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The 2024-2029 Andrew County Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) is designed to address key health priorities by working with community stakeholders over the next five years. The CHIP draws on the results of the Andrew County Health Department’s (ACHD’s) Community Health Assessment (CHA) and other data gathered through an integrative process. Three priority areas of focus have been established, along with specific strategies for how these issues will be addressed, all supporting the overall focus for Andrew County to be a healthier place to live, learn, work, and play. Download the full report here.

United to Help Our Neighbors Helping at-risk Missouri families regain self-sufficiency Rent Assistance Utility Assistance Childcare Support Transportation Eligibility Missouri resident At least one child under 18 in the household Responsible for bills (rent, utilities, childcare) At or below 185% of Federal Poverty Guidelines Contact CAPSTJOE at 816-233-8281

Request for Proposals Auditing Services Request for Proposal is available at the Andrew County Health Department, 106 North 5th Street (PO Box 271) Savannah, MO  64485 between normal work hours of 8-4. For information, contact Andrew Hoffman, Administrator at 816-324-3139 or email. Right reserved to accept bid deemed to be in the best interest, responses later than February 19, 2024 at 12:00 pm will not be accepted. Download AUDIT RFP 2-24 Download Audit RFP Q&A 1-8-24 ACHD Audit 2021.pdf 21 Audit Results & Report to the Board of Trustees.pdf  

Download the report Spanning from June 2022 to June 2023, Andrew County Health Department (ACHD) partnered with the Missouri Center for Public Health Excellence (MOCPHE) and other community stakeholders to conduct an extensive community health assessment (CHA) process in Andrew County, Missouri. This was the first CHA undertaken by ACHD in Andrew County, and the goal was to ensure that the initiative was community-driven, transparent, and in alignment with community values and health equity principles.    

Savannah, Missouri, May 19, 2023 — The Andrew County Health Department has been awarded a $397,105.00 grant to implement a WIC Community Innovation and Outreach Project (WIC CIAO). WIC CIAO is supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service and aims to support efforts to develop, implement, and evaluate innovative outreach strategies to increase awareness, participation, and benefit redemption in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), and reduce disparities in program delivery.

A virtual guided grocery store tour that teaches adults how to get the most nutrition for their food dollars Date: Monday, May 11, 2020 Time: 10-11 a.m. or 2 - 3 p.m. Location: From the comfort of your own home. (An online link will be shared upon registration.) Cost: FREE! Register: Morning session registration link Afternoon session registration link: In this live, online class you will: Read food labels and compare unit prices Learn how to identify whole grains Identify three ways to purchase produce - fresh, frozen, and canned Get ideas for easy and delicious meals Talk with an MU Extension Nutrition Specialist and other participants, sharing tips and experiences Receive a $10 Walmart gift card 

Request for Proposal The Andrew County Health Department desires to enter into an agreement with a practicing attorney to provide legal counsel to the Andrew County Health Department, including but not limited to attending Board Trustee Meetings as needed, answering questions presented by the Board of Trustees and/or Administrator. The attorney must maintain an office within the State of Missouri and employee a staff that is adequate enough to respond to the Health Department’s requests within a reasonable amount time. In your written proposal, the following information must be provided to the Andrew County Health Department to allow for an in-depth evaluation of your experience and expertise: Educational background and rates for all staff including attorneys, legal assistants, office staff and any other personnel expected to perform work related to the Health Department's requests. Legal experience, including names, addresses and dates of previous employers.  Must be a member of the Missouri Bar Association. Provide a resume entailing the area of particular expertise and special resources of particular use to the Andrew County Health Department. Proposals may be brought in to 106 North 5th Street or mailed to Andrew County Health Department, PO Box 271, Savannah, MO 64485, or emailed prior to 4:00 pm May 10, 2021.   For additional information contact Andrew Hoffman, Administrator at 816-324-3139 from 7:00am-4:00pm Monday through Friday.

JEFFERSON CITY, MO -- Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen COVID-19 vaccine administration is being paused in Missouri until further notice. “In an abundance of caution and as per federal guidelines, we are pausing vaccination with Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen vaccine until further notice in Missouri,” said Dr. Randall Williams, director of the Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS). “We anticipate having more information shortly to make further decisions about overall vaccine distribution in light of this new development and will continue to update citizens who have been vaccinated with the J&J vaccine after the advisory committee meets at the federal level tomorrow.” A new standing order for this vaccine has been issued by DHSS and is effective immediately. People who have received the J&J vaccine who develop severe headache, abdominal pain, leg pain, or shortness of breath within three weeks after vaccination should contact their health care provider. Patients with other clinical questions should contact their health care provider or call the COVID-19 hotline at 877-435-8411. Providers are asked to keep any on-hand J&J vaccine in the appropriate storage unit and label it “quarantine-do not use” until further notice. As the State of Missouri receives more information, it will be made available. Joint CDC and FDA Statement on Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine CDC/FDC join statement link - http://www.andrewcountyhealth.com/index.php/resources/news/605-jj-pause-pr

COVID-19 Mass Vaccination Events for February 15-19 Canceled Due to Extreme Winter Weather