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	Christmas Tree Recycling Free service begins December 26 12/19/08
	Santa “Paws” is Coming to Town! Holiday Pet Adoption event set for December 20 12/15/08
	The Gold Standard in Food Safety Twelve St. Charles County establishments honored with "24 Carrot Gold" awards 12/02/08
	Saving Lives with Safety Seats Department offers free child safety seats to low-income families 11/12/08
	Tobacco Survey Results 10/23/08
	Welcome Home, WIC! Program moves into its newly-renovated space on Boone’s Lick Road 10/23/08
	New Operating Hours at Recycling Centers Temporary reduction takes effect October 20 10/14/08
	Detox Your Domicile! Household hazardous waste collection ends September 30 09/12/08
	Flood Debris Cleanup Partnerships help restore damaged areas 07/24/08
	After the Deluge Mosquitoes becoming a nuisance in formerly flooded areas 07/10/08
	Food Safety During Floods 06/16/08
	Well Water Safety During Floods 06/16/08
	Saving Lives with Safety Seats Grant will help provide free child safety seats to low–income families 05/21/08
	Immunization Clinic Closing Temporarily No services from April 30-May 5 04/28/08
	Mosquito Season Fast Approaching St. Charles County urges citizens to assist in mosquito control efforts 04/28/08
	EARTHQUAKE! Are You Ready? St. Charles County offers free disaster preparedness education 04/21/08
	One Stream’s Trash To Become ART Greenway Network and community partners team up for unique project 04/07/08
	ServSafe Manager Certification Training St. Charles County will offer classes in English, Bosnian 04/02/08
	Walk Your Dog – or one of Ours – at Quail Ridge Park 03/21/08
	Taking out the Trash Operation Clean Stream aims to remove junk from local waterways 03/19/08
	Where There's Smoke... Survey assesses community tobacco use and awareness 03/14/08
	WIC Relocates to Downtown St. Charles Renovations at health department spark temporary move 02/28/08
	Alert for Pet Owners Persons posing as animal control officers attempting to steal pets 01/18/08
	Christmas Tree Recycling Free service begins soon 12/20/07
	St. Charles County Signs New WIC Contract 12/07/07
	Take the Lead. Stop AIDS. Keep the Promise. World AIDS Day is Saturday, December 1 11/30/07
	Food Safety is "On the Menu" in St. Charles County 11/16/07
	Household Hazardous Waste Collection Ending Soon 10/25/07
	Health Department Keeps Tabs on Drug–Resistant Staph New Recreational Code is part of battle against "superbug" 10/22/07
	"Spot" a Canine Companion October is National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month 10/10/07
	Daycares Hit by Shigella Infections Health department offers advice on coping with extreme temperatures 09/24/07
	Heat Wave Washes Over St. Charles County Health department offers advice on coping with extreme temperatures 08/07/07
	A Little Sting Prevents So Many Things Make sure immunizations are up−to−date before heading back to school 08/02/07
	Preventing Pollution Public workshops on county stormwater plan scheduled 07/02/07
	Keep Your Pets Safe This Independence Day Tips from the St. Charles County Pet Adoption Center 06/28/07
	Monkey Reunited with Family 06/26/07
	Take the Test, Take Control National HIV Testing Day is June 27 06/26/07
	Monkey on the Loose in St. Charles County 06/22/07
	Mosquitoes Emerge in St. Charles County Biting insects a nuisance, but pose no disease threat 06/06/07
	Chemical Collections at Your Convenience Appointments not always necessary at Recycle Works Central 06/06/07
	Construction on Track at Health Department New parking lot ready for visitors 06/06/07
	New Fees in Effect at Recycle Works 06/04/07
	Protecting Your Family Starts at Home June is Home Safety Awareness Month 06/04/07
	The Heat is On! St. Charles County helps citizens with "Summer Safety" 05/23/07
	Nip Dog Bite Injuries in the Bud National Dog Bite Prevention Week is May 20−26 05/18/07
	Women: "It's Your Time!" Pamper your mind, body, and spirit during National Women's Health Week 05/11/07
	What Can You Do About Pandemic Flu? Faith-based organizations invited to free workshop 05/02/07
	Construction Continues at Health Department Parking at a premium near building during work 04/30/07
	New Operating Hours at Recycle Works Central Temporary reduction effective Monday, April 30 04/20/07
	Pet Adoption Center's 4th Annual Golf Tournament Coming Soon 04/16/07
	Public Hearing Set for Utility Waste Landfill Proposal 04/04/07
	Household Hazardous Waste Collection Underway Collection continues through October 04/03/07
	Income Guidelines Increase for WIC Services New 2007 Guidelines 04/02/07
	Are You Prepared for an Emergency? National Public Health Week is April 2-8 03/29/07
	Severe Weather Season Begins A reminder about thunderstorm and tornado safety 03/12/07
