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Health Department launches Revive, an overdose death prevention mobile app

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. This app will provide resources and lifesaving guidance to people in both English ...

Health Department expands Vaccine Opportunities interactive map

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. 

Launched in 2021,...

Health Department offering free shingles vaccinations across Greene County

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. The Health Department is offering thi...

This week’s COVID-19 public vaccination opportunities: May 15-19

Springfield-Greene County Health encourages everyone to consider getting vaccinated against COVID-19. A weekly schedule for COVID-19 vaccination opportunities in Greene County for May 15-19 can be found below. Vaccination against COVID-19 can help prevent...

Health Dept awarded the Reducing Overdose through Community Approaches Mentorship Program grant

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. The Reducing Overdose through Community Approaches Mentorsh...

SGCHD offers free blood pressure screenings during National High Blood Pressure Education month

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a medical condition in which the pressure of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries is chronically elevated over an extended period. High blood pressure is diagnosed when the systolic blood pres...

This week’s COVID-19 public vaccination opportunities: May 8-12

Springfield-Greene County Health encourages everyone to consider getting vaccinated against COVID-19. A weekly schedule for COVID-19 vaccination opportunities in Greene County for May 8-12 can be found below. Vaccination against COVID-19 can help prevent ...

Health Department announces changes following the end of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency

On May 11, the federal government is expecting the Public Health Emergency (PHE) to end. In anticipation of the end of the PHE, Springfield-Greene County Health is announcing changes to their COVID-19 resources and services. 

Once the PHE has expi...

Healthy Living Alliance launches Mental Health 417, an interactive resource hub

Kicking off Mental Health Month, the Healthy Living Alliance of the Ozarks (HLA) has launched Mental Health 417, an online resource dedicated to improving mental health in the Ozarks. Available at MentalHealth417.org, the website is a comprehensive and in...

This week’s COVID-19 public vaccination opportunities: May 1-6

Springfield-Greene County Health encourages everyone to consider getting vaccinated against COVID-19. A weekly schedule for COVID-19 vaccination opportunities in Greene County for May 1-6 can be found below. Vaccination against COVID-19 can help prevent s...

Health Department’s northwest Springfield WIC location hosting open house, media event

Springfield-Greene County Health’s Women, Infants & Children (WIC) family health and nutrition program invites the community to visit its location at 2105 W Kearney St. on April 28 between 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. to tour the location and learn more about how...

Health Department launches Healthy Ozarks text alerts in Spanish

In recognition of National Minority Health Month, Springfield-Greene County Health is working to make timely and important health information available to Spanish speakers in our community. 

People with limited English proficiency, including those...

Health Department launches interactive map to connect people with STI testing and treatment

As work to combat the rising rates of sexually transmitted infections (STI) continues, Springfield-Greene County Health has created a new online tool to help people find no cost or affordable testing and treatment services. The STI Testing & Treatment...

This week’s COVID-19 public vaccination opportunities: April 24-28

Springfield-Greene County Health encourages everyone to consider getting vaccinated against COVID-19. A weekly schedule for COVID-19 vaccination opportunities in Greene County for April 24-28 can be found below. Vaccination against COVID-19 can help preve...

Health Department’s WIC program relocates Republic office

Springfield-Greene County Health’s Women, Infants & Children (WIC) program is moving to the new Jordan Valley Community Health Center clinic at 649 E Elm St. in Republic. The existing WIC location Harrison St. in Republic will be closed tomo...

Health Dept. begins simplified COVID-19 vaccination schedule, administering second updated booster

Yesterday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) authorized a second booster shot of the updated COVID-19 vaccine for adults 65 years and older and those with weakened immunity. This additional booster shot can be received four months after...

This week’s COVID-19 public vaccination opportunities: April 17-21

against COVID-19. A weekly schedule for COVID-19 vaccination opportunities in Greene County for April 17-21 can be found below. Vaccination against COVID-19 can help prevent severe illness and hospitalization. If you have any questions about COVID-19 vacc...

Health Department urges Medicaid recipients to take action to avoid losing coverage

On March 31, continuous reenrollment for Medicaid recipients ended. This means those receiving healthcare benefits through Medicaid will have to complete the eligibility determination process once again to avoid a disruption in their services. 

Co...

This week’s COVID-19 public vaccination opportunities: April 10-15

Springfield-Greene County Health encourages everyone to consider getting vaccinated against COVID-19. A weekly schedule for COVID-19 vaccination opportunities in Greene County for April 10-15 can be found below. Vaccination against COVID-19 can help preve...

