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In the News

H1N1 has recently been in the news both locally and world wide.  On June 11, 2009 On June 11, 2009, the World Health Organization (WHO) raised the worldwide pandemic alert level to Phase 6 in response to the ongoing global spread of the novel influenza A (H1N1) virus. A Phase 6 designation indicates that a global pandemic is underway.  Although in the United States H1N1 Novel Influenza has not been as virulent as first suspected, it may still cause some major health issues in some cases.   Usually Symptoms are mild flu like symptoms, but in some cases may become severe.

Take these everyday steps to protect your health:

For more information visit these sites:

http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/qa.htm

http://www.dhss.mo.gov/BT_Response/_H1N1Flu.html

 

2nd Annual Car Show Sponsored by Benton County Health Department,

Which benefited Benton County Cancer Fund a Big Success!

 

     

 

 

Also See links below

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ew13Dprrijs

 

Photo Provided by Kaiser Studio in Clinton, Missouri

Philosophy

We believe that health care is a basic human right. It must be available, coordinated and provided in a comprehensive manner in conjunction with other human services, when services are provided to comply with acceptable professional standards and principles.

Benton County Health Department is a tax-based health department, therefore residents of Benton County are encouraged to use the services offered by the Health Department.  

While the Health Department receives revenue from many different sources, individual donations are gladly accepted to help defray the costs of non-reimbursable services.  Home care is part of the continuous health care system and will be provided in the most cost effective way possible.

Benton County Health Department and its staff shall operate and furnish services in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, and disclose ownership information,  to the best of its knowledge, based on its Quality Assurance Program and professional personnel practices.

Benton County Health Department is located  at 

1238 Commercial Street Warsaw, Missouri 65355

You can contact us at 660-438-2876 or fax 660-438-5746

 Benton County Health Department

is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Services provided on a nondiscriminatory basis.

This institution is a n equal opportunity provider.

 

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