Morgan County Health Department

The Morgan County Health Department is dedicated to the quality of life by promoting, protecting and providing for the health and safety of its citizens.

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The heat is on in Central Indiana! As the temperatures rise, it's important to know the warning signs for heat exhaustion and when to seek help. Community Health Network Emergency Physician, Dr. Matt Connelly, shares what to watch for.

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We now have FREE at-home COVID-19 Rapid Tests. See the attached flyer for more information.

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A special thank you to all the nurses during Nurse Week! We appreciate you all! #nurseweek #nurseweek2022

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🩺Happy School Nurse Day! 🩺

School nurses are essential because they’re your children’s health advocates when you aren’t there. That’s why it’s so important that they don’t go unrecognized. Thank a school nurse for all they do!

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Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there! Enjoy this beautiful day! You deserve it! Thank you to each and every one of you for everything you do!

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You have the power to change your internal dialogue. Swap negative thoughts for positive self-talk. Remind yourself, “Today, I am doing the best that I can.” #CheckIn on your mental health.
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❓Did you know...❓
A 2021 estimate (based on insurance records) suggests that each year approximately 476,000 Americans are diagnosed and treated for Lyme disease from ticks. Ticks are out in full force right now! Take a look at these safety tips! #lymedisease #ticksafe #ticks

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This May, join us to raise awareness and STOP the stigma associated with mental health. #CheckIn on those you care about. Your friends, family, co-workers and yourself. You are not alone.
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Each year, one in five Americans will experience mental illness. Mental health is public health. Prevention, early detection and treatment of mental health conditions can lead to improved physical and community health. https://t.co/wyG1ZexhyH. #NPHW

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APHA is building understanding and awareness of the public health implications of climate change. Those include worsened air quality, changes in the spread of vector-borne diseases and devastation to communities due to extreme weather events like floods and coastal storms. #NPHW

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We can close the health equity gap by reducing health disparities in health insurance, increasing physical accessibility to care, improving availability of appropriate care and building more inclusive public health programs and communities. https://t.co/wyG1ZeOSqf. #NPHW

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Celebrate World Health Day this National Public Health Week by supporting continued funding for U.S. global health efforts. We are all connected, as the COVID-19 pandemic has shown. Let’s work together to make the world a safer place for everyone. https://t.co/wyG1ZeOSqf. #NPHW

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We must work together to improve housing, education, food, transportation and the environment to support equity, resilience and the health of our communities and the people who live, work, play and learn there. https://t.co/wyG1ZexhyH. #NPHW

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The public health workforce is essential to our future. Let’s support these professionals and strengthen the public health authority for better health outcomes in all of our communities, now and in the future. https://t.co/wyG1ZeOSqf. #NPHW

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Racist inequities in health care, income, housing, education have widened during the COVID-19 pandemic, harming health and well-being. We must address the public health crisis of racism and advance racial equity to improve health. https://t.co/wyG1ZexhyH. #NPHW

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Where we live impacts our health and wellbeing. We can make our communities healthier, stronger and safer! Join @PublicHealth and @MorganCountyHD April 4-10 for #NPHW to remind everyone that “Public Health is Where You Are.” Visit https://t.co/wyG1ZexhyH.

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April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Learn tips and strategies to help keep children safe and promote family well-being. #ChildAbusePreventionMonth #ThrivingFamilies
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Today is World Bipolar Day. World Bipolar Day educates and promotes the spread of information on bipolar disorder through international collaborative efforts.#WorldBipolarDay

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Happy National Puppy Day! Having a pet has a lot of benefits. Here are just a few. Let’s see your fur babies. Post your pictures below!

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Today is officially Spring! Here are some exercise tips to start Spring off right!🌷#firstdayofspring #fitness