	March is National Nutrition Month You can be "100% Fad Free" 03/01/07
	Vital Records Available Division of Public Health provides copies of birth and death certificates 02/26/07
	February is American Heart Month Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer of St. Charles County residents 02/02/07
	Christmas Tree Recycling Ends January 22 Less than a week left to take down the tannenbaum! 01/17/07
	Good Health Habits for a Lifetime January is National Birth Defects Prevention Month 01/05/07
	Christmas Tree Recycling Free service available from December 26 to January 22 12/22/06
	Holiday Pet Adoption Day Is This Weekend Friendly, furry friends are looking for new families 12/14/06
	Foodborne Illness Simple ways to keep yourself and your family healthy 08/23/06
	Back to School Immunizations County Health Department Reminds Parents to Keep Children Up to Date on Immunizations 08/01/06
	Hot Weather Warning Residents urged to take precautions to prevent heat-related illness 07/17/06
	Preventing Tick Bites Protect Yourself from Ticks This Summer 06/26/06
	Keep Your Pets Safe This 4th of July Weekend St. Charles County Pet Adoption Center Offers Pet Safety Tips for Independence Day 06/26/06
	West Nile Virus Confirmed in Two St. Charles County Birds 05/26/06
	Copies of Vital Records Available County Division of Public Health provides copies of birth and death certificates 04/19/06
	Missouri Department of Health WIC Program Increases Income Guidelines for WIC services 04/06/06
	St. Charles County Pet Adoption Center 3rd Annual Golf Tournament Sign Up Today! 03/21/06
	Free Household Hazardous Waste Collections Begin in April St. Charles County residents can now make appointments to bring their household hazardous wastes to Recycle Works. 03/07/06
	Pet Adoption Day at Westinn Kennels, Saturday, March 11 Dozens of animals from the St. Charles County Pet Adoption Center will be available for adoption 03/03/06
	Department of Community Health and the Environment Investigates Meningococcal Meningitis Death Case Reported in 18 year-old High School Student 02/05/06
	Department of Community Health and the Environment Offers Online Public Health Newsletter Web-based newsletter provides residents with monthly news 02/02/06
	Choose to be Smoke Free When Dining in St. Charles County County offers list of smoke-free establishments 02/01/06
	Copies of Vital Health Records Available County Division of Public Health Provides Copies of Birth and Death Certificates 01/12/06
	January is National Birth Defects Prevention Month County Offers WIC Nutritional Services 01/09/06
	Free Christmas Tree Recycling Service Available Until January 28th 12/28/05
	County Health Department Reminds Community of Pertussis Risk 12/15/05
	Holiday Pet Adoption Day Is This Weekend Friendly, furry friends are looking for new families 12/13/05
	Missouri Department of Health WIC Program Increases Income Guidelines for WIC Services 11/22/05
	St. Charles County Pet Adoption Center and Local Schools Partner with ASPCA to Teach Humane Services Program will distribute humane education material to local schools throughout the country 11/03/05
	Free Pet Adoptions for Seniors St. Charles County Pet Adoption Center Announces Senior Pet Adoption Program 11/03/05
	Pet Adoption Day at Westinn Kennels Dozens of animals from the St. Charles County Pet Adoption Center will be available for adoption 09/26/05
	Household Hazardous Waste Collection Ends Soon Collection will continue through October 09/20/05
	Free Tire Roundup County residents invited to drop off old tires 09/09/05
	Three St. Charles County Employees Deploy to Join Hurricane Katrina Relief Effort 09/02/05
	St. Charles County Observes August as Breastfeeding Promotion Month County Health Department Promotes the Important Benefits of Breastfeeding 08/04/05
	Back To School Immunizations County Health Department Reminds Parents to Keep Children Up to Date on Immunizations 07/14/05
	Copies of Vital Records Available County Division of Public Health provides copies of birth and death certificates 06/30/05
	St. Charles County Participates in Public Health Bioterrorism Exercise Hundreds of volunteers and community responders made exercise a success 06/16/05
	West Nile Virus Confirmed in St. Charles County Bird First Confirmed-Positive Bird in Missouri for 2005 06/10/05
	Pet Adoption Day at Westinn Kennels Dozens of animals from the St. Charles County Pet Adoption Center will be available for adoption 06/07/05
	Role Players Needed for Emergency Prepardness Exercise 05/18/05
	2nd Annual Pet Adoption Day is Coming to the St. Charles Family Arena Dozens of animals available for immediate adoption 04/28/05
