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Health Department offering $50 gift cards and $5,000 prize at Stick-or-Treat event

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is partnering with Community Partnership of the Ozarks, Community Foundation of the Ozarks and Springfield Public Schools to offer $50 gift cards to those who receive the first or second dose of the COVID-19...

Health Department expands interactive map to include flu vaccine

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department has expanded the Find a Vaccine map on Vaccine417.com to help individuals in our community find a flu vaccine. This addition will make finding flu vaccination opportunities easier and encourage those seeking...

Health Department provides update on COVID-19 boosters

On Thursday and Friday, a U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) independent panel endorsed the authorization of booster doses for the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines. This is the first of several steps that must be taken before tha...

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...

Health Department names new Assistant Director of Health

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department has named Rinda Davis as its new Assistant Director of Health. Davis has been with the Department for 17 years, starting her career in public health here as a graduate intern. She will complete her four-year...

Greene County reports first pediatric death from COVID-19

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is saddened to announce Greene County’s first pediatric death from COVID-19. This death is a tragedy that no family should have to endure, and an unfortunate reminder that COVID-19 can have terrible conseque...

Local health departments and health care organizations ask for community health feedback

A coalition of public health entities, hospital partners and community leaders across the Ozarks region, has come together again to better understand the health status, behaviors and needs of the residents in our region. 

Every three years, the Oz...

Health Department to open COVID-19 vaccination site to meet the increase in demand

To meet the increase in demand for vaccine prompted by the approval of the Pfizer/BioNTech booster shot and the pending approval of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine for children 5-11 years old, the Springfield-Greene County Health Department is opening a mass ...

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...

Springfield-Greene County reaches 50% vaccination rate; media availability scheduled for tomorrow

More than half of Greene County residents ages 12 and over are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19, an exciting moment for the community as case counts and hospitalizations continue to decrease. 

“I am so grateful to the more than 126,...

Health Department and Jordan Valley reach out to Hispanic/Latinx community

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Springfield-Greene County Health Department and Jordan Valley Community Health Center are partnering to provide COVID-19 updates and guidance available in Spanish. 

On Thursday, Sept. 16 at 1:30 p.m. both o...

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...

Greene County businesses encouraged to show off vaccination rates

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is encouraging business owners spread the word about the importance of COVID-19 vaccines. Businesses are invited to proudly promote when their workforce meets a 70% vaccination rate. Businesses who achieve t...

Health Department hosting more vaccine clinics with higher education partners

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department will provide vaccine opportunities at Drury University and Ozarks Technical Community College in the coming week.

Clinics will be held at the main campuses of Drury University on September 13 from 11 am – 1 p...

Health Department partners with Fire Department, Library District to offer vaccine

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is once again partnering with the Springfield Fire Department and Springfield-Greene County Library District for COVID-19 vaccine clinics in the coming week.

Clinics will be held at Fire Station #5 on Septemb...

Average age of COVID-19 deaths drops to all-time low in August as vaccine uptake slows

The average age of Greene County residents who died from COVID-19 decreased to an all-time low of 62 years in August compared to the previous low of 66 years in July, highlighting the impact of the Delta variant on people of all ages. Of the 53 COVID-19 f...

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...

Vaccine opportunities for August 30-September 5; third doses available for immunocompromised

This week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted full approval for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for individuals 16 and older. The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine continues to be available under emergency use authorization for individuals 12 to 15 ...

Health Department announces Finish Strong 417: Neighbor to Neighbor Campaign

As of today, nearly 54%?of all eligible Greene County residents are not yet fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In an effort to increase those rates, the Springfield-Greene County Health Department and City of Springfield announce the Finish Strong 417: Ne...

SGCHD urges immunocompromised to get vaccinated following 22 new COVID-19 deaths

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is reminding immunocompromised individuals to get vaccinated, following the deaths of another 22 Greene County residents. The 22 COVID-19 deaths were reported to the Springfield-Greene County Health Departme...

Health partners recognize impact of monoclonal antibody treatment center, vow to continue services

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department, Jordan Valley Community Health Center, CoxHealth and Mercy Springfield are pleased to announce the tremendous success of the monoclonal antibody treatment center for COVID-19 patients in southwest Missouri....

Health Department offers third doses of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines to immunocompromised individuals

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is offering two opportunities this week for vaccinated individuals who are immunocompromised to receive a third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Individuals who received two doses of the Pfizer or Moderna vacci...

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...

Multiple opportunities to get vaccinated, including back-to-school events for college students

Due to the increasing occurrence of severe illness in young people, the Springfield-Greene County Health Department urges college students to get vaccinated as soon as possible. The Health Department and Jordan Valley Community Health Center will hold sev...

Health Department reports 13 new COVID-19 deaths, third doses available for immunocompromised

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department continues to see the devastating impact of the Delta variant and low vaccination rates. Thirteen COVID-19 deaths were reported to the Health Department between Aug. 11-17. Nine of these deaths occurred in Au...

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...

