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This interactive map shows in green the counties that have opted-in to receive Health First Indiana funding for 2026. Click on a county for details about how Health First Indiana is at work in your community. You'll see your county's funding information, budget, current programs and priorities.

Local officials will decide every year whether to accept Health First Indiana funding for a range of core public health services from maternal and child health to food inspections. Investing in public health helps promote economic security and prosperity by improving health outcomes.

These counties received enhanced funding due to small population or lower life expectancy and/or higher needs, such as housing, transportation and income.

Opted out of Health First Indiana for 2026.

Municipal Health Department Funding for 2026

Central Region

Central Region

Northern Region

Northern Region

Southern Region

Southern Region

Statewide

Statewide

County Name Here

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Maternal & Child Health

Decrease the infant mortality rate (IMR) in Adams County from 9.0 per 1,000 live births (2018-2022) to 8.5 per 1,000 live births by 2030 (2026-2030)

Infant mortality rate per 1,000 live births
2017-2021 9.5
2018-2022 9.0
2019-2023 8.6
2020-2024 6.9

May include unstable rates

Trauma and Injury Prevention

Trauma and Injury Prevention and Education

Decrease the rate of non-fatal hospitalizations due to unintentional falls among Adams County residents from 224.6 per 100,000 (2022) to 220 per 100,000 (2028).

Fall-related hospitalizations per 100,000
2022 224.6
2023 212.2
2024 259.7

Crude rate per 100,000

Immunization

Child and Adult Immunizations

Increase the rate of children in Adams County completing the DTaP immunization series from 66.9% (Q4 2024) to 67.9% (2027).

Childhood DTap immunization series completions
2023 67.8%
2024 66.9%

Data pulled Q4 yearly

County Health Scorecard Local Health Department Website

These counties received enhanced funding due to small population or lower life expectancy and/or higher needs, such as housing, transportation and income.

Opted out of Health First Indiana for 2026.

Lead Case Management and Risk Assessment

Childhood Lead Screenings and Case Management

Increase the blood lead level screening rate among Allen County children 0-6 years of age from 10.25% (2022) to 20% (2030).

Children tested for elevated blood lead levels
2021 9.8%
2022 10.3%
2023 16.9%
2024 15.5%
Testing

Maternal and Child Health, Testing/Counseling for HIV, HCV, STI

Decrease the percentage of pregnant Allen County residents who do not receive first trimester prenatal care from 33% (2022) to 20% (2030).

No early prenatal care
2021 33.6%
2022 33.2%
2023 30.4%
2024 30.9%
Immunization

Child and Adult Immunizations

Increase the number of children under the age of 3 years who have completed the recommended childhood vaccine series from 61.6% (2023 Q4) to 70% (2030).

Childhood immunization series completion
2023 61.6%
2024 59.9%

Data pulled Q4 yearly

County Health Scorecard Local Health Department Website

These counties received enhanced funding due to small population or lower life expectancy and/or higher needs, such as housing, transportation and income.

Opted out of Health First Indiana for 2026.

Chronic Disease Prevention

Chronic disease prevention and reduction

Decrease the food insecurity rate in Bartholomew County from 13.7% (2022) to 12.0% (2027)

Food insecurity rate
2021 10.4%
2022 13.7%
2023 14.8%
maternal

Maternal and Child Health

Decrease the preterm birth rate in Bartholomew County from 10.7% (2022) to 10.0% (2027)

Preterm birth rates
2021 10.4%
2022 10.7%
2023 8.9%
2024 11.2%
Fatality Review

Trauma and Injury Prevention and Education, Fatality Review (child, suicide, overdose)

Decrease the rate of unintentional injury deaths among children aged 0–17 years in Bartholomew County from 9.9 per 100,000 (2023) to 9.2 per 100,000 (2027)

Child injury-related deaths per 100,000
2022 10
2023 9.9
2024 15

These counties received enhanced funding due to small population or lower life expectancy and/or higher needs, such as housing, transportation and income.

Opted out of Health First Indiana for 2026.

