Orange County, Indiana Department of Health

11/05/2026

Thank you to Springs Valley Community Schools for inviting us to your College & Career Fair! ❤️

Our Public Health Nurse, Josie, had a great time talking with students about public health! It was fun seeing students show off what they’ve learned in health class and so many others jump in to practice CPR compressions on our manikin!

We loved meeting everyone! Thanks for having us! 🩺❤️

11/04/2026

Have something you’ve been putting off seeing a doctor about? Not feeling your best today?

The IHC Mobile Unit is at Jaycee Park RIGHT NOW! 🩺

They accept Medicaid, Medicare, HIP, and most commercial insurance coverage, as well as self-pay patients. Additionally, IHC offers an income-based sliding fee scale for anyone who qualifies.

Stop by Veterans 7 and get checked out today! Don’t keep putting your health on the back burner! ❤️

11/04/2026

🎉 REMINDER: FREE HEALTH FIESTA! / ¡RECORDATORIO: FIESTA DE SALUD GRATIS!

TODAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! / HOY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

11/02/2026

🎉 REMINDER: FREE HEALTH FIESTA! / ¡RECORDATORIO: FIESTA DE SALUD GRATIS!
📅 Wednesday, November 4, 2026 / Miércoles, 4 de noviembre de 2026
⏰ 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
📍 Veteran 7 Building, JayCee Park, 399 Cave Street, Paoli, IN 47454
ENGLISH: Join us for FREE health screenings, primary care resources, flu vaccinations, behavioral health support, lung screenings, veterans’ resources, cultural education, and FREE children’s activities from 2–6 p.m. Walk-ins welcome! All services and activities are free except primary care services through Indiana Health Center, which may bill insurance or offer a sliding-scale fee for eligible patients.
Register: https://m.signupgenius.com/ #!/showRSVPSignUp/60B0E4FADA922AAF49-65860370-orange?useFullSite=false
Lung screenings require separate registration: 317-962-5864. Eligibility requirements apply (ages 50–77 with a 20-pack-year smoking history).
ESPAÑOL: ¡Acompáñenos para recibir exámenes de salud, recursos de atención médica, vacunas contra la gripe, apoyo de salud mental, exámenes pulmonares, recursos para veteranos, educación cultural y actividades GRATUITAS para niños de 2 a 6 p. m.! ¡Todos son bienvenidos, sin cita previa!
Todos los servicios y actividades son gratuitos, excepto los servicios de atención primaria de Indiana Health Center, que pueden facturarse al seguro médico o tener una tarifa ajustada según los ingresos para pacientes elegibles.
Regístrese en el enlace de arriba.
Exámenes pulmonares: Requieren registro por separado al 317-962-5864. Aplican requisitos de elegibilidad (de 50 a 77 años y un historial de tabaquismo de 20 paquetes-año).
Questions / Preguntas: Melissa Moffatt | 812-723-7474 | [email protected]

10/30/2026

Lead poisoning is preventable! 💪 Learn simple actions you can take to protect your loved ones against potential lead exposure. ❤️ epa.gov/lead/actions

Attention superheroes! If you work around lead, leave lead at work and don't bring the supervillain home. 👷 Wash hands, change out of work clothes & shoes before going home. cdc.gov/niosh

Worried about lead in your child's toys? 🪀 Check out the Consumer Product Safety Commission's website to see recent recalls. Search "lead" to get started. 🔎 cpsc.gov/Recalls

10/29/2026

Was your home built before 1978? 🏠 Lead-based paint could be hiding inside. Be the hero—get your home tested and stop the villain before it harms your family. 🔍 epa.gov/lead/reduce-risk

To test your home for lead, have a risk assessment or lead inspection done. 🔍 For a list of certified lead inspectors and risk assessors in your area, visit cdxapps.epa.gov/leadpro.

Planning a renovation, repair, or painting project? 🔨 If your home was built before 1978, lead-based paint may be present. Get your home tested today by an EPA- or state-certified professional. cdxapps.epa.gov/leadpro

About half of the homes in the United States built before 1978 have lead-based paint. 🏠 Stop the silent supervillain and get your home tested! epa.gov/lead/reduce-risk

10/28/2026

10/28/2026

Lead doesn't always show itself—but it can still harm your child. 🦹‍♂️ No safe level of lead in children has been identified. A simple blood test is a superhero's first line of defense. 🩸 cdc.gov/lead-prevention/testing

A blood lead test is the best way to find out if a child has lead poisoning. 🩸 Contact your child's healthcare provider today to stay ahead of this hidden supervillain. 🦹‍♂️ Knowledge is power for superheroes like you! 🦸‍♀️ cdc.gov/lead-prevention/about

Calling all superheroes—parents and caregivers! If your child is ages 1–5 years and lives in a home built before 1978, don't let lead be the hidden supervillain. 🏠 Talk to your child's healthcare provider about a blood lead test. 🩸 cdc.gov/lead-prevention/know-the-facts

10/27/2026

Lead is a hidden supervillain in homes—silent and dangerous. It can hide in paint, dust, soil, and even water. Learn where it lurks and protect your family like a superhero. 🏠 epa.gov/lead/actions

Healthy homes mean healthy families. 🏠 Get the facts from the National Lead Information Center about lead, lead hazards, and preventing lead exposure. 📞 1-800-424-LEAD (5323) (TTY 711). epa.gov/lead/forms/lead-hotline

Sellers, landlords, real estate agents, and property managers must disclose known lead-based paint or hazards before signing a lease or sales contract on a pre-1978 home. 🏠 Get the facts on real estate disclosures. 🔍

Home test kits are not recommended to detect lead in paint, dust, or soil—instead, hire a certified lead professional to find hazards. 👷 Keep kids safe from lead and be a hero for healthy homes. cdxapps.epa.gov/leadpro

10/27/2026

Be a hero in your community and keep kids safe from lead. 👶 Join , , and this National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, Oct. 25–31, 2026, to protect children and families. 🦸‍♂️ epa.gov/lead/nlppw

Be the hero at home and shield children's futures from lead. Learn more about keeping a healthy home during National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, Oct. 25–31, 2026! 🏠 hud.gov/contactus/healthy-homes