Butler County Health Department

09/08/2026

We are looking for businesses that are willing to donate candy or prizes for our trunk-or-treat! We also welcome businesses in our community to bring their ghoulishly decorated trunk and hand out candy! If you are interested, let me know by calling 573-785-7044!

09/08/2026

No matter what you may have heard, birth control is legal and available in Missouri.
And you have access to free or low-cost birth control right here in Butler County!

Butler County Health Department is a Right Time provider, part of a network of 27 health centers across Missouri providing access to birth control and reproductive health services.

If you have questions or need help accessing birth control, give us a call or stop by the Health Department. We're here to help connect you with the care you need.

09/07/2026

WE ARE CLOSED FOR LABOR DAY!

The Butler County Health Department will be closed Monday, September 7, 2026, in observance of Labor Day.

We hope everyone has a safe, happy, and relaxing holiday!

We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, September 8.

09/06/2026

Early detection saves lives.
Get screened today at Butler County Health Department.
Call 573-785-8478 to schedule your screening!

09/05/2026

Program Spotlight: CCHC!

We’re shining a spotlight on our CCHC program and the important work it does to support healthy children and child care centers in our community. If interested in a Health Educator coming to your child care center, give us a call! 573-895-8478 EXT. 215

09/04/2026

Smoking increases your risk for various diseases earlier in life. Lower your risk by letting Missouri To***co Quit Services support your next quit attempt.

For free help to quit, call 1-800-QUIT-NOW (784-8669).

Need help accessing resources call the Butler County Health Department today!

09/03/2026

Through our partners at Beacon Reproductive Health Network, you may be able to receive FREE emergency contraception delivered directly to your doorstep! 📦

Simply scan the QR code below to learn more and see if you qualify.

Emergency contraception is also available at Butler County Health Department (BCHD) as a walk-in service Monday through Thursday.

09/02/2026

Stay connected with everything happening at Butler County Health Department! 📰

Check out our September newsletter for program updates, upcoming events, health information, and more. Click below to read this month’s edition!

Check out this US Letter designed by Skiler Rohan.

09/01/2026

Happy Healthy Aging Month! September is a time to celebrate the positive steps we can take to support our health and well-being as we age. Healthy aging is about making choices that help us stay active, connected, and feeling our best!

This month, take time to:
🏃 Stay active
🍎 Eat nutritious foods
🧠 Keep learning and challenge your mind
🤝 Stay connected with others
❤️ Keep up with regular checkups and screenings

Healthy choices can help support a better quality of life at every age!

09/01/2026

🌸 Happy Birthday to our September Birthdays! 🌸

Join us in wishing these wonderful members of our BCHD team a very happy birthday this month! 🎂 We hope your special day is filled with happiness, laughter, and plenty of cake!

🎈 Shelby Mills – September 1st
🎈 Casey Ward – September 1st
🎈 Beverly Hargrove – September 2nd
🎈 Cynthia Campbell – September 4th

Happy Birthday from all of us at BCHD!