Gateway District Health Department

08/28/2026

✨Gateway District’s Community Health Workers✨ attended the Annual CHW Conference earlier this week! Thanks to KYACHW for providing great resources and informational presenters! The team continued their education and training, while also being able to take part in a large Project Linus mission! Over 200 blanket donations were created at this event!👏🏻

08/17/2026

Kentucky health officials have confirmed an ongoing outbreak of measles in Kentucky. As of Aug. 17, 2026, there are confirmed cases in Christian, Todd, Trigg, and Washington Counties. This includes two people who have been hospitalized with measles.
The Kentucky Department for Public Health and local health departments are also investigating reports of measles in other counties.
The Kentucky Department for Public Health publishes updated county case counts each morning, Monday through Friday, at www.chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dph/dehp/idb/Pages/measles.aspx.
Vaccination is the best protection from measles. The measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine is safe, effective, and widely available in Kentucky. To get the MMR vaccine, contact your doctor or other health care provider, or your local health department.

08/17/2026

08/11/2026

✨Happy 1st day of school RC!✨

07/31/2026

Help reduce your risk of foodborne illness by properly cleaning your fruits and vegetables.

-Wash your hands with warm water and soap before and after preparing fresh fruits and vegetables.
-Rinse fruits and vegetables under running water, gently rubbing the surface before peeling or cutting.
-Dry fruits and vegetables with a clean cloth or paper towel.
-Refrigerate unused cut, peeled or cooked fruits and vegetables.

A few extra seconds in the kitchen can help keep you and your family healthy. Learn more at: www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/7-tips-cleaning-fruits-vegetables

07/27/2026

07/15/2026

Hey Kentucky! Did you know? Drownings among teens and young adults are more likely to occur in natural bodies of water, such as lakes, canals, rivers, streams or ponds. Follow these natural water safety precautions to help protect you and your loved ones this summer.
-Learn to swim
-Learn CPR with rescue breaths
-Be aware of weather and water conditions
-Swim only in a designated area
-Always swim near a lifeguard, if possible
-Always wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket when in, on or around natural bodies of water
-Never swim alone

To learn more water safety tips please visit:
https://www.fs.usda.gov/visit/know-before-you-go/water-safety

07/14/2026

Kentucky is one of at least 17 states experiencing an increase in cases of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness. In collaboration with local health departments and other partners, the Kentucky Department for Public Health is investigating possible sources of this illness to keep Kentuckians healthy.

Cyclosporiasis is treatable, and many people recover without needing medical treatment. It is spread through food and water contaminated with Cyclospora parasites, and usually does not spread from one person to another. If you have symptoms of cyclosporiasis, such as watery diarrhea, and you are concerned about your health, please contact your doctor or other health care provider.

While no source has currently been identified for the current cases of cyclosporiasis, previous outbreaks of cyclosporiasis have been linked to fresh fruits and vegetables, such as lettuce, herbs, and berries.

To reduce risk of cyclosporiasis:

• When appropriate, cook produce to at least 158°F.
· Wash all produce thoroughly under running water.
· Buy whole heads of lettuce and leafy greens rather than pre-washed, bagged lettuce or salad mixes.
· Throw away the outer two or three layers of leaves and wash the inner leaves under running water.
· Always wash your hands before preparing food and before eating.

For more information, please visit www.cdc.gov/cyclosporiasis/prevention/index.html