LHD-IDOH Bi-Monthly Webcasts
The webcasts are hosted bi-weekly via Teams on Tuesdays starting January 2, 2024, by the Deputy State Health Commissioner. 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.
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 Symposiums
These symposiums are held in the fall and spring of each year. Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits are offered to all Health Officers who attend. The purpose of the semi-annual meetings is to provide ongoing training and opportunities for the local health department staff to meet and network with their colleagues and peers.
Spring: April 23, 2025. 502 East Event Centre, 502 East Carmel Drive, Carmel, IN 46032.
Fall: October 29, 2025
Public Health Nurse Conference
June 24-25, 2025. 502 East Event Centre, 502 East Carmel Drive, Carmel, IN 46032.
Public Health Nurse Orientation
New Public Health Nurse Orientation will take place Dec. 8-9, at the Indiana Government Center South Auditorium. Click here to register and review the list of topics covered at the orientation.
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 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 the Local Health Department Outreach Division, contact LHDinfo@health.in.gov.