Health Department launches new program to combat rising rates of sexually transmitted infections

In recognition of STI Awareness Month, Springfield-Greene County Health is announcing a new program and partnership with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (Missouri DHSS) to reduce the spread of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) i...

Health Department recognizes National Public Health Week, releases annual report

Springfield-Greene County Health is proud to join the nationwide effort to recognize National Public Health Week with the release of the 2022 Annual Report. All week, the Health Department will be highlighting the progress that has been made and what is s...

This week’s COVID-19 public vaccination opportunities: April 3-7

Springfield-Greene County Health encourages everyone to consider getting vaccinated against COVID-19. A weekly schedule for COVID-19 vaccination opportunities in Greene County for April 3-7 can be found below. Vaccination against COVID-19 can help prevent...

Free COVID-19, flu, and RSV testing continues, moves to Wednesdays

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services will still be offering free, drive-through testing for COVID-19, Influenza A & B (flu) and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) in Springfield. Beginning April 5, weekly testing opportunities will be ...

Health Department adds additional STI testing opportunities

Springfield-Greene County Health has expanded sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing opportunities to four days per week. Beginning Thursday, March 30, free and confidential STI testing will be available from 9 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. unti...

This week’s COVID-19 public vaccination opportunities: March 27-31

 Springfield-Greene County Health encourages everyone to consider getting vaccinated against COVID-19. A weekly schedule for COVID-19 vaccination opportunities in Greene County for March 27-31 can be found below. Vaccination against COVID-19 can ...

Health Department and Library District partner to distribute 2,000 COVID-19 test kits

To improve access to COVID-19 testing, Springfield-Greene County Health and the Springfield-Greene County Library District will begin distributing free at-home COVID-19 testing kits at all Greene County Library locations today, Thursday, March 23. At-home...

This week’s COVID-19 public vaccination opportunities: March 20-25

Springfield-Greene County Health encourages everyone to consider getting vaccinated against COVID-19. A weekly schedule for COVID-19 vaccination opportunities in Greene County for March 20-25 can be found below. Vaccination against COVID-19 can help preve...

This week’s COVID-19 public vaccination opportunities: March 13-18

Springfield-Greene County Health encourages everyone to consider getting vaccinated against COVID-19. A weekly schedule for COVID-19 vaccination opportunities in Greene County for March 13-18 can be found below. Vaccination against COVID-19 can help preve...

Health Department to begin daily pollen reporting

As spring approaches, Springfield-Greene County Health will begin providing regular pollen counts online every weekday. These counts will continue until the first freeze later this year. The Health Department has provided pollen data to the community, new...

This week’s COVID-19 public vaccination opportunities: March 6-11

All COVID-19 vaccine doses and boosters now eligible for $50 gift card

Beginning Wednesday, March 1, Springfield-Greene County Health will offer $50 gift cards to anyone receiving a COVID-19 vaccine or booster. Until now, this vaccine incentive was only available to those receiving a first or second dose and their first boos...

This week’s COVID-19 public vaccination opportunities: Feb. 27-March 3

Springfield-Greene County Health encourages everyone to consider getting vaccinated against COVID-19. A weekly schedule for COVID-19 vaccination opportunities in Greene County for Feb. 27-March 3 can be found below. Vaccination against COVID-19 can help p...

This week’s COVID-19 public vaccination opportunities: Feb. 21-24

Springfield-Greene County Health encourages everyone to consider getting vaccinated against COVID-19. A weekly schedule for COVID-19 vaccination opportunities in Greene County for Feb. 21-24 can be found below. Vaccination against COVID-19 can help preven...

This week’s COVID-19 public vaccination opportunities: Feb. 13-17

Springfield-Greene County Health encourages everyone to consider getting vaccinated against COVID-19. A weekly schedule for COVID-19 vaccination opportunities in Greene County for Feb. 13–17 can be found below. Vaccination against COVID-19 can h...

Nearly 1 in 3 adults in the Springfield Community have high blood pressure

Springfield-Greene County Health is recognizing American Heart Month this February by raising awareness of the risk factors for heart disease and offering tips on living a heart-healthy lifestyle. In the Springfield Community (Greene, Christian, and Webst...

This week’s COVID-19 public vaccination opportunities: Feb. 6-11

Springfield-Greene County Health encourages everyone to consider getting vaccinated against COVID-19. A weekly schedule for COVID-19 vaccination opportunities in Greene County for Feb. 6 - 11 can be found below. Vaccination against COVID-19 can help preve...

