Christian County Health Department
Address: 301 East Brick / P.O. Box 340, Ozark, MO 65721
Telephone: 417.581.7285
FAX: 417.581.6130
Email: health@christiancountyhealth.com
Website: http://www.christiancountyhealth.com/
Mission
The mission of Christian County Health Department is to serve and protect the county citizens by promoting healthy behaviors, increasing understanding of health issues, and improving the quality of the environment. This is accomplished by assessment, planning, and assurance activities provided in a caring, confidential, and cost effective atmosphere.
Description of Services
They provide a variety of programs and services to serve the needs of the community, such as:
- Communicable Disease Control
- Environmental Services
- Bioterrorism
- Health Status Alert System
- Restaurant Inspections
- Family Planning/Women's Health (pelvic & breast exams, pap tests, contraceptives, education & counseling, free pregnancy testing & counseling)
- Adult & Child Immunizations
- Health Screenings (blood pressure, blood sugar tests, hemoglobin tests, TB skin tests, vision & hearing test)
- Sexually Transmitted Disease Screening, Treatment and Education
- Sports Physicals
- Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Nutrition
Cost
Services are funded through county property tax, contracts, fees for services and donations. They accept Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance. Self-pay and sliding scales are also available.
About
CCHD is a local health department that provides comprehensive health care to individual, families, and the community. CCHD began in 1968 as a public health office under the sponsorship of the Ozark Area Community Action Corporation. Two years later it became known as the Christian County Health Department. CCHD is governed by a five member Board of trustees elected in a non-partisan election. Elected members serve a four-year term.
Population Served
Christian county.
As of 8/06