News – Monday, January 20th 2025

The Dent County Health Center (DCHC) Board of Trustees met Thursday evening, January 16th at 5:00. Administrator Zach Moser presented the Service and Statistics report. In the Communicable Disease Report, he stated that due to the departure of the Communicable Disease Nurse there were no COVID-19,  lead, Influenza, or animal bite reports, however there were 8 screenings for sexually transmitted infections, but total tests were not reported. The environmental report by Assistant Administrator Roma Jones showed there where 11 total inspections conducted, no recalls, one sewer complaint, and 14 environmental questions were fielded. The Maternal-Child Health (MCH) statistics showed there was no car seats distributed, two CPR Courses conducted, no consultations for Childcare Health, no Show-Me Healthy Women appointments, 10 Title X appointments, 3 Presumptive Eligibility (Temporary Medicaid), and 334 WIC appointments. The Community-Specific Services Summary showed 419 total appointments other than WIC, 161 total provider appointments, 111 treatment court visits, 157 lab appointments and 86 immunization appointments. Nurse Practitioner Service Details showed no Show-Me Healthy Women appointments, 1 family planning, no well-child visit, 6 online appointments, no other well-woman exams, no other physicals, 3 SEMO physicals, 11 other visits, and 39 acute illness appointments. Physician Service Details showed no well visits, 3 online appointments, no other physicals, 9 SEMO physicals, 35 other visits, and 54 acute illness appointments. Laboratory details showed 145 individual patients, 19 appointments for Rapid Test for COVID, Flu, RSV or Strep, 2 pregnancy tests and 5 lead tests reported. Immunizations for December totaled 43 for COVID-19, 37 for Influenza, and 113 other vaccines given for a total of 193 total doses given. In the Administrator’s report, Moser reported that the Health Center Lead Assessor had passed her tests. He reminded the Board that community members can bring in items to be tested with the XRF scanner to see if they have lead. Moser went on to report that the Health Center would conduct a Health Fair May 2nd, plus with the purchase of the property at 1014 East Scenic Rivers Boulevard the conference room had been moved to the new building and the old conference room had been set up for office space. He reported on the ToRCH grant the Health Center received to support a DCHC Dietitian. The Board moved to approve the addition of the dietitian position. Moser gave a summary of other grants which had been applied for or were in process, including a proposal sent to the Opioid Settlement Board for Dent County as well as a partnership grant between Health Dent County, Salem Memorial Hospital and DCHC. Financial reports showed the Health Center revenue for FY24 was $1,766,750.66 and expenses were $1,369,203.88 for net revenue of $397,546.78. Financials were reviewed and approved. No closed session was held. The next regular meeting of the Board was set for Thursday, February 20th at 5:00.

The Creative Arts Center in Salem will hold a Winter “Paint N’ Sip” class on Friday, January 31st from 6:00 until 8:30 with Danielle Norris. Come and paint a winter scene with a cardinal complete with glitter! Bring your bestie, your favorite snack and a beverage of your choice! Adults only. The cost is $25. The class is open adults only. All supplies are included. There must be six people sign up to hold the class and it will be limited to 20. To sign up, go to the SACBA website, click on “Programs” link and then on the Creative Arts Center.