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Now Hiring: Breastfeeding Peer Counselor

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Breastfeeding can be one of the most rewarding—and overwhelming—experiences of early motherhood. For many new moms, having someone who truly understands the journey can make all the difference. That’s where a Breastfeeding Peer Counselor comes in.

Breastfeeding peer counselors play a vital role in supporting and encouraging mothers as they navigate feeding their babies. Through shared experiences, compassionate listening, and practical guidance, peer counselors help build confidence, reduce feelings of isolation, and improve breastfeeding success. Sometimes, simply knowing “someone else has been there” is exactly what a mother needs to keep going.

This position is ideal for mothers who have experience breastfeeding and feel called to encourage and support others along the way. As a Breastfeeding Peer Counselor with the Pike County Health Department, you will work closely with our Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program, connecting with local families through breastfeeding support groups, one-on-one outreach, education, and referrals to additional resources when needed. Your support can help turn uncertainty into confidence and challenges into positive, empowering experiences for new mothers.

Position Details:

  • Openings: Full-Time or Part-Time
  • Benefits: Full-Time position includes agency benefits
  • Flexible work schedule

Qualifications:

  • Must have breastfed an infant for at least six months within the past two years
  • Willing to provide compassionate breastfeeding support through a warm line, available to mothers during evenings and weekends when help is needed most
  • Strong communication, computer, and organizational skills
  • A genuine desire to support, educate, and encourage other mothers

If you are passionate about breastfeeding, enjoy helping others, and want to make a meaningful impact in the lives of local families, we encourage you to apply. This is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to support healthier mothers, healthier infants, and a stronger community.

For more information, please call our office at 573-324-2111 or 👉click here to apply online

PCHD Seeking Bids for Renovation Project & Grounds Maintenance

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Pike County Health Department is accepting sealed bids for a renovation project at our facility, and lawn care/grounds maintenance services.

Renovation Project:

The project includes construction of an exterior access door, ADA-compliant sidewalk and entrance improvements, and related interior modifications.

Qualified contractors with current liability and workers’ compensation insurance are invited to submit bids.

Project walk-through: Available by appointment

Bid deadline: April 27, 2026

Lawn Care and Grounds Maintenance

Services include mowing, trimming, edging and debris removal.

Qualified vendors are encouraged to submit proposals.

Bid deadline: April 26, 2026

Submission Method: Sealed bid delivered to the Pike County Health Department Administrative Office

For property details, project scope details, or to schedule a walk-through or visit, please contact:

Carolyn Orf, Administrator
573-324-2111
corf@pikecountyhealth.org

Pike County Health Department reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to waive informalities in the bidding process.

Service Update: “Walk-In Clinic” Renamed to “Public Health Nursing Services” – New Hours by Appointment Only

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The Pike County Health Department is making important updates to better serve our community. Due to recent staffing changes—and to ensure our services are clear, consistent, and efficient—we are restructuring some of our programs.
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As part of this improvement, we are retiring the term “Walk-In Clinic” and transitioning to: Public Health Nursing Services
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The former “walk-in” title often led to confusion, with some visitors expecting physician visits or physicals. Our nursing team provides essential public health services, but not doctor-based primary care. This new name better reflects what we offer and helps set clear expectations for those seeking care.
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Appointments Required for ALL Services
To improve efficiency, reduce wait times, and ensure every individual receives the appropriate care, appointments are now required for all services.
We are unfortunately no longer able to accept walk-ins at this time.
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In addition to these updates, our Monthly Mobile Nursing Services are cancelled until further notice.
Beginning March 2, 2026
Public Health Nursing Services will be available:
Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
By appointment only
Services Offered
Our nurses provide a wide range of public health services, including:
  • Immunizations
  • TB Testing
  • STD Testing
  • Pregnancy Testing
  • Health and Wellness Screenings
  • Blood Pressure Screening
  • Blood Sugar Screening
  • Newborn Screening
  • Lead Screening
  • Hemoglobin A1C Screening
  • Health Education
Specialized Services with Doctors’ Orders:
  • Laboratory Services (Labcorp, PCMH, Quest)
  • Medication Organizer Set‑Up/Fill
  • Nail Care
  • Dressing Changes / Wound Care
  • Injectable Medication Administration
  • IV Care (PICC, Port‑a‑Cath)
  • INR Check
  • Suture / Staple Removal
Please ask your healthcare provider to fax your orders before scheduling your visit.
Having orders on file in advance helps us ensure timely and efficient care.
Scheduling & Provider Orders

To make an appointment, please call or login to our patient portal:

📞 573‑324‑2111

PCHD Patient Portal

📠 Fax: 573‑324‑3057 

❤️ February is National Heart Month — Get Your $20 Cardiac & Stroke Risk Assessment!

