner Bob Dixon and Springfield-Greene County Health Director Clay Goddard will announce plans to begin the gradual reopening of nearly all businesses. Read on...
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department will offer no-cost COVID-19 testing for essential workers who are not exhibiting symptoms to further study the spread of the disease in our community. Read on...
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department will offer an in-person media briefing today at 2 p.m. in the Training Room of the Public Safety Center. Read on...
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department has launched a new online dashboard that allows the public to view regional data related to COVID-19. Read on...
Springfield Mayor Ken McClure and the Greene County Commission have extended separate, but similar, Stay-At-Home orders until 11:59 p.m., May 3, 2020. Read on...
Following the announcement yesterday of a workplace exposure in Greene County, the Springfield-Greene County Health Department has seen confusion and fear regarding the risk to the public. Read on...
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is urging local residents to avoid leisure travel, especially to areas where COVID-19 is widespread. Read on...
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is heartbroken to announce the death of a Greene County resident from COVID-19. We are also notifying the public of potential exposures from two COVID-19 positive individuals. Read on...
Springfield Mayor Ken McClure and the Greene County Commission issued stricter amended “Stay-At-Home” orders Monday, April 6, following an announcement by Gov. Mike Parson Friday. Read on...
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is heartbroken to announce the death of a Greene County resident from COVID-19.The seventh death is a man in his 60s who was immunocompromised. Read on...
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is adding epidemiologically linked cases of COVID-19 to their case count, one of which is an additional death. Read on...
As part of the Springfield-Greene County Health Department’s duty to protect the public’s health, we are informing of potential COVID-19 exposure in the community. Read on...
Springfield Mayor Ken McClure and Greene County Presiding Commissioner – in consultation with Health Department Director Clay Goddard and health care system partners - issued a “Stay at Home” Order. Read on...
To further protect patients, the community and health care workers, CoxHealth and Mercy Springfield Communities are expanding visitor restrictions beginning Monday, March 23. Read on...
Today, Missouri State University and the Springfield-Greene County Health Department were notified that a student has tested positive for COVID-19 in Boone County, Missouri. Read on...
Media can connect via SDI or tune in to the livestream on the City’s and Health Department’s Facebook pages or at https://cityview.springfieldmo.gov/livestream/. Read on...
Yesterday the Springfield-Greene County Health Department issued a general recommendation regarding travel. The focus of that guidance is tourist destinations with large crowd activities. Read on...
Burrell Behavioral Health, in partnership with the Health Department, will hold a press briefing today to address the community mental health concerns surrounding COVID-19 and the impact it is having on our communities, families and our everyday lives. Read on...
As residents return from spring break trips and other travel, it is the advice of the Springfield-Greene County Health Department that they self-quarantine for 14 days. Read on...
As part of the Springfield-Greene County Health Department’s duty to protect the public’s health, we are informing of potential COVID-19 exposure in the community. Read on...
As CoxHealth and Mercy Springfield prepare to serve patients diagnosed with COVID-19, the health systems have made the decision to evaluate and potentially postpone some elective surgical procedures that are not urgent. Read on...
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department, City of Springfield and Greene County Commission support Governor Mike Parson’s recommendation to follow revised Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidance for large events and mass gatherings. Read on...
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is urging those who are at high risk for COVID-19, the illness caused by the 2019 novel coronavirus, to begin taking precautions now to prevent the spread of illness. Read on...
The Greene County health care community and area Coronavirus Task Force announce the implementation of visitor restrictions to health care facilities in our area to combat the future spread of the 2019 novel coronavirus. Read on...
As confirmed flu cases have continued to rise, with especially large increases over the last two weeks, community healthcare partners are asking that the public observe new precautions to fight the flu. Read on...
The risk of 2019 Novel Coronavirus remains low for the general public, but health care partners are prepared if the respiratory illness were to emerge in our community. Read on...
