The health center offers immunizations for adults and children at three regular monthly clinics, on a walk-in basis. Our office offers all immunizations as recommended by the State of Missouri Department of Health and some vaccinations that are not required. More...
Tuberculosis (TB) Testing
Tuberculosis (TB) is a lung disease caused by a tiny germ breathed into the lungs. The only way to contact the disease is by extremely close contact, through the air, with someone who has the disease. Symptoms of TB may include a cough of longer then three weeks, unexplained weight loss, night sweats, chills, fever, and coughing up blood in advanced cases.
The tuberculin skin test is available at the health center for a fee of $3.00.
If you have questions about tuberculosis, call your personal physician, the Livingston County Health Center at 646-5506,or the Missouri Department of Health at 1-800-611-2912.
WIC
WIC Program
WIC is the special supplemental nutrition program for Women, Infants and Children. WIC provides foods that are especially important during pregnancy and growth. Many working families can qualify for WIC. More...
PREGNANCY TESTING
The health center offers pregnancy testing so mothers can begin to receive health care in the earliest possible stage of pregnancy.
In order to cut down on unnecessary testing, health center nurses have a few requirements before a pregnancy test will be administered:
•You must be a Livingston County resident. •You must be at least 2 weeks late for your period. •You must provide first morning urine. •You must make an appointment with a health center nurse to receive a pregnancy test.
We respect the privacy of individuals who visit the health center and any information we know about a client will not be shared outside of the workplace.
Temporary MO HealthNet for Pregnant Women (formerly Temporary Medicaid)
If your pregnancy test is positive and you have no health coverage, you can apply for Temporary MO HealthNet for Pregnant Women at our office.
Temporary MO HealthNet for Pregnant Women provides ambulatory (walk-in) services directly related to your pregnancy including physician visits, pharmacy and outpatient services. It does not cover the client if she is no longer pregnant. Delivery, D & C’s, inpatient hospital, dental, optical or any other services are not covered.
Temporary MO HealthNet for Pregnant Women provides coverage from the day you sign up until the last day of the following month. If you should qualify for Temporary MO HealthNet, it should cover you until your application for Regular MO HealthNet at the Division of Health and Senior Services is processed which could take approximately 30 days.
To apply for Temporary MO HealthNet for Pregnant Women, come to the health center office at 800 Adam Drive, or call 660-646-5506 for more information.
CHILD CARE HEALTH CONSULTATION (CCHC)
In collaboration with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Livingston County Health Center offers child care consultation and training to area child care providers.
Health Center nurses provide consultations regarding child health and safety issues at licensed and license-exempt child care homes, group homes, and centers such as Head Start. We also provide health promotion presentations for children in the facility.
SEARCH FOR LICENSED DAY CARES To visit a list of state licensed county day care providers, visit this link: Show Me Child Care Facilities
Our Breastfeeding Educator, Anita Perry, RN, or our Breastfeeding Peer Counselor, Rachel Snyder, will be happy to assist you with your breastfeeding questions and concerns! More...
For more information about Services for Families, call the health center at 1-660-646-5506 Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Livingston County Health Center is an equal opportunity provider. Livingston County Health Center 800 Adam Drive Chillicothe, MO 64601 660-646-5506
