Barren River District Health Department

11/17/2025

Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning can occur this time of year when you start turning on heating sources. Some signs of CO poisoning include...⚠️

Low to Moderate Poisoning — Headache, fatigue, shortness of breath, nausea or dizziness.
High Level Poisoning — Mental confusion, vomiting, loss of muscular coordination, loss of consciousness, death.

Purchase a carbon monoxide detector. Limited, free supply at each of our health departments — www.barrenriverhealth.org/contact

If you're experiencing carbon monoxide poisoning, get fresh air immediately and seek medical attention.

11/17/2025

11/17/2025

Avoid illness this holiday season! 😷

Stay home when you're sick, wash your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds, update your immunizations and disinfect commonly-touched surfaces.

Schedule an immunization appointment with us — www.barrenriverhealth.org/contact

11/17/2025

11/14/2025

Our employee spotlight this month is Kim, from our wonderful Population Health team! 🌟

Kim was nominated for "changing lives with her Diabetes education. She is warm, welcoming and enthusiastic in her approach to teaching."

Her hard work is very much appreciated at BRDHD. Next time you see Kim, tell her, “You rock!”

11/14/2025

11/14/2025

Feeling financially stressed this holiday season? You're not alone.

Here are some ways to ease financial stress this season.
🎁Set gentle limits that honor your budget and your peace.
🎁Focus on meaningful moments instead of material gifts.
🎁Talk openly with loved ones about expectations.
🎁Practice gratitude for what you already have.

Learn more about navigating stress this season on CredibleMind — https://barrenriverhealth.crediblemind.com/

11/13/2025

Talking to your child about va**ng can be hard. After talking with them, keep the following things in mind ✅

Say thank you to them.
Help your child manage stress.
Help your child manage peer pressure.
Follow up.
Stay up to date.
Share this information!

If you or your child wants to quit, start here ⬇
American Lung Association — https://www.lung.org/quit-smoking/i-want-to-quit
My Life My Quit — Text "Start My Quit" to 36072 https://ky.mylifemyquit.org/
Quit Now Kentucky — https://www.quitnowkentucky.org/

11/13/2025

The Exchange, also known as the Syringe Services Program, at the Warren County Health Department is accepting food and clothing donations for its pantry!

These donations will help clients who are struggling with food and housing insecurity, especially as temperatures get colder in our region.

❗Clothing donations must be new or gently used ❗

If you'd like to donate, please drop off your items to the Warren County Health Department lobby by Monday, December 1st, 2025.

11/13/2025

Did you know winter coats can make your child's car seat unsafe? Always buckle them in without the bulky coat, then cover them with a blanket for warmth.
Stay cozy and safe this winter!
Have questions about your car seat?
Book your FREE safety check with a Certified Technician at www.commed.us today.

11/13/2025

❗RECALL❗ All ByHeart products. This is not a WIC-approved formula.

A previous recall only applied to two batches of ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula. That recall has been expanded to include all ByHeart products.

If you use ByHeart products,

1. Stop using the product immediately. Throw it away or return it to where you purchased it.
2. Wash items and surfaces that may have touched the recalled formula using hot soapy water or a dishwasher.
3. Watch your baby closely for symptoms of infant botulism, which can include: not eating well, loss of head control, difficulty swallowing, decreased facial expression.

For more information regarding this recall, please visit the official recall page — https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-infant-botulism-infant-formula-november-2025