Barton County Health Department
Linda Talbott, Administrator
Primary
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1301 E. 12th St.

Lamar, MO 64759
417/682-3363
417/682-5548
talbol1@lpha.dhss.mo.gov


8:00 - 5:00
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Web Site: N/A
Governing Body: Board Advisory Board: YesMill Tax Rate: $0.13
Ordinances: Food; Sewage
Primary Focus: The health and well-being of the community
Board Chair:
Doris Kelsey
1402 C West 160 Highway
Mindenmines, MO 64769
417-842-3453
County Commissioner:
Mike Davis


Services Offered:
Blood Pressure Screening
Blood Sugar Screening
Case Management
Community Education
Family Planning
Flu Clinics
Food Service Inspections
HIV Testing/Counseling
Home Health/Homemaker Services
Immunizations
Lead screenings
On-site Sewage Inspections
Pregnancy Testing
Prenatal Classes
Show Me Healthy Women
STD Testing
TB Testing
Vital Records
WIC
Contracts with DHSS:
Child Care Health and Safety Consultation
Child Care Inspection
Core Public Health Functions
Maternal and Child Health (MCH)
Pandemic Influenza Plan
Regional Public Health Emergency
WIC
Multi-county Agreements Relating to Public Health: N/A
Total Revenue (2006): $1,007,172 Local Contribution (2006): $270,184
# of Licensed Child Care Facilities: 11 Capacity: 181
# of Hospitals: 1Population as of 7/01/05: 13,057
# of RHCs: 0# of FQHCs: 0
Ratio of Physicians Per Population: 1:1286 Ratio of RNs Per Population: 1:167
MC+ (Fee for Service or Capitated Rate): Fee for Service

Updated 5/1/2007