Harrison County Health Department

05/28/2026

📢 Harrison County Board of Health – June Meeting

The June meeting of the Harrison County Board of Health has been scheduled for:

🗓 Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Please refer to the attached flyer for complete details, including the meeting time and location.

05/27/2026

Here are some Food Safety Tips for your next outdoor gathering!

05/27/2026

The Indiana Department of Health has announced that Indiana’s infant mortality rate remained at a historic low in 2025, with a rate of 6.3 deaths per 1,000 live births — matching the record low first achieved in 2024.

Infant mortality refers to the death of a baby before their first birthday. Factors that can impact infant health include access to prenatal care, maternal health conditions, smoking during pregnancy, substance use, stress, and obesity.

State Health Commissioner Dr. Lindsay Weaver shared that while the loss of every child is heartbreaking, maintaining this historic low means that nine more babies’ lives were saved compared to the previous year.

The Indiana Department of Health continues working to improve maternal and infant health outcomes through:
• Supporting prenatal and maternal healthcare
• Safe sleep education
• Breastfeeding support programs
• Home visiting services
• Community-based partnerships through Health First Indiana
• Reviews of fetal and infant deaths to identify opportunities for prevention and intervention

Healthy moms and healthy babies remain a priority across Indiana. ❤️

For more information and available resources, visit the Indiana Department of Health website.

05/21/2026

In honor or Memorial Day the Harrison County Health Department, MCH, and WIC offices will be closed on Monday May 25, 2026. We would like to thank all of the men and women who serve or have served our country! May you all have a safe and healthy Memorial Weekend.

05/21/2026

🚨 WATER SAFETY REMINDER 🚨

As Memorial Day weekend approaches and summer activities begin, the Indiana Department of Health and Governor Mike Braun are encouraging Hoosiers to make water safety a priority. 🌊☀️

Drowning can happen quickly and quietly, especially for young children. According to the CDC, drowning is the leading cause of injury-related death for children ages 1–4.

🛟 Water Safety Tips:
• Always designate a responsible adult to closely supervise children around water
• Wear a life jacket while boating or participating in water activities
• Avoid distractions such as phones, reading, alcohol, or drugs while supervising children near water
• Never leave a child unattended in or near water
• Teach children how to swim
• Make sure pools and spas have proper drain covers
• Learn CPR for both children and adults

Between 2018 and 2023, 127 Indiana residents under the age of 18 lost their lives due to drowning. Most drowning incidents are preventable with proper supervision and safety precautions.

Let’s work together to keep everyone safe while enjoying Indiana’s lakes, pools, rivers, and waterways this summer. ☀️💙

For more water safety information, visit the Indiana Department of Health website:
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05/20/2026

Drowning is fast and silent- but it is preventable.

Choose bright, easy-to-see swimsuit colors for children. These colors stand out in pools, lakes, and rivers and can help adults spot children quickly if something goes wrong.

Always remember:
☀Stay within arm's reach of young children
☀Use properly fitted life jackets
☀Secure pools with fences and locked gates
☀Teach kids basic water safety and swimming skills
☀Never leave a child unattended near any body of water

04/30/2026

The Harrison County Health Department and MCH will be closed on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 in observance of election day!

04/28/2026

📢 Meeting Notice

Please be advised that the Harrison County Board of Health meeting scheduled for Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. has been canceled.

The Board looks forward to reconvening at its next regularly scheduled meeting in June.

If you have any questions, please contact the Harrison County Health Department.

Thank you and have a safe and wonderful Derby Week! 🏇