Public Information

Recent Press Releases

• Food Safety Helps Keep Citizens HealthyAugust 26, 2010
  The Health Department works diligently to serve and protect the health and safety of our community to prevent food related illnesses from occurring.
• SAAFhouse Spay and Neuter Clinic Ribbon CuttingAugust 25, 2010
  A building dedication and ribbon cutting will be held on August 30, 6 p.m., at the SAAFhouse Spay-Neuter Clinic in Springfield.
• Prevent Illness While Going Back to SchoolAugust 24, 2010
  Educational settings often become a perfect location for diseases to spread. Help prevent illness with a few simple steps.
• Take Precautions to Avoid Heat-related IllnessAugust 09, 2010
  The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory to begin today, August 9, 2010 projected to last through Wednesday, August 11, 2010.
• Ground-level Ozone Unhealthy for Sensitive GroupsAugust 03, 2010
  The Health Department reports ground-level ozone at a Moderate Level, which the Air Quality Index defines as "unhealthy for sensitive groups."

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Speakers

The health department can provide speakers for a variety of topics, including air quality, bioterrorism, food safety, home and daycare safety, and more. Contact Katie Towns-Jeter to get a speaker for your event.

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