Howard County Health Department Indiana

We are committed to promoting a healthy community by providing quality public health services with competence and integrity.

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CrisisReady is gearing up for First Friday to bring life-saving first aid training to YOU! 👊👊

Skill: Stop the Bleed
📍Downtown — intersection of Buckeye and Superior (LOCATION CHANGE)
📅6/5, 11 AM-9 PM

#CrisisReady #BeTheHelp #FirstAid #BePrepared #STB

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Today's the day! Stop by any of these sites in Kokomo for a free lunch and bag of take-home groceries for K-12 students 🌞

See how to donate or volunteer below. Monetary donations can be made at https://t.co/E34iI4fjP0

#HoMEFoodProgram #EndChildHunger #FoodAccess

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June is Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month 💜 Science shows that adopting healthy habits can reduce the risk of cognitive decline and dementia, and it is never too early or late to start prioritizing your brain health.

Visit https://t.co/vSSAAfQG4c for more info!

#EndAlz

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Celebrate Health this June! This month is packed full of awareness events to uplift & recognize diverse health experiences. Which of these observances is most meaningful to you?

View more health awareness events here! https://t.co/mPGwzvYAEn

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Today is #WorldNoTobaccoDay!

If you are considering quitting, this is your sign to take back control over your life and your lungs today. Help is available, and you can make the change.

See 100 reasons to quit smoking today here https://t.co/tZexuIuTDK

#TobaccoFree #VapeFree

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Starting the conversation can be hard. The truth is, teens are under a lot of pressure - but we can help.

Listen to what these young adults have to say about navigating mental health challenges.

For more resources, visit https://t.co/lgUsGX0xv9

https://t.co/AZz943rQJB

#988

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The HoME Food Program - free summer lunch program - starts next week!

If you know a student who could use this, send them to any of these sites for a free lunch and a bag of food to take home. Meals will be served weekly all summer, while supplies last!

#HungerRelief

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Volunteer opportunity alert! Can you help us staff all the shifts for the HoME Food Program this summer?

Sign up below!
https://t.co/OHKFWqz5RW

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📢 CrisisReady Howard County! 🚨

Learn how to Stop the Bleed @ First Friday in Downtown Kokomo. Find our table in front of the United Way office.

📆 June 5
📍 Downtown on the west side of the square
🕑️ 11 AM-9 PM

#CrisisReady #BeTheHelp #FirstAid #BePrepared #STB

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Today, we pause to remember and honor the courageous men and women who gave everything to protect our freedom. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten.

The Health Department will be closed Monday, 5/25 in remembrance of Memorial Day. We will reopen Tuesday.

#MemorialDay#Heroes

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Many of us know that mental health includes resting. DYK there are 7 types! If you don't feel refreshed after a good night's💤, you may need a different type of rest.

👀👇️article to learn about the 7 types + practical tips 4 adding them in your routine.
https://t.co/73BF33NGQX

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#BreakTheStigma by starting a conversation today. What works for you? How do you prioritize your mental health?

#MentalHealthAwarenessMonth2026

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📢 FREE LUNCHES FOR K-12 STUDENTS! This program launches in two weeks!

Join us at any of these sites on 6/3 in Kokomo or 6/4 in Russiaville for your free lunch and a bag of student-friendly food to take home. We'll be back each week throughout the summer!

#HungerRelief

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We thank all volunteers, community members, health professionals, and scientists collaborating to find safe, effective HIV and AIDS prevention methods, including vaccines.

HIV vaccines save lives.

Learn more here: https://t.co/ZSA3u0Lt1q

#Vaccines #HIVPrevention #HVAD26

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👀 Learn more >> https://t.co/ktgJ1oVr4I

#PublicHealth #SafeDrinkingWater

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1/2 Is that glass of water you left out yesterday safe to drink? Perhaps not.😲

All water contains microbes - fresh tap or bottled water contains a safe level. But, if left out at room temperature for more than 24 hours, those microbes can multiply to unsafe levels.🫗

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Mental health is physical health. Whether it’s finding ways to be active, connecting with your community, or remembering to drink water, small wins matter.

Find free tools and ways to get involved this #MentalHealthMonth at https://t.co/avaxHywiLP

#MHM2026 #MoreGoodDaysTogether

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👯‍♀️ Happy National Women’s Health Week! This year’s theme, “Prevention, Innovation, and Impact: A New Era in Women’s Health,” emphasizes proactive, science-driven, and
coordinated approaches to care.

Learn more: https://t.co/pnIZZalCxF

#NWHW #WomensHealth

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This week launches #FoodAllergyAwarenessWeek!

DYK 🤔 food allergies affect roughly 1 in 10 adults and 1 in 13 children in the United States? Know how to keep yourself, and others, safe from an allergic reaction!

Visit https://t.co/Qy5qknLA7a to learn more.

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Join Morning Star Church for a free community meal this month! Details below.

With questions, reach out to 765-450-1854 or [email protected].

#EndHunger #CommunityMeal