SARS,
Monkeypox, and other new diseases seem to be springing up
everyday. Visit our Emerging Infectious
Disease section to get the facts. You can also
link to our section on Bioterrorism.
This special section includes information on threats, agents
and precautions you can take. Click
here to visit the EID and Bioterrorism Sections . . .
Your
Public health agencies and the St. Louis Metropolitan Area
have joined together to create a West Nile Virus Information
Center as a resource for our community. Click here
to learn more about West Nile Virus.
Learn
More About Public Health In Missouri! Click
here
to participate with other citizens and health professionals
in an interactive forum or learn more about Missouri's Public
Health Agencies!
Learn
More About St. Charles County, Missouri To
learn more about St. Charles County, Missouri visit
the St. Charles County Government Home Page. You will find
links related to County Government and other interesting resources
too. Click here
for an online listing of St. Charles County Employment
Opportunities.
We've
Been Hit!
If
you've ever wondered what a "hit" on a website really
is, check out our monthly site traffic reports and learn a
thing or two. Click here.
We are committed to the protection and enhancement of the quality
of life for all members of our community through good health that
comes from education, disease prevention and from promoting and
upholding good healthcare and environmental standards and practices.
The St. Charles County Department of Community Health and The Environment
consists of four separate divisions. Each divison has it's own
section on our site which may be accessed by selecting a link on the left.
Did you make a resolution to get healthier this year?
Find health, wellness and safety tips online at the United States Department of Health and Human Services website. Mark this website as one of your "favorites" and stick to your new healthy lifestyle all year long!
If
it's going on in your community, this is the place to learn
more about it! We've put together a list of valuable resources
and links for you to learn more and stay informed. Our current topic is Earthquake Preparedness.
Earthquake Preparedness
Have you felt the recent tremors? Please take a moment to read about Earthquake Preparedness here!
Want
to see what other topics we've highlighted? Click here
for our Timely Topic Archives.
Have a
question? Write our Division of Public Health at health@sccmo.org,
or call 636-949-7400.
Choose To Be Smoke Free When Dining In St. Charles County The St. Charles County Department of Community Health and the Environment is
commited to encouraging smoke-free dining establishments. To make it easier
for those dining in St. Charles County to find a smoke-free restaurant, we
are furnishing this list of smoke-free establishments. If you have health
concerns related to second-hand smoke or simply prefer not to smell tobacco
smoke while dining then you can patronize one of the listed businesses. The
list will be updated on a weekly basis.