Ripley County Health Department

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Ripley County Health Department Public Health. Promote, Protect & Prevent! For a fee listing visit https://www.ripleyhealth.com/ We also promote wellness by encouraging healthy behaviors.

Public health promotes and protects the health of people and the communities where they live, learn, work and play. While a doctor treats people who are sick, those of us working in public health try to prevent people from getting sick or injured in the first place. From conducting scientific research to educating about health, people in the field of public health work to assure the conditions in which people can be healthy. That can mean vaccinating children and adults to prevent the spread of disease. Or educating people about the risks of alcohol and to***co. Public health sets safety standards to protect workers and develops school nutrition programs to ensure kids have access to healthy food. Public health works to track disease outbreaks, prevent injuries and shed light on why some of us are more likely to suffer from poor health than others. The many facets of public health include speaking out for laws that promote smoke-free indoor air and seatbelts, spreading the word about ways to stay healthy and giving science-based solutions to problems. Public health saves money, improves our quality of life, helps children thrive and reduces human suffering. David J. Welsh, M.D.-Ripley County Health Officer

Have you see these products? If you see any of these, please report it to the Indiana State Chemist ASAP. Sale or use ...
10/16/2026

Have you see these products? If you see any of these, please report it to the Indiana State Chemist ASAP. Sale or use of these products are not legal in the United States because they pose significant health risks to both humans and pets.

If you purchased one of these products: 1) don gloves first, 2) double wrap the container it in plastic, 3) do not throw it in the normal trash, 4) contact the Jefferson County Recycle Center for disposal instructions.

If you used this product inside your home, 2) ventilate your home for several hours while your family and pets stay out of the home, 2) do not try to clean it up without first contacting us, 3) contact us immediately for specific instructions as this product should not be mixed with certain cleaning products and requires PPE.

10/09/2026
10/08/2026

📢 Ripley County Health Department Health Board Meeting

đź“… Tuesday, October 13
đź•” 5:00 PM
📍 Commissioner’s Meeting Room
102 West First North Street
Versailles, Indiana

If you wish to be placed on the agenda, please call the Ripley County Health Department.

10/07/2026

Indiana WIC supports breastfeeding! Keeping track of your breastfed baby’s diapers is one of the easiest ways to make sure feedings are going well during those first few days. 👶💧💛

This visual guide shows how wet and dirty diapers typically change from Day 1 through Day 7, including:
• How many wet diapers to expect each day
• How dirty diapers change in color and texture over your baby’s first week.

By the end of the first week, most babies should have at least 6 wet diapers and 3 or more dirty diapers a day. If you have questions about your baby’s feeding or diapers, connect with your WIC lactation consultant or healthcare provider for support. 💕

Are you in need of lactation support for you and your baby? Learn more about what Indiana WIC offers here: https://bit.ly/4j47Nfj

10/06/2026

Want to quit va**ng or smoking? You don't have to do it alone! An online community of other quitters and experts are available to guide you through it.

If you are a young person wanting to quit: exprogram.com

If you are a parent wanting info on how to help your young person quit: Text QUIT to 202-899-7550.

10/05/2026

Congratulations to Jennifer Jen Arthur on winning Friday's raffle for a stocked diaper bag! Jennifer, you can pick up your prize at the Health Department anytime in October.

Thank you for all for helping us promote that we now have prenatal vitamins in stock at the Health Department for women who need them!

Margaret Mary Health will be holding a FREE skin cancer screening this month!
10/05/2026

Margaret Mary Health will be holding a FREE skin cancer screening this month!

Skin cancer is highly treatable when caught early, which is why regular skin checks are so important. If you have a spot that’s new, changing or causing concern, consider having it checked at our FREE skin cancer screening.

The screening will be held Wednesday, October 21 at our Outpatient and Cancer Center. Appointments are required and can be made by calling 812.933.5602.

10/04/2026

We are pleased to announce that the following four projects have been selected for funding through the 2026 Ripley County Health Department Mini-Grant. (This funding is made possible through Health First Indiana.)

• Alora Center for Health and Wellness – ECG Machine
• Batesville Middle School – CPR Face Shields
• South Ripley Elementary – Exercise Equipment
• St. Louis School – Healthy Eating Initiative

📢 Public comments will be accepted for 30 days before funding is awarded. You may contact the Health Administrator or view our Public Announcement Board at the Health Department to receive copies of the proposed projects and contracts.

Address

102 W 1st North Street
Versailles, IN
47042

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+18126895751

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