Springfield-Greene County Health

Happy Halloween from Springfield-Greene County Health! 🎃 👻

As summer officially winds to a close, we want to highlight the incredible work of our seasonal pool inspectors. During the summer 2024 season, we conducted 316 routine pool inspections at public and semi-public facilities, such as apartment and neighborhood pools. These inspections are done on a routine basis to ensure pool water is safe to swim in. Our inspectors test the water’s pH and chemical disinfectant levels, and they observe if the water is clear enough to see the bottom of the pool. If a pool does not pass inspection, our inspectors provide education and reinspect the pool at a later date. Thank you to our seasonal workers for keeping our community safe and healthy this summer!

One year ago today, the Healthy Living Alliance of the Ozarks launched the "Hey man, you good?" mental health campaign. The goal of "Hey man, you good?" is to help equip men to have open and honest conversations about mental health through awareness, resource sharing and training. In the year since, our community has transformed "Hey man, you good?" into a message of empowerment. Talking about your mental health does not make you weak. It takes incredible strength to share your experiences, and we thank the people in Greene County and beyond who have joined us in this important conversation. Learn more at mentalhealth417.com.

Your mental health matters, and your experiences and feedback can help us inform our community's mental health efforts. Take the Greene County mental health survey today: https://lnkd.in/gRmjNGKQ

In honor of our wonderful nursing staff, we are celebrating National Nurses Week. Whether they are providing home visits for newborns, giving vaccines or providing STI testing and treatment, our nurses work hard every day to ensure our community stays healthy.

This month, you have a unique opportunity to tell area healthcare organizations how they can better meet your needs. Take the Community Health Needs Assessment survey, starting today through May 31: https://lnkd.in/gDbAqVQF

Springfield-Greene County Health is pleased to announce the release of its 2023 Annual Report, marking the milestone of 150 years of dedicated service in the community. The focal point of the report is a timeline that captures the journey of the department and its services over 150 years. This historical retrospective offers a reflection on the significant progress of public health in our community throughout the past century and a half. This progress has helped all people in our community live longer, healthier, happier lives. View the report and explore the timeline: https://lnkd.in/gghdFjFC

Helping our community members thrive is what encourages our work at Springfield-Greene County Health. Through our many programs and services, we aim to help ALL people live longer, healthier, happier lives. We believe our community flourishes when people have their needs met, even at the most basic level. This National Public Health Week, we're grateful for a community to serve and invite you to explore how we can help YOU thrive: health.springfieldmo.gov #NPHW

As we embrace 2024, let's kick-start the year with a commitment to community well-being! In 2022, Springfield-Greene County Health established our Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) – a comprehensive roadmap towards a healthier, more resilient community. Check out our latest blog post to discover how the CHIP aligns with our Department’s New Year's resolutions, with a focus on families and mental health. Together, we're turning resolutions into actionable change for a healthier, happier community! Read more: https://lnkd.in/gzmYtMt5 #NewYear #HealthAndWellness #CommunityEngagement #CHIP #HealthyLiving #PositiveChange