Lewis County Health Department

11/11/2025

Our office is closed today and will reopen tomorrow at 8:00 am. Stay warm today.

11/10/2025

November is Diabetes awareness month.

11/10/2025

11/10/2025

Be weather aware. Stay warm Lewis County.

11/10/2025

🚨November is Carbon Monoxide Awareness Month!

🚨Know the Beep! 🚨
Each alarm sound means something different👇

🔥3 beeps = Smoke or fire — get out and call 9-1-1
☠️4 beeps = Carbon monoxide — get outside and call 9-1-1
🔋1 beep every minute = Low battery
⚠️1 beep every 30 seconds (after new battery) = Replace the alarm

Press the test button today so everyone in your home knows the difference!

11/10/2025

Carbon monoxide is known as the invisible killer because you can’t see or smell it.

Install carbon monoxide alarms outside each sleeping area and on every level of your home.

Test alarms monthly to make sure they’re working properly.

11/10/2025

Details on an outbreak of infant botulism linked to infant formula, November 2025.

11/07/2025

The Lewis County Health Department was recently recognized for year-over-year increase in vaccination coverage and completion of Immunization Quality Improvement.

The health department also underwent an unannounced Vaccine for Children storage and handling inspection where no compliance issues were identified.

LCHD Mission Statement: To preserve and protect the well-being of the population by identifying, prioritizing, and addressing health factors that may threaten the health and safety of the community by means of prevention or disease control.

LCHD Vision Statement: A community in which all residents thrive, regardless of their background or circumstances.

11/03/2025

Food Service Workers: These flyers will assist you in keeping your patrons safe. Ready to eat (RTE) foods = Gloves

11/02/2025