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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...

At-home COVID-19 test kits now available at Greene County libraries

Testing for COVID-19 is a vital tool to prevent spreading the virus to other people. To improve access to testing, Springfield-Greene County Health and the Springfield-Greene County Library District will begin distributing at-home testing kits at all&...

COVID-19 public vaccination opportunities for June 6 - 10

June began with a 7-day rolling average of 50 cases, which is a 32% increase in COVID-19 cases since May 26. While Greene County remains at a low impact level, residents can continue to take precautions to keep cases low. This includes getting tested if y...

COVID-19 public vaccination opportunities for May 30 – June 3

As we honor our servicemen and women on Monday, May 30 for Memorial Day, residents are encouraged to take precautions to limit the spread of COVID-19 over the holiday weekend. Currently, Greene County is still considered low level for transmission by the ...

Health Department unveils health assessment and priority issues

Springfield-Greene County Health, CoxHealth and Mercy Springfield released the 2022 Community Health Needs Assessment and the priority health issues of Greene, Christian and Webster Counties at today’s Roots & Branches event.  

The C...

Health Department, CoxHealth and Mercy hold Roots & Branches event to discuss health priorities

Springfield-Greene County Health, CoxHealth and Mercy Springfield invites media to attend the Roots & Branches event at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, May 26 at the Springfield Art Museum located at 1111 E Brookside Drive.  

Leaders from the Health Depar...

COVID-19 Pfizer/BioNTech booster doses available for 5-11-year-olds, following DHSS recommendation

Appointments for COVID-19 booster doses for 5-11-year-olds are now available at Springfield-Greene County Health vaccination clinics, following a formal recommendation from Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) on May 20.  This...

Public vaccination and special Memorial Day testing opportunity for week of May 23-27

The beginning of summer is underway, which means lots of gatherings among family and friends. Unfortunately, this also means that there is a higher risk of exposure to COVID-19. Making the choice to get vaccinated or tested for COVID-19 can help make the ...

Public Vaccination Opportunities Available This Week Amid Increase in COVID-19 Cases

Greene County’s 7-day rolling average of COVID-19 cases has increased 182%, now at a 7-day rolling average of 31 cases compared to a rate of 11 cases two weeks ago. With this increase, it’s important to make sure you are up to date on ...

Public Vaccination Opportunities: Week of May 9-14

Springfield-Greene County Health will host walk-in vaccine opportunities with community partners during the week of May 9-14.  

Individuals who receive a primary (first or second) dose or first booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccin...

Public Vaccination Opportunities: Week of May 2-6

Springfield-Greene County Health will host walk-in vaccine opportunities with community partners during the week of May 2-6.  

Individuals who receive a primary (first or second) dose or first booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine...

Public Vaccination Opportunities: Week of April 25-30

Springfield-Greene County Health will host walk-in vaccine opportunities with community partners during the week of April 25-30. 

Individuals who receive a primary (first or second) dose or first booster dose of the COVID-19 vacc...

Public Vaccination Opportunities: Week of April 18 - 22

Springfield-Greene County Health will host walk-in vaccine opportunities with community partners during the week of April 18-22. 

Individuals who receive a primary (first or second) dose or first booster dose of the COVID-19 vacc...

Celebrate Easter safely with free COVID-19 testing at the Health Department

With COVID-19 cases remaining low, Springfield-Greene County Health encourages the community to enjoy this Easter and Passover weekend. Individuals should feel safe to gather with loved ones but may want to take some extra precautions to prevent the sprea...

Greene County COVID-19 daily case average drops below 10 for the first time since 2020

Springfield-Greene County Health is announcing that for the first time since July 4, 2020, the 7-day rolling average of COVID-19 cases in Greene County has dropped below 10 per day. The 7-day rolling average for April 12 was 9 cases and April 13 was 8.9, ...

COVID-19 outreach clinics continue to reach residents with vaccine and first & second boosters

Springfield-Greene County Health continues to see a positive response to COVID-19 vaccination clinics across the area. Since Jan. 1, over 4,000 individuals have chosen vaccination and attended a Health Department clinic to receive their primary series or ...

Animal Control creates new way to engage with community, help owners find lost pets

Animal Control, a program of Springfield-Greene Health, has launched a new way to connect directly with the community it serves. The Springfield-Greene County Animal Control Facebook page will provide photos of lost animals that arrive at the shelter each...

Public Vaccination Opportunities: Week of April 11 – 16

Springfield-Greene County Health will host walk-in vaccine opportunities with our community partners during the week of April 11-16. 

Vaccination appointments are also available Monday – Friday at Westside Public Health Center (660 S. Scenic Ave.)...

Health Department provides March COVID-19 data update

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is highlighting important COVID-19 data from the month of March.

Key Points: 

Hospitalizations of COVID-19 patients were significantly lower in Greene County in March compared to February, further sho...

