Bartholomew County Health Dept- Nursing Division

08/28/2026

08/27/2026

Celebrate Baby Safety Week All Month LONG!

Bartholomew County Health Department Keeping Your Little Ones Safe & Healthy.

Each week during the month of September, our office will have different information regarding the following topics:

• Water & Bath Safety: Crucial steps to keep baby safe around water at home.
• Safe Sleep Basics: Learn the ABCs of safe sleep (Alone, Back, Crib) to reduce SIDS risks.
• Dental/Oral Health and Community Support: Pick up valuable information on how to improve your babies oral health, nursing support, and local family resources.
• Car Seat Checks: Essential tips on proper installation, harness adjustment, and seat sizing.
• Home & Childproofing: Quick guides to outlet covers, and safe storage of household toxins and items around the home.

Feel free to stop by each week. When you stop by enter your name for a chance to win a prize. Drawing will be held at the end of the month.

Bartholomew County Health Department- Nursing Division
2625 Fox Pointe Dr, Columbus, IN 47203

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08/21/2026

08/17/2026

Bartholomew County Health Department will be onsite to provide immunizations and health education.

08/14/2026

So far this year, 18 children have died in hot cars. Most parents and caregivers believe it could never happen to them, but in most cases, the child is left behind unknowingly. Summer ending and kids heading back-to-school can bring changes to family routines, which can increase the risk. If someone else is doing drop-off or your schedule shifts, it's important to have reminders in place. Make a plan with your daycare so they’ll call you if your child hasn’t arrived within a few minutes. That simple step could save a life.

08/13/2026

Polyps and colorectal cancer don’t always have symptoms. Routine screening can remove polyps before they turn into cancer and can find cancer early when treatment works best.

If you’re 45 or older, don’t wait for symptoms to appear to get screened for colorectal cancer. Talk to your doctor about which screening option is right for you. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3ytQtuU

08/10/2026

08/10/2026

Open water can be unpredictable, especially for teens. 7 in 10 teens ages 13–19 who fatally drowned in 2024 drowned in open water such as lakes, rivers, or the ocean, where hazards like strong currents, changing depths, and peer pressure can increase the risk.

Before your teen heads to the water, talk through these potentially lifesaving tips:

💧 Never swim alone - always swim with a buddy, even when swimming with a large group.

💧 Swim in areas that are marked safe for swimming. Locations with a lifeguard are best.

💧 Enter the water feet first the first time. This helps you avoid hidden rocks or shallow water that can cause serious injuries.

💧 Wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket when riding on a boat, jet ski, or paddle board.

💧 Stay alcohol- and drug-free when swimming or boating. These substances can affect your judgment and put you at increased risk of drowning.