Trauma and Injury Prevention

Trauma and Injury Prevention and Education

Reduce the number of non-fatal ED visits due to unintentional motor vehicle traffic injury from 66 in 2022 to 55 in 2030.

Motor vehicle injury-related ED visits
2022 66
2023 64
2024 63

Reduce the number of non-fatal hospitalizations due to unintentional falls from 30 in 2022 to 25 by 2030.

Fall-related hospitalizations
2022 30
2023 26
2024 30
Chronic Disease Prevention

Chronic Disease Prevention and Reduction

Decrease the adult obesity prevalence in Benton County from 47.2% (2018-2023) to 46% by 2034 (2029-2034).

Adult obesity
2018-2023 47.2%

County Health ScorecardLocal Health Department Website

These counties received enhanced funding due to small population or lower life expectancy and/or higher needs, such as housing, transportation and income.

Opted out of Health First Indiana for 2026.

Trauma and Injury Prevention

Trauma and Injury Prevention and Education, Fatality Review (child, suicide, overdose)

Decrease the suicide rate in Blackford County from 23.4 per 100,000 (2018-2022) to 16.8 per 100,000 by 2030 (2026-2030)

Suicide deaths per 100,000
2018-2022 23.4
2019-2023 25.1
2020-2024 25.1

Crude rate per 100,000
May include unstable rates

Fatality Review

Fatality Review (child, suicide, overdose), Maternal and Child Health

Reduce the infant mortality rate in Blackford County from 8.0 per 1,000 live births (2018-2022) to 6.0 per 1,000 live births by 2030 (2026-2030)

Infant mortality rate per 1,000 live births
2017-2021 10.8
2018-2022 8.0
2019-2023 10.0
2020-2024 13.2

May include unstable rates

Chronic Disease Prevention

Chronic Disease Prevention and Reduction

Increase the percentage of physically active adults in Blackford County from 69% (2022) to 71% by 2027

Physical activity
2021 68.0%
2022 69.0%
2023 71.0%

Age-adjusted percentage

County Health ScorecardLocal Health Department Website

These counties received enhanced funding due to small population or lower life expectancy and/or higher needs, such as housing, transportation and income.

Opted out of Health First Indiana for 2026.

Lead Case Management and Risk Assessment

Childhood Lead Screenings and Case Management

Increase the percentage of children ages 0-6 years living in Boone County tested for elevated blood lead levels (EBLL) from 16.7% (2023) to 20% by 2030

Children tested for elevated blood lead levels
2021 6.8%
2022 8.2%
2023 16.7%
2024 16.2%
Trauma and Injury Prevention

Trauma and Injury Prevention and Education, Fatality Review (child, suicide, overdose)

Decrease the rate of fatal overdoses in Boone County from 18.9 per 100,000 (2022) to 15 per 100,000 by 2027

All drug overdose deaths per 100,000
2021 31.5
2022 18.9
2023 25.0
2024 12.7

Crude rate per 100,000
May include unstable rates

Immunization

Child and Adult Immunizations

Increase immunization rates for series completion 4:3:1:3:3:1:4 among children ages 19-35 months in Boone County from 69.5% (Q4 2024) to 79.5% by 2027

Childhood immunization series completion
2023 62.3%
2024 69.5%

Data pulled Q4 yearly

County Health ScorecardLocal Health Department Website

These counties received enhanced funding due to small population or lower life expectancy and/or higher needs, such as housing, transportation and income.

Opted out of Health First Indiana for 2026.

Trauma and Injury Prevention

Trauma and injury prevention and education, Fatality review (child, suicide, overdose)

Decrease the suicide rate in Brown County from 35.2 per 100,000 (2018-2022) to 33.9 per 100,000 (2023–2027)

Suicide deaths per 100,000
2018-2022 35.2
2019-2023 37.5
2020-2024 33.4

Crude rate per 100,000

Chronic Disease Prevention

Chronic Disease Prevention and Reduction

Increase the number of chronic disease screenings (blood pressure, A1C, BMI and blood glucose checks) performed at the BCHD from 85 (2023) to 125 (2026)

Chronic disease screenings
2021 37
2022 67
2023 85
2024 70
2025 299*

LHD/Partner Data
*Preliminary

School Health Liaison

Student Health

Decrease the number of vaping citations given at Brown County High School from 38 (2024-2025) to 34 (2027-2028)

Vaping citations
2024 38

LHD/Partner Data
*Preliminary

County Health ScorecardLocal Health Department Website

These counties received enhanced funding due to small population or lower life expectancy and/or higher needs, such as housing, transportation and income.