Opportunities available next week for students 12+ to get a COVID-19 vaccine

Several opportunities are available in the coming week for students 12 and older to receive a COVID-19 vaccine before the start of a new school year. The Springfield-Greene County Health Department and Jordan Valley Community Health Center will hold sever...

Health Department, CPO and CFO launch Greene for Vaccine incentive program to encourage vaccination

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is partnering with Community Partnership of the Ozarks and Community Foundation of the Ozarks to launch Greene for Vaccine, an incentive program to offer a chance to win $1,000 to those who get vaccinated.

Th...

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...

Health Department reports 24 new COVID-19 deaths; average age continues to fall

Twenty-four COVID-19 deaths were reported to the Springfield-Greene County Health Department between Aug. 4-10. Of these, nine occurred in July, bringing the total number of deaths in that month to 67, and 15 occurred in the first nine days of August.

The ...

50% of Greene County residents receive at least one COVID-19 shot; public opportunities next week

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department reports more than half of eligible individuals have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. As of Friday, 50.28% of Greene County residents 12 and older are partially vaccinated while nearly 43% ar...

COVID-19 cases peak among children 0-11 years old; vaccination urged for all eligible individuals

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department reported a 113% increase in new COVID-19 infections among children ages 0-11 from June to July. 

506 children ages 0-11 tested positive for COVID-19 in July, up from 217 in June and the previous peak...

Health Department reports 27 new COVID-19 deaths

Twenty-seven COVID-19 deaths were reported to the Springfield-Greene County Health Department between July 28-August 3. Of these, 26 occurred in the month of July. Those lost include a man in his 30s and three women in their 40s, including a 43-year-old w...

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...

Public vaccination opportunities: Week of August 2-8

In the last seven days, 5,715 doses of COVID-19 vaccine were administered among Greene County residents 12 and older. This is a small decrease of 8% from the previous week.

Currently, nearly 42% of residents 12 and older have been fully vaccinated. Althoug...

Health Department clarifies alternate care site request

A Statement from Springfield-Greene County Health Director Katie Towns 

Our hospital systems have endured a very difficult few weeks following the July 14 request by the Springfield-Greene County Health Department for an alternate care site. While...

Health Department begins triaging COVID-19 case investigations

Due to the overwhelming number of new COVID-19 cases reported in Greene County daily, the Springfield-Greene County Health Department has begun prioritizing case investigation efforts.   

During a media availability this afternoon, Direct...

Health Dept urges all individuals to get vaccinated as the average age of COVID-19 deaths falls

The average age of Greene County residents who have died from COVID-19 so far in July has fallen 25 years from its peak in March of 2020. So far in July, our community has lost 32 Greene County residents to COVID-19, and many did not have preexisting cond...

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...

Health Department partners with Fire Department to expand COVID-19 testing

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is partnering with the Springfield Fire Department to expand COVID-19 testing opportunities. Beginning Monday, July 26, Health Department staff will begin testing at Fire Station #8 at 1405 S Scenic Ave. Fre...

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...

Public vaccination opportunities: Week of July 26-August 1

On Wednesday, July 21, Springfield hospitals reported an all-time high of 265 hospitalizations from COVID-19. As of Thursday, 263 individuals were being treated for COVID-19 and 103 were in critical care.

On Thursday, 248 new cases of COVID-19 were reporte...

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...

Local health departments expand interactive map of COVID-19 vaccine opportunities to the region

To help individuals in our community find a COVID-19 vaccine near them, the Springfield-Greene County Health Department and other local public health agencies have expanded the Find a Vaccine map to cover all southwest Missouri.

The map allows individuals ...

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...

Public vaccination opportunities: Week of July 19-25

COVID-19 spread continues to spike to levels our community hasn’t seen since the height of infections in December and January. Over the past week, 1,505 Greene County residents have tested positive for COVID-19. The seven-day rolling average for...

Health Department offers multiple locations to collect WIC benefits

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is announcing multiple satellite locations where Women, Infants & Children (WIC) recipients can access benefits in-person. In response to COVID-19, WIC moved from in-person appointments to phone appointm...

Greene County's fully vaccinated rate reaches 40%; Health Dept. urges public to get vaccinated

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is announcing 40% of Greene County residents 12 and older have now been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In the last seven days, 4,371 vaccines were administered at clinics hosted by the Health Department ...

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...

Health Department and Emergency Management request funding for COVID-19 Alternative Care Site

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department and the Springfield-Greene County Office of Emergency Management submitted a request to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services and the State Emergency Management Agency for a COVID-19 Alternat...

Public vaccination opportunities: Week of July 12-18

Local hospitals continue to see a surge in patients and ICU admissions due to severe illness caused by the COVID-19 Delta variant. 

As of Thursday, 192 individuals were being treated for COVID-19 at Springfield hospitals. Compared to last month on...

Health Department reports 17 new COVID-19 deaths

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is saddened to report the deaths of 17 Greene County residents from COVID-19 for the June 21-July 4 reporting period.  All 17 fatalities occurred in June. Those who died range in age from their 40s ...