Public Vaccination Opportunities: Week of April 4 - 8

Springfield-Greene County Health will host walk-in vaccine opportunities with community partners during the week of April 4 – 8. 

Individuals who receive a primary (first or second) dose or first booster dose of the COVID-19 vacc...

Navigating COVID-19 with an endemic approach

The state of Missouri is entering a new phase of the pandemic, as it has become evident that COVID-19 is here to stay. While it is still spreading, communities now better understand how to respond to the disease and make sure individuals have the tools ne...

$50 gift cards now available for COVID-19 booster doses

Beginning March 28, people who receive a COVID-19 booster dose at Springfield-Greene County Health Department vaccine clinics are eligible to receive a $50 gift card upon vaccination.

The gift card program has been open to people receiving first and second...

Public Vaccination Opportunities: Week of March 28 – April 2

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department will host walk-in vaccine opportunities through our community partners during the week of March 28 – April 2. 

Vaccination appointments are also available Monday – Friday at Wests...

Health Department announces new initiative to address heath disparities in COVID-19 response

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department has received a $574,599 grant from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services to expand efforts to address health disparities caused by COVID-19. With this additional funding the department will i...

Health Department to begins daily pollen reporting

As spring approaches, the Springfield-Greene Health Department will provide regular pollen counts online every weekday. These counts will continue until the first freeze. 

Pollen and spore samples are collected daily (Monday through Friday) and re...

Public Vaccination Opportunities: Week of March 21 - 26

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department will host walk-in vaccine opportunities with community partners during the week of March 21 – 26. 

Individuals who receive a first or second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine a...

Health Department, CFO and SPS offer chance to win $500 when receiving the COVID-19 vaccine

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is partnering with Community Foundation of the Ozarks to offer five chances to win a $500 Walmart or Target gift card to those receiving a 1^st or 2^nd dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at one of the pop-up clinics...

Public Vaccination Opportunities: Week of March 14 - 19

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department will host walk-in vaccine opportunities through our community partners during the week of March 14 – March 19. 

Vaccination appointments are also available Monday – Friday at West...

Health Department creates online tool to report at-home COVID-19 test results

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department has created an online tool to report positive COVID-19 cases from at-home antigen tests. This tool will provide an additional snapshot of community levels of the disease and help the Health Department watch ...

Public Vaccination Opportunities: Week of March 7 - 12

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department will host walk-in vaccine opportunities through our community partners during the week of March 7 – March 12. 

Vaccination appointments are also available Monday – Friday at&n...

Health Department provides February COVID-19 data update

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is highlighting important COVID-19 data from the month of February. 

Key Point: 

The omicron surge, which began in early January, continued into February with 7-day averages of 400+ COVID-19 ...

Health Department to reopen STI testing & treatment program

The Springfield-Greene Health Department will begin offering limited testing and treatment services for sexually transmitted infections (STI) next week. The Health Department STI clinic has been closed since early 2020 due to capacity restrictions imposed...

Greene County at medium impact level for COVID-19 illness

Greene County is currently at a medium impact level for COVID-19 illness, according to new guidance from the CDC that measures community levels of the disease. 

This classification comes as Greene County reaches...

Public Vaccination Opportunities: Week of Feb. 28 - March 5

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is excited to announce new walk-in vaccine opportunities through our community partners for the week of Feb. 28 – March 5.

Individuals who receive 1^st or 2^nd dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at a clinic...

Springfield-Greene County Health Department call center now offering Spanish speaking services

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is excited to announce that the COVID-19 Call Center now offers Spanish speaking services to the community. 

This new service can be used by contacting the 417-874-1211 and pressing 3. Callers will t...

Health Department to move vaccine clinic, maintain vaccination and testing access

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department will transition its COVID-19 vaccination and testing operations from the Health Department Vaccination Clinic on Battlefield Road to Westside Public Health Center (660 S. Scenic Ave.) starting Feb. 28. &...

Health Department launches respiratory disease outbreak preparedness program for businesses

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is excited to announce the launch of a new resource for businesses to help them better prepare and respond to respiratory disease outbreaks. The Healthy Workplace Project will help business owners create and...

Health Department and community partners offer public vaccination opportunities

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is partnering with the Springfield-Greene County Library District, Springfield Public Schools and other community partners to offer COVID-19 vaccine clinics throughout the community starting this week.&n...

Virtual media briefing at 1 pm Wednesday

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department will hold a virtual media briefing at 1 p.m. tomorrow, Feb. 16. 

Leaders from the Health Department, the Springfield-Greene County Library District and Springfield Public Schools will provide an upda...

Health Department provides January COVID-19 Data Update

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is highlighting important COVID-19 data from the month of January. 

Key Point: 

The Health Department is encouraging parents in Greene County to help slow the surge after January data shows a...

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...