The U.S. Food & Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices have authorized two new monovalent vaccines that are effective against currently circulating variants of SARS-CoV-2. Read on...
In recent years, the suicide mortality rate in Springfield-Greene County has surpassed the averages of both Missouri and the United States. For men in our community, this problem persists at an even higher rate. Read on...
To better meet the need for food establishment permits, Springfield-Greene County Health has launched a new online, paperless permit application process. Read on...
To combat the recent decline in childhood immunizations and meet the demand for the back-to-school season, Springfield-Greene County Health is offering vaccination appointments beginning Thursday, July 13. Read on...
As heat indexes reach triple digit values, Springfield-Greene County Health is reminding the community of the dangers of heat-related illness for both people and pets. Read on...
Springfield-Greene County Health and the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) family health and nutrition program is able to provide additional benefits through the Missouri WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (WIC FMNP). Read on...
With more summer gatherings increasing opportunities for exposure, Springfield-Greene County Health is offering mpox vaccines at no-cost to those who are considered high risk by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Read on...
In response to the growing epidemic of drug overdose deaths impacting our community, Springfield-Greene County Health has launched the new mobile- and web-based app Revive. Read on...
Springfield-Greene County Health has launched an updated Vaccine Opportunities map at vaccine417.com. The Vaccine Opportunities map now makes finding vaccines in Greene County to protect against more than twenty diseases easier. Read on...
Springfield-Greene County Health is once again making the shingles vaccine available at no cost to any Greene County resident 60 and older thanks to a grant from the Greene County Senior Citizens’ Services Fund Board. Read on...
Last night, the Springfield city council voted to accept a $111,650 grant from the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) on behalf of Springfield-Greene County Health. Read on...