Public vaccination opportunities: Week of July 5-11

As the highly contagious and aggressive COVID-19 Delta variant continues to rapidly spread in our community, the Springfield-Greene County Health Department is encouraged that more individuals are seeking vaccine.

In the last week, more than 3,500 Greene C...

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...

Public vaccination opportunities: Week of June 28-July 4

The highly contagious COVID-19 Delta variant continues to spread in our community, particularly among younger individuals who are not fully vaccinated. Between June 18-24, more than 750 new cases were reported among Greene County residents and the average...

Unvaccinated individuals at higher risk of contracting dangerous COVID-19 Delta variant

The highly contagious COVID-19 Delta variant continues to take a toll on our community, especially among younger adults who are not fully vaccinated.

Cases of the Delta variant have skyrocketed in the past three weeks and have accounted for 93% of cases te...

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...

SGCHD's Westside Clinic to offer weekly vaccination opportunities

As part of our ongoing commitment to make vaccine accessible to every part of our community, the Springfield-Greene County Health Department’s Westside Clinic at 660 S. Scenic will offer COVID-19 vaccination opportunities every Wednesday from 10...

Public vaccination opportunities: Week of June 21-27

Many opportunities are available this week to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Due to increased disease spread in our community, individuals who have not yet been vaccinated are urged to get vaccinated as soon as possible.

As of Friday, June 18, the seven-day r...

SGCHD launches new interactive map of COVID-19 vaccine opportunities

To help individuals in our community find a COVID-19 vaccine near them, the Springfield-Greene County Health Department has launched an interactive map of vaccination locations. 

The map allows individuals to input their home or work address to lo...

Media Advisory: Springfield health leaders celebrate success during first year of Rapid Access

When: June 17, 2021 – 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

Where: Behavioral Crisis Center – 800 S. Park, Springfield, MO

Burrell Behavioral Health, the Health Living Alliance and the Springfield-Greene County Health Department will host an anniversar...

Public vaccination opportunities: Week of June 14-20

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department and community partners urge everyone 12 years and older to get vaccinated against COVID-19. The recent increase in disease spread has demonstrated the need for unvaccinated individuals to get vaccinated as s...

Health Department warns of risk of heat-related illness

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Health Department urges vaccination as case counts significantly rise

As COVID-19 disease spread and hospitalizations rise in our community, the Springfield-Greene County Health Department is urging everyone 12 years and older to seek vaccine as soon as possible.

On Monday, 142 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 were reported t...

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...

Public vaccination opportunities: Week of June 7-13

Due to the recent increase in COVID-19 case numbers among unvaccinated individuals, the Springfield-Greene County Health Department encourages everyone 12 years and older to get vaccinated as soon as possible.

As of Friday, June 4, the seven-day rolling av...

Health Department names new Public Health Information Administrator

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department has named Aaron Schekorra as its next Public Health Information Administrator. Schekorra has been with the Department as a Contract Public Health Information Specialist since August of 2020. He stepped into ...

Local health departments encourage COVID-19 prevention measures for summer camps

Summer camps play an important role in keeping kids active and healthy, but they can also pose an increased risk for the spread of COVID-19 if proper mitigation strategies are not taken. 

Although most children who contract COVID-19 have mild symp...

Health Department reports rising cases among unvaccinated residents and falling rates of vaccination

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is reporting a 37% increase in cases of COVID-19 over the last 7 days. This includes two consecutive days of 63 new positive cases prior to the holiday weekend. According to data collected in patient intervi...

Public vaccination opportunities: Week of May 31-June 6

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department encourages everyone 12 years and older to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Below is a list of opportunities for the week of May 31-June 5.

Tuesday, June 1

• Battlefield City Hall (JVCHC) – 523...

Health Department and Jordan Valley Community Health Center phase out mass vaccination site

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Health Department releases updated guidance for businesses and workplaces

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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...

Health Department encourages young people to get vaccinated

Public vaccination opportunities: Week of May 24-30

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department encourages everyone in our community to protect themselves against COVID-19 by getting vaccinated. New opportunities to get vaccinated are available this week through our community partners. 

While w...

Health Department partners with Park Board to hold vaccination clinics

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is partnering with the Springfield-Greene County Park Board to hold COVID-19 vaccine clinics at parks and recreation facilities. The Health Department and Park Board worked together to identify loca...

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...

Health Dept. reports no new COVID-19 deaths for May 12-18

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is encouraged to report zero new COVID-19 fatalities among Greene County residents for the May 12-18, 2021 reporting period.

This is the fourth time in 43 weeks that the Health Department ha...

Public vaccination opportunities: Week of May 17-23

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is excited to announce new vaccine opportunities through our community partners for the week of May 17-23.

While walk-ins are always welcome, individuals may save time by registering for clinics in advance at...

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.,...

ACIP, DHSS authorize Pfizer vaccine for kids 12-15; vaccination opportunities available

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department and community partners are providing opportunities for individuals 12 and older to get vaccinated against COVID-19.

On Wednesday, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services authorized the Pfizer-Bi...

