Putnam County Health Department
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Birth and Death Certificates
I need a certified copy of a birth or death certificate, where can I go?
Animal Bites
I was bitten by an animal. Now what do I do?
Safety Seat
I don't know if my car seat is installed correctly. How can I have it checked?
Physicians & Prescriptions
I need to see a doctor and/or need medications?
State Assistance
I need to sign up for Medicaid and/or Food Stamps. Who do I call?
Employment
How do I get a job at the health department?
I need a certified copy of a birth or death certificate, where can I go?
- Putnam County Health Department can only print out vital records for the state of
Missouri. We do not print out of state birth/death certificates. Complete an Application
for Copy of Birth or Death Certification. Bring it into the health department along with the
required fee. This process takes approximately five to ten minutes. Once the record is
printed, a fee is collected and the process is over. We accept cash, check, money order,
cashiers check only. We do not accept credit cards or debit cards. Proof of id is required.
Animal Bites
I was bitten by an animal. Now what do I do?
- Missouri law requires that all animal bites that puncture the skin to be reported to the
health department. We complete an investigation into the health of the person as well as
animal health.
Safety Seat
I don't know if my car seat is installed correctly. How can I have it checked?
- Putnam County Health Department has two trained child safety seat technicians.
Inspections are completed free of charge and by appointment.
Physicians & Prescriptions
I need to see a doctor and/or need medications?
- Putnam County Health Department does not have a physician on staff. Therefore, we do
not distribute or prescribe medications. You need to contact your local health care
provider for these types of needs.
State Assistance
I need to sign up for Medicaid and/or Food Stamps. Who do I call?
- Division of Family Services handles Medicaid and Food Stamp needs. Their office
number is 660-947-2567. We do not handle any of these needs.
Employment
How do I get a job at the health department?
- Putnam County Health Department does not currently have any positions available.
However, we do welcome your resume. We keep them on file for six months in the event
of an opening. You may either mail it to us or stop in and drop it off.