This week’s COVID-19 public vaccination opportunities: Jan. 30 – Feb. 3

Springfield-Greene County Health encourages everyone to consider getting vaccinated against COVID-19. A weekly schedule for COVID-19 vaccination opportunities in Greene County for Jan. 30 – Feb. 3 can be found below. Vaccination against COVID-19...

This week’s COVID-19 public vaccination opportunities: Jan. 23-27

Springfield-Greene County Health encourages everyone to consider getting vaccinated against COVID-19. A weekly schedule for COVID-19 vaccination opportunities in Greene County for Jan. 23-27 can be found below. Vaccination against COVID-19 can help preven...

This week’s COVID-19 public vaccination opportunities: Jan. 16-21

Springfield-Greene County Health encourages everyone to consider getting vaccinated against COVID-19. A weekly schedule for COVID-19 vaccination opportunities in Greene County for Jan. 16 - 21 can be found below. Vaccination against COVID-19 can help prev...

Community Health Worker Initiative sees success in 2022, extended for second year

Springfield-Greene County Health is announcing the Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity Community Health Worker Initiative grant, initially rewarded in 2022, has been extended through January 31, 2024. 

The initial funding allowed the Health Depar...

WIC program relocates main office, opens new location to fill gaps

Springfield-Greene County Health’s Women, Infants & Children (WIC) program is now housed inside Jordan Valley Community Health Center’s Women and Children’s Clinic on the corner of Grand St. and Kansas Expy. (1720 W Grand...

This week’s COVID-19 public vaccination opportunities: Jan. 9-13

Springfield-Greene County Health encourages everyone to consider getting vaccinated against COVID-19. A weekly schedule for COVID-19 vaccination opportunities in Greene County for Jan. 9 - 13 can be found below. Vaccination against COVID-19 can help preve...

This week’s COVID-19 public vaccination opportunities: Jan. 3-7

Springfield-Greene County Health encourages everyone to consider getting vaccinated against COVID-19. A weekly schedule for COVID-19 vaccination opportunities in Greene County for Jan. 2 can be found below. Vaccination against COVID-19 can help prevent se...

This week’s COVID-19 public vaccination opportunities: Dec. 27-30

Springfield-Greene County Health encourages everyone to consider getting vaccinated against COVID-19. A weekly schedule for COVID-19 vaccination opportunities in Greene County for Dec. 27-30 can be found below. Vaccination against COVID-19 can help preven...

Nearly 10,500 pregnant persons, infants, and children served by WIC last year; contract renewed FY23

The Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services has renewed the contract to provide $1,446,519 for the continuation of Women, Infants & Children (WIC) services in Greene County for fiscal year 2023. Springfield-Greene County Health is ready fo...

This week’s COVID-19 public vaccination opportunities: Dec. 19 - 23

Springfield-Greene County Health encourages everyone to consider getting vaccinated against COVID-19. A weekly schedule for COVID-19 vaccination opportunities in Greene County for Dec. 19 - 24 can be found below. Vaccination against COVID-19 can help prev...

This week’s COVID-19 public vaccination opportunities: Dec. 12 - 17

Springfield-Greene County Health encourages everyone to consider getting vaccinated against COVID-19. A weekly schedule for COVID-19 vaccination opportunities in Greene County for Dec. 12 – 17 can be found below. Vaccination against COVID-19 can...

Health Department encourages community to get COVID-19 booster and flu shot

Springfield-Greene County Health is encouraging more people to get their COVID-19 updated booster due to rising COVID-19 cases. The 7-day average for COVID-19 cases is 49 as of Dec. 1 – the highest since mid-September. The rise in COVID-19 cases...

This week’s COVID-19 public vaccination opportunities: Dec. 4 – Dec. 10

Greene County sees record levels of influenza in November

Springfield-Greene County Health has reported 1,035 cases of flu in Greene County so far this flu season. As of Nov. 26, there have been 876 flu cases in the month of November, making it the worst November for influenza within the last twenty years. The s...

Health Dept. to offer free COVID-19 test kits at Greene County libraries

Springfield-Greene County Health and the Springfield-Greene County Library District will be distributing approximately 2,000 free at-home COVID-19 test kits at all 10 Greene County library branches beginning Thursday, Dec. 1. Anyone in need of at-home tes...

