Mercer County Health Department

305 West Main St.

Princeton MO

660-748-3630

Fax: 660-748-3634

NOTICES

Monthly Communicable Diseases

(for Mercer County Missouri)

February 2024

COVID 19: probable 3, confirmed 3,

Flu A = 34, Flu B -1

Hep A – 1

Dog Bite- 1

H-influenza invasive – 1

Announcements

Additional COVID-19 Vaccines

Additional COVID-19 Vaccines

Adults age 65 years and older may now receive a second 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccine. The CDC made this recommendation to provide additional protection to those at high risk for severe disease. Mercer County Health Department offers Moderna COVID-19 vaccines by...

Our Services

Home Health

Home Health and physical therapy services are provided through a partnership with Serve Link Home Care.

Blood Pressure Screenings

Blood pressure and blood sugar screenings, as well as wellness clinics are held routinely at various locations throughout the county. 

Laboratory Blood Draws

Laboratory blood draws are available at the office if ordered by a physician.  This service is available at a low cost for private-pay individuals with no insurance or we can bill insurance.

Immunizations

Immunizations for children are available for county residents by appointment. We have state vaccine or private vaccine to bill insurance companies. 

WIC

WIC (Women, Infants, & Children) is a nutritional program that is offered to pregnant and breastfeeding mothers, infants, and children under five years of age. 

Birth and Death Certificates

Birth and death certificates may be obtained at the health department at a cost of $15 for birth and $13 for death.

Environmental Health Services

Environmental health services at the health department include inspections of food service establishments, retail food stores, food manufacturers and distributors to determine compliance with environmental public health laws, rules and regulations.

And More

And many more, click the button below to learn more.

The Mercer county Health Department offers family health services to all residents of Mercer County regardless of income level or age. Funding for the non-profit local public health agency comes from county tax income and through contracts from local, state, and federal sources.

The Mercer County Health Department is an equal opportunity employer providing employment opportunities to applicants, employees and clients without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, nation origin, political belief, veteran status, or disability. You can read the full Non-Discrimination Statement HERE.

The Mercer County Health Department also uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility.

Meet Our Staff

Avery

Avery

Avery is our new Program Coordinator. She started her position in January 2024. She lives in Mercer with her Husband Levi and her 1 and half year-old son Barrett. She enjoys hunting and spending...

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Gina

Gina

Email: [email protected] Gina is our administrator.  She has worked at the office since 2002.  During that time she has experience with Public Health, Home Health,...

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Bonnie

Bonnie

Email: [email protected] Bonnie was born and raised in Montana.  In 2000 she moved to Missouri for her husband’s occupation.  She has two children – a 31 yr old daughter who...

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Lexie

Lexie

Email: [email protected] Lexie is a Registered Nurse from Trenton, Missouri.  She works in environmental health, public health, and immunizations.  She is also the Northwest...

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Rose

Rose

Email: [email protected] Rose was born and raised in the mountains of western Idaho. She moved to Missouri with her husband and children in 2006. Rose loves spending time with...

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