OUR MISSION
The role of the OCHD is to assure the health and well-being of all those who live, work, and play in Osage County. Public health encompasses a multitude of functions and services within a community such as: health education, disease prevention, disease control, and environmental safety.
SERVICES
Services are not limited to residents of Osage County. Anyone is eligible for the following:
Birth & Death Certificates
Immunizations
Tuberculosis Screening
Pregnancy Testing
Health Screenings
Lead Screenings
Lab Draws-with a doctors' order
Flu and COVID vaccines
Well Water Test Kits
Public Health Emergency Preparedness
Food, Lodging & Day Care Inspections
Childcare Provider Training
WIC (Women, Infants & Children)
Car Seat Checks-by appointment only
Safe Crib Program
Temporary Medicaid for Prenatal Women
Shoe Referrals-The Sneaker Project
Communicable Disease Investigations
Animal Bite Investigations
Lactation Consultations
Counseling Services with a LCSW
CPR Certification Classes
Head Lice Checks
Medication Injections-with doctor order
Urine Drug Screenings
Foot & Nail Clinic
Other referrals as needed.
HOURS & CONTACT INFORMATION
OSAGE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
P.O. BOX 533 LINN, MO 65051(573) 897-3103 – Phone
(573) 897-4915 – Fax
Hours: Monday – Thursday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Friday 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM
First Tuesday of each month 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM, First Saturday of each month 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
WIC Clinic Every Wednesday By Appointment Only
STAFF
Department Head/Administrator/MCH Coordinator – Kim Sallin, RN
Nurse Manager/Immunization Coordinator/WIC Nurse - Kandiss Hoffman, RN
WIC Coordinator/Administrative Assistant/Breastfeeding Peer Counselor – Elisha Rogers
Environmentalist/CD Nurse/PHEP Coordinator- Linda Smith, LPN
Environmentalist/Public Health Nurse - Chelsea Smith, LPN
Lactation Consultant/Public Health Nurse – Abby Baker, RN
CCHC Coordinator/Public Health Nurse - Katy Gallagher, RN
WIC Nutritionist – Denise Coots, RD
Billing Specialist – Karen NoltingPublic Health Nurses - Lois Jaegers, RN; Joyce Rackers, RN; JoAnne Bradford, RN
Support Staff - Kendyl Peters
LINKS:
Osage County Health Department Webpage
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Osage County Food Service Sanitation Ordinance 10-23