Morgan County Health Department

10/27/2025

Join Purdue Extension- Morgan County for a Free Class: Food Budgeting & Meal Planning
🗓️ Tuesday, November 4, 2025 | 1:30 PM
📍 Morgan County Administration Building – Sadler Room
180 S. Main St., Martinsville, IN

Learn how to plan meals that are good for your health and your wallet!
✅ Save time & money
✅ Reduce stress & food waste
✅ Track expenses & build a budget

👉 Register here: https://forms.gle/ZLDff2Svr7Eu1QDG6

Food Budgeting & Meal Planning - Class being offered:
Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 1:30
Morgan County Administration Building - Sadler Room
180S. Main St., Martinsville, IN 46151

Plan for your Health & Budget
Some benefits of Food Budgeting & Meal Planning:
Your health
Saves time
Reduce stress
Tracking food expenses
Help create a budget
Get the most for your money
Reduce food waste

Please register ahead of time for this event by going to this link:
https://forms.gle/ZLDff2Svr7Eu1QDG6

10/24/2025

🍂 Fall Tox Away Day is Tomorrow! 🍁
Morgan County residents — it’s time to safely get rid of your household hazardous waste!

📅 Saturday, October 25, 2025
⏰ 8 AM – 1 PM (rain or shine)
📍 Morgan County Fairgrounds, Martinsville

Bring your unwanted chemicals, paints, cleaners, and more for proper disposal.
♻️ Let’s keep Morgan County clean and green!
For Morgan County residents only.

10/23/2025

💙 October is National Bullying Prevention Month 💙
Together, we can build communities that are kinder, more inclusive, and accepting for all students. Every act of kindness helps create a safer world where everyone feels they belong. 💫
Learn how you can make a difference:
👉 https://www.pacer.org/bullying/

Unites, engages, and educates kids, teens, parents and communities nationwide to address bullying through creative, relevant, and interactive resources.

10/22/2025

✨Today, 11AM–1PM at Churches in Mission (60 W Pike St)✨
Free lunch while supplies last 🥪 • Utility assistance • Pet food (limited quantities) 🐶🐱 • Resources from local partners!

🎄Sign up for Christmas Assistance, SCCAP Utility Aid, WIC, YMCA programs, HealthNet, Stability First, To***co Free Morgan County & more!

💡Don’t miss our Oct. 29 Food Budgeting & Meal Planning class!
Questions? Call/text Kelli: 317-220-2627

✨Today from 11a-1pm. Free lunch while it lasts-utility assistance - pet food while it lasts and free resources!

✨✨✨Wednesday, October 22nd from 11am-1pm✨✨✨

🐶🐱Little Rascals Pet Rescue will join us with free LIMITED QUANTITIES of wet and dry dog and cat food and cat litter.

Free Resources, 🥪 Lunch to go while supplies last and More!

Come by Churches in Mission this Wednesday, October 22nd between 11am-1pm at 60 West Pike Street to sign up for services or learn more:

- 🎄Christmas Assistance for families with kids🎄
- SCCAP Utility Assistance
- Morgan County WIC
- YMCA of Morgan County
- HealthNet
- Stability First
- To***co Free Morgan County
- Sign up for our October 29th class on Food
Budgeting and Meal Planning at 11am

As always, our food pantry and clothes closet will be available to those who need it.

Questions: call/text Kelli at 317-220-2627

YMCA of Morgan County
South Central Community Action Program
To***co Free Morgan County
Stability First
Morgan County Substance Abuse Council
Little Rascals Pet Rescue
Morgan County WIC Program
Morgan County Head Start

10/22/2025

🌟 is here! 🌟
The Healthy Community Coalition has a lot happening this October!
💙 Each month we’ll highlight health-related events, programs, and opportunities happening right here in Morgan County. Stay tuned, get involved, and put your wellness first!

