The Pulaski County Health Department will host a COVID Booster Vaccination Clinic with the Indiana Department of Health this month at the Knights of Columbus building in Winamac.
Continue readingIndiana Department of Health Reports First Measles Case in Five Years
The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) has confirmed a case of measles in a Lake County resident. The risk to the public is low, but health officials continue to investigate the case along with local public health officials. No other information about the case will be released to protect patient privacy. This is the first case in Indiana since 2019.
Continue readingIndiana Department of Health to Offer Vaccines in Starke County
Officials from the Indiana Department of Health will be at the Starke County Health Department Wednesday, December 13 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT to administer vaccines.
Continue readingVaccination Clinic Planned in Winamac
The Pulaski County Health Department welcomes the Indiana Department of Health and a mobile vaccination team at the Knights of Columbus building in Winamac Friday, December 1 and Saturday, December 2 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET both days.
Continue readingIndiana Health Officials Announce First Two Flu Deaths of the Season
Indiana Department of Health officials confirmed the first two flu-related deaths of the 2023-2024 season. No additional information about the patients will be released due to privacy laws.
Continue readingVaccine Clinic Scheduled in Pulaski County
A vaccine clinic is planned for Friday, November 3 and Saturday, November 4 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET in Pulaski County provided by an Indiana Department of Health mobile vaccine team.
Continue readingLocal Health Department Officials Urge Residents to Take Precautions against West Nile Virus
State and local health officials are urging residents to take steps to protect themselves from mosquito bites after the West Nile Virus has been detected for the first time this year.
Continue readingStarke County to Meet with Indiana Department of Health to Consider Opting in to Health Funding
The Starke County Commissioners will be meeting with officials with the Indiana Department of Health Monday, August 7 to discuss the county’s commitment to making Starke County a healthier place and to consider opting-in to receive public health funding approved by Indiana lawmakers during the 2023 legislative session.
Continue readingIndiana Department of Health to Host Immunization Clinic in Starke County
The Indiana Department of Health will host an immunization clinic in Starke County next week.
Continue readingHealth Officials Launch Start Smart Campaign to Promote Back to School Vaccine Clinics
The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) has partnered once again with local health departments and other healthcare entities across the state to host summer back-to-school immunization clinics as part of a statewide effort to help families easily access required and recommended school immunizations prior to the start of the 2023-24 school year.
Continue readingPulaski County Health Department, IDOH to Host COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination Clinic
A free COVID-19 testing and vaccination clinic will be available this month by the Pulaski County Health Department and the Indiana Department of Health.
Continue readingMobile Vaccination Clinic in Starke County This Week
The Indiana Department of Health will have a Mobile Vaccination Unit at all three Starke County schools this week.
Continue readingBill to Modernize Public Health Services in Indiana Passes Senate
Indiana Senate Bill 4 that would help modernize Indiana’s public health services passed the Senate last week by a vote of 41-7.
Continue readingProgram to Provide Free Dental Care and Education for Hoosier Children
The Indiana Department of Health announced partnerships to provide free oral health care and education to children across Indiana this month as part of National Children’s Dental Health Month.
Continue readingIndiana Department of Health Encourages Vaccinations against Influenza
Indiana Department of Health officials are encouraging eligible Hoosiers to get vaccinations against influenza as soon as possible, as high levels of transmission are impacting hospitals across the state.
Continue readingIndiana Department of Health Announces Monkeypox-Related Death
The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) has confirmed the death of an Indiana resident in which monkeypox was a contributing factor. The individual had multiple other health conditions that contributed to the death. No additional information about the patient will be provided due to patient privacy laws.
Continue readingIndiana Department of Health Urges Protection against Mosquito Bites Due to Detection of Rare Virus
Northern Indiana residents are urged to protect themselves from mosquito bites, and monitor horses for illness in response to the detection of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) virus activity.
Continue readingIndiana Department of Health Makes Changes to COVID-19, Monkeypox Dashboards
The Indiana Department of Health has changed the COVID-19 dashboard to reflect new publishing schedules and additional surveillance tools.
Continue readingFree COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic Scheduled
The Pulaski County Health Department has invited the Indiana Department of Health mobile vaccine team to visit Pulaski County.
Continue readingIndiana Department of Health Launches Monkeypox Dashboard
The Indiana Department of Health has launched an new data dashboard showing monkeypox cases in the state.
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