Media availability at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Public Safety Center

Springfield-Greene County Health, Mercy Springfield and CoxHealth will hold a media availability at 10:30 a.m. tomorrow, Dec. 1, in the Public Safety Center media briefing room located at 330 W. Scott.  

Leaders from the Health Department and both...

This week’s COVID-19 public vaccination opportunities: Nov. 28 – Dec. 3

Health Department, CoxHealth, Mercy & Jordan Valley urge precautions to prevent respiratory illness

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. 

CoxHealth hospita...

This week’s COVID-19 public vaccination opportunities: Nov. 21 – Nov. 25

Springfield-Greene County Health encourages everyone to consider getting vaccinated against COVID-19. A weekly schedule for COVID-19 vaccination opportunities in Greene County for Nov. 21 – 25 can be found below. Vaccination against COVID-19 can...

This week’s COVID-19 public vaccination opportunities: Nov. 14 – Nov. 19

Respiratory illness season continues with viruses like Influenza A & B, COVID-19, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection (RSV) on the rise. Greene County is experiencing a surge in RSV hospitalizations, primarily among children. Influenza A is the ...

Health Department warns of risk of cold weather-related illness

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 in Springfield could drop as low as 20°...

DHSS to offer local testing of COVID-19, RSV, and Influenza A & B

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. Testing will be located at...

This week’s COVID-19 public vaccination opportunities: Nov. 7 – Nov. 12

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. Being together with loved ones for th...

Health Department asking men to reprioritize their health this MOvember

Each year, Springfield-Greene County Health encourages men to make a personal commitment to their health through the month of November. This year’s theme is “Shaping a Movement,” and is meant to inspire men to use MOvember as an opportunity to begin a yea...

Health Department and healthcare partners responding to surge in children hospitalized with RSV

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. Greene County’s hospitals are experiencing a sur...

This week’s COVID-19 public vaccination opportunities: October 31-November 5

COVID-19 hospitalizations in Greene County remain high at 46 individuals hospitalized as of Oct. 26. Although this is a slight decrease from last week, taking precautions to prevent hospitalization from severe illness can help hospital staff from being ov...

Health Department offering tips to prevent lead poisoning

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 Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Missouri is the leading ...

Health Department to offer expanded test opportunities for STIs

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. 

Appointments for STI testing on Tuesdays can be made up to...

Health Department raises awareness during SIDS Awareness Month

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. 

Unfortunately, there hav...

This week’s COVID-19 public vaccination opportunities: October 24-28

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.  With the cold weather starting, respiratory illnesses are more...

Updated COVID-19 booster approved by DHSS for ages 5-11; will be available to public Oct. 20

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. The updated booster has already received Emergency Authorization by the U.S. Foo...

This week’s COVID-19 public vaccination opportunities: October 17-22

COVID-19 cases are remaining steady as respiratory illness season begins. The 7-day rolling average of cases now stand at 27 as of Oct. 13.  Hospitalizations have gone up with 39 individuals hospitalized in Greene County hospitals as of Oct. 13.&...

Health Department pausing COVID-19 booster shots for ages 5-11, updated boosters awaiting approval

On Oct. 12, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration granted emergency authorization of the updated mRNA boosters for children ages 5 and older. This authorization comes a month after the approval and distribution of the updated booster for individuals 12 ...

Health Department to offer free flu shots to underinsured and uninsured adults

Springfield-Greene County Health is offering influenza immunizations at no charge to adults 19 years and older in Greene County who are underinsured or uninsured. In order to make it accessible across the county, the Health Department is making the flu va...

Health Department recognizes World Mental Health Day

Springfield-Greene County Health is recognizing World Mental Health Day by encouraging people to make their mental health and wellbeing a priority. World Mental Health Day began in the 1990s as a way to recognize the efforts being made globally to protect...

This week’s COVID-19 public vaccination opportunities: October 10–15

COVID-19 cases continue to decrease with the 7-day rolling average now at 23. Hospitalizations have also decrease with 30 individuals hospitalized in Greene County hospitals as of Oct. 6 – the lowest number of people since June 9. 

&...

Influenza Vaccine opportunities available on Health Department’s Find a Vaccine tool

Flu season is nearly here, which means it’s time to start preparing with the annual influenza vaccine. Last year, Springfield-Greene County Health expanded its Find a Vaccine map on Vaccine417.com to help individuals in our community find a flu ...

Springfield-Greene County WIC implementing increased fruit and vegetable benefits

Springfield-Greene County Health is working to roll out the extension of the temporary increase in fruit and vegetable benefits for WIC participants announced by Missouri WIC and the Department of Health and Senior Services last week. Springfield-Greene C...

