Switzerland County Health Department

10/21/2025

🔥 October is Fire Prevention Month 🔥
Let's work together to spread awareness and keep our homes and communities safe. 🚒

10/03/2025

October: Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Awareness Month
SIDS refers to the unexpected death of an otherwise healthy infant, typically during sleep, and remains a leading cause of infant mortality. Yet, through education and proactive measures, we can instigate change. Visit https://www.cdc.gov/sudden-infant-death/ or https://safetosleep.nichd.nih.gov/ for more information


✔️ Alone: Baby sleeps solo in their crib.
✔️ Back: Always place them on their back.
✔️ Crib: Use a firm mattress, free from soft objects like blankets or toys.

10/02/2025

👻 What's the only thing scarier than ℌ𝔞𝔩𝔩𝔬𝔴𝔢𝔢𝔫? Getting the flu! 👻 Call us today and schedule your flu shot, (812) 427-3220

10/01/2025

09/23/2025

⚠‼️National Child Passenger Safety Week is recognized each year in September to bring heightened attention to ways parents and caregivers can help keep children safe in vehicles. Did you know the Switzerland County Health Department partners with Cribs for Kids and offers a free FREE Safe Sleep Education to qualifying parents along with a FREE pack and play? We also have a Gear Up For Safety Program, offering a FREE car seat along with safety instruction and car seat installation? Call us for more information and to find out if you qualify at (812) 427-3220!

09/12/2025

Did you know: Flu can be especially dangerous for young children, pregnant women, older adults, and those with chronic health conditions? An annual flu vaccine can help tame serious complications. to help 🔗 www.nfid.org/flu

09/11/2025

🇺🇸 The On this day, we pause to honor and remember the brave Americans who meet the terror of September 11th with extraordinary acts of courage and sacrifice. We will never forget.

09/08/2025

September 8th is National 988 Day
Let’s create a united front on su***de prevention. Every life matters, and we are called to raise awareness until all Hoosiers know about the 988 Su***de and Crisis Lifeline. https://988indiana.org

09/02/2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration calls on ni****ne pouch manufacturers to use child resistant packaging to protect American children from accidental exposure. To date, FDA has authorized 20 ni****ne pouches, all of which make use of child-resistant packaging.

https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-urges-ni****ne-pouch-manufacturers-use-child-resistant-packaging-following-increasing-reports

09/02/2025

National Preparedness Month is a great time to take small steps to make a big difference in being prepared. Getting yourself, your family and your home ready for emergencies like home fires, power outages and local floods means you’re more prepared for disasters like wildfires, flash flooding, hurricanes and more. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan decide what to do to keep yourself and your family safe. Visit ready.gov for more information

08/29/2025

The Switzerland County Health Department will be closed Monday, September 1st in observance of Labor Day. We will resume our regular hours on Tuesday, September 2nd.

08/22/2025

🎉 We’re thrilled to announce the installation of our brand-new digital sign! 🎉
This is more than just a sign - it’s a powerful tool to strengthen our connection and communication with our community. Whether it's a clinic update, wellness event, or a community alert, you’ll see it displayed right here — loud, clear, and in real time. Thank you for growing with us as we continue to expand and improve how we serve you!