Pulaski County Health Center

Please be advised... due to ice on the sidewalks TOMORROW’S DONUT RUN HAS BEEN MOVED TO THE WAYNESVILLE PARK!! 8am. EVERYONE WELCOME!! Free donuts and coffee wi...ll be provided by our friends at Walker Real Estate and Phelps Health!! #walkerrealestate #phelpshealth #FFG #thedonutrunisreal #activekids #activeadults #hfpcmo #pchcmo #45tofit #15tofit #dohardthings See more

It's the day again... FitFriday!! That means we are talking all things fitness. And you won't want to miss this one. Michelle Hartgraves and Melissa are talking... about the #45toFit program that starts on March 1st! Listen in as Michelle, a nutritionist, discusses diet options for the program. And if you want more information, check out the 45toFit page. You don't want to miss this!! #hfpcmo #pchcmo #15tofit #activeadults https://youtu.be/5ytNPFIwgaE See more

Pulaski County Health Center is Currently vaccinating. If your card has EL8982 as the Lot number. You may come to Crocker at the health Department for your vaccine. We will be here until 6 pm today.

In need of motivation today? Check out this week's MIDWEEK MOTIVATION today!!!! #pchcmo #hfpcmo #activeadults #bassprofitness #15tofit #midweekmotivation

To clear up some confusion, our vaccine clinics have been postponed due to weather, not due to a shortage of vaccine. If you were due to come to our office for a vaccine between 2/16 and 2/18, you can get your vaccine at our Crocker office on Thursday (2/18) or Friday (2/19) from 9am - 4pm for your booster. Regarding the mass event: The governor cancelled this week's events through Friday. We wanted to try to see everyone from the original event in one day on Saturday. We ...were trying to get vaccine in time to still do something Saturday. If we have to reschedule totally, it will not be more than a week and you will still be within an acceptable timeframe to get your second vaccine. We know it has been frustrating for you all because it is for us as well. Be patient with us a we try to work around the weather we were all handed. Please be assured that there is enough vaccine to get everyone their second dose, some just may be delayed up to a week. We will post an update when we know when the Mass Clinic Event has a definite date. We will also notify local radio stations as well.

Check out these upcoming clinics starting Friday, January 22 at our Waynesville location. Call 573-736-2217 for more information or to schedule your appointment.

Missouri WIC changes infant formula manufacturer beginning January 1 JEFFERSON CITY, MO WIC, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children will be changing the brand of standard infant formulas available to participating infants effective January 1, 2021. The Missouri WIC program will change its standard infant formulas from Enfamil to Similac. WIC federal regulations require all state ag...encies to enter into a competitive cost-containment contract for the purchase of infant formula. Abbott, the awarded manufacturer, receives the exclusive right to provide its products to WIC participants in exchange for a monetary rebate. The infant formula rebate maximizes the program’s ability to provide nutrition services and supplemental food benefits to all WIC participants. WIC recognizes and promotes breastfeeding as the optimal source of nutrition for infants. In Missouri, 70.2% of WIC mothers initiated breastfeeding in fiscal year 2020. However, for women who are unable to fully breastfeed, or choose not to, WIC provides nutritionally appropriate iron-fortified formulas to eligible infants. Missouri WIC will issue Similac Advance, Similac Sensitive, Similac Total Comfort, Similac Soy Isomil, and Similac for Spit-Up under the new infant formula contract. WIC provides participants with these standard contract brands of formula unless there is a specific condition requiring a special formula or WIC-eligible nutritional. Missouri WIC will continue to provide special infant formulas for infants with a qualifying medical condition. Information for prescribing a special formula for infants is located at https://health.mo.gov/living/families/wic/wichcp/documents/. Pregnant women, new mothers, and families with children from birth through their fifth birthday who are Missouri residents may qualify for supplemental food benefits, nutrition counseling, and breastfeeding support. Individuals can submit a WIC Online Interest Form by visiting the Missouri WIC website at wic.mo.gov to assess eligibility and initiate the enrollment process, or they can obtain additional information by calling 1-800-TEL-LINK (1-800-835-5465). This is a release from MO DHSS, locals may call 573-774-3115 to check eligibility and/or to make an appointment.

Due to weather and current road conditions, there is a 2 hour delay on opening this morning at both locations. We will assess roads again closer to that time and will post if a further delay or closure is needed.

