Welcome!
The Sullivan County Health Department has proudly offered a variety of health services for the residents of Sullivan County, Missouri for more than 30 years. Many of these services are free of charge for qualifying patients.
Our team of registered nurses oversee the Women Infant and Children (WIC) program for nutrition and child health education. No-cost food vouchers are available for mother and child.
For more information about our services, call PH. 660-265-4141
Open Monday-Friday from 8:30am-4:30pm
Se Habla Español- Maria Calderon
Summer Heat Can Be Dangerous!
Call Us for a Cooling Station near You.
To help keep cool this summer, here are some tips to keep safe in hot weather:
- Never leave children, disabled persons, or pets in a parked car - even Temperatures in a car can become life threatening within minutes. On an 80-degree day, the temperature inside a car even with the windows cracked slightly can reach 100 degrees in less than 10 minutes!
- Keep your living space cool. Cover windows to keep the sun from shining in. If you don't have an air conditioner, open windows to let air circulate. When it's hotter than 95 degrees, use fans to blow hot air out of the window rather than to blow hot air on to your body. Basements or ground floors are often cooler than upper floors.
- Slow down and limit physical activity. Plan outings or exertion for the early morning or after dark, when temperatures are cooler.
- Drink plenty of water and eat lightly. Don't wait for thirst, but instead drink plenty of water throughout the day. Avoid alcohol or caffeine and stay away from hot, heavy meals.
- Wear lightweight, loose-fitting, light-colored clothing. Add a hat or umbrella to keep your head cool…and don't forget sunscreen!
- Don't stop taking medication unless your doctor says you should. Take extra care to stay cool, and ask your doctor or pharmacist for any special heat advice.
- Taking a cool shower or bath will cool you down. A shower or bath will actually work faster than air conditioner. Applying cold wet rags to the neck, head and limbs also cools down the body quickly.
Source: Ready Wisconsin
Sullivan County Health Department
