Barton County Health Department

Barton County Health Department is a local public health organization serving residents of Barton County, Missouri, and the surrounding area. Its mission is to promote better health through education and provide services that help prevent disease and restore health. The department emphasizes honest, caring, respectful, dependable, and responsive service, with the goal of helping community members become healthier and better informed.

Its programs include WIC nutrition support for pregnant and postpartum women, breastfeeding mothers, infants, and children under five. Public health services include immunizations, laboratory and other testing, wellness programs, toenail clinics, car seat installations, and health education consultations. Environmental health services cover inspections and permits for restaurants, temporary food operations, residential wastewater systems, and lodging. The department also issues certified Missouri birth and death certificates.

Additional offerings include safe sleep classes for infant caregivers, perinatal parenting classes, and car seat safety guidance. Community partners provide services such as mental health counseling, hearing support, family medical care, and Medicaid enrollment assistance.