👉 What: Diabetes Prevention Program
When: Upcoming Classes Begin 10/1
Choose a time that works for you - 11am or 5:30pm
Where: Life Pointe Community Church of the Nazarene in Mooresville and the YMCA of Morgan County in Martinsville
For More Information Contact Donna Monteleone,
YMCA of Morgan County – Community Wellness Coordinator
DonnaMonteleone@BBJYMCA.org or 765-342-6688

👉 What: A MATTER OF BALANCE CLASS
When: Starts October 14 — Tuesdays & one Monday, 1:30p - 3:30pm
Additional Info: Cost: $25
Where: Sadler Room - Morgan County Administration Building - 180 S. Main St., Martinsville, IN 46151
📝 RSVP as soon as possible to get a registration link
RSVP by calling Rachel (765) 342-1010
email: rpeine@purdue.edu
Purdue Extension- Morgan County

👉 What: Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring – Simple process of checking your blood Pressure twice a month for four months. Receive personal consultations with a Healthy Heart Ambassador and monthly nutrition seminars.
When: Can be done with the above Diabetes Prevention Program or Individually.
Where: Life Pointe Community Church of the Nazarene or YMCA of Morgan County
Who: Morgan County residents 18+ years with hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
For more information and eligibility call The YMCA at 765-342-6688.

💙 NO-Cost or Low-Cost Healthy Movement Opportunities at the YMCA of Morgan County
For More Information Contact Donna Monteleone,
YMCA of Morgan County – Community Wellness Coordinator
DonnaMonteleone@BBJYMCA.org 💙

💙 Mondays 💙

👉 What: Pioneer Pathfinders Walk
When: Mondays, 9am / NO COST
Where: Pioneer Park – 1101 N. Indianapolis Road, Mooresville, IN 46158 - Meet in parking lot near shelter 2.
Additional Info: Walk 5x and earn a T-shirt. (Sponsors include Churches in Mission, Franciscan Health, Mooresville Parks & Recreation District, To***co Free Morgan County)

👉 What: Cardio & Strength Conditioning –
When/Cost: Mondays, 10am - $5 per class
Where: Life Pointe Community Church of the Nazarene of the Nazarene
825 N Indiana St, Mooresville, IN,
Additional Info: Silver Sneakers members only need to show their card or number.

👉 What: Balance & Strength
When: Mondays, 5pm-5:45pm / NO COST
Where: Life Pointe Community Church of the Nazarene
825 N Indiana St, Mooresville, IN,
Additional Info: light dumbbells may be used. (Partnership with Franciscan Health)

👉 What: Yoga for Every-Body by Donna Monteleone,
When/Cost: Mondays, 6pm $10 per class.
Where: YMCA of Morgan County, 2039 E Morgan St, Martinsville
Additional Info: Discounted punch cards available. Non YMCA class.)

💙 Wednesdays💙

👉 What: Chair Yoga
When/Cost: Wednesdays, 10am – By Donation
Where: Life Pointe Community Church of the Nazarene
825 N Indiana St, Mooresville, IN,

👉 What: Martinsville in Motion City Walk
When Wednesdays, Noon / NO COST
Where: Churches in Mission, 60 W. Pike St. Martinsville.

👉 What: Martinsville in Motion City Walk
When: Wednesdays, Noon / NO COST
Where: Churches in Mission, 60 W. Pike St. Martinsville.
Additional Info: Walk 10, 20 or 30 minutes with a friendly group. (Sponsors include YMCA of Morgan County, Churches in Mission, Morgan County Health Department, WellSpring, To***co Free Morgan County.)

👉 What: Morgan in Motion
When: Last Wednesday each month 6pm at a different park / NO COST
Where: 10/29 – Bradford Woods

💙 Thursdays💙

👉 What: Yoga –
When: Thursdays, 10am / NO COST
Where: Life Pointe Community Church of the Nazarene
825 N Indiana St, Mooresville, IN,
Additional Info: (In partnership with Mooresville Public Library)

💙 Fridays 💙

👉 What: Cardio & Strength Conditioning
When/Cost:10am -. $5 per class
Where: Life Pointe Community Church of the Nazarene
825 N Indiana St, Mooresville, IN,
Additional Info: Silver Sneakers members only need to show their card or number.

