Health Department

The City of Columbia is committed to providing public health services that prevent epidemics and the spread of disease, protect against environmental hazards, promote healthy behaviors, prevent injuries and illness, assure the quality and accessibility of health services, monitor the health of the population, provide social services and promote and protect civil rights.

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Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services

Eating and Activity Survey - Click here to tell us about your habits and opinions regarding eating and activity. You can even enter to win a fabulous gift card! We want to help people reach their optimal health. Two ways to accomplish this are through healthy eating and regular physical activity. Boone County residents - please share your opinions! Thank you!

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Announcements:

COOLING CENTERS and Summertime Safety Tips - Click here for a list of Cooling Centers located throughout Columbia. Click here for a list of cooling centers around the state of Missouri. Click here to watch a short video about sun safety. Click here to watch a short video about tanning beds.
Food Safety Month & the Egg Recall - Join us in celebrating food safety month by learning more about proper food handling and the egg recall. Come see us in Environmental Health for a free food safety DVD, a hanging thermometer and food safety handouts. Try printing one of our food safety tip posters and displaying it at your home or work for the month. Click here for more information.
Are you Living With a Chronic Disease? - Click here for help.
Mosquito Spraying -The Columbia/Boone County Health Department will be spraying for mosquitoes on the MKT Trail and other trail areas starting Friday June 4, 2010. This spraying is typically done on Friday mornings weekly. During the week of September 2 and September 16 the spraying of the MKT trail will occur on Thursday early AM instead of Friday AM. The spraying will consist of using a truck mounted ultra-low volume sprayer and using Anvil 2 plus 2. The product is considered safe and is approved by the EPA for mosquito control. The spraying will occur between the hours of 4 AM and 8 AM.
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AED Registration - Please click here for the required form. AED registration must be updated annually. For more information, please contact us at 573.874.7345.
Heart Attack and Stroke Risk - Are you at risk for heart attack and stroke? Click here for a free, confidential assessment. Please be sure to fill out the feedback survey after you've completed the assessment. For more information on heart attack and stroke prevention, please contact us at 573.874.7354.
Urban Chicken Ordinance - Click here for a list of Frequently Asked Questions. Click here to read the ordinance. The Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture is a great resource for residents who want to raise chickens responsibly. Click here for more information on their classes, which aim to educate residents who want to be responsible chicken owners.
2009 Department Summary - Click here to see what your Local Public Health Agency did for you in 2009.
Connect to Your Local Health Department - You can now receive timely public health news from the Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services on Facebook and Twitter. Become a fan on Facebook! Follow us on Twitter!
Attention Health Care Providers Do you need information regarding treatment of pertussis? Click here for CDC guidelines.
Here's to Your Health Videos - Click here to watch!
Healthy Lifestyle Initiative Survey Results - More than 1500 adults and 800 kids responded to a survey that asked questions about physical activity and food. Click here for results!
Sign up for Mosquito Spraying Notifications
Learn more about our Mosquito Spraying Program - Click here to view a four-minute video about the program
Domestic Partnership Registry - Couples may register at the health department Monday-Friday from 8 am - 5 pm. Click here for the required registration form.
Columbia/Boone County Health Assessment - The assessment was revised in February 2009 and is available here.
Expanded Services for Uninsured Women - The state of Missouri has expanded it's Uninsured Women's Health Services Program. Visit the state's website, view our flier or call us at 573-874-7356 for assistance.
Bed Bugs - Everything you need to know about Bed Bugs
Get Involved - Check out our October Calendar of Events
Be Healthy- Read our Health Matters Newsletter
Columbia Cooks! View recipes from this year's chefs!
Smoking Cessation Program- Learn how we can help you quit or read our manual to start your own organization's smoking cessation program!
The City of Columbia Smoking Ordinance - View our Brochure and Fact Sheet.

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Birth Certificate Information
The Boone County Health Assessment (Revised 2008)
Tobacco Concerns
Contact Us - Email, Phone Number, Address and Map

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