Decaturville Health Department expands winter preventive care, screenings
The Decatur County Health Department at 155 N. Pleasant St. in Decaturville is offering routine immunizations, well child visits, WIC services, cancer and women s health screenings, and tobacco cessation support during weekday hours. Residents are asked to call 731 852 2461 to confirm services, hours and eligibility, which can help reduce travel and access barriers during the winter respiratory season.
The Decatur County Health Department is providing a range of preventive and support services for residents across the county, with weekday hours at its clinic on 155 N. Pleasant St., Decaturville. Services highlighted for the current season include routine immunizations and well child visits, WIC support and nutrition services for pregnant people and families, cancer screening programs and women s health screening appointments, and tobacco cessation resources and counseling. Residents should call 731 852 2461 to confirm the clinic s offerings, operating hours, eligibility rules and to make appointments.
Public health officials emphasize that access to local screening and vaccination services matters now because influenza, COVID 19 and respiratory syncytial virus are circulating at the same time. Immunizations and timely screening reduce the risk of severe illness and help limit strain on emergency services and hospitals that serve rural communities. For families without easy transportation, local clinic access can be the difference between receiving preventive care and facing later, more costly treatments.
The department also directs residents to state health pages and regional health pages for referrals to specialty services and for help confirming program eligibility. Using those online resources alongside a direct call to the clinic can help residents plan visits, gather necessary documents and identify eligibility for programs that support nutrition and cancer screening.
Beyond immediate medical benefits, these services carry a broader community impact. Preventive care supports school attendance, workforce stability and family financial security by catching conditions early and reducing avoidable hospital stays. Tobacco cessation counseling addresses a leading driver of long term illness in rural populations, and targeted outreach through WIC and women s health screening aims to reduce longstanding inequities in maternal and child outcomes.
For Decatur County residents seeking care this winter, the practical step is straightforward. Call 731 852 2461 on a weekday to confirm what is available, verify eligibility and schedule an appointment, so that preventive care is accessible and useful to all who need it.