	St. Charles County Department of Community Health and the Environment Issues 2004-2005 Influenza Report Season started later than usual and lower number of cases were reported 04/25/05
	Volunteers Needed for Emergency Preparedness Exercise 04/21/05
	Have Fun and Stay Healthy at Animal Exhibits Reduce the risk of exposure to harmful germs and bacteria 04/01/05
	Missouri Department of Health WIC Program Increases Income Guidelines for Services 03/31/05
	County Seeks Community Input Regarding Public Health Issues Revised Health Assessment Survey Now Available Online 03/28/05
	Now is the Time to Prepare for Emergencies Businesses and families can benefit from emergency preparedness programs 02/09/05
	County Community Health Department Announces New Newsletter Web-based newsletter will provide residents with monthly news 02/04/05
	Consumer Product Safety Recall Charm Bracelets Contain High Levels of Lead 01/26/05
	Pet Adoption Center Celebrates Success Community generosity leads to successful month 01/13/05
	Reduce Injury and Illness During Winter Weather Simple tips to protect your health and home 12/21/04
	Holiday Pet Adoption Day This Weekend Friendly, furry friends are looking for new families 12/13/04
	Missouri Proper Hand Washing Prevents Illness December 5-11 is Hand Washing Awareness Week 12/07/04
	Missouri Department of Health WIC Program Increases Income Guidelines for WIC services 11/10/04
	County Health Director Receives Prestigious Award Gil Copley honored for his dedication to public health 10/28/04
	Choose to be Smoke Free When Dining in St. Charles County County offers list of smoke-free establishments 10/19/04
	County Health Department Offers Advice in Response to National Flu Vaccine Shortage Healthy citizens are urged to forgo the vaccine this year 10/08/04
	KidPower SCC Celebrates A Successful First Summer County’s Pet Adoption Center Offers Adoptions for Just $30 10/06/04
	October is National Adopt-a-Shelter Dog Month County’s Pet Adoption Center Offers Adoptions for Just $30 10/06/04
	September is National Preparedness Month Be Prepared With Ready in 3 09/15/04
	Fee Increase for Copies of Vital Records Division of Public Health provides copies of birth and death certificates 08/27/04
	St. Charles County Observes August as Breastfeeding Promotion Month County Health Department Promotes the Important Benefits of Breastfeeding 08/18/04
	Back to School Immunizations County Health Department Reminds Parents to Keep Children Up to Date on Immunizations 08/09/04
	West Nile Virus Cases Reported In County First 2004 Case of Human Disease Reported to County Health Department Another Probable Case Reported and Pending Lab Results 07/23/04
	St. Charles County Residents Make Recycle Works Successful Statistics Show Interest in Recycling E-waste and Other Unique Items 06/04/04
	West Nile Virus Confirmed in St. Charles County Bird First Confirmed-Positive Bird in Missouri for 2004 06/03/04
	Copies of Vital Records Available Division of Public Health provides copies of birth and death certificates 05/26/04
	Mosquito Season is Here Residents Encouraged to Help Eliminate Mosquito Breeding Places 05/17/04
	Pet Adoption Day is coming to the St. Charles Family Arena Dozens of animals will be available for immediate adoption 05/04/04
	County Department of Community Health and the Environment Issues 2003-2004 Influenza Report Season started sooner than usual and affected children most 05/02/04
	Unique Recycling Opportunities Available at Recycle Works Redesign Offers Convenient Access to Detailed Information 04/14/04
	St. Charles County Division of Emergency Management Revises Website Redesign Offers Convenient Access to Detailed Information 02/02/04
	State Boards Tap Dept. of Community Health & Environment's Expertise 02/02/04
	County's Holiday Adoption Day is Saturday Special Event Provides Help in Selecting Pets as Holiday Gifts 12/18/03
	Emerging Infections Information Now Online Material Addresses Questions and Concerns of Citizens and Travelers 09/16/03
	County Resident Infected With West Nile Virus First 2003 Case of Human Disease Reported to County Health 09/16/03
	Three Birds Test Positive for West Nile Virus Hospitals, Large-Animal Veterinarians, and Residents Should Be Alert 07/11/03
	West Nile Virus Confirmed in St. Charles County Bird First Confirmed Positive Bird in Missouri for 2003 06/23/03
	Wellfield Water Testing to Continue as Feds Wind Down 05/21/03
	Pet Adoption Center Announces Holiday Adoption Day Special Event Provides Help in Selecting Pets as Holiday Gifts 12/10/02
	New Hours at St. Charles County Pet Adoption Center Success and Service of Humane Services Facility Grows 11/20/02
	Theresa Williams Leads the Pack at Pet Adoption Center County Welcomes 25-Year Professional to the Division of Humane Services 11/20/02