What Cape Girardeau County Public Health Center does

Cape Girardeau County Public Health Center is a county government public health agency established in 1986 and headquartered at 1121 Linden Street, Cape Girardeau, Missouri. It is governed by a 5-member elected Board of Trustees serving 4-year terms, with Autumn Grim serving as Director and Civil Rights Coordinator. The agency delivers a comprehensive portfolio of public health services to all Cape Girardeau County residents regardless of financial status, including immunizations (childhood, flu, RSV, COVID-19), WIC nutrition education, a Medicare Certified Rural Health Clinic providing primary care and HIV/AIDS services, STD and tuberculosis screening, pregnancy testing and temporary Medicaid issuance, HIV/AIDS case management, vital records issuance, food and child care facility inspections, on-site sewage permitting, food safety training (ServSafe), child care health consultation, communicable disease surveillance, and community health assessments performed every five years.

The center operates a distributed service delivery model comprising a main health center, a separately operated Rural Health Clinic, a WIC office, seasonal drive-thru vaccination clinics, telehealth for transportation-limited patients, and a Cape County Health App for smartphones and tablets. Channel partnerships include cross-county Medical Reserve Corps coverage (including Bollinger County), a charter seat on the Cape Girardeau County Emergency Management Action Committee, and the multi-stakeholder Healthy Communities Coalition with SoutheastHEALTH, Saint Francis Medical Center, Southeast Missouri State University, and other community organizations. Underlying technology is limited to the mobile app and routine public-sector information systems — no proprietary AI/ML systems, APIs, or software platform are identified in available sources.

The agency's revenue is funded through a combination of local, state, and federal dollars, supplemented by nominal service fees (e.g., $14-$15 per vital record, $35 STD clinic plus lab fees, $25 uninsured flu shots, $125 septic permits) and insurance billing (Medicaid, Medicare, and some private/commercial). Many services are provided free of charge. Federal funding flows primarily through USDA for WIC, CDC and Missouri DHSS for communicable disease and HIV/AIDS programs, and Section 317 plus Vaccines for Children (VFC) for immunizations. As a county government entity rather than a commercial enterprise, the center has no shareholders, funding rounds, or investment vehicle — operating revenue and headcount are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Cape Girardeau County Public Health Center

Legal name

Cape Girardeau County Public Health Center

Website

https://capecountyhealth.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cape Girardeau County Public Health Center is a county government public health agency established in 1986 that delivers immunizations, WIC, Rural Health Clinic, STD and communicable disease services, vital records, environmental inspections, and emergency preparedness to Cape Girardeau County, Missouri residents.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Health Services

NAICS

Health Care and Social Assistance (62), Ambulatory Health Care Services (621), Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) (621111)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

County/District/Local Health Departments (HLAJAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community-Based Preventive & Health Promotion Clinics (HLAFAGAO), Primary Care for Underserved Populations (e.g., migrant, homeless, refugee clinics) (HLAFAGAN), Travel, Occupational & Special-Population Vaccination Programs (HLAJAHAI), Immunization & Vaccine Clinics (HLAKAGAJ)

Keywords

• Public health services
• Immunization programs
• Vital records
• Rural health clinic
• Community health assessment

Headquarters

HQ city

Cape Girardeau

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: Funded by a combination of local, state and federal dollars. WIC program funded and administered at national level by USDA, operated by Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services at state level.
2. Service Fees: Fees for services including vital records ($14-$15 per certificate), STD clinic ($35 plus lab fees), flu shots ($25 for uninsured), septic permits ($125), and lab services at low cost.
3. Insurance Billing: Accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and some private insurance. Commercial/Private Insurance, Medicare and Medicaid are billed for flu and pneumonia immunizations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Cape Girardeau County Public Health Center is a county government public health agency that delivers clinical, preventive, and environmental health services to all Cape Girardeau County residents. Core offerings include the WIC nutrition program, Rural Health Clinic primary care, STD/HIV/Hepatitis C testing and treatment, childhood and adult immunizations (including drive-thru flu clinics), vital records issuance, tuberculosis screening, pregnancy testing, communicable disease surveillance, environmental inspections, food safety training, on-site sewage permitting, and emergency preparedness coordination. Many services are free regardless of financial status; others carry modest per-unit fees (e.g., $15 birth certificate, $25 flu shot for uninsured, $35 STD clinic visit).

