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HOWELL COUNTY
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
NOVEMBER CALENDAR
WIC: 1, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14,
15, 16, 17, 18, 21, 22, 28, 29,
30
Willow Springs WIC: 2nd
Mountain View WIC: 1/2 day4th, full day-23rd
Family Planning: 3rd, 8th,
16th
Immunizations: 14th, 22th,
29th
Food Handlers: 14th, 28th
Breastfeeding Support Group:
1st
WP Flu Clinic: 11th
Holiday’s (closed): Thanksgiving 24th & 25th
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
New MO Adoptee
Birth Certificate Law
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Fiber is Fantastic
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Thanksgiving Calories
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Mission
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Recipe: Pumpkin
Pancakes
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Clinic Hours:
Monday-Friday 8-12 & 1-5,
closed for lunch 12-1
Administration Hours
Monday-Friday 8-5
Monthly Monitor
V O L U M E
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N O V E M B E R
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Whole Foods Benefits
Whole foods are food
that are in their natural
state. They are intact
with all of their vitamins,
minerals, fiber and nutriWhole foods are so good for
ents. In other words
your
body and health! Try addthey have not gone
ing more Whole Foods everyday
through any processing
or refinement. They may
or may not be organic,
chemicals are antioxidants,
locally grown or pesticide which can protect against
free.
cell damage.
mins, and fiber tend to be
more filling and can help lower the desire to consume
processed sugars. Processed
foods are full of hidden, added sugars which can quickly
add unnecessary calories and
add to weight gain.
There have been many
studies that show a diet high
in foods like fruits and vegetables can help reduce the
There are numerous ad- -More Fiber, plant based risk of diseases such as cardivantages of eating a diet foods are loaded with it and ovascular disease, many types
with plenty of whole
of cancer and type 2 diabefiber is the transportation
foods:
tes. The goal should be to
system of the digestive
increase the amount of
-More Nutrients, they tract. It moves food wastes
whole foods you eat while
are loaded with vitamins, out of the body.
cutting back on processed
minerals and phytochemi- -Decreased Sugar Confoods. Look for whole foods
cals (powerful nutrients sumption, eating more
in season and check out your
found in plant foods).
whole foods high in comlocal farmers markets for
Some of these phytoplex carbohydrates, vitaaffordable options.
Second Flu Clinic for West Plains-Nov. 11
A second Flu (Influenza)
vaccination clinic will be
held on Friday, November 11th from 8 am-4:45
pm at the Howell County Health Department.
A yearly flu vaccine is recommended for everyone
6 months and older as the
first and most important
step in protecting against
influenza.
No appointment is necessary. If you have any questions or concerns please
call 417-256-7078 for more
information.
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New Laws on Birth Certificates for Adoptees
On July1, 2016 Governor
Jay Nixon signed House
Bill 1599 providing adult
adoptees born in Missouri
with the opportunity to
obtain a non-certified
copy of their original
(prior to adoption) birth
certificate. The law also
allows for birth parents to
complete a medical history form and a contact
preference form
(determines if an adoptee
receives a non-redacted
or redacted copy of their
New MO birth
certificate law
for adoptees
original birth certificate).
The new law took effect
on August 28, 2016.
Under the new law,
adoptees born before
1941, may request a noncertified copy of their
original birth certificate
beginning on August 28,
2016. Adoptees born
during or after 1941 can
request a copy of their
original birth certificate
beginning January 1,
2018. Original birth cer-
Fiber is Fantastic
Fiber can keep you
from outgrowing
your pants!
You gotta love fiber. Not
only does it keep your GI
system running smoothly
and your heart healthy, it
also can keep you from
outgrowing your pants.
Yes, fiber is a well-known
natural slimming aid. While
it helps you feel full, fiber
has no calories. So if you fill
up on high-fiber foods you
crowd out less-healthy
According to research
from the Calorie Control Council, the average American may consume more than 4,500
calories and a whopping
229 grams of fat during
a typical holiday gathering from snacking and
eating a traditional
Thanksgiving dinner
with turkey and all the
MONTHLY
MONITOR
tificates may only be obtained through the Missouri
Department of Health &
Senior Services (DHSS)
Bureau of Vital Records
office in Jefferson City.
