Wayne County Health Center

08/19/2026

*After Hours Clinic*

Our office will stay open until 6 p.m. tomorrow, August 20, 2026. We will be setup at our office for all Kindergarten shots. We will also be setup at the Back to School Fair to offer Jr. High and High School vaccines. If you have any questions, please feel free to give us a call at (573)224-3218 or stop by our table tomorrow from 3p.m.-6 p.m.

If you are expecting to need vaccines for the upcoming school year, please bring an up-to-date vaccine record with you to the event.

08/14/2026

With high temperatures expected, take a few extra minutes to stay safe: stay hydrated, take breaks, check on loved ones, and NEVER leave a child unattended in a vehicle—even for a short time.

Please share these reminders to help keep our community safe!

https://www.noaa.gov/
https://www.weather.gov/
https://www.osha.gov/heat-exposure

08/13/2026

🚨 FOOD RECALL ALERT 🚨

Select Whole Foods Market salsas, guacamole, pico de gallo, and prepared foods containing jalapeños have been recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination.
The affected products were sold in several states, including Missouri, with Best Before/Best By dates ranging from 8/7/26–8/16/26. Although Wayne County does not have a Whole Foods Market location, we are sharing this information for public awareness.

⚠️ Do not consume recalled products. Please discard them or return them to Whole Foods Market.

🔗 Full recall information:

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/whole-foods-market-announces-recall-select-salsas-guacamole-pico-de-gallo-and-prepared-foods

08/10/2026

08/10/2026

Call the Wayne County Health Center at 573-224-3218 to schedule an appointment for back-to-school immunizations!

08/10/2026

Measles can be fatal.

Do you know its symptoms?
🔴 Rash that starts on the face and spreads over the body
🔴 Fever
🔴 Cough
🔴 Red and watery eyes
🔴 Small white spots inside the cheeks

Seek health care if you suspect you or your child has measles.

08/05/2026

Please call 573-224-3218 or send an email to Lauren or Jenny if you are interested in any of the following services offered by our CCHC Program! We look forward to hearing from you!

08/04/2026

Friendly reminder that we offer lab draws with a doctor's order! Call 573-224-3218 to schedule an appointment!

Call 573-224-3218 to schedule a lab draw service. All you need is a doctor’s order!

08/03/2026

Helping Mamas & Babies Bloom!
Ready to celebrate World Breastfeeding Week!
Breastfeeding mamas if your in town stop by grab a goody bag and get a cute pic taken!!
August 3rd @ the Wayne County Health Center 9-11/12:30-3
August 4th @ the Piedmont Chamber of Commerce building 9:30-12/1:30-3

Please know this is not a formal event like we’ve done in the past, will have a photo backdrop in the lobby and some goody bags to hand out!

07/30/2026

School will start before we know it! Call 573-224-3218 to schedule an appointment to get your child up-to-date on vaccines! Walk-ins are welcome, too!