Officials from the Pulaski County Health Department are alerting the public to a case of West Nile virus in Winamac. The virus, transmitted by mosquitoes, has been confirmed in Winamac and health officials are taking immediate action to address the situation and protect public health.
Continue readingDr. Allman Receives State Health Commissioner Award
Former Pulaski County Health Officer Dr. Rex Allman was recently awarded with the State Health Commissioner Award for his support and advancing public health during his many years working with the Pulaski County Health Department.
Continue readingPulaski County Health Department to Host COVID Booster Vaccination Clinic
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 readingPulaski County Health Department Distributes Toothbrush Kits
The Pulaski County Health Department was able to distribute toothbrush kits to students in the Pulaski County School Systems thanks to an initiative promoting oral health among children in the region.
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 readingPulaski County Health Department Now Able to Accept Electronic Payments
The Pulaski County Health Department recently announced a new partnership with PayGov.US, an established leader in electronic payment solutions, to offer enhanced payment flexibility for county residents.
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 readingSafely Dispose of Hypodermic Needles in New Initiative in Pulaski County
Several entities in Pulaski County have teamed up to provide residents with a safe and smart way to dispose of used hypodermic needles.
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 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 readingPulaski County Commissioners, Council Approve Requests from Health Department
The Pulaski County Council and the Pulaski County Commissioners recently approved requests by the Pulaski County Health Department to use COVID-19 funds received by the state.
Continue readingCOVID-19 Cases Continue to be Reported in Starke, Pulaski Counties
While the cases are not in high numbers as in the past, COVID-19 cases continue to be reported locally.
Continue readingPulaski County COVID-19 Clinic to Move to Pulaski County Health Department
The Pulaski County COVID-19 Clinic will be moving back to the Pulaski County Health Department on Riverside Drive beginning January 6.
The last COVID-19 clinic at the Knights of Columbus will be Thursday, December 30.
Continue readingPulaski County Health Department Moving Vaccination Clinic Back to Knights of Columbus Hall
COVID-19 vaccines will once again be offered at the Winamac Knights of Columbus Hall. The Pulaski County Health Department is moving its vaccination clinic back to the larger space, after using its own office for the past few months. Vaccines will be offered at the Knights of Columbus Hall each Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. EDT.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners Not Ready to Reinstate COVID-19 Restrictions
Last week, Pulaski County was placed in the red status on the Indiana Department of Health’s COVID-19 map. But the county commissioners aren’t ready to reinstate any restrictions.
Continue readingPulaski County Health Department Looking to Increase COVID-19 Testing Availability
The Pulaski County Health Department is looking to step up COVID-19 testing efforts. Nathan Origer gave an update from the county’s Incident Management Team, during Monday’s county commissioners meeting.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners to Get COVID-19 Update Tonight
A COVID-19 update is expected during tonight’s Pulaski County Commissioners meeting. Terri Hansen with the Pulaski County Health Department and Brian Ledley with Pulaski Memorial Hospital are scheduled to give updates and discuss the county’s COVID money.
Continue readingPulaski Health Officer Encourages Masks in Schools amid Significant COVID-19 Spread
The Pulaski County health officer is encouraging the use of masks in schools. Nathan Origer gave an update on behalf of Dr. Rex Allman and the incident management team during Monday’s county commissioners meeting.
Continue readingMobile Vaccination Unit to Visit Northern Indiana Power from the Past Next Week
Those attending the Northern Indiana Power from the Past show next week will be able to get a COVID-19 vaccine. The Indiana Department of Health mobile vaccination unit will be at the Winamac Town Park July 15 and 16 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Continue readingStarke County Health Department, Pulaski County Commissioners Rescind Local Mask Requirements
Starke and Pulaski counties’ remaining mask requirements are being lifted.
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