Health Dept. reports no new COVID-19 deaths for May 5-11

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is encouraged to report zero new COVID-19 fatalities among Greene County residents for the May 5-11, 2021 reporting period.

This is the third time in 42 weeks that the Health Department has ...

Public vaccination opportunities: Week of May 10-16

In an ongoing effort to increase access to the COVID-19 vaccines and reach our next milestone of 50% of our population becoming fully vaccinated, the Springfield-Greene County Health Department is excited to announce new vaccine opportunities through our ...

May 5, 2021 -- Health Dept. announces COVID-19 deaths for Apr. 28-May 4

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is saddened to announce the death of one Greene County resident from COVID-19. This loss was reported to us between Wednesday, April 28 and Tuesday, May 4.

Our community lost a woman in her 80s.

The individual...

Local health departments encourage community to celebrate graduations safely

Sports, concerts, prom and graduation... we’re all excited to get back to normal life.  No one wants to miss the big moments due to quarantine or illness. With these milestones on the line, local public health departments are encouraging the enti...

Health Department, Mercy and Springfield Cardinals partner to bring vaccine to Opening Day

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is excited to partner with Mercy and the Springfield Cardinals to offer COVID-19 vaccinations at Hammons Field for Opening Day on Tuesday, May 4.

The vaccine clinic will be located just inside the main gate. ...

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...

April 28, 2021 -- Health Dept. announces COVID-19 deaths for April 21-27

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is saddened to announce the death of two Greene County residents from COVID-19. These losses were reported to us between Wednesday, April 21 and Tuesday, April 27.

Our community lost:

• A man i...

Area public health departments launch Vaccine Champions initiative to combat vaccine hesitancy

Local public health departments across the 417 region are partnering to launch a new initiative to empower members of the public to personally engage their family, friends, and peers to get vaccinated against COVID-19. The Vaccine Champions initiative aim...

April 21, 2021 -- Health Dept. reports no new COVID-19 deaths for Apr. 14-20

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is overjoyed to announce zero new COVID-19 fatalities among Greene County residents between April 14-20, 2021.

This is the second time in 39 weeks that the Health Department has reported no new COVID-19 death...

Health Department partners with Missouri National Guard to expand COVID-19 vaccination efforts

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is excited to announce a new partnership with the Missouri National Guard. Six Adaptive Vaccination Teams (AVTs) have been deployed to Region D to assist in COVID-19 vaccination efforts.  

These team...

Vaccine Navigator upgrades simplify process for scheduling vaccine appointments

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is excited to announce that individuals may now schedule a COVID-19 vaccine appointment directly through Missouri’s Vaccine Navigator program.

All Missourians 16 years and older can make an appointm...

April 14, 2021 -- Health Dept. announces COVID-19 deaths for Apr. 7-13

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is saddened to announce the death of one Greene County resident from COVID-19. This loss was reported to us between Wednesday, April 7 and Tuesday, April 13.

Our community lost a man in his ...

SGCHD pauses use of Johnson & Johnson vaccine; more information to come for local recipients

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department, following the direction of the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services and the recommendation of the CDC and FDA, has paused the administration of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine out of...

April 13, 2021 -- Virtual media briefing today at 2 p.m.

MEDIA ALERT

Leaders from the Springfield-Greene County Health Department will hold a virtual media briefing at 2 p.m. today, April 13.  

Katie Towns, Acting Director of Health; Dr. Nancy Yoon, Chief Medical Officer; and Kendra Findley, Health Progr...

April 12, 2021 -- Health Dept. releases COVID-19 Vaccine Toolkit

As our community continues to see increased access to COVID-19 vaccine, the Springfield-Greene County Health Department hopes that at least 70% of our population will become vaccinated to provide sufficient protection for our community.

Employers and commu...

COVID-19 Mega Vaccine Event fully vaccinates over 6,000; Event sets single day record

A total of 6,131 individuals were vaccinated Thursday and Friday at the COVID-19 Mega Vaccine Event. On Friday, 4,385 doses were administered, breaking the single day record of 3,999 set in St. Charles County and making it the largest one-dose vaccination...

All Missourians now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine; opportunities available today

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is excited to announce that all Missourians are now able to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Today, April 9, the state activated Phase 3 of vaccine distribution extending eligibility to everybody in Miss...

Mega Vaccine Event to take place this Thursday and Friday; walk-ins welcome

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department, Missouri State University and area partners are excited to provide COVID-19 vaccine to individuals during the Mega Vaccine Event at Hammons Student Center on the Missouri State campus on April 8-9.

The vacci...

April 7, 2021 -- Health Dept. announces COVID-19 deaths for Mar. 31-Apr. 6

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is saddened to announce the deaths of two Greene County residents from COVID-19. These losses were reported to us between Wednesday, March 31?and Tuesday, April 6.

Our community lost:

• A man in his 70s
• A woman i...

April 5, 2021 -- Media briefing at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Public Safety Center

MEDIA ALERT

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department will host a joint media briefing at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 6, at the Public Safety Center at 330 W. Scott.

Leaders from the Health Department, City of Springfield, Missouri State University and Jord...