Year-to-date, as of 12/21/20, Pulaski County has the following status: 330 Positive COVID tests last week (Aggregate total: 5,025) 0 new COVID related death reports (34 Total) PCR 7-day positivity rate: 26% Category: 1 (Extreme Risk)... Category 1 Recommended Action Plan: Business occupancy limits reflective of social distancing Social group size: 10 or less Masks- strongly advised in all offices and businesses where social distancing is not possible. MASK ADVISORY STILL IS EFFECT: Pulaski County is currently considered a hotspot within the state. Due to high and growing positivity rates and community spread within Pulaski County and surrounding areas, we are advising individuals remember the 3 W’s. While there is no current mask mandate, these practices will help protect you and our community. WEAR your mask while in public places. WATCH your distance. WASH your hands. We have recently updated our phone system to attempt to avoid the constant busy signal many have been struggling with. We hope this allows us to better serve you. If you continue to get a busy signal, you may also call 573-736-2218, 573-736-2219, or 800-481-2219. Our afterhours line is still available by calling, 573-736-2219. If no answer after hours, please leave a message and you’ll get a returned call within 24 hours or sooner. Please do not call health departments in other counties. They are not able to help with cases in our county. The additional lines should help with getting through more quickly. We do apologize for inconveniences you experience while trying to call. You may also email [email protected] with COVID questions.

Check out these easy tips to stay fit this Christmas. #hfpcmo #pchcmo #activeadults #activekids #15tofit

Due to the Christmas Holiday, COMC's COVID Response Team will be conducting COVID drive-thru testing on TUESDAY only! We will be testing in RICHLAND and CAMDENT...ON TOMORROW from 4p-6p. For more information, please call: 573.836.7015 Camdenton - COMC Medical and Dental 1652 N Business Route 5 Richland - COMC Community Outreach Center 107 W Camden Ave See more

It’s a beautiful day in Missouri and it’s time for another #mealsmadeeasy! In this week’s edition Michelle is showing you how to make an easy Chicken Primavera Bowl. Enjoy! #hfpcmo #pchmo #activeadults #activekids

Guess what day it is??? That's right!! It's FitFriday!!! That means Sean and Melissa are talking about all things FITNESS once again! Listen in as they list som...e great things you can do right now to be fitter in 2021!! And don't forget to like, share and subscribe to our YouTube channel!! #hfpcmo #pchcmo #resolutions #dohardthings #activeadults #activekids #FitFriday https://youtu.be/trRlZGzyDFc

Year-to-date, as of 12/07/20, Pulaski County has the following status: 533 Positive COVID tests last week (Aggregate total: 4,044) 2 new COVID related death reports (32 Total) PCR 7-day positivity rate: 28% Category: 1 (Extreme Risk)... Category 1 Recommended Action Plan: Business occupancy limits reflective of social distancing Social group size: 10 or less Masks- strongly advised in all offices and businesses where social distancing is not possible. Hospitals are either close to or at capacity at this time caring for COVID and other patients. The priority of the nursing staff is and should be to care for those patients. Because they are overrun, we will hold off on requesting weekly numbers of hospitalized patients for our county until things calm down for them a bit. Although we can’t get an accurate count this week, hospitalization rates are high and rising. MASK ADVISORY STILL IS EFFECT: Pulaski County is currently considered a hotspot within the state. Due to high and growing positivity rates and community spread within Pulaski County and surrounding areas, we are advising individuals remember the 3 W’s. While there is no current mask mandate, these practices will help protect you and our community. WEAR your mask while in public places. WATCH your distance. WASH your hands. We have recently updated our phone system to attempt to avoid the constant busy signal many have been struggling with. We hope this allows us to better serve you. If you continue to get a busy signal, you may also call 573-736-2218, 573-736-2219, or 800-481-2219. Our afterhours line is still available by calling, 573-736-2219. If no answer after hours, please leave a message and you’ll get a returned call within 24 hours or sooner. Please do not call health departments in other counties. They are not able to help with cases in our county. The additional lines should help with getting through more quickly. We do apologize for inconveniences you experience while trying to call. You may also email [email protected] with COVID questions.

And here’s your Fit Friday video for this week. Friends if you’re looking to change your life for the better in 2021, our friend Jay Tiegs tells you how you can! The #75hard program he offers is FREE and open to ALL fitness levels and there’s absolutely no better time than right now to start being the best you that you can be! This program gives you the tools and accountability you’ll need to be successful so check it out!! #hfpcmo #pchcmo #activeadults #activekids #newyearsresolution #dohardthings

Check out this week's Midweek Motivation! It's not too early to start planning to make those resolutions happen. Want to complete a half marathon or marathon in 2021? Here are some great suggestions to help you reach the finish line. #hfpcmo #pchcmo #hokaoneone #activekids #activeadults

Looking for an after school snack for the kids? In this week’s edition of #MealsMadeEasy, I am showing you how to make Mexican Tortilla Pizza. My kids loved the...se growing up. It’s quick, easy, and healthy! I am also including my recipe for homemade taco seasoning below. Let me know what you think in the comments. - Michelle #hfpcmo #pchmo #activekids #activeadults See more