7 out of every 1,000 infants don’t make it to their first birthday in southwestern Indiana. Collectively, Indiana has the worst infant mortality rate in the Midwest. It’s time for that to change. The Pre To 3 program has been launched in our community to reduce risks associated with infant mortality by providing long-term, […]
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Health Department Closed Wednesday, January 3, 2018
The Vanderburgh County Health Department will be closed on Wednesday, January 3rd 2018 due to a major water line break in the facility. We apologize for any inconvenience and plan to be open and operational on Thursday, January 4th. […]
Regional Hospitals Implement Visitation Restrictions Due to Flu Activity
In response to the increase in influenza (flu) cases in the tri-state area, several hospital members of the Community Patient Safety Coalition are implementing unified hospital visitation restrictions effective Friday, December 29. The restrictions include: No visitors with influenza-like symptoms in the hospitals. Symptoms include cough, sore throat, fever, chills, aches, runny or stuffy nose, […]
United Way 211 and Vanderburgh County Health Department consolidate community resource directories.
July 17, 2017 – Amy Canterbury, President/CEO of United Way of Southwestern Indiana and Joe Gries, Administrator of VCHD joined Midday with Mike @ WFIE 14 to promote 211’s resource database. United Way 211, the Vanderburgh County Health Department (VCHD), and other community partners, including St. Vincent and Deaconess hospitals, have collaborated to form one […]
Hepatitis Awareness Month, Public Service Announcement from State Commissioner Jerome Adams
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Indiana State Department of Health – Oral Health Newsletter April 2017
The Indiana State Department of Health’s Oral Health Program’s vision is to improve the oral health of the people of Indiana. For more information visit their website http://www.in.gov/isdh/18695.htm Oral Health Program Newsletter April 2017 […]
