Cape Girardeau County Public Health Center

06/17/2026

Here with a dose of good news: overdose deaths in the U.S. dropped (CDC, 2025) 📉 Trends remain uneven across states and deaths continue to far exceed pre-opioid epidemic levels, but this is going in the right direction 👏

If you or someone you love struggles with opioid use, know about Naloxone and how it can help save a life: https://tinyurl.com/cgcphc-narcansaveslives

06/17/2026

** 1 WEEK **
For details about this FREE workshop for teenagers (13-17 yo) and their parents or caregivers, please visit: https://www.cccntr.com/events/

06/17/2026

A great opportunity to help shape access to healthier foods in our community! 🥗 , let's share our needs in this very important survey: 📋 https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TY6NBGB

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06/17/2026

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Data shows that women who participate in the WIC program have fewer babies with low birth weight, experience fewer infant deaths, see the doctor earlier in pregnancy, and eat healthier.

WIC (women, infants, children) has a single goal: to improve the health and nutrition of eligible women, infants, and children. Want to learn more or check your eligibility? Contact us or visit: www.capecountyhealth.com/wic.php

06/17/2026

June is PTSD Awareness Month and a perfect time to remember that talking about mental health, including PTSD, helps reduce stigma. If a loved one struggles with their mental health or has PTSD, let them know it’s OK to talk about it.

Asking for help is a sign of strength. One helpful first step is this self-screen, developed by , to learn if your or your loved one's thoughts and feelings may be related to PTSD: https://www.ptsd.va.gov/screen

To learn more, visit: https://www.capecountyhealth.com/newsDetail.php?Understanding-PTSD-48

06/15/2026

📌 ** THIS WEDNESDAY ** 📌
Our Drive-Thru Clinic will be open 9am to 4pm.

ℹ Details:
capecountyhealth.com/calendarDetail.php?Drive-Thru-Clinic-205
📝 Preregistration:
https://tinyurl.com/2026DTC-registration

06/15/2026

The first match in Kansas City is tomorrow! 😎 Here, we share 3 health tips (& resources) to safely enjoy the World Cup ⚽️

🥵 Beware of heat illness, which compounds when drinking alcohol: www.cdc.gov/heat-health/about/index.html
🩹 Reduce your risk of vaccine preventable diseases, like measles. An unvaccinated person who spends 1 hour on a plane with someone infected has a roughly 90% chance of contracting it (CDC):
cdc.gov/measles/data-research/index.html
cdc.gov/measles/downloads/student-travel-infographic.pdf
🙌 Be a fan of your health and safety!https://www.paho.org/sites/default/files/2026/06/copa-mundial-fifa-2026-travel-advisory.pdf

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¡El primer partido en Kansas City es mañana! 😎 Aquí compartimos 3 consejos de salud (& recursos) para disfrutar la Copa Mundial de forma segura ⚽️

🥵 Tenga cuidado con enfermedades relacionadas con el calor, que se agravan al consumir alcohol:
www.cdc.gov/heat-health/es/about/acerca-del-calor-y-su-salud.html
🩹 Reduzca su riesgo de enfermedades prevenibles con vacunas, como el sarampión. Una persona sin vacuna que pasa 1 hora en un avión con alguien infectado tiene +/- un 90% de chance de contagiarse (CDC):
cdc.gov/measles/es/data-research/index.html
cdc.gov/measles/downloads/student-travel-infographic-sp.pdf
🙌 ¡Sea un fan de su salud y seguridad!https://www.paho.org/sites/default/files/2026/06/copa-mundial-fifa-2026-travel-advisory-espanol0604.pdf

06/12/2026

Each year, Men's Health Week is celebrated around the world under a variety of themes that emphasize the importance of men's health.

This year, the focus is on seeing a doctor regularly, especially if something feels wrong with your physical, mental or emotional wellbeing. Other best practices:

🚶‍♂️ Get regular exercise to support health and reduce stress.
🩺 Get regular health checks and screenings.
🆘 Seek help when feeling or challenged by circumstances.
🫂 Help a friend who you believe is struggling.

Happy Men's Health Week, !

06/11/2026

Registration is now CLOSED for our Kids Culinary Day Camp! We want to thank the families who registered. We can't wait to share the kitchen, cooking, and yummy food with you 🫶

We also want to thank these amazing local food gems that are helping us make this possible. Craving a food truck treat? Be sure to try these!
😋 Crepe Girardeau
🍕 Encore Pizza
🍩 Waves Mini Donuts
🌮 Don Carlos Authentic Mexican Restaurant and Taqueria
🍖 BBQ 2 the Rescue
🍦 Curly’s Ice Cream Truck

06/11/2026

** TWO WEEKS **
A FREE value-packed workshop for teens (13-17 yo) and their parents/caregivers 👥💞

Be sure to save your spot by registering today.
https://tinyurl.com/familiesthriving-registration