April 5, 2021 -- All Missourians 18+ now able to schedule vaccine appointment

Beginning today, all Missourians ages 18 and up can schedule an appointment for this week’s Mega Vaccine Clinic in Springfield. Phase 3, which extends vaccine opportunities to all Missouri adults, officially opens Friday, but those who have alre...

April 2, 2021 -- COVID-19 variant confirmed in Greene County

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department was notified by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services that a Greene County resident tested positive for the UK variant B.1.1.7 of SARS-CoV-2.&...

March 31, 2021 -- SGCHD launches regional call center to connect individuals with COVID-19 vaccine

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department, in partnership with other public health agencies in the area, is launching a regional call center to connect residents of southwest Missouri with COVID-19 vaccination appointments in their area.

Residents of...

March 31, 2021 -- Health Dept. announces COVID-19 deaths for Mar. 24-30

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is saddened to announce the deaths of two Greene County residents?from COVID-19.?These losses were reported to us between Wednesday, March 24?and Tuesday, March 30. 

Our community lost:

• A man in his 7...

March 30, 2021 -- Mega vaccination event to be held April 8-9 at Hammons Student Center

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department, Missouri State University and area partners invite our community to a COVID-19 vaccine mega event at Hammons Student Center on the Missouri State campus on April 8-9, 2021.

Our goal is to vaccinate 10,000 in...

March 26, 2021 -- SGCHD ready to vaccinate newly eligible workers next week

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department will offer COVID-19 vaccines to essential workers in Phase 2 beginning Monday, March 29. Eligible individuals can now schedule appointm...

March 24, 2021 -- Health Dept. reports no new COVID-19 deaths for first time in 35 weeks

For the first time in 35 weeks, the Springfield-Greene County Health Department is encouraged to announce zero new COVID-19 deaths among Greene County residents in the past week.

Between the March 17-23 reporting period, no new fatalities were reported to ...

March 22, 2021 -- Day of Remembrance to be held in honor of those lost from COVID-19

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department invites the community to participate in a Day of Remembrance to commemorate the lives of the 422 Greene County residents lost from COVID-19 over the past year.

Community leaders and families of some of those ...

March 19, 2021 -- Phase 2 vaccine to open March 29; scheduling begins next week

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department and Jordan Valley Community Health Center will begin scheduling vaccine for individuals in Phase 2 of the state’s COVID-19 vaccination plan on Monday, March 22 for appointments during the week of March 29.

Th...

March 17, 2021 -- Health Dept. announces COVID-19 deaths for Mar. 10-16

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is saddened to announce the death of one Greene County resident from COVID-19. This loss was reported to us between Wednesday, March 10 and Tuesday, March 16.

Our community lost a man in his 60s.

We e...

SGCHD, Jordan Valley Community Health Center partner to provide new vaccine opportunities

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department and Jordan Valley Community Health Center will offer COVID-19 vaccines to essential workers in Phase 1B – Tier 3 beginning Monday, March 15.  

The Health Department and Jordan Valley Commun...

March 11, 2021 -- Media briefing at 2 p.m. Friday at Public Safety Center

MEDIA ALERT

Leaders from?Springfield-Greene County Health Department?and Jordan Valley Community Health Center will provide a joint media briefing?at?2 p.m. tomorrow, Friday,?March 12, 2021, in the training room of the Public Safety Cente...

March 10, 2021 -- Health Dept. advises against spring break travel

With spring break on the horizon, the Springfield-Greene County Health Department encourages individuals to delay travel and stay close to home to prevent further spread of COVID-19.

Following guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, t...

March 10, 2021 -- SGCHD announces COVID-19 deaths for Mar. 3-9

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is saddened to announce the deaths of four Greene County residents from COVID-19. These fatalities were reported to us between Wednesday, March 3 and Tuesday, March 9.

Community members lost...

March 9, 2021 -- Springfield City Council considers next steps on Road to Recovery

Today—nearly one year since our first COVID-19 case in Greene County—Springfield City Council began discussions of what comes next in the Road to Recovery. 

With case counts trending downward, hospitalizations decreasing and va...

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...

March 3, 2021 -- SGCHD announces COVID-19 deaths for Feb. 24-Mar. 2

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is saddened to announce the deaths of three Greene County residents from COVID-19. These fatalities were reported to us between Wednesday, February 24 and Tuesday, March 2.

Community members...

February 26, 2021--Governor plans to open Phase 1B Tier 3 on March 15 as vaccine supply allows

Yesterday, Governor Mike Parson announced the tentative opening of the next tier in the state’s vaccine distribution plan for Monday, March 15. 

Although this date is expected to be when the tier opens, vaccine supply continues to be lim...

February 25, 2021 -- Media briefing at 10 a.m. Friday at mass vaccination clinic

MEDIA ALERT

Springfield-Greene County Health Department Director Clay Goddard will hold his final media briefing at 10 a.m. tomorrow, Friday, February 26, 2021, at Jordan Valley Community Health Center’s vaccination clinic at Grand and Kansas Expressway (t...

