North Central District Health Department

11/26/2025

The North Central District Health Department, including the Henry, Shelby, Spencer, and Trimble county health departments, will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 27, and Friday, Nov. 28 for Thanksgiving. All clinics will reopen on Monday! We're thankful for the communities!

11/25/2025

If you’re in charge of cooking this year, be sure to take steps to keep you and your guests safe! To learn more about staying safe in the kitchen, visit https://buff.ly/GYdDdlB

11/24/2025

Holiday stress is real, but gratitude can help shift our mindset! Think about one person, one moment, or one thing that made this week brighter. Share it, write it down, or pay it forward. Checking in on friends, neighbors, and loved ones builds the kind of community that supports all of us through the season.

11/21/2025

Did you know Kentucky has the 9th highest mortality rate from diabetes in the U.S? It is possible to reverse prediabetes and prevent or delay type 2 diabetes with proven, achievable lifestyle changes. Don't become a statistic! offers diabetes classes throughout the year to help you take control of your health. Call our CHE team at (502) 633-1231 to check the diabetes class schedule!

11/20/2025

Holiday meals bring everyone together, but bacteria loves a good feast too! Make sure your food is cooked to the right temperature, leftovers are stored within two hours, and hands are washed often, especially if there are little ones helping in the kitchen. Learn more about safe holiday food prep here https://buff.ly/G93hQo8.

11/19/2025

High chairs are a mealtime must-have, but they aren’t always as safe as we think. Most high chair injuries happen when straps aren’t used or are too loose. Choosing a sturdy, certified chair and buckling your little one in snugly can prevent serious falls. Want to learn more? Read more here https://buff.ly/jnyNDtX.

11/18/2025

Carrying naloxone with you and learning how to give it is easy! Check out the post below for more information!

Every five minutes, at least one person in the US will die from an opioid overdose. But overdose can be reversed. Learn how Naloxone works and how to administer it in less than five minutes. Watch a step-by-step video at: https://findnaloxone.ky.gov/Pages/how-do-i-use-naloxone.aspx.

11/14/2025

Simplify healthy eating with the Diabetes Plate, a low-carb meal pattern designed to help you portion your plate and support your diabetes management. This simplified approach to meals is easy to customize to your food preferences. Visit https://buff.ly/7BEEBQH to learn more!

11/13/2025

Reduce the risk of RSV this respiratory virus season through vaccination! RSV vaccinations are recommended for babies less than 8 months old and for pregnant mothers. A one-time RSV vaccine is also recommended for all adults 60 years and older and adults 50-59 who are at increased risk for severe RSV disease. Call you local health department today to schedule your RSV vaccine!

11/13/2025

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11/12/2025

Say hi to Jennifer! She’s our Trimble County Public Health Nurse and WIC Coordinator who loves teaching families about health and wellness. When she’s not caring for others, she’s out enjoying her farm, or planning her next trip to Jamaica! Thank you for your hard work!

11/12/2025

RECALL UPDATE: All ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula products have been recalled. This includes all unexpired lots of formula cans and single-serve “anywhere” sticks. https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-infant-botulism-infant-formula-november-2025?fbclid=IwY2xjawOBukpleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFlcmRhWUZ0UVZsR2dHRmprc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHgbnD-384qqYr2-2OxkS_e6G69JnJjB89ZuUkkcDqDjTycCFD1tt18xBXCx-_aem_9v6XdRFFFvIpv3QLovyJFw