Last updated on July 2, 2026 @ 1:49 pm
Welcome!
Atchison County Health Department’s
Mission Statement:
Through disease prevention, wellness promotion, and ensuring access to essential health services, we strive to strengthen physical and mental health, improve overall well-being, and enhance the quality of life for our community.
Vision Statement
Healthier Lives. Stronger Communities.
Values
Teamwork- We build trust and achieve results by working together.
Service- We exist to provide the best possible service to all.
Integrity- We are ethical, fair, and responsible stewards of our community resources.
Communication- We listen and respond with clear, compassionate, and timely communication.
Our location: 521 Main Street, Tarkio, MO 64491
Phone: 660-736-4121 Fax: 660-736-5533
We are open Monday through Thursday from 7:30am to 5:30pm.
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Need a bicycle helmet?
FREE helmets for children & young adults in Atchison County in need.
Stop by the health department to obtain one!
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Upcoming Events:
CLOSED:
September 7, 2026
2026 Women’s Health Clinics:
July 13, 2026
August 10, 2026
September 14, 2026
@ Atchison County Health Dept. – new time slots available. Call for an appointment.
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Immunizations
Attention! We offer child and adult immunizations Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Walk-ins welcome, appointments encouraged!
How to make an appointment? Call (660) 736-4121. Our friendly staff will be more than happy to help you and answering any questions you may have. 
We look forward to seeing you 
Walk-ins Welcome!Community Health Needs Assessment:
Click to read the ancillary Community Profile.
Click to read the final version of the CHNA.
Coming up next: Implementing our Community Health Improvement Plan with priority areas of chronic disease education, mental health resources, and family wellness. We want to make a difference in our community.
FREE LAB DRAWS AVAILABLE:
Who: Women Ages 18-44
Where: Atchison County Health Department
What: Complete Blood Count, Complete Metabolic Count, HgbA1c, Lipid Panel
When: Monday – Thursday.
Call 660-736-4121 to an appointment.
Why: To screen for health issues, discuss results, and provide referrals.
Lab Draws provided by grant funding.
Services
We value providing services in a confidential, consistent, and dedicated manner that include vital records, immunizations, WIC, environmental health, family planning clinics, breast & cervical cancer screening, community outreach programs and health education.
Birth & Death Certificates are available at the Health Center from 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Monday – Thursday. Same-day service is available to walk-in customers. You must have a photo identification card of some kind (driver’s license, work I.D., etc.) to obtain the copies. Birth certificates are $15 and Death certificates are $14 for the 1st printed certificate and $11 for each additional printed at the same visit.
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) is a special supplemental nutrition program which provides services to pregnant women, new mothers, infants and children up to their 5th birthday based on nutritional risk and income eligibility. The primary services provided are health screening, risk assessment, nutrition education and counseling, breastfeeding promotion and referrals to health care.
Please call for appointments.
CIVIL RIGHTS STATEMENT: https://health.mo.gov/living/families/wic/frauddatalinks/nondiscrimination/
Show Me Healthy Women (SMHW) offers free breast and cervical cancer screenings for Missouri women ages 21-64 years old who meet income and insurance guidelines. We have clinics once a month. Please call for an appointment at 660-736-4121.
TESTING: FLU TESTING / STREP TESTING /STI TESTING / LEAD TESTING / TB TESTING
Atchison County Health Department continues to have free or low cost testing options available. By appointment Monday through Thursday.
Please call 660-736-4121 to make an appointment.
CPR & FIRST AID TRAINING
Please call for more information. 660-736-4121.
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What does the Health Department offer Atchison County residents?
Monitor the health status of Atchison County to identify & prevent health problems
Emergency preparedness planning and education – including COVID-19 response
COVID-19 testing and vaccinations
Food inspections of all food establishments in Atchison County
Safety, sanitation & fire safety inspections of day cares & lodging
Private drinking water testing
Birth and Death Certificates
Infant, Child & Adult Immunizations
Annual Flu shots
Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) testing & follow-up
Communicable disease investigations and follow-up
Tuberculosis Skin testing & follow-up
WIC (Women, Infants & Children nutrition program)
Breast & Cervical Cancer Control program including referrals for free mammograms for those who qualify
Family planning, pregnancy testing, affordable birth control for women and men
Lead testing & lead poisoning prevention
Health counseling & health education
Community Closet donation room