Opted out of Health First Indiana for 2026.

Trauma and Injury Prevention

Trauma and Injury Prevention Education, Fatality Review (child, suicide, overdose)

Decrease the suicide rate in Carroll County from 14.8 per 100,000 (2018-2022) to 10 per 100,000 by 2029 (2025-2029)

Suicide deaths per 100,000
2018-2022 14.8
2019-2023 13.7
2020-2024 10.7

Crude rate per 100,000
May include unstable rates

maternal

Maternal and Child Health

Increase the percentage of women receiving first trimester prenatal care from 72.2% (2022) to 77% by 2027.

Women receiving first trimester prenatal care
2021 74.2%
2022 72.2%
2023 81.3%
2024 83.7%
Chronic Disease Prevention

Chronic Disease Prevention and Reduction

Decrease the percentage of Carroll County adults aged 20 and above with diagnosed diabetes from 11.2% (2023) to 10.7% by 2030

Adult diagnosed diabetes
2021 8.0%
2022 8.3%
2023 11.2%
2024 11.2%

Age-adjusted percentage

Immunization

Child and Adult Immunizations

Increase the rate of children under three years of age receiving the recommended vaccine series from 69.3% (Q4 2024) to 72% in 2030.

Childhood immunization series completion
2023 62.6%
2024 69.3%

Data pulled Q4 yearly

County Health ScorecardLocal Health Department Website

These counties received enhanced funding due to small population or lower life expectancy and/or higher needs, such as housing, transportation and income.

Opted out of Health First Indiana for 2026.

maternal

Maternal and Child Health

Reduce the infant mortality rate in Cass County from 8.6 per 1,000 live births (2018-2022) to 5 per 1,000 live births by 2027 (2023-2027).

Infant mortality rate per 1,000 live births
2017-2021 7
2018-2022 8.6
2019-2023 8.3
2020-2024 8.1

May include unstable rates

School Health Liaison

Student Health

Increase the number of schools with a non-punitive tobacco policy from 0 schools in 2025 to 1 school in 2026

Schools with a non-punitive tobacco policy
Not Started

LHD/Partner Data

Testing

Testing/counseling for HIV, HCV, STI

Decrease the number of syphilis cases in Cass County from 12 in 2023 to 9 by 2027

Syphilis cases
2021 5
2022 10
2023 12
2024 10

County Health ScorecardLocal Health Department Website

These counties received enhanced funding due to small population or lower life expectancy and/or higher needs, such as housing, transportation and income.

Opted out of Health First Indiana for 2026.

Trauma and Injury Prevention

Trauma and injury prevention and education, Fatality Review (child, suicide, overdose)

Decrease the suicide rate in Clark County from 17.2 per 100,000 (2018-2022) to 15.0 per 100,000 (2023–2027)

Suicide deaths per 100,000
2017-2021 NA
2018-2022 17.2
2019-2023 16.8
2020-2024 17.7

Crude rate per 100,000

Decrease the rate of opioid overdose deaths in Clark County from 47.2 per 100,000 (2023) to 34.0 per 100,000 (2027)

Opioid overdose deaths per 100,000
2021 46.3
2022 44.6
2023 47.2
2024 34.8

Age-adjusted rate per 100,000

maternal

Maternal and Child Health

Decrease the percentage of non-Hispanic Black women reporting no early prenatal care in Clark County from 28.5% (2023) to 27.1% (2027)

No early prenatal care
2021 27.9%
2022 31.8%
2023 28.5%
2024 28.3%

Decrease the percentage of Hispanic women reporting no early prenatal care in Clark County from 38.8% (2023) to 36.9% (2027)