YMCA of Morgan County, IU Health, Churches in Mission, Boys & Girls Club of Morgan County, Life Pointe Community Church of the Nazarene, Mooresville Parks & Recreation District, To***co Free Morgan County, Mooresville Public Library, WellSpring, Kendrick Foundation, Franciscan Health

10/21/2025

💬 Your Voice Matters – Join the Fight for a Healthier Morgan County!
We’ve launched a coalition to tackle chronic disease prevention and obesity—and we need YOU at the table!
📅 No October meeting
✅ Mark your calendar for our final two meetings of the year:
Wednesday, November 19 | 1–2:30 PM
Wednesday, December 17 | 1–2:30 PM
📍 Locations announced soon
Why it matters:
Indiana ranks 12th in the nation for adult obesity
1 in 3 Hoosier kids are overweight or obese
Obesity is linked to heart disease, cancer, diabetes & more
At these meetings, you’ll have the chance to:
✔ Shape strategy
✔ Share resources
✔ Help build a healthier Morgan County
Can’t make it? Stay connected here for updates or reach out to the Morgan County Health Department to get involved.
Together, we can create lasting change! 💪


YMCA of Morgan County, IU Health, Churches in Mission, Boys & Girls Club of Morgan County, Life Pointe Community Church of the Nazarene, Mooresville Parks & Recreation District, To***co Free Morgan County, Mooresville Public Library, WellSpring, Greater Martinsville Chamber of Commerce - Martinsville, IN, Mooresville Chamber of Commerce, Kendrick Foundation, Franciscan Health

10/20/2025

🚗 Keep Your Kids Safe! 👶
Join us for a Pop-Up Car Seat Clinic at the Morgan County Farmer’s Market on Saturday, October 25th!

This event is a collaboration between Morgan County Health Department, Morgan County EMS, Purdue Extension- Morgan County, Country Kids Car Seat Safety, and Franciscan Health

👻 Wondering if your child’s Halloween costume or winter coat affects their car seat fit?
Bring your child and their seat to be checked by a Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician!

Stay tuned for more car safety–themed activities coming soon.
📣 Please share freely!

Pop-up Car Seat Clinic at The Morgan County Farmer’s Market on Saturday October 25th!
Collaboration with Morgan County Health Department Morgan County EMS Purdue Extension- Morgan County Country Kids Car Seat Safety and Franciscan Health. Stay tuned for more Car Safety Themed activities being planned!
If in doubt about Halloween Costumes and Winter Coats with your child’s car seat harness or booster and belt, bring them with you and your child to get checked by a Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician.
Please Share Freely!

10/20/2025

🍼SAFE TO SLEEP CLASS
Protect your baby. Learn the facts.
Each year in the U.S., thousands of babies die suddenly and unexpectedly—some from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and others from sleep-related causes like suffocation.
Join our Safe to Sleep class to learn how to create a safe sleep environment for your baby.
FREE items for attendees:
✅ Pack-n-play
✅ Sleep sack
✅ Pacifier
🔗 Learn more about SIDS and safe sleep at safetosleep.nichd.nih.gov
📞 For more info or to register, call 765-342-6621

10/20/2025

A good reminder from the Indiana Department of Health: babies don’t need pillows, blankets, or toys in their cribs.
For every nap and bedtime, practice the ABCs:
Alone: Babies should be placed alone with caregiver nearby in the same room
Back: On his or her back
Crib: With only a tight-fitting sheet, no bumper
pads, pillows, blankets or stuffed animals
Learn more: in.gov/health/safesleep/safesleep/resources/

Join the Morgan County Health Department's Safe to Sleep class to learn how to create a safe sleep environment for your baby.
For more info or to register, call 765-342-6621

10/16/2025

💜 Today is !
Show your support for survivors and help raise awareness of domestic violence.

Snap a photo in your purple — shirts, scarves, nails, or hats — and share it using and .

If you or someone you know needs help, visit thehotline.org or call 1.800.799.SAFE (7233).

Today is 💜

Help us honor survivors & raise awareness of domestic violence by wearing purple! Share photos of yourself wearing purple—clothes, makeup, shoes, nail polish, scarves, t-shirts or hats using the hashtags and

10/16/2025

🎀 October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month! 🎀

Did you know that 1 in 8 women in the U.S. will face breast cancer in their lifetime? Early detection and support can make all the difference. 💗

Find reliable information, resources, and support from the American Cancer Society:
👉 cancer.org/breastcancer