North Central District Health Department

11/07/2025

Vaccines protect at every age! Whether it’s a tetanus booster, flu shot, or other recommended vaccine, has you covered. Call your local health department to check if you’re up to date. https://buff.ly/PqUl1E1

11/06/2025

Bulky coats & car seats don’t mix! The padding can flatten in a crash, leaving straps too loose to protect your child. Try thin, warm layers and tuck a blanket over the harness instead!

It may sound strange during cold weather, but car seats and winter coats do not go together. Pediatrician Joanna Parga-Belinkie explains why and shares other...

11/06/2025

is teaming up with the Spencer County Public Library and the Spencer County Extension Office to talk all things diabetes! Join us to learn how meal planning can make a difference and to get tips from our Public Health Nurse, Josh Roux, on how to support your health every day!

11/05/2025

Whooping cough has been making its way through our community, with eight confirmed cases in our district this year. The best protection? Staying up to date on your pertussis vaccine! It’s a safe and effective way to keep you, your family, and your neighbors healthy.

11/04/2025

End The Stigma! Real change starts when we show up for one another.

Stigma doesn’t help people, it hurts them. Substance use disorder is a health issue, not a moral failure. When we replace stigma with understanding, we make it easier for people to reach out for help.

11/03/2025

Lead can hide in old paint, soil, or even dust and it can be especially harmful to young children and pregnant women. A quick lead test can catch problems early and prevent long-term health issues. If a child’s level is high, our public health nurses are here to help with education, home visits, and support every step of the way. Learn more about lead testing and prevention: https://buff.ly/BVIeiTo.

10/31/2025

Just a few festive faces keeping things spooky (and healthy) this Halloween! 🎃

10/29/2025

October Giveaway from !

10/29/2025

Whether you’re walking with little ghosts and goblins or driving through the neighborhood, stay alert and slow down. Let’s make sure everyone gets home safely with a bucket full of treats!

10/28/2025

Tomorrow morning at 10 a.m. we’ll have a guest speaker from Shelbyville Police Department joining us for our giveaway and to share some important gun safety tips. See you then!

Keeping fi****ms safely stored helps protect our loved ones, especially children. is giving away FREE gun locks, a gun cleaning mat, and a secure gun storage case to support harm reduction and child safety in our community. Enter to win and be sure to join our Facebook Live at the end of the month for a special guest appearance to talk about gun safety and secure storage!

10/28/2025

¡Nuestras clases gratis de educación sobre la diabetes ya están disponibles! Si está interesado en conocer más sobre nuestras clases por favor comuníquese con Keila Mendez al 502-633-1231 ext. 237. Para registrarse a la clase hable con Keila Mendez RN. Llame al 502-633-1231 ext. 237 o mande mensaje a. Classes will be held at Centro Latino (120 Main Street, Shelbyville, KY 40065).