Garrard County Health Department

10/06/2026

October is SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) Awareness Month! We'll be highlighting the issue of sleep-related death and working to educate parents and caregivers about safe sleep environments. Unintentional suffocation is the leading cause of injury-related death among children under 1 year old. Our Safe Sleep Checklist makes it easy for families to prioritize the top 5 infant sleep safety tips. Help us spread the word by sharing this potentially life-saving information!

10/06/2026

4-H Cooking Club is back! Monday, October 26th, 2026 at 5:00pm at the Garrard County Extension Office. Ages 9-13 years old. Please call 859-792-3026 to RSVP by October 23rd!

09/29/2026

Our deepest condolences to his family and friends❤️

Today, we join our public safety partners across Kentucky in mourning the loss of Kentucky State Police Trooper Hayden Phillips.

We stand in solidarity with our fellow state agency and extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and the entire Kentucky State Police family during this time.

Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

09/28/2026

September is National Preparedness Month!

Preparedness starts at home, in your communities, workplaces, and schools.

During National Preparedness Month, learn what actions you can take to protect yourself and your family during an emergency. https://bit.ly/4xQjF9z

09/28/2026

Did you know people with asthma face additional health risks during emergencies like hurricanes or floods?

Take time during National Preparedness Month to learn how you can be prepared during an emergency: https://bit.ly/3SprjrW

09/24/2026

We’re excited to share that online shopping with Walmart will roll out to WIC participants beginning Monday, September 28.

09/18/2026

Rabies Clinic tomorrow in Berea. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE A RESIDENT OF MADISON COUNTY‼️ Cash only‼️ Get your animals vaccinated 🐕🐈🐈‍⬛🐶🐕🦮🐕‍🦺🐩

Our Drive-Thru Pet Vaccine Clinic with Madison County Animal Shelter is this Saturday in Berea.

Non-Madison County residents are welcome!

More details are here:
https://www.facebook.com/events/2015442985759291

09/02/2026

09/02/2026

A multi-day heat event is expected to cause a major heat risk to our area by next week. The chance for major heat risk occurring by Wednesday is over 80%. What does major heat risk mean? It means anyone without effective cooling or hydration will be susceptible to heat illness! Stay hydrated and beat the heat.

08/27/2026