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How to Observe World Sickle Cell Awareness Day on June 19:🔈Raise awarenessThe best thing you can do to observe World Sic...
06/19/2026

How to Observe World Sickle Cell Awareness Day on June 19:
🔈Raise awareness
The best thing you can do to observe World Sickle Cell Awareness Day is to spread awareness in your community about sickle cell disease. Help others get educated.
🩸Become a donor
One of the impactful ways in which you can help sickle cell disease patients is by becoming a blood or bone marrow donor. Since the patients occasionally need blood transfusions, your blood will help them.
✒️Share your story
If you are someone who is affected by sickle cell disease or if you know someone who has been affected by the disease, share the story on social media. Knowledge is power.
For more information on how to observe World Sickle Cell Awareness Day go to https://loom.ly/2wAs1tE

Juneteenth celebrates an important piece of our nation's history and African American heritage. In 1980, Texas declared ...
06/19/2026

Juneteenth celebrates an important piece of our nation's history and African American heritage. In 1980, Texas declared Juneteenth a state holiday. Dozens of states have since followed suit, including Missouri in 2003. Although Juneteenth celebrations have grown and changed over the years, the purpose behind the holiday—a celebration of independence and freedom—remains.

Learn more at MOHistory.org/blog/juneteenth/

06/18/2026

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Beyond Screen Time: New Recommendations to Help Kids Thrive in a Digital WorldAt WIC, we know that screen time and digit...
06/18/2026

Beyond Screen Time: New Recommendations to Help Kids Thrive in a Digital World

At WIC, we know that screen time and digital devices are a big concern for families. 👪 The American Academy of Pediatrics has recently updated its recommended guidelines on digital media to prevent potentially harmful effects on your family's health, safety, and well-being! 📱The AAP suggests several recommendations to support your family’s healthy use of technology:

✅Create a family technology plan and set boundaries on digital media.
✅Delay use of personal tablets.
✅Watch and play alongside your children to monitor digital content.
✅Use parental controls.

Check out the full article from the AAP, which provides even more recommendations and resources, such as a “Phone Ready questionnaire” and sample conversation starters about media: https://loom.ly/2qLjOFg

Closed June 18 in Observance of Juneteenth📢 Our office will be closed on Thursday, June 18, in observance of Juneteenth ...
06/18/2026

Closed June 18 in Observance of Juneteenth

📢 Our office will be closed on Thursday, June 18, in observance of Juneteenth ❤️🖤💚, which is celebrated on June 19.

🕘 We will resume normal business hours on the next Monday.

Thank you for your understanding! 😊✨

💧 Wellness Wednesday Tip: Don’t forget to drink enough water! Sip water throughout the day and keep your wellness flowin...
06/17/2026

💧 Wellness Wednesday Tip: Don’t forget to drink enough water! Sip water throughout the day and keep your wellness flowing! ✨

06/17/2026

Join us this Thursday, June 18th, at 5:00 PM for a FREE Mobile Food Distribution!

If you or someone you know could benefit from receiving groceries, we would love to serve you. This is a wonderful opportunity to help support individuals and families in our community.

Please help us spread the word by sharing this post with friends, family, and neighbors.

📍 Mt. Zion Church
🕔 Thursday, June 18 | 5:00 PM

Come receive a blessing or help someone else find one!

📚✏️ Summer just started, but it's never too early to get a head start on back-to-school preparations! 🍎🎒Beat the last-mi...
06/16/2026

📚✏️ Summer just started, but it's never too early to get a head start on back-to-school preparations! 🍎🎒

Beat the last-minute rush and make sure your child's immunizations are up to date before the new school year arrives. Vaccines help keep students healthy, safe, and ready to learn.

Schedule your child's immunization appointment at Carter County Health Center today and check one more thing off your back-to-school to-do list! ✅

📞 Call us to schedule an appointment or go online today!

https://loom.ly/I4xdCkw

Enjoy your summer now—and be ready for a healthy start to the school year later! ☀️💙

Smoothie or Yogurt Bowl RecipeSmoothies are both delicious and nutritious summer treats! ✨ ️ Learn how to make your own ...
06/16/2026

Smoothie or Yogurt Bowl Recipe

Smoothies are both delicious and nutritious summer treats! ✨ ️ Learn how to make your own smoothies using your family’s favorite fruits and veggies with this recipe by the Minnesota WIC Program. You could even incorporate strawberries, the WIC-approved food of the month! 🍓Let us know your favorite smoothie flavor combinations! 💭

Older people are mistreated more often than we think due to the lack of supports for older people in our communities. It...
06/15/2026

Older people are mistreated more often than we think due to the lack of supports for older people in our communities. It doesn’t have to be this way. Get involved in creating a stronger society that safeguards our communities and prevents abuse.

If you or someone you know is a victim of elder abuse, neglect or exploitation, file a report at Health.Mo.Gov/abuse at any time.

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1611 Health Center Road
Van Buren, MO
63965

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Monday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 5:30pm

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