Saline County Health Department

Located in Marshall Missouri, our mission is to provide quality services to protect, maintain and enhance the health and well-being of the citizens of Saline County.

Many services are available to anyone regardless of financial status and are free of charge. Some clinics have financial guidelines and reasonable fees based on the cost of providing the service. Please take a moment to browse our site by selecting a link on the left. Current Health Issues and Events are listed on the right.

Questions?  email us at:   salinecountyhealth@yahoo.com

Flu Shots:

The Saline County Health Department began giving seasonal flu shots - which contain H1N1 - starting in October.  Flu shots are $25.00, or free with Medicare part B or Medicaid card. 

The flu vaccine at these clinics are for adults 18 years and older.  If you have any questions, need to schedule an appointment, or want to inquire about children's flu vaccine, please call us at:  660-886-3434.

In order to expedite service at the public clinic(s) or when you schedule a flu-shot, you may wish to download, print, and complete a copy of the consent form for each member of your family beforehand.

       PDF (recommended):  FluConsent2010.pdf   or   MS XPS:  FluConsent2010.xps

All vaccine is preservative-free.   Please go to flustations.com  for vaccine and flu information.

Smoking Cessation Classes:

Trying to quit?  We can help.  Classes start October 12. 

Click here: smoking_cessation_classes.pdf  for the schedule and contact information.

Breastfeeding?

Thinking about, or have questions about Breastfeeding? Check out these resources:
http://www.breastfeeding.com/
http://www.womenshealth.gov/breastfeeding/index.cfm?page=ask

Like us on  facebook   http://www.facebook.com/SalineCountyBreastfeedingSupport

Questions?  email Disa Farris at:  farrid@lpha.mopublic.org

Centers for Disease Control (CDC)          H1N1 Flu How can I avoid and help prevent spread of the flu?  Click the thumbnail to download a printable (pdf) file of the   "WHACK the flu" poster. Click here to watch Gilliam School's WHACK the Flu video. Additional information about treating and preventing the flu is available at the following sites:   www.dhss.mo.gov/WHACK/  www.fightthefluMO.com

Are You Up To Date? Vaccinate! This is the perfect time to make sure that everyone in your family is up-to-date on their immunizations.  Not sure if anyone in your family needs shots? Click here for more information.