No early prenatal care
2021 38.6%
2022 44.1%
2023 38.8%
2024 35.4%
Chronic Disease Prevention

Chronic Disease Prevention and Reduction

Decrease the prevalence of diabetes among adults aged 20 years and older in Clark County from 9.3% (2021) to 9.0% (2028)

Adult diabetes
2021 9.3%
2022 9.2%
2023 9.9%
2024 9.9%

Decrease the death rate due to hypertension among adults aged 18 years and older in Clark County from 47.7 per 100,000 (2022) to 33.6 per 100,000 (2028)

Hypertension-related deaths per 100,000
2021 77.4
2022 47.7
2023 38.1

County Health ScorecardLocal Health Department Website

These counties received enhanced funding due to small population or lower life expectancy and/or higher needs, such as housing, transportation and income.

Opted out of Health First Indiana for 2026.

Fatality Review

Fatality Review (child, suicide, overdose), Maternal and Child Health

Decrease the infant mortality rate (IMR) in Clay County from 10 per 1,000 live births (2018-2022) to 8 per 1,000 live births by 2030 (2026-2030)

Infant mortality rate per 1,000 live births
2017-2021 10.4
2018-2022 10.0
2019-2023 10.3
2020-2024 12.8

May include unstable rates

Lead Case Management and Risk Assessment

Childhood Lead Screenings and Case Management

Increase the number of children ages 0-6 years living in Clay County tested for elevated blood lead levels by 15% from 266 (2022) to 306 by 2027

Children tested for elevated blood lead levels
2021 246
2022 266
2023 362
2024 301
Chronic Disease Prevention

Chronic Disease Prevention and Reduction, Referrals to Clinical Care

Reduce the adult obesity prevalence in Clay County from 50.3% (2018-2023) to 49% by 2030 (2025-2030)

Adult obesity
2018-2023 49.0%

County Health ScorecardLocal Health Department Website

These counties received enhanced funding due to small population or lower life expectancy and/or higher needs, such as housing, transportation and income.

Opted out of Health First Indiana for 2026.

maternal

Maternal and Child Health

Decrease the teen birth rate in Clinton County from 26.5 per 1,000 (2019-2023) to 23.5 per 1,000 by 2027 (2023-2027)

Teen births per 1,000
2017-2021 28.0
2018-2022 27.2
2019-2023 26.5
2020-2024 28.3
Immunization

Child and Adult Immunizations

Increase the completion rate of children < 3 years old completing the recommended vaccine series from 67.9% in Q4 2024 to 71.3% in 2028

Childhood immunization series completion
2023 67.4%
2024 67.9%

*Data pulled Q4 yearly

Chronic Disease Prevention

Chronic Disease Prevention and Reduction

Decrease the adult obesity rate from 48.0% (2018-2023) to 47.0% by 2035 (2030-2035).

Adult obesity
2018-2023 48.0%

County Health ScorecardLocal Health Department Website

These counties received enhanced funding due to small population or lower life expectancy and/or higher needs, such as housing, transportation and income.

Opted out of Health First Indiana for 2026.

Trauma and Injury Prevention

Trauma and Injury Prevention and Education, Fatality Review (child, suicide, overdose)

Decrease the rate of all injury deaths in Crawford County from 108.8 per 100,000 (2019-2023) to 106.6 per 100,000 (2023–2027)

Injury-related deaths per 100,000
2018-2022 106.2
2019-2023 108.8
2020-2024 110.5

Age-adjusted rate per 100,000

maternal

Maternal and Child Health

Decrease the smoking during pregnancy rate in Crawford County from 12.9% (2023) to 12.6% (2027)

Smoking during pregnancy
2021 24.8%
2022 20.4%
2023 12.9%
2024 9.9%

May include unstable rates

Immunization

Child and Adult Immunizations, Student Health

Increase the school immunization coverage rate among sixth graders in Crawford County from 69.69% (2024-2025) to 71.00% (2027-2028)

6th grade immunization coverage
2020-2021 59.0%
2021-2022 68.9%
2022-2023 80.0%
2023-2024 69.7%
2024-2025 69.7%
2025-2026 67.8%

County Health ScorecardLocal Health Department Website

These counties received enhanced funding due to small population or lower life expectancy and/or higher needs, such as housing, transportation and income.