Springfield-Greene County Health to host COVID-19 booster clinic Oct. 8

As respiratory illness season approaches, staying up to date on vaccines, like COVID-19, is crucial for maintaining a healthy community. To make the updated COVID-19 booster easy to access, Springfield-Greene County Health will host a COVID-19 booster cli...

This week’s COVID-19 public vaccination opportunities: October 3–8

September is ending with a decline in COVID-19 cases in Greene County. The weekly average of cases is now 30 cases as of Sept. 29 – a 26% decline in the last 7 days. Hospitalizations remain fairly high with 39 individuals hospitalized with COVID...

This week’s COVID-19 public vaccination opportunities: September 26–30

Greene County remains at a low-level impact for COVID-19 with a 7-day rolling average of 41 cases. Hospitalizations in Greene County hospitals are slightly down from earlier this month with 38 individuals hospitalized as of Sept. 21 compared to 57 on Sept...

This week’s COVID-19 public vaccination opportunities: September 19 – September 24

With flu season looming, it’s important to take precautions to protect yourself, your loved ones, and your community from getting sick by staying up to date with COVID-19 vaccines and the flu vaccine. 

It is acceptable to get your COVID-...

This week’s COVID-19 public vaccination opportunities: September 12 – September 17

As the summer begins to wind down, COVID-19 cases continue to decline with it. The current rolling 7-day daily average for COVID-19 cases in Greene County is 43 compared to 58 this time last month. 

With fall festivities and flu season on the hori...

Updated COVID-19 boosters approved by Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services

New, updated COVID-19 boosters from Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna designed to help fight against the original COVID-19 strain and the new Omicron variants BA.4 and BA.5 have been approved by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services for distribu...

Health Department encouraging community wide education during National Suicide Prevention Week

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention has declared Sept. 4 – 10 National Suicide Prevention Week. Springfield-Greene County Health is recognizing this week by providing local resources and encouraging community members to do their part ...

This week’s COVID-19 public vaccination opportunities: September 5 - 9

As September begins, Greene County has moved to a low community impact level with a 7-day rolling average of 44 cases. However, hospitalizations in Greene County remain high with 55 individuals admitted in Greene County as of Sept. 1.  Although t...

Health Department pausing COVID-19 booster shots for those 12 and up, new boosters awaiting approval

Today, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration authorized two new vaccine booster dose types that are more effective against the existing variants of COVID-19. With today’s authorization of the new formula, existing vaccine types are no longer au...

This week’s COVID-19 public vaccination opportunities: August 29 – September 2

COVID-19 cases in Greene County continue to decline but hospitalizations remain high with 55 individuals in Greene County hospitals as of Aug. 25. This continues to indicate severe illness is present in our community as we move into the month of September...

Springfield-Greene County Health’s WIC to co-host Breastfeeding Month event on Aug. 26

Springfield-Greene County Health’s Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC) and the Greater Ozarks Regional Breastfeeding Coalition will be hosting the Celebrate World Breastfeeding Week event on Friday, Aug. 26.

The event will be from 12:00 p....

This week’s COVID-19 public vaccination opportunities: August 22 – 27

Greene County’s community impact level has remained low since Aug. 11 and cases continue to decline. As of Aug. 18, the 7-day average for COVID-19 cases is 53, which is a 10% decrease in cases. 

Despite low case numbers, hospitalizations...

New COVID-19 vaccination hours at Westside Public Health Center beginning Aug. 22

Beginning Monday, Aug. 22, the Westside Public Health Center (660 S. Scenic Ave.) COVID-19 vaccination hours will change to Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. with a one-hour break between 12 p.m.-1 p.m. Additionally, only walk-ins for...

This week’s COVID-19 public vaccination opportunities: August 15 – 20

Hospitalization rates remain high in Greene County hospitals with 48 people admitted as of Aug. 11. This signals that severe illness from COVID-19 resulting in hospitalization is significant in our community despite Greene County moving to a low impact co...

COVID-19 Testing will move to new location beginning Aug. 15

COVID-19 testing will be moving to the Springfield-Greene County Health’s Bengsch Building (227 E. Chestnut Expy) beginning Monday, Aug. 15. Testing has been held at the Westside Public Health Center since the spring.

Members of the public can st...

Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine Event will be held on Aug 18

Springfield-Greene County Health will host a pop-up vaccine clinic on Aug. 18 with limited doses of the new Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine. Given the limited doses available to the Health Department, those who have an allergy to mRNA COVID-19 vaccines or their ...

Health Department promoting back-to-school vaccination opportunities for students

Springfield-Greene County Health is working with CoxHealth, Jordan Valley Community Health Center, and Mercy Springfield to promote upcoming vaccination opportunities for students returning to school this fall in order to combat falling childhood immuniza...

This week’s COVID-19 public vaccination opportunities: August 8 - 13

Cases of COVID-19 in Greene County continue to decline with a 7-day average of 52 cases. This is a 29% decline in the last 7 days. While this decline is encouraging, hospitalizations still remain high with around 70 individuals currently hospitalized in G...

This week’s COVID-19 public vaccination opportunities: August 3 - 5

The month of July is ending with COVID-19 cases in Greene County at a 7-day rolling average of 64 as of July 28. After moving to Medium Community Level Impact on July 21 Greene County rose back to High Impact a week later, indicating that severe illness f...

Shingles immunization program receives largest grant to date

Springfield-Greene Health has received the largest grant ever provided for its shingles immunization and education program from the Greene County Senior Citizens’ Services Fund Board. The grant, approved by Springfield City Council provides $396...

This week’s COVID-19 public vaccination opportunities: July 25 - 29

Declining cases in Greene County has moved the county back into Medium Impact Level status by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as of July 21. This is an encouraging development in working back toward a Low Impact Level previously achieved an...

Health Department launches interactive map to help people avoid extreme heat

As our community continues to experience consistently high temperatures, Springfield-Greene County Health has created an interactive map detailing cooling centers and other locations throughout Greene County where individuals can escape the extreme heat.&...

Health Department reports high rates of heat-related illness

Springfield-Greene County Health is reporting the highest rate of heat-related illness in Greene County since 2018. As of July 18, more than 60 individuals have sought emergency medical attention to address symptoms caused by heat overexposure, nearly dou...

This week’s COVID-19 public vaccination opportunities: July 18 - 22

As Greene County’s COVID-19 cases continue to rise, now at a 7-day average of 89 as of July 15, Springfield-Greene County Health is offering multiple opportunities for the public to get vaccinated against COVID-19.

Greene County recently rose to ...

This week’s COVID-19 public vaccination opportunities: July 13 - 16

Springfield-Greene County Health is offering multiple opportunities to get vaccinated against COVID-19 this week following the county’s recent rise to high impact level status by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 

The...

Springfield-Greene County Health issues guidance as heat index levels rise

Due to the dangerous levels of heat forecasted this week for the region, Springfield-Greene County Health is reminding the community of the dangers of heat-related illness for both people and pets. Springfield is currently under an Excessive Heat Warning ...

Health Department reporting first monkeypox case in Greene County

Springfield-Greene County Health is reporting that a Greene County resident has tested positive for monkeypox. Health Department epidemiologists have contacted those who may have been exposed to the virus. This is the first probable case of monkeypox in G...

This week’s COVID-19 public vaccination opportunities: July 5 - 8

Getting vaccinated remains the best way to protect yourself against COVID-19. In a continued effort to help give everyone opportunities to get vaccinated, the Health Department will offer multiple opportunities to get vaccinated against COVID-19 for the w...

COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations on the rise headed into holiday weekend

Springfield-Greene County Health is advising people to get tested for COVID-19 and stay home if sick this Fourth of July weekend. The seven-day average of new cases of has risen 10% in the past week to 87 cases per day. Additionally, 56 people were hospit...

Health Department informs community of the low risk of monkeypox

Springfield-Greene County Health is informing the community that monkeypox poses low risk to the public. Monkeypox is a viral infection that generally results in mild symptoms, with most people able to recover at home. The virus does not spread easily bet...

This week’s COVID-19 public vaccination opportunities: June 27 – July 1

Cases of COVID-19 are up slightly as the last week of June begins. As of June 23, the 7-day rolling average of COVID-19 cases is 77, which is a 15% increase from last week. The month began with a 7-day average of 50 cases. 

Given the upcoming Inde...

COVID-19 vaccines approved for children 6 months and up

On June 21, the Missouri Department of Health and Human Services approved the distribution of both the Moderna and Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children as young as 6 months old. This approval was the final step in the regulation process following...

This week’s COVID-19 public vaccination opportunities: June 21-25

In a continued effort to help give everyone opportunities to get vaccinated, the Health Department will offer multiple opportunities to get vaccinated against COVID-19 for the week of June 21 – 25. The current 7-day case averag...

