Barren River Health

Healthy Community, Happy Families.

Our vision is to create a healthy community for all people to live, learn, work, & play.

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Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless killer. Learn more about the dangers of CO at https://t.co/4tMn02tz0h

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Know someone who works outdoors?! Share these easy 'beat the heat' tips with them! ☀

Learn more about staying safe in the extreme heat — https://t.co/zuwpBMR4vM

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❗️Below are the updated WIC income guidelines, effective April 2026❗️

Income is just one way that you can be eligible for WIC. Take a prescreening quiz here to check your eligibility — https://t.co/ypjDk1myIX

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The HANDS program can help your baby with their development!

HANDS is a free, voluntary home visiting program for pregnant moms-to-be and parents that supports all areas of your baby’s development.💪

https://t.co/EubahK7HyH

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Practicing good oral hygiene not only helps your teeth, but your whole body! 👍

Your mouth is the gateway to your respiratory and digestive system, so it's important to keep it healthy by doing the following!

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Feeling on edge? Vaping could be the reason. ❌

If you're a teen and want to know more about how vaping can impact you, check out Behind The Haze — https://t.co/69chJXqotD

Want to quit? — https://t.co/yFR8BQHhKt

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Cost and logistics are cited as the main reason 30–44-year-olds don't get mental health care.

In a crisis? Help is available. Call or text 988 at any time. Dial 911 in an emergency.

Want to take a mental health assessment? — https://t.co/1novSDMicD

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#DYK Our Mobile Clinic can bring WIC, immunizations, harm reduction, lead testing, and more services to your event or business?! 🩺

Submit a request to book the clinic! — https://t.co/mzppH4h5e2

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We offer Narcan trainings for you and your workplace! 👍

Narcan is easy to use and can save a life, by reversing the effects of an overdose. It's the perfect addition to your first aid kit!

Call us to inquire about a training! — 270-781-8039 ext. 185. https://t.co/fk4Ps52ij5

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Know the signs of heat-related illness! 🥵

Notice these symptoms? Take the person indoors, remove excess clothing, and take sips of a sports drink/water.

If symptoms persist for more than an hour or if the person has a temperature of 103°F or above, seek medical attention.

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Have a newborn younger than 90 days old?! Your family is eligible for HANDS! 👋

HANDS is a free, voluntary home visiting program for pregnant moms-to-be and parents that supports all areas of your baby’s development, and your skills as a parent!

https://t.co/EubahK7HyH

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Been a while since you updated your immunizations?! We got you covered! 🩹

Our clinics offer immunizations for the whole family — from children to older adults.

Schedule an appointment at a health department near you — https://t.co/86QUfzQtCa

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Talking to your child about vaping can be hard. While talking with them, keep the following things in mind ✅

If you or your child wants to quit, start here ⬇
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The Mobile Clinic brings public health to YOUR event or organization! 🫵

Services include: WIC, immunizations, harm reduction, connection to ongoing care, lead testing, and more (as requested by you)!

Submit a request for the Mobile Clinic here! — https://t.co/mzppH4h5e2

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Our new Breastfeeding page on our website is LIVE 🍼

This page is meant to help you learn more about the WIC program's breastfeeding assistance and even view breastfeeding resources here in Southern Kentucky!

Check it out here — https://t.co/Q4ZmAVyTRZ

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All Barren River District Health Department (BRDHD) locations will be closed today, May 25th, 2026, in honor of Memorial Day. 🇺🇸

This includes Barren, Butler, Edmonson, Hart, Logan, Metcalfe, Simpson, and Warren County Health Departments.

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Expecting, but don't know what to expect?! HANDS is here to help you AND your baby! 🍼

HANDS is a free, voluntary home visiting program for pregnant moms-to-be and parents that supports all areas of your baby’s development, and your skills as a parent.

https://t.co/EubahK7HyH

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Did you know that our clinics offer STI and STD testing?! 🩺

A few common signs of an STI include pain/burning during urination, genital itching, unusual discharge, sores/warts, and more.

Call a health department near you to schedule an appointment! — https://t.co/86QUfzQtCa

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Talking to your child about vaping can be hard.

Before you sit down with them, complete this checklist to make sure you're ready. ✅

If you or your child wants to quit, start here ⬇
https://t.co/eI107H2zVy
https://t.co/ZkKT5zlm2D
https://t.co/eWJcpoe7Sh

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As temperatures increase, it's important to take extra precautions with the children in your life. ✔

Children's bodies are not always able to keep a normal temperature, making them more susceptible to heatstroke, dehydration, sunburns and burns.

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Are you a friend or family member of someone who has a substance use disorder? 🫂 The Exchange is here for you, too.

Any community member can visit the Exchange for free Narcan, syringes, testing strips, recovery information, and more.

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