Carter County Health Center

06/05/2026

Our bodies change as we age, but if you notice significant problems with your vision, it may be time to contact your eye doctor. Cloudy vision does not have to be your normal!

06/04/2026

Reaching out for help can feel overwhelming.
When someone contacts RISE, the first step is simple: a conversation.
Our team helps individuals explore treatment options, recovery resources, and support services based on their needs.

Click the link below to get connected, or give RISE a call today.
🔗 https://loom.ly/nt954f4
📞 Main Line: (573) 323-4413
👩‍⚕️ Patient Navigator (Virginia): 314-949-7065
🤝 Peer Support (Shannon): 573-415-1388

This project was supported by Grant No. 15PBJA-24-GG-04536-COAP awarded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. Points of view or opinions in this document are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice.

06/04/2026

🚨 Expanding Access to Life-Saving Narcan Across Carter County 🚨

The Carter County Health Center and the RISE Program are proud to announce an expansion of community access to Narcan® (naloxone) through new public distribution locations across Carter County.

Narcan is a safe, easy-to-use medication that can rapidly reverse an opioid overdose and save a life. With overdose deaths continuing to impact communities across Missouri and the nation, having Narcan readily available can make the difference between life and death while waiting for emergency responders to arrive.

Thanks to partnerships with local organizations, Narcan distribution boxes are now available 24/7 at:

📍 Carter County Health Center
📍 Carter County Library – Ellsinore Branch
📍 Refuge Church – Grandin

These boxes provide free access to Narcan for community members who may need it for themselves, a loved one, or someone experiencing an overdose emergency.

Everyone can play a role in preventing overdose deaths. Carrying Narcan is no different than knowing CPR or having a first aid kit—it is a tool that can help save a life when every second counts.

We would like to thank the Carter County Library and Refuge Church for partnering with us to make this important resource more accessible throughout our community.

If you would like to learn more about Narcan, overdose prevention, or the RISE Program, please contact the Carter County Health Center.

06/04/2026

🚑 ❤️ Be Ready to Save a Life!

Join Carter County Health Center's CPR Class and gain the confidence and skills to respond in an emergency. Whether you're a parent, caregiver, healthcare professional, or simply want to be prepared, this hands-on training could make all the difference when seconds count.

📅 June 25, 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Carter County Health Center
👩‍⚕️ Instructor: Nurse Gavrielle

Learn life-saving CPR techniques in a supportive, interactive environment.

📞 Call 573-323-4413 for pricing and registration.

Spaces are limited—reserve your spot today!

06/03/2026

When community partners work together, great things happen.

Last evening, local first responders encountered a family traveling through the area with children who did not have appropriate child safety seats. Recognizing the importance of keeping children safe, multiple agencies quickly came together to help.

The Van Buren Police Department, Carter County Sheriff's Office, Van Buren Fire Department, and Carter County Health Center coordinated efforts to ensure the children were provided with proper child safety seats before continuing their travels.

After being contacted by our law enforcement and fire department partners, Carter County Health Center staff responded to assist the family and make sure the children had the protection they needed while riding in a vehicle.

We are grateful for the strong partnerships that exist among agencies in Carter County. By working together, we can address immediate needs, improve safety, and make a positive difference for those in our community.

Thank you to all the agencies involved for putting the safety and well-being of children first. ❤️👶🚗

06/03/2026

06/03/2026

🥗 Wellness Wednesday Tip: Fuel your body with healthy foods! Healthy choices start one bite at a time! 🍎✨

06/02/2026

𝙈𝙞𝙨𝙨𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙞 𝙎𝙪𝙉 𝘽𝙪𝙘𝙠𝙨 ☀️💵 is a program to help families buy food for their school-aged children during the summer. Families will get a one-time $120 benefit per qualifying child loaded onto an EBT card.

These funds can be used to buy nutritious foods at authorized locations. Eligiblity includes:
🔴 Your child is age 7 through 17 and already participates in SNAP or Temporary Assistance, or
🔴 Your child is age 7 through 17 and has active Medicaid coverage and lives with a household with income at 185% or below the federal poverty level, or
🔴 The child is age 7 through 17 and is in foster care, homeless, or a migrant, or
🔴 Your child is enrolled in school and has an approved application for free or reduced price school meals.

Apply online here mydss.mo.gov/SuNBucks

06/01/2026

🐾💡 Health Tip of the Week: Rabies Prevention 💡🐾

Rabies is a serious but preventable disease that affects both humans and animals. Protect yourself, your family, and your pets! If you are bitten or scratched by an animal, wash the area immediately with soap and water and seek medical attention right away.

Stay safe and help prevent rabies in our community! 🐶🐱🦝

06/01/2026

What can you do if you have to act fast to save someone's life? CPR increases a person’s chance of survival by double or even triple! 70% of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests happen in homes, which means that if you are called on to give CPR in an emergency, you will most likely be trying to save the life of someone you love: a parent, a sibling, a spouse or a friend.

In just 90 seconds, you can learn the two simple steps to hands-only CPR: https://loom.ly/5PCqes0