LHD-IDOH Monthly Webcasts
The webcasts are hosted via Teams on the 2nd Tuesday of the month starting January 13, 2026, by the Director of Local Health Department Resources. LHDs have the opportunity to receive updates regarding current public health issues on both state and national levels as well as share local health department best practices. Contact LHDinfo@health.in.gov for more information.
LHD 2026 Master Calendar
Link to the 2026 calendar. This will be updated regularly (last updated 3/16).
LHD SharePoint
If you need to request access to the LHD SharePoint site, please email LHDinfo@health.in.gov.
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Local Health Department Funding
Local Public Health Fund
Indiana Code - IC 16-46-10
Legacy Funding
Local Health Maintenance Fund Grant (LHMF)
Indiana Code - IC 16-46-10
Indiana Local Health Department Trust Account (ILHDTA)
Indiana Code - IC 4-12-7
Applications and Forms
Local Public Health Fund applications and forms can be accessed by visiting here.
Local Health Maintenance Fund and Indiana Local Health Department Trust Account applications and forms can be accessed by visiting here.
Events and Trainings
Public Health Leadership Symposium
The symposium will be held in the spring of each year. Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits are offered to all Health Officers who attend. The purpose of the annual meeting is to provide ongoing training and opportunities for the local health department staff to meet and network with their colleagues and peers.
May 13, 2026. The Garrison at Fort Harrison State Park, 6002 N. Post Rd., Indianapolis, IN 46216.
Public Health Nurse Conference
June 9-10, 2026. Indiana Government Center South, 302 West Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46204.
Public Health Nurse Orientation
New Public Health Nurse Orientation will take place in December at the Indiana Government Center South Auditorium. Registration and the list of topics covered at the orientation will be available in the Fall.
This orientation is held annually near the end of the year in collaboration with the Environmental Health Division at the Indiana Department of Health. The purpose of the meeting is to provide ongoing training for nurses and environmentalists. The event also provides opportunities to meet and network with colleagues and peers. To receive further information, email LHDinfo@health.in.gov.
Public Health Boot Camp
September 3-4, 2026. Spring Mill Inn at Spring Mill State Park, 3333 IN-60 E, Mitchell, IN 47446,
September 10-11, 2026. Canyon Inn at McCormick’s Creek State Park, 451 McCormick Creek Park Dr., Spencer, IN 47460.
September 24-25, 2026. Potawatomi Inn at Pokagon State Park, 6 Lane 100 A Lake James, Angola, IN 46703.
Public Health Foundations Certificate
Public Health Foundations Certificate fka Public Health Nurse Ready (Public Health Foundations Certificate) is an online certificate program for RNs or LPNs working in public health or desiring to know about how public health works. LPNs and other RNs may find the certificate of interest as well. All courses are FREE, self-paced, and online, with most courses providing continuing education credits.
Listservs
To be added to a Listserv or to ask about getting something distributed to a Listserv listed below, please contact LHDinfo@health.in.gov
Current Listservs include:
- Local Health Department Administrators
- Local Health Department Health Officers
- Public Health Nurses
Contact Us
For additional information about Local Health Department Resources, contact LHDinfo@health.in.gov.