Get tested for COVID-19 before Juneteenth celebrations

To help keep COVID-19 transmission low, Springfield-Greene County Health will host a testing event before Juneteenth and Father’s Day gatherings this weekend.

Walk-in, non-symptomatic testing will be available from 3-6 p.m. June 16 at the O’Reilly Center f...

Health Department warns of risk of heat-related illness

As summer approaches and 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. According to the National Weather Service, Springfield’...

COVID-19 public vaccination opportunities for June 13-17

The 7-day rolling average of COVID-19 cases in Greene County continues to rise, now at 61.1 cases as of June 9. As we have seen in other areas of the state, COVID-19 cases are climbing back up and escalating areas to medium to high level impact community ...

Health Department opening WIC clinic at CPO’s O’Reilly Center for Hope

Springfield-Greene County Health and Community Partnership of the Ozarks are partnering to make Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) services more accessible for families near the O’Reilly Center for Hope. The new clinic location will allow the program to r...

Media availability at 9 a.m. Thursday at Health Department Vaccination Clinic

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department will hold a media availability at 9 a.m. tomorrow, November 3, at the Health Department Vaccination Clinic located at 1425 E Battlefield Rd.  

Leaders from the Health Department and partners will pro...

Media availability at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Health Department Vaccination Clinic

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department will hold a media availability at 1:30 p.m. today, October 13, at the Health Department Vaccination Clinic located at 1425 E Battlefield Rd.  

Leaders from the Health Department will provide an updat...

Media availability at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Public Safety Center

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department and healthcare partners will hold a media availability at 2 p.m. tomorrow, October 5, in the Public Safety Center media briefing room located at 330 W. Scott. 

Leaders from the Health Department, Jor...

Media availability at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Public Safety Center

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department and healthcare partners will hold a media availability at 1:30 p.m. today, Sept. 15, in the Public Safety Center media briefing room located at 330 W. Scott.  

Leaders from the Health Department, Cox...

Media availability at 1:30 p.m. today at SPS Kraft Administration Building

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department will hold a media availability at 1:30 p.m. today in the board room of the Springfield Public Schools Kraft Administration Building located at 1359 E. St. Louis St. 

Leaders from SPS, Drury Universit...

Media availability at 2 p.m. Monday at Public Safety Center

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department, the City of Springfield will hold a media availability at 2 p.m. today, Aug. 23, in the Public Safety Center media briefing room located at 330 W. Scott. 

Leaders from the Health Department and City...

Media availability at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Public Safety Center

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department and healthcare partners will hold a media availability at 1:30 p.m. today, Aug. 18, in the Public Safety Center media briefing room located at 330 W. Scott.  

Leaders from the Health Department, CoxH...

Media availability at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Public Safety Center

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department and healthcare partners will hold a media availability at 1:30 p.m. today, Aug. 11, in the Public Safety Center media briefing room located at 330 W. Scott. 

Leaders from the Health Department, CoxHe...

Media availability at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Public Safety Center

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department and healthcare partners will hold a media availability at 1:30 p.m. tomorrow, August 4, in the Public Safety Center media briefing room located at 330 W. Scott. 

Leaders from the Health Department, C...

Media availability at 2 p.m. Today at Public Safety Center

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department will hold a media availability at 2 p.m. today in the Public Safety Center media briefing room located at 330 W. Scott.  

Leaders from the Health Department, CoxHealth, and Mercy Springfield will pro...

Katie Towns named Springfield-Greene County Health Director

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECity Manager Jason Gage has formally selected Katie Towns as director of health for Springfield-Greene County effective July 18. Towns has served as acting director the past five months, following the departure of Clay Goddard. She ha...

Higher education leaders encourage vaccination as COVID-19 cases increase among young adults

As COVID-19 cases continue to surge in our community, higher education leaders encourage younger adults to get vaccinated before the start of the new school year. Over the last two weeks, there was a 51% increase in new cases in the 18-22 age group compar...

Media availability at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at MSU

MEDIA ALERT

Health and higher education leaders will provide a media availability at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Missouri State University Welcome Center at 705 S. National Ave.

Leaders from Missouri State University, Drury University, Evangel University, Ozar...

Media availability at 3 p.m. today at Public Safety Center

MEDIA ALERT

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department will hold a media availability today at 3 p.m. at the Public Safety Center at 330 W. Scott St.

