Douglas County Health Department
| Sandra Pueppke, RN, Administrator | ||||||
| Primary Address: Phone: Fax: e-mail: Toll Free # Office Hrs: |
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 |
Secondary Address: Phone: Fax: e-mail: Toll Free # Office Hrs: |
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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 |
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| 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) |
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| 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) |
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| 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