News – Monday, March 2nd 2026

The Dent County Health Center (DCHC) Board of Trustees met, February 19th at 5:00. The Board held a public hearing on the Food Code Fee Schedule. It was reviewed by the Board and approved. Administrator Zach Moser presented the Operational reports for the month of January. In the Communicable Disease Report, he stated there were 3 cases of COVID-19 reported, while the active lead cases were reported at 69, plus 13 communicable disease cases. There were 72 Influenza cases, 3 animal bites were reported, and there were 22 screenings for sexually transmitted infections, resulting in 82 total tests and 9 treatments. The January environmental report showed there where 17 total inspections or re-inspections conducted. The Maternal-Child Health (MCH) statistics showed there were 9 car seats distributed, there was one Show-Me Healthy Women appointment and 331 WIC appointments. The Community-Specific Services Summary showed 516 total appointments other than WIC, 144 total provider appointments, 178 treatment court visits, 162 lab appointments, 36 immunization appointments, 47 CareCab Rides. Nurse Practitioner Service Details showed one Show-Me Healthy Women appointment, 11 family plannings, one well-child visit, one other well-woman exam, 8 other physicals, 14 SEMO physicals, plus 49 other visits, and 59 acute illness appointments for a total of 144 visits. Laboratory details showed 163 Lab Draws, 16 appointments for Rapid Test for COVID, Flu, RSV or Strep, 2 pregnancy tests, 10 lead tests were reported, plus 12 other urine drug screenings. Phlebotomy appointments totaled 122, while all Lab appointments totaling 152. Immunizations for January showed 8 for COVID-19 and 16 for Influenza, plus 31 other vaccines given during 36 appointments. In the Administrator’s report, Moser reported several dates for DCHC events in 2026. Moser reported on the progress of the annual financial audit, plus he noted that the CD approved at the last meeting had been purchased and the tentative acceptance of the Cybersecurity Improvement Grant and the goal of switching to a contracted IT service pending approval of the granters. He said a CareCab driver had been hired. Moser presented two opioid grants that were award to the Health Center and asked for budget modification to accommodate the grants. The request received Board approval. Moser discussed the DCHC Care Fund, he requested permission to make it an official fund and allow payroll deduction for purchases from the fund. The Board approved the request. The financial reports for January were reviewed. Current assets at the end of January were $1,338,496.12. Total assets were $2,175,200.47, total liabilities were $364,172.88, and equity was $1,811,027.59. Revenue for January was $195,688.48. Cost of services were $50,384.84 for a gross revenue of $145,303.64. Expenses were $74,105.26 for a net operating revenue of $71,198.38. After other revenue and expenses, net revenue was $76,774.63. No report from H&R Block was received. During new business Zach presented details on a new position request for a Grant & Strategic Initiatives Coordinator funded between 3 or more grants with compensation ranging from $20-$28 per hour depending on experience. The Board approved the position request. Prior to adjournment the next regular meeting date was set for Thursday, March 19th, 2026, at 5:00.