Atchison County Health Dept.

Last updated on October 9, 2025 @ 3:23 pm
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Atchison County Health Department Staff, Board Members, and Community Members attended the Open House and Ribbon Cutting of their new building at 521 Main Street in Tarkio, MO on June 26, 2025. Thank you to everyone who stopped by to tour our facility, learn about our services, and celebrate with us. Your support means so much to our team, and we’re excited about what the future holds for our community.

Services

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 & Fu testing
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
Free Bicycle Helmets & Free Coats
Safe-At-Home Address Confidentiality Program