February 24, 2021 -- SGCHD announces COVID-19 deaths for Feb. 17-23

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is saddened to announce the deaths of 10 Greene County residents from COVID-19. These fatalities were reported to us between Wednesday, February 17 and Tuesday, February 23.

Community member...

February 17, 2021 -- SGCHD announces COVID-19 deaths for Feb. 10-16; death toll surpasses 400

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is saddened to announce the deaths of five Greene County residents from COVID-19. These fatalities were reported to us between Wednesday, February 10 and Tuesday, February 16.

Community memb...

February 12, 2021 -- Make your voice heard by taking our COVID-19 vaccine survey

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department reminds individuals in our community to make your voice heard by participating in our regional COVID-19 vaccine survey. The survey will remain open until Friday, February 19. 

We encourage e...

February 11, 2021 -- Quarantine not required for at least 90 days following full vaccination

Fully vaccinated individuals who are in close contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 will no longer be required to quarantine for at least 90 days following their second dos...

February 10, 2021 -- SGCHD announces COVID-19 deaths for Feb. 3-9

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is saddened to announce the deaths of four Greene County residents from COVID-19. These fatalities were reported to us between Wednesday, February 3 and Tuesday, February 9.

Community member...

February 3, 2021 -- Health Department issues Finish Strong Challenge

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is challenging our community to move forward together as progress is made to provide COVID-19 vaccines to eligible individuals.

During a news briefing this afternoon, the Health Department announced its Finis...

February 3, 2021 -- SGCHD announces COVID-19 deaths for Jan. 27-Feb. 2

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is saddened to announce the deaths of 14 Greene County residents from COVID-19. These fatalities were reported to us between Wednesday, January 27 and Tuesday, February 2.

Community members ...

February 2, 2021 -- Clarification on state's mass vaccination event on Friday

MEDIA ALERT

Today, Governor Mike Parson announced site locations for week two of the COVID-19 mass vaccination events in partnership with the Missouri National Guard, Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS), and local health care systems. Site loca...

February 2, 2021 -- Media briefing at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Public Safety Center

MEDIA ALERT

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department will host a joint media briefing with local healthcare partners at 1 p.m. tomorrow, Wednesday, February 3, 2021, in the training room of the Public Safety Center at 330 W. Scott.

Leaders f...

February 2, 2021 -- SGCHD encourages community to be COVID aware on Super Bowl Sunday

Although we are encouraged that COVID-19 case numbers have been improving and vaccination efforts continue, the Springfield-Greene County Health Department encourages everyone to play safely on Super Bowl Sunday to limit the risk of exposure.

Because many ...

January 29, 2021 -- SGCHD launches regional COVID-19 vaccine survey

As vaccine distribution efforts continue for certain populations, the Springfield-Greene County Health Department has launched a regional survey to gauge the public’s interest in receiving the COVID-19 vaccine and better understand questions ind...

January 27, 2021 -- SGCHD announces COVID-19 deaths for Jan. 20-26

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is saddened to announce the deaths of 17 Greene County residents from COVID-19. These fatalities were reported to us between Wednesday, January 20 and Tuesday, January 26.

Community members ...

January 27, 2021 -- Media briefing at 3:30 p.m. today at Public Safety Center

MEDIA ALERT

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department will hold a media briefing at 3:30 p.m. today, Wednesday,?January 27, 2021, in the training room of the Public Safety Center at 330 W. Scott.??? 

The briefing will discuss the importance o...

January 22, 2021 -- COVID-19 vaccination efforts continue

As vaccination distribution efforts continue in our community and across Missouri, the Springfield-Greene County Health Department is encouraged by the ongoing community efforts to vaccinate eligible individuals against COVID-19.

Although vaccine is extrem...

January 20, 2021 -- SGCHD announces COVID-19 deaths for Jan. 13-19

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is saddened to announce the deaths of?37 Greene County residents?from COVID-19.?These fatalities were reported to us between Wednesday, January 13?and Tuesday, January 19. 

Community?members...

Jan. 14, 2021 - Vaccine not yet available for high risk groups; individuals encouraged to plan ahead

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.

The governor’s office has approved vaccinations for certai...

January 13, 2021 -- SGCHD announces COVID-19 deaths for Jan. 6-12

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.

Community members l...

January 13, 2021 -- Goddard announces retirement to take role with Missouri Foundation for Health

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.

He has taken the position of Senior Director of Public Health Transformation at Missouri Foun...

January 6, 2021 -- SGCHD announces COVID-19 deaths for Dec. 30-Jan.5; death toll surpasses 300

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....

January 5, 2021 -- Community encouraged to resolve to Finish Strong in 2021

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. 

By making a resolution to ...

December 30, 2020 -- Health Dept. announces COVID-19 deaths for Dec. 23-29

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 2...

SGCHD and Jordan Valley Community Health Center to begin COVID-19 vaccination for healthcare workers

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 fac...

December 23, 2020 -- Health Dept. announces COVID-19 deaths for Dec. 16-22

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.

Our community lo...

