Howard County Health Department Indiana

06/01/2026

June is Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month 💜 Science shows that adopting healthy habits can reduce the risk of cognitive decline and dementia, and it is never too early or late to start prioritizing your brain health.

Visit https://buff.ly/LvD1E4w for more ways to join the movement.

06/01/2026

Celebrate Health this June! This month is packed full of awareness events to uplift & recognize diverse health experiences. Which of these observances is most meaningful to you? Share how and whom you plan to celebrate in the comments! 🫀

View more health awareness events here! https://buff.ly/FeeJiQY

05/31/2026

Today is !

If you are considering quitting, this is your sign to take back control over your life and your lungs today. Help is available, and you can make the change.

See 100 reasons to quit smoking today here https://buff.ly/pOPunGg

05/29/2026

The HoME Food Program - free summer lunch program for K-12 students - starts next Wednesday in Kokomo and Thursday in Russiaville.

If you know a student who could use this, send them to any of these sites for a free lunch and a bag of food to take home. Meals will be served weekly all summer, while supplies last!

05/28/2026

Volunteer opportunity alert! Can you help us staff all the shifts for the HoME Food Program this summer?

Sign up below!
https://buff.ly/z719vWc

05/28/2026

Starting the conversation can be the hardest part. The truth is, teens and young adults are under an enormous amount of pressure when it comes to their mental health.

We have the power to support them. All we have to do is ask - How are you doing? And be ready to listen and validate what they have to share.

Listen to what these young adults have to say about navigating mental health challenges, and how adults can come alongside them for support.

For more resources, visit https://buff.ly/uLnUDFK

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05/27/2026

🔜 Coming Soon! 🔜
📢 CrisisReady Howard County! 🚨

Learn how to Stop the Bleed at First Friday in Downtown Kokomo.

📆 June 5, 2026
📍 Downtown, intersection of Buckeye & Superior
🕑️ 11 AM-9 PM

💡 Why?
• Pick up items for your emergency preparedness kit or go bag
• Get trained and potentially save a life! Be the help until help arrives.
• Get a free item for your Stop the Bleed Kit once trained and complete a survey
📌 Mark your calendar today!

05/25/2026

Today, we pause to remember and honor the courageous men and women who gave everything to protect our freedom. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten.

The Health Department will be closed Monday, 5/25 in remembrance of Memorial Day. We will re-open Tuesday.

Let’s take a moment to reflect, show gratitude, and pay tribute to the heroes who served our country.

05/22/2026

Many of us know that positive mental health practices include restorative rest. But did you know there could up to 7 different types of rest? If a good night's sleep isn't leaving you feeling refreshed, perhaps you're missing out on a different type of rest.

👀 👇️ article to learn about the 7 types along with practical tips for how to include them in your daily routine.

https://buff.ly/kh6QjaZ

It doesn’t stop at sleep: Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith described seven types of rest we need to feel fully restored.