Mercer County Health Department

09/02/2026

We will be CLOSED next Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.

09/02/2026

08/28/2026

Save the Dates!

Don't let the flu slow you down this season! ✅ Get your flu shot ✅ Protect your health ✅ Help keep your community safe

Make your appointment today! 💉

08/28/2026

As kids head back to school, keep packed lunches safe with these food safety essentials:

- Use an insulated lunch bag to keep food out of the temperature danger zone (between 40 and 140 degrees F)
- Include two cold sources for keeping cold foods cold, such as two frozen ice packs or one frozen ice pack and a frozen juice box or bottle of water. Place the cold sources on the top and bottom of food to keep it cold.
- Consider packing non-perishable snacks that don’t require a cold source such as whole fruits and vegetables, crackers, chips or pretzels, and granola bars.

For more tips, visit http://bit.ly/4l3i8Wa.

Alt text: Lunch box with a sandwich and an apple inside, ice packs, bottled water, and insulated lunch bag

08/27/2026

08/25/2026

🎒August means back-to-school season, and it’s also National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM). Together, these are important reminders to make sure your family’s preventive care is up to date for the year ahead.

This month, we’ve shared a blog post to educate, build awareness and remind you that Summit Medical Group offers pediatric and family primary care, as well as walk-in immunizations for children and adults. 🩺👩🏽‍⚕️

Together, we can raise awareness about the importance of vaccination and encourage people to talk with a trusted healthcare provider about recommended vaccines.

Learn more at https://www.summitmedical.com/blog/national-immunization-awareness-month and find a provider near you at https://www.summitmedical.com/services/pediatricians.

08/24/2026

08/21/2026

What do raspberries, peas, lentils, and black beans have in common? They’re all high in fiber, which is great for your lungs. Research suggests people who eat more fiber have lungs that work better than those who don’t eat much fiber. Other fiber-rich foods include whole-wheat spaghetti, baked beans, chia seeds, quinoa, pears, and broccoli. https://wb.md/45w6LRw