Douglas County Health Department

Ava, Missouri


  • Blood pressure checks at DCHD provided daily during regular business hours
  • Blood pressure/BMI/A1C: 1st Tuesday of each month at Plainview School (8:00-10:00 a.m.)
  • Blood pressure/BMI/A1C:  2nd Tuesday of each month at Skyline School (8:00-10:00 a.m.)
  • Blood pressure/BMI/A1C:  3rd Tuesday of each month at Senior Center (9:00-11:30 a.m.)
  • Blood pressure/BMI/A1C:  4th Tuesday of each month at Redbud Senior Housing (8:30-10:30a.m.)
  • BMI Assessment provided daily during regular business hours
  • Car Seat Checks:  Call for staff availability  
  • Cholesterol screening as funding is available
  • Diabetes Classes:  call for class schedule
  • TB Testing available on Mondays and Tuesdays during regular business hours
  • Water sampling kits:  Available during regular business hours - $10 fee
  • Diabetes Support Group on the 2nd Thursday of the month (10:00-11:00 a.m.)

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