Product overview

Cape Girardeau County Public Health Center is a county government health agency offering a comprehensive portfolio of public health services rather than a technology product. The center operates as a unified service delivery model with multiple clinical, preventive, and administrative services including: WIC nutrition program, Rural Health Clinic for primary care, STD Clinic, Lab Services, Immunizations (childhood vaccines and flu), Tuberculosis Screening, HIV/AIDS Case Management, Pregnancy Testing & Temporary Medicaid, Child Care Health Consultation, Vital Records, Public Health Inspections, Food Safety Training, On-Site Sewage Permits, Communicable Disease Surveillance, Community Health Assessments, and the Healthy Communities Coalition. Services are delivered through in-person visits, telehealth options, drive-thru clinics, and a mobile application. The organization does not operate as a software platform with modules or add-ons but provides direct public health services to community residents.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• WIC (Women, Infants, and Children): A nutrition education and supplemental food program for pregnant women, infants, and children under the age of five, funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
• Rural Health Clinic
• STD Clinic
• Healthy Communities Coalition

Products and services

• Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program Nutrition education and supplemental food program for pregnant women, infants, and children under age five, providing health screening, risk assessment, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals for health care. Funded by USDA and administered by Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services.
• Rural Health Clinic (RHC) Medicare Certified Rural Health Clinic providing primary care for reproductive health, HIV/AIDS, PrEP, and Hepatitis C to patients in rural underserved areas, with telehealth options available.
• Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Clinic Confidential testing, treatment, and counseling for sexually transmitted infections including Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, HIV, and Hepatitis C, with $35 visit fee plus additional lab fees.
• Lab Services Low-cost lab testing services offered by appointment on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, providing affordable diagnostic testing for community residents.
• Immunizations - Vaccines Childhood and adult immunizations through the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program and Section 317 policy, covering Medicaid-eligible, uninsured, underinsured, and American Indian/Alaska Native children.
• Flu Immunizations Influenza vaccination services available during fall flu season with drive-thru clinic options and flu mist nasal spray vaccine availability; $25 for uninsured individuals.
• Tuberculosis Screening TB skin testing conducted by Public Health Nurses with follow-up services for reactive tests, including assistance with anti-tuberculosis medications.
• HIV/AIDS Case Management Case management program funded by Missouri Department of Health providing assistance with medical care, housing, mental health services, and access to support resources for HIV/AIDS patients.
• Pregnancy Testing & Temporary Medicaid Free pregnancy testing offered by appointment on Tuesdays from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., with Temporary Medicaid issuance for pregnant women meeting eligibility guidelines, including sixty-day postpartum coverage.
• Child Care Health Consultation Program assisting child care providers with health and safety consultation, staff training with clock hours, and health education for children in child care settings.
• Vital Records Local Registrar services issuing certified copies of birth certificates (Missouri, after 1920) at $15 per copy and death certificates (Missouri, after 1980) at $14 first copy / $11 each additional copy, for Cape Girardeau County residents.
• Public Health Inspections Routine and follow-up inspections for food establishments, childcare facilities, and other public health-regulated venues.
• Flood Information Services Emergency preparedness information and guidance for flood situations including insurance guidance, safety procedures, and vital records assistance.
• Natural Disasters Preparedness Emergency management support including participation in the Cape Girardeau County Emergency Management Action Committee and Community Emergency Response Team (CERT).
• Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) Volunteer program building public health infrastructure to assist during health emergencies, disaster response, and community health events.
• Food Safety Training Food handler and manager training programs meeting Cape Girardeau County Food Code requirements, including Basic Food Sanitation Class and ServSafe certification.
• On-Site Sewage Permits Permitting and inspection services for on-site sewage systems regulated by county ordinance, including new construction, modification, and repair permits; $125 non-refundable permit fee.
• Respiratory Viruses Information Information and vaccination services for Influenza (Flu), Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), and Coronavirus (COVID-19).
• Communicable Disease Surveillance Reporting and investigation services for 116 reportable communicable diseases in Missouri, with annual, biannual, and monthly reports.
• Community Health Assessments Comprehensive health assessments and improvement plans completed every five years to identify county-wide priority health areas.
• Healthy Communities Coalition Coalition of public and private organizations addressing local nutrition and lifestyle issues, promoting the 5-2-1-0 obesity prevention program.
• Cape County Health App Smartphone and tablet mobile application providing access to health center services and information.

