Healthy Tip of the Day:

If food has sat out for more than two hours at room temperature, it is unsafe to eat. -- Kim Payne, Environmental Health Specialis
June is National Mens Health Month

While you’re making plans to celebrate the fathers in your life during the month of June, be sure to give Polk County Health Center a call to help the dad stay healthy.    June 11-17 is National Men’s Health Week. Dur...     Read more >

Congratulations to Wanita Lister!

Wanita recently received her MSN as a Family Nurse Practitioner from the University of Central Missouri. Wanita completed the course, which included clinical practice with local physicians and nurse practitioners, in 2 ½ years. PCHC is prou...     Read more >

What Not to Buy at a Garage Sale

The old adage that one man’s trash is another man’s treasure is especially relevant during the spring and summer garage sale season. Many of us are shopping for a good deal, but it does not pay to buy some things used. Take a look at o...     Read more >