As Thanksgiving approaches, Springfield-Greene County Health, CoxHealth, Mercy Springfield and Jordan Valley Community Health Center are coming together to encourage families to take steps to prevent RSV, Influenza and COVID-19. Read on...
Respiratory illness season continues with viruses like Influenza A & B, COVID-19, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection (RSV) on the rise. Read on...
With freezing temperatures forecasted this weekend, Springfield-Greene County Health is reminding the community of the dangers of cold-related illness. According to the National Weather Service, temperatures could drop as low as 20° F over the weekend. Read on...
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services will begin offering free, drive-through testing for COVID-19, Influenza A & B (flu) and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) in Springfield beginning today, Tuesday, Nov. 8. Read on...
As the holiday season approaches, Greene County residents are encouraged by Springfield-Greene County Health to take precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses currently circulating. Read on...
Springfield-Greene County Health, Mercy Springfield, CoxHealth and Jordan Valley Community Health Center are asking families to take precautions as we move further into respiratory illness season. Read on...
Springfield-Greene County Health is recognizing National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week by raising awareness of the impacts of lead exposure and how to reduce it. According to the DHSS, Missouri is the leading producer of lead in the United States. Read on...
Springfield-Greene County Health will offer testing for sexually transmitted illnesses, by appointment, every Tuesday beginning Nov 1 from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. Read on...
Springfield-Greene County Health is encouraging caregivers to take steps to prevent infant deaths due to sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) as a part of SIDS Awareness Month and Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. Read on...
As the end of October approaches, the Health Department is continuing to encourage everyone to get their COVID-19 primary series and boosters as well as their annual flu vaccination. Read on...
The updated COVID-19 boosters from Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna for ages 5 and up have been approved by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services for distribution. Read on...
