News – Wednesday, July 30th 2025

The Dent County Health Center (DCHC) Board of Trustees met Thursday evening, July 17th at 5:00. Administrator Zach Moser presented the Service and Statistics report for the month of June. In the Communicable Disease Report, he stated there were no cases of COVID-19 reported, while the active lead cases were reported at 74, plus 16 CD cases There was one Influenza A case, 8 animal bites were report, and there were 5 screenings for sexually transmitted infections, resulting in 16 total tests. The June environmental report showed there where 9 total inspections conducted. The Maternal-Child Health (MCH) statistics showed there were two car seats distributed, and one Show-Me Healthy Women appointment, there were 2 CPR Courses, no consultations for Childcare Health, and 14 Title X appointments were reported. There was one Presumptive Eligibility (Temporary Medicaid), while there were 344 WIC appointments. The Community-Specific Services Summary showed 457 total appointments other than WIC, 115 total provider appointments, 162 treatment court visits, 146 lab appointments and 21 immunization appointments. Nurse Practitioner Service Details showed one Show-Me Healthy Women appointment, 6 family plannings, one well-child visits, no online appointments, 3 other well-woman exams, 14 other physicals, 8 SEMO physicals, 42 other visits, and 40 acute illness appointments for a total of 115 visits. Laboratory details showed 174 Lab Draws, one appointment for Rapid Test for COVID, Flu, RSV or Strep, 2 pregnancy tests, 8 lead tests reported, plus 37 other urine drug screenings. Phlebotomy Appointments totaled 136, while all Lab Appointments totaling 146. Immunizations for June totaled none for COVID-19 or for Influenza, and 42 other vaccines given during 21 appointments. In the Administrator’s report, Moser reported that the Health Center is planning to hold a Back-to-School Drive Through for vaccines August 9th, COVID/Flu Drive Through October 2nd, and the Fall Health Fair October 17th. He reported on the Community Health Assessment has now closed and the final report is being created. Moser said the transportation program is finalizing interviews with a target of starting in late August. He discussed key personnel changes coming in the next weeks. Financials were discussed with Moser explaining the changes that reversed May’s large loss, attributed mostly to the timing of expenses and receipts. As of June 30th, DCHC had a net income of $35,860.74. The Board approved the financial reports for the month of June. Moser discussed the $250,000 CD currently held at Progressive Ozark Bank that is set to expire at the end of July. The Board voted to authorize Moser to secure the best rate and make the new deposit. No closed session was held, and the next regular meeting of the Board and the tax rate hearing was set for Thursday, August 21st, 2025, at 5:00.

The Missouri Department of Conservation reminds Missouri deer, turkey, waterfowl, and dove hunters that new booklets for upcoming hunting seasons are now available. Hunters and others can get the most current information on upcoming fall hunting from the Department of Conservation 2025 Fall Deer & Turkey Hunting Regulations and Information booklet and the Department of Conservation Migratory Bird and Waterfowl Hunting Digest 2025-2026. The 2025 Fall Deer & Turkey Hunting Regulations and Information booklet has detailed information on fall deer and turkey hunting seasons, limits, permits, managed hunts, regulations, conservation areas to hunt, post-harvest instructions, chronic wasting disease (CWD) updates, and more. The booklet is available where permits are sold and online at mdc.mo.gov. The Migratory Bird and Waterfowl Hunting Digest 2025-2026 has detailed information on waterfowl hunting along with hunting doves and other migratory game birds such as rail, snipe, and woodcock. It also has information on needed permits and duck-stamp requirements, hunting seasons and limits, hunting areas, regulations, and more. The digest is available where permits are sold and online at mdc.mo.gov. Buy Missouri hunting and fishing permits from numerous vendors around the state or online at mdc.mo.gov/buypermits.

The Creative Arts Center is holding a 5-week class focused on throwing pottery on the wheel. There will be 2-3 days for throwing, 1-2 days for trimming, and a final day for glazing. This is a 5-week class for both beginners looking for something new and those who are looking for a little more time and practice on the wheel. Time will be spent working on the basic skills and techniques of creating a piece on the wheel and gain new insight and techniques as we are able to spend more time in the class focusing on your work. Expect to create 5 to 10 pieces from this class. Beth Rosenkoetter will be the instructor of the 5 Monday night the classes start August 4th and last till Sept. 1st.  Class will be from 5:30 in the evening until 7:30. The cost is $160. To sign up, go to the SACBA website, click on “Programs” link and then on the Creative Arts Center.