Daviess County Health Department

02/05/2026

❤️ February is American Heart Month! ❤️
Friday, February 6 is Wear Red Day!

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. for both men and women — but the good news is that many risk factors are preventable! 💪🫀 Wearing red is a simple way to raise awareness and start important conversations about heart health in our community.

The Daviess County Health Department encourages everyone to protect their heart by:
🥗 Eating a heart-healthy diet
🚶‍♀️ Staying physically active
🚭 Avoiding to***co use
🩺 Knowing your numbers (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar)
💊 Managing conditions like high blood pressure and diabetes

❤️ Small changes can make a BIG difference!
📸 Wear red on Friday, share the message, and help spread awareness all month long!

Trusted Resources:
🫀 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) – Heart Disease & American Heart Month
https://www.cdc.gov/heart-disease

02/02/2026

🎓✨ Scholarship Opportunity for Daviess County Seniors! ✨🎓

The Daviess County Health Department is excited to announce a scholarship for high school seniors pursuing a future in healthcare 🩺💙

If you’re a Daviess County resident, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and plan to attend a college, university, or trade program full-time in a health-related field, we encourage you to apply!

📅 Application deadline: Friday, March 6, 2026

📌 Applications and details: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:8ab66e75-5db8-419b-a5b3-526f97891285

📩 Questions? Call 660-663-2414

Let’s support the next generation of healthcare heroes! 🙌

01/29/2026

📌 Our office will be closed TOMORROW, Friday January 30th for mandatory staff training.

👉 Training helps us stay prepared, improve communication, and work together as a stronger team- so we can better serve our community.
If you have a public health emergency, you can reach the administrator at 660-663-9772.
💙 Thank you for your understanding!

01/05/2026

🌱 Why routine childhood vaccines matter — even when families have choices

Recent changes to vaccine recommendations mean some childhood vaccines are no longer “routine” for everyone. While families still have access, there’s an important risk worth understanding:

🛡️ When vaccines stop being the default, fewer children get protected.

This matters because:
• Some kids can’t be vaccinated (infants, kids with cancer or immune conditions)
• Vaccines protect communities, not just individuals
• Lower vaccination rates can allow preventable diseases to return quietly — then spread fast

We’ve seen this before with illnesses like measles, flu, and whooping cough.

👶 The children most affected are often:
• The youngest
• Those with chronic illness
• Families with limited access to healthcare or time for long medical visits

Clear, routine guidance helps keep protection simple, equitable, and automatic — especially for busy families doing their best.

💬 Vaccines are still available. Conversations with healthcare providers still matter and our health department is here to help.

Protecting children works best when we work together. 💙

01/01/2026

Happy New Year! 🎉 Here’s to a year of better health, stronger communities, and taking care of one another!

12/31/2025

🎉 2025 Year in Review: Protecting Our Community Together 💙

As we wrap up another year, we’re proud of the impact we’ve made—together.

✅ Over 1,168 immunizations administered to protect children, families, and seniors
✅ Over 700 lab draws
🏥 So many essential public health services provided, including:
• Blood pressure checks
• CPR/First Aid classes
• Disease prevention & education
• Community outreach and support
• Hundreds of birth and death certificates issued
• Countless inspections
• And many more impactful services...

Thank you to our dedicated staff, partners, and community members for trusting us with your health. Here’s to a healthier year ahead! 🥂✨

12/25/2025

🎄Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from all of us at Daviess County Health Department. 🎄

12/24/2025

12/19/2025

📌 Have you or someone you know ever used programs like SNAP, WIC, Parents as Teachers, Bright Futures, SB 40, Green Hills Community Action Agency or other local resources?

‼️ We’re working on an Upstream Action Plan for Circuit 43 (Caldwell, Clinton, Daviess, DeKalb, and Livingston Counties) and are looking for community members who are willing to share how local programs helped them or their family.

❤️ Your story can help others learn about available resources and show that it’s okay to ask for help. Our goal is to raise awareness of local resources and help remove the stigma around asking for help.

👉 Please take a few minutes to fill out this short survey, or share it with someone who might be interested:
🔗https://forms.gle/Fkb9uVk9ubAy9wAc7

Participation is voluntary, and information will be kept private. Thank you for helping strengthen our communities.
Please share!

12/12/2025

🩺 It’s Not Too Late to Get Your Flu Shot! 🩺

Flu season is here, and while early fall is ideal for vaccination, it’s not too late to protect yourself and your loved ones! Flu activity often peaks between December and February and can continue into spring, meaning there’s still time to benefit from a flu shot now.

Why this matters:
• Influenza can cause millions of illnesses, hundreds of thousands of hospitalizations, and tens of thousands of deaths in a typical season.
• A flu vaccine significantly reduces your risk of getting sick, being hospitalized, and dying from flu.

• It takes about 2 weeks after vaccination for your body to build protection — so the sooner you get it, the better!

💉 Who should get vaccinated?
Everyone 6 months and older, especially:
• Pregnant women
• Adults 65+
• People with chronic health conditions
• Those around infants or high-risk individuals

👉 Call us today or drop in — it’s still worth getting your flu shot!
660-663-2414

Protect yourself, protect your community. ❤️

11/27/2025

We’ll be closed Nov 27–28 for Thanksgiving! 🦃
As you celebrate, keep these healthy holiday tips in mind:
✔️ Stay hydrated
✔️ Wash your hands
✔️ Practice food safety
✔️ Get plenty of rest
Have a safe and joyful holiday! 🍽️✨
We will reopen on Monday, DECEMBER 1st at 8am ❄️🎄🎅

11/24/2025

🧡 Thank You Daviess County Community! 🧡

Our Thanksgiving Food Drive Challenge was a huge success thanks to your generosity and team spirit! Together, we collected over 500 food items for our local senior centers and Meals on Wheels program. 🙌✨

And now… our winners!

🏆 Winning Teams

🥇 Team Noodles
🥈 Team Ham and Tators
🥉 Team Gravy Train

A big shoutout to all our teams for bringing the fun and the donations!

Because of you, our seniors will have nutritious meals and full cupboards this holiday season. Thank you for making a real impact in our community! 💙🍂

Active Aging Resource Center Pattonsburg Multi-Purpose Center