For over 50 years the
City of Columbia has been committed to providing public health services through its
Health Department.
These services 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 and monitor the health of the population.
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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.
Click here for up-to-date Health and Human Services Department news or here to receive our monthly Health Matters newsletter.
Announcements:
- 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.
- SEASONAL AND H1N1 FLU INFORMATION - We are offering H1N1 vaccine to all residents on a walk-in basis, Mon-Fri from 8 am - 4:30 pm. Click here for more information. We are out of seasonal flu vaccine and will not receive any more. Still need flu information? Visit Fight the Flu!
- 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.
- Salmonella in Water Frogs - the CDC is investigating a multi-state outbreak of Salmonellosis. Missouri currently has 2 cases that meet case definition, plus 2 more that occurred in the two weeks just prior to the currently defined period. The preliminary suspected source of infection is African Dwarf Water Frogs, and possibly other aquarium pets.
- 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 now 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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