The non-certified copies
issued by DHSS Bureau of
Vital Records, may not be
used for establishing identity, and will be stamped
“For genealogical purposes
only-not to be used for
establishing identity”.
from www.eatingwell.com and www.webmd.com
foods, Larry Tucker, Ph.D., of
Brigham Young University, told
EatingWell. The recommended
daily value for fiber is 25 grams
of fiber per day. Of course, this
is one nutrient for which more
(from whole foods) is better.
Top sources of fiber are: beans
(all kinds), peas, chickpeas, blackeyed peas, artichokes, whole
wheat flour, barley, bulgur, bran,
raspberries, blackberries, and
Thanksgiving Calories
Make sure
you get
moving before and/or
after your
Holiday
meal!
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prunes.
Good sources of fiber include:
lettuce, dark leafy greens, broccoli, okra, cauliflower, sweet
potatoes, carrots, pumpkin, potatoes with the skin, corn, snap
beans, asparagus, cabbage, whole
wheat pasta, oats, popcorn, nuts,
raisins, pears, strawberries, oranges, bananas, blueberries, mangoes, and apples.
www.caloriecontrol.org
trimmings.
The average holiday dinner alone can carry a
load of 3,000 calories.
And many nibble through
another 1,500 calories,
downing appetizers and
drinks before and after
the big meal. Combined,
that’s the equivalent of
more than 2 1/4 times
the average daily calorie
intake and almost 3 1/2
times the fat — with 45
percent of calories from fat.
The average person may
consume enough fat at a
holiday meal to equal three
sticks of butter.
Try making healthier versions of your favorites and
get moving, exercise can
help burn additional calories.
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The mission of the Howell County Health Department is to improve, promote and protect
the health of Howell County through aware-
Howell County Health
Department
ness, assessment, planning and assurance in
order that our community may achieve their
180 S. Kentucky Ave
West Plains, MO 65775
fullest health potential.
Phone: 417-256-7078
Fax: 417-256-1179
website: www.howellcountyhealthdepartment.com
Public Health: Prevent. Promote. Protect.
Pumpkin Pancakes
Ingredients:
 1 1/2 cups white whole-wheat flour
(see Tips)
 2 teaspoons baking powder
 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
 1/4 teaspoon salt
 1 large egg
 1 1/2 cups buttermilk (see Tips)
 cup pumpkin puree
 1/4 cup toasted chopped pecans
(see Tips)
 2 tablespoons canola oil
 1 tablespoon sugar
 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Preparation:
Whisk flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie
spice, baking soda and salt in a large
bowl. Whisk egg, buttermilk, pumpkin,
pecans, oil, sugar and vanilla in a medium
bowl. Make a well in the center of the
dry ingredients, add the wet ingredients
and whisk just until combined. Resist
overmixing—it will make the pancakes
tough.
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Let the batter sit, without stirring, for 10
to 15 minutes. As the batter rests, the
baking powder forms bubbles that create
fluffy pancakes and the gluten in the flour
relaxes to make them more tender.
Coat a large nonstick skillet or griddle
with cooking spray; heat over medium
heat. Without stirring the batter, measure out pancakes using about 1/4 cup
batter per pancake and pour into the pan
Pumpkin is a great source of vitamins A, C, E and fiber.
(or onto the griddle). Cook until the
edges are dry and you see bubbles on
the surface, 2 to 4 minutes. Flip and
cook until golden brown on the other
side, 2 to 4 minutes more. Repeat with
the remaining batter, coating the pan
with cooking spray and reducing the heat
as needed.
Make Ahead Tip: To make ahead: The
mixture of dry ingredients can be stored
airtight for up to 1 month; the batter can
be refrigerated for up to 1 day; cooked
pancakes can be frozen airtight, in a single layer, for up to 3 months. Reheat in
the microwave or oven.
Tips: White whole-wheat flour, made
from a special variety of white wheat, is
light in color and flavor but has the same
nutritional properties as regular wholewheat flour.
No buttermilk? You can make “sour
milk” as a substitute: mix 1 tablespoon
lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup nonfat
milk; let stand for about 10 minutes before using.
To toast chopped, small or sliced nuts,
cook in a small dry skillet over mediumlow heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly browned, 2 to 4
minutes.
Storage smarts: For long-term freezer
storage, wrap your food in a layer of
plastic wrap followed by a layer of foil.
The plastic will help prevent freezer burn
while the foil will help keep off-odors
from seeping into the food.
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