Wanted - PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE – Andrew County Health Department

public_health_nurse.jpgThe Andrew County Health Department is accepting applications for the full time position of Public Health Nurse. This position will be responsible for working in the health department clinic, providing health education, program coordination, worksite health promotion, WIC client services, and promoting healthy living activities in the community. 

Candidates must be a Registered Nurse (RN), a Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree (BSN) preferred, and possess a current Missouri nursing license. Resumes may be e-mailed to AndrewH@andrewcountyhealth.com or mailed to P.O. Box 271 Savannah, MO  64485 Attn: Andrew Hoffman, Administrator.

Resumes must be received by 4:00 pm November 9, 2018.

Gold WIC Loving Support Award of Excellence

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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.

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Shared Blessings Community Garden

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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.

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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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.