News – Wednesday, October 2nd 2024

The Dent County Health Center (DCHC) Board of Trustees held their regular meeting Thursday, September 19th. Administrator Zach Moser presented the Service and Statistics report. In the Communicable Disease Report, he stated that there were 51 COVID-19 cases reported, 41 active lead cases, 26 screenings for sexually transmitted infections with 92 total tests conducted, no cases of Influenza and 5 animal bites. The environmental report by Assistant Administrator Roma Jones showed there where 7 total inspections conducted, no recalls, no sewer complaints, and 31 environmental questions were fielded. The Maternal-Child Health (MCH) statistics showed there was one CPR Course, two consultations for Childcare Health, no Show-Me Healthy Women appointments, 35 Title X appointments, 2 Presumptive Eligibilities (Temporary Medicaid), and 332 WIC appointments. The Community-Specific Services Summary showed 582 total appointments other than WIC, 150 Nurse Practitioner appointments, 110 treatment court visits, 230 lab appointments and 148 immunization appointments. Nurse Practitioner Service Details showed no Show-Me Healthy Women appointments, 9 family plannings, 3 well-child visits, 18 online appointments, no other well-woman exams, 15 other physicals, 14 SEMO physicals, 24 other visits, and 67 acute illness appointments. Laboratory details showed 246 individual patients, 38 appointments for Rapid Test for COVID, Flu, RSV or Strep, 5 pregnancy tests and 13 lead tests. Immunizations for August totaled none for COVID-19 or for Influenza, and 323 other vaccines given. In the Administrator’s report, Moser reported that the Girls Night Out participation was successful, plus future events include the Fall Health Fair which will be October 11th and the Drive-through Flu and COVID vaccine clinic will be October 17th. Progress on the DCHC Strategic Plan was discussed. Moser stated that the Accreditation process is expected to address the remaining items except for Board-focused items. He suggested scheduling a strategic planning meeting for later this year. Moser also noted that RFQ’s were published. The Health Center financial reports for August, including the overall results from H & R Block, were reviewed. Discussion was held on the balance sheet, income statement, and budget statements. After any questions were answered, the financial reports and the report from H & R Block were approved. In new business the Accreditation Letter of Support was reviewed and approved by the Board. The Accreditation Management Software at $100 per year per designated staff member was approved by the Board. The Board went in to closed session at 5:48 and returned to open session at 6:23 having discussed personnel and the RFQ, having taken no votes. The next regular meeting of the Board was set for Thursday, October 17th at 5:00.

The Dent County Sheriff’s Office has released the following reports. On Friday September 20th, Deputies took a report for a theft that occurred in the 7100 block of County Road 5600. The victim, a 35-year-old Kirkwood male, advised unknown person(s) stole multiple items from his property. The investigation is ongoing. Then on Tuesday the 24th, Deputies responded to the 1300 block of North Highway 19 for a reported theft. The victim, a 63-year-old Salem man, advised unknown person(s) stole multiple items from his barn and property. The investigation is ongoing. Also on the 24th Deputies responded to the 100 block of County Road 6690 for a reported wanted subject. The suspect, a 31-year-old Salem man, was arrested without incident and transported to the Dent County Jail where he was incarcerated on the warrants. Finally, on Thursday the 26th, Deputies took a report for harassment that occurred in the 19000 block of Highway 32 East. The victim, a 47-year-old Salem woman, advised unknown person(s) had been harassing her through various methods.  The investigation is ongoing. If you have any information relative to these ongoing investigations please contact the Dent County Sheriff’s Office at 573-729-3241.

The Planning and Zoning Board of Commissioners held a public hearing and meeting on Tuesday evening at 5:30 in the Old Auditorium. While reviewing the agenda, The Board modified the third address on the agenda to read 1402 S. Water St, instead of 1102 S. Water St, and removed “Reorganization of Commission”, then the agenda was then approved. The Board heard and approved requests for subdivision of a property located at 1311 E. Third St, and a property located on 1305 E. First St. The Board also accepted the request for conditional use for a home-based, appointment only, gunsmithing business on a property located at 1402 S. Water Street. The meeting adjourned at 5:47.