Gold WIC Loving Support Award of Excellence
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- Published on Tuesday, 02 October 2018 09:09
Exemplary Breastfeeding Support and Practices
1 of 4 WIC Agencies in the state of Missouri
The Andrew County Health Department received the Gold WIC Loving Support Award of Excellence on September 24, 2018. We are honored to be recognized for our continued efforts to promote and support breastfeeding in our community.
Shared Blessings Community Garden
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- Published on Tuesday, 02 October 2018 08:48
Sisters of St. Francis / Mother Pia Ministry Center and their Shared Blessings Community Garden, Chase Holcumbrink and his Savannah High School horticulture students, Gary Osborn, and several other local individuals.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
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- Published on Friday, 28 September 2018 09:25
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
The Andrew County health Department would like to remind you 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. When breast cancer is detected early (localized stage), the 5-year survival rate is 100%. Visit NationalBreastCancer.org to order your free resource, 3 Steps to Early Detection, and increase your chance of finding breast cancer before it spreads.
Learn more at www.cancer.org.
Domestic Violence
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- Published on Thursday, 27 September 2018 17:28
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
The Andrew County Health Department would like to remind you that domestic violence affects people of all backgrounds and ages. If you are a victim of domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-SAFE(7233) or visit http://www.thehotline.org.
If you're interested in raising awareness, there are several ways to get involved.