December 22, 2020 -- SGCHD urges community to avoid risky holiday activities

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...

December 16, 2020 -- Health Dept. announces COVID-19 deaths for Dec. 9-15

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.

Our community lost:

• A man in his 60s
• A woman in...

December 15, 2020 -- SGCHD urges families to celebrate safely during winter holidays

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.

As COVID-19 cases continue to increase rapidly across the U.S., our guidance&md...

Dec. 14, 2020 -- Media briefing at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Public Safety Center

MEDIA ALERT

Leaders from the City of Springfield and Springfield-Greene County Health Department will provide a media briefing at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15 in the training room of the Public Safety Center at 330 W. Scott.  

The briefing will go over...

December 10, 2020 -- Healthcare partners urge community to take Finish Strong pledge

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.

You can take the Finish Strong pledge by ...

December 9, 2020 - Media briefing at 3:30 p.m. Thursday at Public Safety Center

MEDIA ALERT

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department will host a joint media briefing with CoxHealth and Mercy Springfield at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 10, 2020, in the training room of the Public Safety Center at 330 W. Scott.  &...

December 8, 2020 -- Health Department announces COVID-19 deaths

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is heartbroken to announce the deaths of eight community members from COVID-19.    

Our community lost:             &a...

December 7, 2020 -- Health Department announces COVID-19 deaths

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is heartbroken to announce the deaths of 19 community members from COVID-19.  

Our community lost:               &...

December 4, 2020 -- Health Department announces COVID-19 deaths

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is?heartbroken?to announce the deaths of?four?community members?from COVID-19.

Our community lost:??????????????

• A woman in her 60s 
• A man in his 60s 
• A man in his 60s 
• A woman in her 9...

December 3, 2020 -- SGCHD urges community to stop the spread as COVID-19 death toll surpasses 200

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is heartbroken to announce the deaths of 17 community members from COVID-19. Tragically, our community’s death toll from this virus has&nbs...

December 2, 2020 - Health Department adjusts quarantine timeframes following CDC update

Following an update to guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Springfield-Greene County Health Department has updated its protocol to shorten quarantine timeframes.

For those not experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, there are two p...

December 2, 2020 - Media briefing at 3 p.m. today at Public Safety Center

MEDIA ALERT

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department 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.?

The briefing will pro...

December 2, 2020 -- Health Department announces COVID-19 deaths

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is saddened to announce the deaths of three Greene County residents from COVID-19.

Our community lost:

• A man in his 60s 
• A woman in her 60s
• A woman in her 90s

The Health Department extends our condolence...

December 1, 2020 -- State to host community COVID-19 testing event in Springfield

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 at 3001 N. Grant Ave. on Thursday, December 3 from 9 a...

November 27, 2020 -- Health Department announces COVID-19 deaths

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is saddened to announce the deaths of five Greene County residents from COVID-19.

Our community lost:

• A man in his 50s 
• A man in his 70s
• A woman in her 70s 
• A woman in her 80s
• A...

November 25, 2020 -- Health Dept. encourages the community to shop safely

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.

You can find recommendations on how to Shop Safely at health.springfieldmo...

November 24, 2020 -- SGCHD reminds athletes to play safely as winter sports and activities gear up

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. 

The guidance at?health.springfieldmo.gov/playsafely?provides valuable informati...

November 24, 2020 -- Health Department announces COVID-19 deaths

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is saddened to announce the deaths of three Greene County residents?from COVID-19.?

Our community lost:

• A man in his 60s
• A woman in her 70s
• A woman in her 70s

The Health Department extends our c...

November 23, 2020 -- SGCHD to allow strict modified quarantine exclusively in educational setting

In light of growing evidence that suggests the low risk of COVID-19 transmission among children, as well as guidance from state authorities, the Springfield-Greene County Health Department will allow strict modified quarantine procedures in K-12 schools u...

November 20, 2020 - Media briefing at 2 p.m. today at Public Safety Center

MEDIA ALERT

Leaders from the City of Springfield, Greene County, Springfield-Greene County Health Department, CoxHealth, Mercy Springfield and the Missouri Foundation for Health will provide a media briefing at 2 p.m. today, Friday, Nov. 20, 2020, in the t...

November 19, 2020 -- Community leaders urge safe Thanksgiving celebrations

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.

The City of Springfield, Greene County and the Spr...

November 18, 2020 -- Health Department announces COVID-19 deaths

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is heartbroken to announce the deaths of nine Greene County residents from COVID-19.

Our community lost:

• A woman in her 50s
• A man in his 60s
• A woman in her 70s
• A woman in her 70s
• A man in his 70s
• A man in his 70s
• A ...

November 17, 2020 -- Media briefing at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Public Safety Center

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.

The briefing will provide a C...

November 17, 2020 -- Health Department announces COVID-19 death

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is saddened to announce the death?of?one Greene County resident?from COVID-19.??????? 

Our community lost:??????? 

• A?man in his 80s 

The Health Department extends our condolences to e...

