Shingles Vaccine
A vaccine to prevent Shingles was licensed in the United states in 2005 and is now being offered to the public by the Montgomery County Health Department.
The Vaccine is for Adults ages 60 and older. Montgomery County Health Department is currently taking names to determine if there is enough interest in the shingles vaccine to place an order. The charge for the vaccine is $175.00, paid at the time of the injection.
Montgomery County Health Department will NOT be billing any insurance for this vaccine. The Health Department suggests that individuals that ant the vaccine call their insurance companies to determine coverage and the procedure for filing this claim. Be sure to indicate that the Health Department will be the provider giving the vaccine.
if you are interested in getting the shingles vaccine, call the health department at 573.564.2495.
Mammograms
The Ellis Fischel Cancer Center mobile unit will be in Montgomery City on Tuesday, March 23rd. The American Cancer Society
recommends women have a mammogram annually beginning at age 40.
Ellis Fischel will bill Medicare and other insurances for the screening. Women that have
Medicare coverage do not have to meet their deductible to have an annual mammogram.
Women who do not have health insurance may qualify for the "Show-Me Healthy Women" program. These women must live in Missouri, be over age 50, and meet certain income guidelines. Please call to see if you qualify.
Patients with breast implants are not able to be seen for their mammograms on the mobile van. These patients can be scheduled to be seen at Ellis Fischel in Columbia by calling 573.882.8511.
The Ellis Fischel mobile unit will be parked next to Montgomery County Health Department at 400 Salisbury in Montgomery City. For more information or to make an appointment, call the Health Department at 573.564.2495.
Other Services
The following are other services offered through the Montgomery County Health Department during the month of February, 2010.
Home Health and Therapy
Montgomery County residents may receive home visits by a Community Health Nurse if they qualify and have a physician’s order. If the patient qualifies for Home Health through Medicare, Medicaid, or Private Insurance then Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy and Home Health Aide services are also available. Call 573-564-2495 for further information or come by our office at 400 Salisbury – Monday thru Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
Blood Pressure
Blood Pressure Clinics will be held at the following locations:
Health Department February 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th 10:00am – 11:00 am
Montgomery Senior Center February 18th 10:00 – 11:30am
Jonesburg Nutrition Center February 18th 12:00 – 12:30 pm
Booneslick Garden Rec Room February 18th 12:30 – 1:00 pm
Women's Health Clinic
Women’s Health Clinic February 4th. We have one Women’s Health Clinic on the first Thursday of each month. Pap smears, cancer detection, and birth control methods. Call for appointment.
WIC Program
WIC Program – Nutritional foods for pregnant and breastfeeding women, babies, and children up to 5 years old. Call for appointment.
Immunization Services
Immunization Clinics - Immunization record required to receive shots. Call for appointment.
February 11th
February 18th until 6:00 pm.
H1N1 Clinics at the Health Department:
Friday, February 5th at 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Friday, 11th at 3:00 – 6:00 pm
Friday, 19th at 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Friday, 26th at 2:00 – 4:00 pm.
Breastfeeding Support
Breastfeeding Support Group – Pregnant, breastfeeding mothers, and other interested women February 17th 10:00 – 11:00 at the Health Department.
Duplicate Vital Statistic Documents
Birth Certificates are $15 each. Death Certificates are $13 for first certificate and $10 each there after.
Health Department will be closed February 15th for the President’s Day Holiday
Communicable Disease information available at the Health Department.
For more information visit the Health Department website at www.montgomerycountyhealth.org.
Services are provided on non-discriminatory basis regardless of race, color, national origin, age or handicap.