Hands-On Care for Our Community Families
What makes the Health Center so special is how deeply they care about our kids and families beyond clinic walls. They work year-round to keep our community safe, equipped, and supported through fantastic local programs:
🚗 Child Passenger Safety & Car Seat Classes: Certified technicians guide expectant moms and parents through proper car seat installation—providing free convertible seats and boosters to help keep our smallest neighbors safe on every drive.
🚲 Bike Safety & Helmets: Distributing helmets through local events to keep kids active and protected.
🎒 Back-to-School Support & Safe Sitter Training: Helping young students get ready for the school year and empowering youth ages 11–13 with essential babysitting, safety, and first-aid skills.
🌼 Core Services They Offer Every Day:
👶 WIC & Family Support: Nutrition guidance, health screenings, and healthy food support for growing families.
💉 Immunizations & Vaccines: Walk-in childhood and adult vaccinations keeping our community protected year-round.
🩺 Lab Screenings & Health Education: Accessible health monitoring and wellness guidance tailored for local groups and organizations.
📜 Vital Records: Quick, helpful assistance securing birth and death certificates.
📍 Visitor & Contact Information
Location: 501 N. Orange St., Butler, MO
Phone: (660) 679-6108
Website: batescountyhealthcenter.org
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
(Extended Hours: Open until 7:00 PM on the first Thursday of every month!)
Thank you to Administrator Missy Lancaster and the entire dedicated team at Bates County Health Center for over 50 years of keeping Bates County healthy, safe, and strong!
Executive Director
Butler Area Chamber of Commerce
