Martin County Health Department - Indiana

11/26/2025

The Martin County Health Department and Shoals Hoosier Uplands office will be CLOSED on Thursday and Friday for the Thanksgiving holiday. We will resume normal office hours on Monday, December 1st.

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11/26/2025

As you gather with loved ones this holiday season, don’t let foodborne illness crash the party! Follow these food safety tips:

🧼 Clean hands & surfaces
🔀 Separate raw meats from other foods
🌡️ Cook to safe temps (165°F for poultry)
❄️ Chill leftovers quickly & reheat to 165°F

Let’s keep the holidays happy and healthy!

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11/25/2025

The Martin County Health Department has purchased diapers and wipes and has collected donations from many generous community members. If your child is in need of diapers or wipes, you can stop by our office to pick up 1 pack of diapers and wipes per child per month while supplies last. Office hours are Monday through Thursday from 8:00am to noon and 12:30pm to 4:30pm. We will accept donations of diapers throughout the year as this continues to be a hardship for many families. Thank you to everyone who has donated!

11/20/2025

11/19/2025

- Cancer-causing chemicals
- Addictive ni****ne
- Heavy metals like lead
- Volatile organic compounds

These are just some of the harmful substances that can be found in e-ci******es (also known as vapes). The bottom line is there are no safe to***co products, including ci******es and e-ci******es.

We know quitting can be hard, but there are many resources available to hep in the process. Find resources: https://www.cdc.gov/to***co/e-ci******es/quitting.html

11/19/2025

It's cold and flu season 🤧

Your hands can carry germs that you can't see. Regular handwashing is a simple, effective way to protect yourself and those around you this season.

11/19/2025

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

11/12/2025

The Martin County Health Department has purchased diapers and wipes and has collected donations from many generous community members. If your child is in need of diapers or wipes, you can stop by our office to pick up 1 pack of diapers and wipes per child per month while supplies last. Office hours are Monday through Thursday from 8:00am to noon and 12:30pm to 4:30pm. We will accept donations of diapers throughout the year as this continues to be a hardship for many families. Thank you to everyone who has donated!

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11/10/2025

The Martin County Health Department and Shoals Hoosier Uplands office will be closed Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11th. Normal office hours will resume on Wednesday, November 12th at 8:00 am.

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11/06/2025

It takes all of us — parents and drivers working together — to keep our kids SAFE! 🚌⤵️