August is National Breastfeeding Month. Check out some of the benefits to breastfeeding in the attached graphic. Also look into PHHS WIC services for breastfeeding support. More information can be found here como.gov/health/wic/

Columbia/Boone County PHHS will be closed on Sept. 1 for Labor Day. Business hours and services will resume on Sept. 2.

Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services will be closed today. Normal business hours resume at 8 a.m. tomorrow.

Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services will be closed on Sep. 5 from 11:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. for the City of Columbia Employee Picnic. Normal hours will resume after 1:15 p.m.

September is National Recovery Month. No matter where you are on your recovery journey remember to care for your overall health and wellness. Learn about other ways to cope: samhsa.gov/find-support/h…

Suicide affects millions of people and touches every community across the U.S. Parents, caregivers, friends, neighbors—we’re all, in some way, impacted by suicide in our everyday lives. Visit samhsa.gov/suicide for more information

It's National Preparedness Month! Do you have an emergency kit ready to go? It is recommended that everyone has a kit of food, water and first aid to last a few days. ready.gov is a great resource to learn more about what you should have ready to go in an emergency

September is National Cholesterol Education Month. About 38% of American adults have high cholesterol. You can make healthy lifestyle choices every day to lower your risk. Learn more here: cdc.gov/cholesterol/pr…

Today is National African Immigrants and Refugee HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis Awareness Day. "The purpose of NAIRHHA Day is to bring national and local attention to the HIV and viral hepatitis needs of African immigrants living in the U.S...

Today is World Suicide Prevention Day. There are more than 700,000 deaths to suicide every year. The call to action presented by the World Health Organization this year is Start a Conversation. This call to action was created to reduce stigma and to encourage open conversations.

Home is more than just a place. It’s our safety zone. During recovery, surround yourself with people who accept you and help you feel safe and thrive. Learn about recovery supports at samhsa.gov/find-help/reco….

Did you know that when recipes include food safety tips, people are more likely to follow them? This month, update your recipes to make sure they include food safety info and tips. Learn more at fda.gov/food/buy-store…

September is National Preparedness Month. Make sure you're ready if an emergency happens. Having an evacuation plan is a great step to take. Learn more: ready.gov

Hispanic Heritage Month begins today and goes until Oct. 15! During this time, we recognize those who in our community that share Hispanic and Latine heritage.

It's Child Passenger Safety Week! Make sure your child is in the proper seat and is in the back of the vehicle until they are over 13 years old! Learn more here:savemolives.com/.../child-pass…...

It's Child Passenger Safety Week! Make sure your child is safely restrained in the car and that they are in the back seat until they are 13 years old or older. Learn more here: bit.ly/4gn4ETZ

It's National Suicide Prevention Month. If you think someone might be considering suicide, be the one to help them by taking these 5 steps: Ask. Be There. Help Keep Them Safe. Help Them Connect. Follow Up. Learn more at go.nih.gov/Fvoxud9

It's National Cholesterol Education Month! There are two types of blood cholesterol: LDL ("bad") and HDL ("good"). Too much LDL cholesterol or not enough HDL cholesterol in the body can cause a buildup, called "plaque", on the walls of blood vessels. bit.ly/2kxTyCA

Today is World Lung Day! Make sure you're taking care of your lungs so that they can take care of you! Here are some things you can do to maintain healthy lungs: lung.org/lung-health-di…

Happy Rosh Hashanah to those in our community observing the holiday!