Douglas County Health Department
Sandra Pueppke, RN, Administrator
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603 NW 12th Ave.
P.O. Box 940
Ava, MO 65608
417/683-4213 or 4174
417/683-4111
puepps@lpha.dhss.mo.gov


8:00-12:00; 12:30-4:30
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Web Site: http://www.dchd.org
Governing Body: Board Advisory Board: Yes Mill Tax Rate: $0.20
Ordinances: Seatbelts, Keg Ordinance, Open Container, Illegal Dumping
Primary Focus: Protecting and promoting the health of county residents by assessing their health status and needs; by developing policies and priorities, and assuring appropriate county response, thus ultimately improving health as measured by reduced communicable disease and increased life expectancy.
Board Chair:
Mr. Nuell Brill
Route 1
Mountain Grove, MO 65711
417-948-2479
County Commissioner:
J. Linder


Services Offered:
ATV Safety Education sponsored by MCH
Car Seat Safety Education sponsored by MCH
Case Management (high-risk prenatal)
Child Abuse and Neglect Education
Chronic Disease Prevention through Education (walking clubs, field day events)
Chronic Disease Prevention through Screenings (blood sugar, cholesterol, blood pressure and body mass index)
Communicable Disease Prevention
Delta Rural Health Outreach Program
Environmental Services (water testing, sanitation)
Immunization and Influenza Clinics
Local Emergency Response Preparedness Education & Planning
Parent Resource Library
Project Lifeguard Seatbelt Safety Program
Public Health Clinics
Public Speakers Bureau
School Health Wellness Programs
Screenings and Referrals (STD & TB)
Vital Records (Birth and Death Certificates)
Women, Infants & Children (WIC)
Contracts with DHSS:
Chronic Disease Primary Prevention (CDPP)
Child Care Health and Safety Consultation
Child Care Inspection
Community Pandemic Preparedness Planning
Core Public Health Functions
Maternal and Child Health (MCH)
Regional Public Health Emergency Planning and Preparedness
Vital Records
Women, Infants & Children (WIC)
Multi-county Agreements Relating to Public Health: Mutual Aid Agreement in Public Health Emergency with Wright County Health Department, Ozark County Health Department and Missouri Ozarks Community Health Clinic. Regional Public Health Emergency Planning and Preparedness Collaborative Agreement with Texas County Health Department. WIC Nutritionist Services with Ozark County Health Department. Environmental Health/Sanitarian with Ozark County Health Department. Delta Rural Health Outreach Program with Missouri Highlands and Region G health departments. MFFH Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Initiative with Ozark County Health Department.
Total Revenue (2006): $770,990 Local Contribution (2006): $257,882
# of Licensed Child Care Facilities: 6 Capacity: 185
# of Hospitals: 0 Population as of 7/01/05: 13,594
# of RHCs: 0 # of FQHCs: 1
Ratio of Physicians Per Population: 1:2222 Ratio of RNs Per Population: 1:205
MC+ (Fee for Service or Capitated Rate): Fee for Service

Updated 4/30/2008