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This February, the Pike County Health Department Home Health & Hospice is proud to support National Heart Month by offering Cardiac & Stroke Risk Assessments for only $20 throughout the entire month.

Heart disease and stroke remain leading health concerns nationwide, and early detection is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your health. Our screenings are quick, affordable, and available Monday through Friday all month long.

💓 What’s Included in Your Assessment?

Our Public Health Nursing team provides a comprehensive set of screenings designed to evaluate your heart health and identify potential risk factors. Your $20 assessment includes:

  • Body Mass Index (BMI)
  • Blood Pressure Screening
  • Cholesterol Screening (fasting required)
  • Blood Sugar Screening (fasting required)

Once complete, you’ll receive your results in less than five minutes, along with personalized recommendations from our nursing staff to help support your heart health.

🗓️ When & Where

Available Daily Through February 2026
Hours:
Monday – Friday
8:00am–12:00pm & 1:00pm–4:00pm

📞 Appointments are encouraged to ensure prompt service.

⚠️ Please remember to fast before coming in for cholesterol and blood sugar screenings.

❤️ Take Charge of Your Heart Health This Month

National Heart Month is the perfect time to check in on your health. Whether you’re staying proactive or monitoring existing conditions, our Cardiac & Stroke Risk Assessments give you valuable insights at an affordable price.

Give us a call today at 573-324-2111 or use our patient portal to schedule your appointment!

WIC Announces Updated Income Guidelines & Contract Continuance

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Pike County Health Department WIC Announces Updated Income Guidelines & Contract Continuance

Bowling Green, MO – Pike County Health Department announces a contract continuance to provide WIC services for federal fiscal year 2026 has been signed with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services and the release of updated income guidelines.

Based on 185% of the federal poverty guidelines issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). HHS releases annual adjustments to the poverty guidelines before June each year.

The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) provides nutrition services to pregnant women, new mothers, infants and children up to their 5th birthday. The primary services provided are healthy, supplemental food; nutrition risk assessment, education and counseling; breastfeeding promotion and support and screening and referrals to health care and other services.

To be eligible for WIC, applicants must reside in Missouri, meet income guidelines and be at nutritional risk. Participants of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Temporary Assistance (TA) and most MO HealthNet programs are automatically income-eligible for WIC benefits.

The income guidelines below reflect gross (pre-tax) income. A pregnant woman may count as two family members. To view the complete list broken out by family size, visit WIC.Mo.Gov.

Family sizeAnnualMonthlyTwice monthlyBi-weeklyWeekly
1$28,953$2,413$1,207$1,114$557
2$39,128$3,261$1,631$1,505$753
3$49,303$4,109$2,055$1,897$949
4$59,478$4,957$2,479$2,288$1,144

WIC is administered in Pike County by Pike County Health Dept. Persons interested in applying or who need more information should contact Pike County Health Dept at 573-324-2111. WIC clinics are offered monthly at the following location(s):

  • Pike County Health Department, 1 Healthcare Place, Bowling Green, MO: 9:00 am – 4:30 pm on Tuesdays & Thursdays
  • First Baptist Church, 608 S. Carolina St. Louisiana, MO: 9:00 am – 4:30 pm on the 2nd & 4th Tuesday

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In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the state or local agency that administers the program or contact USDA through the Telecommunications Relay Service at 711 (voice and TTY). Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at https://www.usda.gov/about-usda/general-information/staff-offices/office-assistant-secretary-civil-rights/how-file-program-discrimination-complaint and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992.

Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:

(1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Mail Stop 9410, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;

(2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or

(3) email: program.intake@usda.gov.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

HIRING! – Full Time RN Case Manager!!

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We are seeking to immediately hire a Full Time day time position available for an experienced registered nurse in the field of Home Health & Hospice!

Applicant must possess at least 1 year of home care or acute care setting, as well as being familiar with patient assessment, quality care, teaching of patients/caregivers and performance of skilled procedures. Requires on-call every 6-7th weekend and occasional weekday.

