St. Francois County Health Center

We are so happy to have received our first round of vaccine on Friday. We are currently vaccinating Phase 1A. If you have already registered, please know our staff will reach out to you when it is ready to vaccinate your category. Vaccinations are by appointment only. To register, visit our website at sfchc.org.

Compassion fatigue and burnout are often used interchangeably. While there are some similarities, there are important differences as well. For more information about preventing, treating, or identifying instances of compassion fatigue or burnout, visit: https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2000/0400/p39.html

With the new year comes a lot of diet plans, weight loss goals, and other new years resolutions. Make sure your diet plan is something that you can stick with for the long term. https://www.eatright.org//fad-/staying-away-from-fad-diets

Have you checked your home for radon? "Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer deaths among nonsmokers in America and claims the lives of about 21,000 Americans each year." This link has all you need to know about radon and how to test your home for it. https://www.epa.gov//national-radon-action-month-informati

"During January, NCCC and its many local chapters across the country highlight issues related to cervical cancer, HPV disease and the importance of early detection." https://www.nccc-online.org//cervical-health-awareness-mo/

Staying active at every stage of life enhances our physical health, mental health, and overall quality of life. Sign up today! Call 573-883-3548 for more info.

"About 1 in 33 babies in the U.S. is born with a birth defect each year, according to CDC. Your genetics, behaviors and social and environmental factors can impact the risk for birth defects, and not all birth defects can be prevented." https://www.marchofdimes.org//january-is-national-birth-de#

"The ingredients used in the mRNA vaccines developed by Pfizer and Moderna are simple. They contain mRNA, as well as lipids to ensure safe delivery of the mRNA that will initiate an immune response. Although FDA approved adjuvants (aluminum salts) and preservatives (ethlymercury) have a history of safe use in vaccines, they were not used by Pfizer and Moderna in this vaccine technology." https://covidvaccine.mo.gov/facts/

Happy New Year. We will reopen January 4th at 8:00 am

It is so important to take care of ourselves physically, mentally, and emotionally during these times of crisis. Show Me Hope is a great resource for those who are feeling stressed, overwhelmed, anxious, or depressed. https://www.moshowmehope.org/https://www.youtube.com/watch

It's not too late to get your flu shot! Schedule an apopintment with us or find another location to get your flu shot at vaccinefinder.org #SleeveUp #FightFlu

"It only takes a little to lose a lot." https://www.cdc.gov/rxawareness/information/index.html

It is important for both pregnant women and those around her to take the precautions necessary to limit her risk of exposure to COVID-19. "Based on what we know at this time, pregnant people are at an increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19 compared to non-pregnant people. Additionally, pregnant people with COVID-19 might be at increased risk for other adverse outcomes, such as preterm birth." https://www.cdc.gov//need-ext/pregnancy-breastfeeding.html

How long does COVID-19 immunity last? It’s still too soon for a final answer, but new findings from healthcare workers show reinfection almost never happens for at least 6 months. https://directorsblog.nih.gov//study-of-healthcare-worker/