Leaders from the Health Department, Office of Emergency Management, CoxHealth and Mercy Springfield wi...

Media availability at 2 p.m. today at Springfield Fire Station #5

MEDIA ALERT

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department will host a media availability at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 29, at Springfield Fire Station #5 at 2750 W. Kearney St.

Leaders from the Health Department, Springfield Fire Department and IAFF Local 152 w...

Media availability at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Mother's Brewing Company

MEDIA ALERT

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department will host a media availability at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 22, at Mother’s Brewing Company at 215 S. Grant Ave.

Leaders from the Health Department and Jordan Valley Community Health Center will discuss...

Media Alert: News opportunity at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Discovery Center

MEDIA ALERT

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department will host a news opportunity at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 8, at the Discovery Center of Springfield at 438 E. St. Louis St.

Acting Director of Health Katie Towns will discuss the rising case counts of C...

Mayor withdraws proclamation of civil emergency as COVID-19 regulations end

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Mayor Ken McClure will withdraw the Sixth Proclamation of Civil Emergency effective at 11:59 p.m. Thursday, May 27 to coincide with the 12:01 a.m. Friday, May 28 effective date for the repeal of the ordinance containing the City’s COV...

Springfield firefighters to serve as volunteer COVID-19 vaccinators

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

The Springfield Fire Department and IAFF Local 152 are partnering with the Springfield-Greene County Health Department to bring the COVID-19 vaccine to as many Springfield-Greene County residents as possible.

Springfield fire...

Media briefing at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Central Assembly Chapel

MEDIA ALERT 

The City and Springfield-Greene County Health Department will host a joint media briefing with CoxHealth, Mercy and Jordan Valley Community Health Center Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at Central Assembly of God Chapel, 1301 N. Boonville Ave.,...

Media briefing at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Public Safety Center

MEDIA ALERT

The City and the Springfield-Greene County Health Department will host a media briefing at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 4, at the Public Safety Center at 330 W. Scott about anticipated City Council action at tonight’s meeting in response to the Cent...

Springfield Fire Department to host family-friendly vaccine event May 7

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

To help the community reach the Finish Strong goal to vaccinate 50% of eligible Greene County residents by Memorial Day, the Springfield Fire Department is offering a Fire Station Fun Day and Vaccine Clinic 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, May 7...

MEDIA ALERT: Health Department to present step-out options to City Council

Media Alert: March 9, 2021 

Springfield-Greene County Health Department Interim Director Katie Towns will present a proposal at City Council lunch workshop at 11 a.m. at Historic City Hall for next steps in the City’s road to recovery from the pan...

August 13, 2020 - SGCHD provides COVID-19 update; reminds community of the seriousness of the virus

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.

COVID-19 updateOn Wednesday, the Health Department received 82 ...

REMINDER: Media briefing at 10 a.m. at Public Safety Center

MEDIA ALERT

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.

We ask that members of the media—one per outlet&...

Phase 3 of City’s Road to Recovery Plan to continue through July 15

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

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 guidance that was announced in early June. ...

Phase 3 of City’s Road to Recovery Plan effective Monday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

Mayor Ken McClure, City Manager Jason Gage and Springfield-Greene County Health Department Director Clay Goddard announced a new City order today lessening restrictions of business and community activities. The order is effe...

Phase 2 of “Road to Recovery Plan” effective Saturday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Mayor Ken McClure and Springfield-Greene County Health Department Director Clay Goddard announced a new order today lessening restrictions of business and community activities. The order is effective May 23-June 22, however, it will b...

Media Briefing at 2 p.m. at Public Safety Center

MEDIA ALERT

The City of Springfield and the Springfield-Greene County Health Department will host an in-person media briefing at 2 p.m. in the Training Room of the Public Safety Center, 330 W. Scott.

We ask that members of the media—one per outlet...

Apr. 21, 2020 - Springfield and Greene County extend Stay-At-Home Orders until May 4

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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. The current orders, which were put in place to help stop the spread of the novel cor...

Apr. 6, 2020 - City of Springfield and Greene County issue amended “Stay-At-Home” Orders

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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 the previous Friday. View the City&rsq...

Apr. 3, 2020 - Health Department announces COVID-19 death; potential COVID-19 exposures

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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. The Health Department extends our condole...

Mar. 31, 2020 - Health Department announces two COVID-19 deaths

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is heartbroken to announce the death of two Greene County residents from COVID-19. One loss, a man in his 90s, was a positive case from the Morningside of Springfield East assisted livin...