As a Full Time employee at Pike County Health Department Home Health & Hospice you will get to enjoy all the benefits our agency has to offer which includes…

  • 14 paid holidays per year
  • A true family-like atmosphere
  • Make your own flexible work schedule (New!) 
  • Paid personal, vacation and sick time
  • Great Lagers retirement pension plan
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Eligibility for CEU’s, tuition assistance, and public service loan forgiveness
  • Trainings, educational courses and other career growth opportunities
  • Over 80% of medical insurance covered by agency
  • Discounted rates for Air Evac, YMCA, and Sam’s Club memberships
  • Vision, life & accidental insurance offered at discounted rates
  • Bereavement leave
  • Christmas savings account
  • Gifts, snacks, and breakfasts to acknowledge staff birthdays and anniversaries
  • Employee holiday parties, wellness and fun/game days, and free agency apparel
  • Our agency is extremely community oriented and we love giving back through events and more!

We are always accepting applications and we keep them on file for up to 1 year.

 

 

WIC Income Guidelines updated for 2025!

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The Missouri WIC program provides supplemental food, health care referrals, nutrition education, and breastfeeding promotion and support to eligible pregnant women, new mothers, breastfeeding and postpartum women, infants, and children up to age five (5). Fathers, grandparents, guardians, and foster parents may also apply for benefits for the children living in their household. To be eligible, you must live in Missouri and meet the following guidelines:

Qualified applicants: Pregnant women, Women breastfeeding an infant up to the infant’s first birthday, Postpartum women up to six (6) months after delivery or end of pregnancy, Infants up to their 1st birthday and/or Children until their 5th birthday.

Income: qualified applicants must fall under the income guidelines that can be found by clicking the link below or viewing our updated flyer.

Want to learn more?For additional information or to schedule an appointment, please call us at 573-324-2111 or contact us right here.

Click here for updated WIC Income Guidelines >>>

Download this flyer>>>

Pike County Food Service Fees and Fines

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

April 22, 2025

Pike County Food Service Fees and Fines

 

January 1, 2025 the Pike County Health Department implemented new fees and fines for food service. These fines have the potential for impacting food service during festivals, fairs, and/or fundraisers.

Anyone wanting to set up a temporary food stand may need a permit. Those permits MUST be applied for at least 2 business days prior to the event. Anyone without a permit will be subject to a fine and the permit fee or they will not be allowed to serve.

We highly recommend speaking with our Health Inspector, Stefanie Davis to discuss if a permit is required PRIOR to setting up for food service. This information can also be found on our website.

Anyone wanting to open a permanent food establishment is required to apply for the permit 30 days prior to opening or a late fee will incur. This fee must be paid before the establishment can open.

These fees and fines can be located on our website by clicking here. Please call our office for any questions or concerns 573-324-2111.

DOWNLOAD: 4.2025-Food Service Fees & Fines

Pike County Health Department WIC announces updated income guidelines

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Pike County Health Department WIC announces updated income guidelines

October 2024

 

Bowling Green, MO – Pike County Health Department WIC announces the release of the updated income guidelines. The income guidelines are based on 185% of the federal poverty income guidelines issued by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). DHHS releases annual adjustments to the poverty income guidelines before June each year.

Women, Infants and Children (WIC) is a special supplemental nutrition program providing services to pregnant women, new mothers, infants and children up to their 5th birthday based on nutritional risk and income eligibility. The primary services provided are healthy, supplemental food, risk assessment, nutrition education and counseling, breastfeeding promotion and support, health screening and referrals to health care. To be eligible for WIC, applicants must have an income of less than or equal to 185% of the poverty level and be at nutritional risk. Migrant families are also eligible. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) participants and MO HealthNet participants of income-qualifying MO HealthNet programs are automatically eligible for WIC benefits.

The income guidelines below reflect gross (pre-tax) income, and a pregnant woman may count as two family members. To view the complete list broken out by family size, visit WIC.Mo.Gov.

Family sizeAnnualMonthlyTwice-monthlyBi-weeklyWeekly
1$27,861$2,322$1,161$1,072$536
2$37,814$3,152$1,576$1,455$728
3$47,767$3,981$1,991$1,838$919
4$57,720$4,810$2,405$2,220$1,110

 

WIC is administered in Pike County by Pike County. Persons interested in applying or who need more information should contact Pike County Health Department at 573-324-2111. WIC clinics are offered at the following location(s):

  • Pike County Health Dept. 1 Healthcare Pl. Bowling Green, MO, 9:00am – 4:30pm Tues. & Thur.

WIC can be reached 8-4:30 Mon.-Fri.

  • Pike Coounty Louisiana First Baptist Church, 608 S. Carolina St. Louisiana, MO, 9:00am – 4:30pm 2nd and 4th Tuesday

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In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.

Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.

To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/USDA-OASCR%20P-Complaint-Form-0508-0002-508-11-28-17Fax2Mail.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:

mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture

Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights

1400 Independence Avenue, SW

Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or

fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or

email: program.intake@usda.gov

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

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