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• USDA (U.S. Department of Agriculture)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWIC program is funded and administered at the national level by the USDA. The program is operated by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services at the state level and Cape Girardeau County Public Health Center at the local level.
• Missouri Department of Health and Senior ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-level partner for WIC program operation, HIV/AIDS Case Management Program funding, communicable disease reporting, and various public health initiatives.
• SoutheastHEALTHmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Healthy Communities Coalition addressing obesity and nutrition issues. Contributed to 2013 Community Health Needs Assessment identifying top health issues.
• Saint Francis Medical CentermajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Healthy Communities Coalition. Contributed to 2013 Community Health Needs Assessment identifying top health issues including obesity.
• Southeast Missouri State UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultiple departments represented in Healthy Communities Coalition including Department of Dietetics and Department of Nursing. Student Dietetic Association also participates.
• City of Cape Girardeau Parks & RecreationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Healthy Communities Coalition addressing local nutrition and lifestyle issues.
• Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (MDHSS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBureau of Nutrition Services and WIC at state level. Provides funding for HIV/AIDS Case Management Program.
• Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of national MRC network under HHS ASPR. Local MRC unit provides volunteers during health emergencies and assists with public health needs throughout the year.
• Community Caring CouncilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity organization partner in Healthy Communities Coalition.
• Gibson Recovery CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity organization partner in Healthy Communities Coalition addressing substance abuse and recovery issues.
• Cross Trails Medical CenterminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHealthcare provider partner in Healthy Communities Coalition.
• Cape Girardeau County Emergency Management Action CommitteemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharter member of the Emergency Management Action Committee and Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) for disease outbreaks, natural disasters, mass casualties, and bioterrorism response.
• U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCDC provides guidance on immunizations, STD prevention, tuberculosis, COVID-19, influenza, and other communicable diseases. WONDER database available for epidemiologic research.
• Regional Health FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal health foundation partner listed in community resources.
• Cape County TransitminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal transportation resource to help residents access health services.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• St. Louis County Department of Public Health: Missouri county public health department delivering clinical services, communicable disease control, and WIC—comparable as a local health authority, though operating at substantially larger scale.
• Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services: Mid-Missouri county public health agency offering clinical services, environmental health, and emergency preparedness—directly comparable as a multi-service local health department.
• Jackson County Health Department (Missouri): County health department providing immunizations, family planning, WIC, STD services, and vital records to Jackson County residents—mirrors Cape Girardeau's service portfolio with similar Missouri governance structure.
• Springfield-Greene County Health Department: County-level public health agency in Missouri offering immunizations, WIC, STD testing, vital records, and environmental health inspections—directly comparable in scope and service mix to Cape Girardeau County Public Health Center.
• Cole County Health Department: Missouri county-level public health department providing WIC, immunizations, and vital records to county residents—closely matches Cape Girardeau's rural-county scope.

Broad incumbents

• SoutheastHEALTH: Regional hospital system in Cape Girardeau providing primary and specialty care—Healthy Communities Coalition partner and broader incumbent against whom the RHC competes for rural patients.
• Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services: State-level public health authority that administers WIC funding, HIV/AIDS case management, and communicable disease reporting for county health departments including Cape Girardeau's.
• Saint Francis Medical Center: Large regional medical center in Cape Girardeau County offering primary care, OBGYN, and infectious disease services—coalition partner and competing provider for the county's primary care market.

Regional players

• Cross Trails Medical Center: Federally Qualified Health Center serving rural southeast Missouri with primary care and preventive services—an existing coalition partner and operational peer in the rural health access space.

Others

• NACCHO (National Association of County and City Health Officials): National membership organization representing approximately 3,000 local public health agencies including Cape Girardeau County Public Health Center—relevant peer ecosystem rather than direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CapeCoHealth
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cape-girardeau-county-public-health-center

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

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