Welcome to our Website
Your interest in our services is very important. We offer a variety of services within the City of Joplin and hope that by visiting our site, you will find all the information you need about the services. If you need more information, call 417-623-6122
Our mission...
In order to protect the health of the community, the Health Department provides prevention, maintenance and educational services to the citizens and visitors of the area, other social, medical and educational providers, the business community, and local, state and federal government agencies. Highly professional, responsive services are provided to all customers in a courteous manner with respect for individual dignity.
The 2011-2012 Flu Season
In the United States, the flu season is usually from fall through early spring. The peak of flu season has occurred anywhere from late November through March. The overall health impact (e.g., infections, hospitalizations, and deaths) of a flu season varies from year to year. On average, each year in the United States:
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5 to 20 percent of the population get the flu
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More than 200,000 people are hospitalized from flu-related complications
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Deaths from flu-related causes range from 3,300 to 48,600 (average 23,600) |
Food Safety Training Classes
To view upcoming Servsafe training classes, click here
Joplin Health Department Food Safety Survey, click here
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