November 16, 2020 -- Health Department announces COVID-19 deaths

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is saddened to announce the deaths of two Greene County residents from COVID-19.

Our community lost:

• A man in his 80s
• A man in his 80s

The Health Department extends our condolences to everyone ...

November 12, 2020 -- Health Department announces COVID-19 deaths

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is saddened to announce the deaths of three Greene County residents from COVID-19.

Our community lost:

• A man in his 50s
• A man in his 80s
• A man in his 80s

The Health Department extends our condolences to everyone ...

November 10, 2020 -- Health Department announces COVID-19 death

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is saddened to announce the death of one Greene County resident from COVID-19.

Our community lost:

• A woman in her 80s

The Health Department extends our condolences to everyone impacte...

November 9, 2020 -- Health Department announces COVID-19 death

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is saddened to announce the death of one Greene County resident from COVID-19.

Our community lost:

• A man in his 80s

The Health Department extends our condolences to everyone impacted by this loss.

Eighteen death...

November 9, 2020 -- Movember reminds men to focus on their health

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.

Each year the Springfield-Greene County Health Department en...

November 6, 2020 -- Health Department encourages ways to celebrate safely this Thanksgiving

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.

The guidance at health.springfieldmo.gov/celebratesafely provid...

November 5, 2020 -- Health Department announces COVID-19 deaths

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is saddened to announce the deaths of five Greene County residents from COVID-19.

Our community lost:

• A man in his 70s
• A man in his 70s
• A woman in her 70s
• A man in his 80s
• A man in his 80s

The Health Department ext...

November 4, 2020 -- Health Department announces COVID-19 deaths

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is saddened to announce the deaths of five Greene County residents from COVID-19.

Our community lost:

• A man in his 60s
• A woman in her 60s
• A man in his 70s
• A man in his 70s
• A man in his 80s

The Health Department ext...

November 3, 2020 -- Health Department announces COVID-19 deaths

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is saddened to announce the deaths of five Greene County residents from COVID-19. 

Our community lost:

• A man in his 40s
• A man in his 50s
• A woman in her 70s
• A man in his 80s
• A man in his 80s

The Health Depa...

November 2, 2020 -- Health Department announces COVID-19 deaths

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is saddened to announce the deaths of two Greene County residents from COVID-19.

Our community lost: 

• A man in his 70s
• A woman in her 90s

The Health Department extends our condolences to everyone impact...

October 30, 2020 -- Health Department announces COVID-19 deaths

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is saddened to announce the deaths of?six?Greene County residents from COVID-19.

Our community lost:

• A woman in her 50s
• A man in his 60s
• A woman in her 70s
• A man in his 70s
• A man in his 80s
• A man in his 90s

The Heal...

October 29, 2020 -- Health Department announces COVID-19 deaths

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is saddened to announce the deaths of five Greene County residents from COVID-19.

Our community lost:

• A man in his 50s
• A woman in her 60s
• A man in his 60s
• A woman in her 70s
• A woman in her 70s

The Health Department...

Oct. 28, 2020 - Health Dept encourages use of the color purple to show support for a safer Halloween

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.

Celebrating safely includes contact...

October 28, 2020 -- Health Department announces COVID-19 deaths

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is saddened to announce the deaths of two Greene County residents from COVID-19.

Our community lost:

• A man in his 80s
• A woman in her 100s whose only risk factor was her age

The Health Department extends our cond...

October 27, 2020 -- Health Department announces COVID-19 deaths

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is saddened to announce the deaths of two Greene County residents from COVID-19.

Our community lost: 

• A man in his 70s
• A man in his 80s

The Health Department extends our condolences to everyone...

October 26, 2020 -- Health Department announces COVID-19 deaths

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is saddened to announce the deaths of two Greene County residents from COVID-19.

Our community lost:

• A woman in her 60s
• A woman in her 80s

The Health Department extends our condolences to everyone impacted by th...

October 23, 2020 -- Health Department announces COVID-19 deaths

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is saddened to announce the deaths of six Greene County residents from COVID-19.

Our community lost:

• A man in his 60s
• A man in his 80s
• A woman in her 80s
• A woman in her 80s
• A woman in her 80s
• A woman in her 90s

The ...

October 22, 2020 -- Health Department announces COVID-19 death

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is saddened to announce the death of one Greene County resident from COVID-19.

Our community lost a woman in her 70s.

The Health Department extends our condolences to everyone impacted by this loss.

Fifty-four ...

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 - Greene County and City leaders support additional efforts to control COVID-19

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

In today’s press briefing, Governor Mike Parson highlighted the state’s ongoing efforts to respond to the COVID-19 crisis in Missouri. During that briefing he called for a statewide Stay at Home Missouri Order. The...

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...

Health Department urges community to get vaccinated

Health Department urges community to get vaccinated

11,000 Greene County individuals overdue for their 2nd shot encouraged to complete their vaccine

11,000 Greene County individuals overdue for their 2nd shot encouraged to complete their vaccine

Health Department offers multiple opportunities for first and second dose of vaccine

Health Department offers multiple opportunities for first and second dose of vaccine