Opted out of Health First Indiana for 2026.

maternal

Maternal and Child Health

Decrease the percentage of women who do not receive early prenatal care in Daviess County from 42.1% (2022) to 30.0% (2027)

No early prenatal care
2021 39.6%
2022 42.1%
2023 38.1%
2024 39.1%

Increase the number of parents/caregivers of infants under age 1 who participate in DCHD safe sleep program from 15 (2024) to 35 (2027)

Participation in DCHD safe sleep program
2023 20
2024 15
2025 21*

LHD/Partner Data
*Preliminary

Lead Case Management and Risk Assessment

Childhood Lead Screenings and Case Management

Increase the number of children aged 0–6 years tested for lead poisoning in Daviess County from 312 (2023) to 624 (2027)

Children tested for elevated blood lead levels
2021 145
2022 196
2023 312
2024 339

County Health ScorecardLocal Health Department Website

These counties received enhanced funding due to small population or lower life expectancy and/or higher needs, such as housing, transportation and income.

Opted out of Health First Indiana for 2026.

Trauma and Injury Prevention

Trauma and Injury Prevention and Education

Decrease the number of emergency department visits due to falls among adults aged 65 years and older in Dearborn County from 483 (2023) to 400 (2027)

Fall-related ED visits
2022 429
2023 483
2024 588
Testing

Testing/counseling for HIV, HCV, STI, Infectious disease prevention and control

Decrease the number of newly reported cases of hepatitis C in Dearborn County from 56 (2023) to 29 (2027)

Hepatitis C cases
2021 55
2022 41
2023 56
2024 24
2025 10*

*Preliminary

Chronic Disease Prevention

Chronic Disease Prevention and Reduction

Decrease the prevalence of obesity among adults in Dearborn County from 38.1% (2022) to 36.1% (2034)

Adult obesity
2021 36.7%
2022 38.1%
2023 35.4%

County Health ScorecardLocal Health Department Website

These counties received enhanced funding due to small population or lower life expectancy and/or higher needs, such as housing, transportation and income.

Opted out of Health First Indiana for 2026.

Trauma and Injury Prevention

Trauma and Injury Prevention and Education, Fatality Review (child, suicide, overdose)

Decrease the rate of opioid overdose deaths in Decatur County from 21.8 per 100,000 (2018-2022) to 20.7 per 100,000 (2026–2030)

Opioid overdose deaths per 100,000
2017-2021 22.6
2018-2022 21.9
2019-2023 21.9
2020-2024 21.2

Crude rate per 100,000

maternal

Maternal and Child Health, Fatality Review (child, suicide, overdose)

Decrease the infant mortality rate (IMR) in Decatur County from 8.48 per 1,000 live births (2019-2023) to 8.00 per 1,000 live births (2026–2030)

Infant mortality rate per 1,000 live births
2017-2021 7.7
2018-2022 7.8
2019-2023 8.5
2020-2024 6.4

May include unstable rates

Decrease the smoking during pregnancy rate in Decatur County from 11.5% (2023) to 10.0% (2030)

Smoking during pregnancy
2021 17.9%
2022 14.7%
2023 11.5%
2024 9.4%
Chronic Disease Prevention

Chronic Disease Prevention and Reduction

Decrease the prevalence of obesity among adults in Decatur County from 46.4% (2018-2023) to 42.0% (2025–2030)

Adult obesity
2018-2023 46.4%

County Health ScorecardLocal Health Department Website

These counties received enhanced funding due to small population or lower life expectancy and/or higher needs, such as housing, transportation and income.

Opted out of Health First Indiana for 2026.

Trauma and Injury Prevention

Trauma and Injury Prevention and Education, Fatality Review (child, suicide, overdose)

Decrease the suicide rate in DeKalb County from 14.7 per 100,000 (2018-2022) to 12.7 per 100,000 by 2029 (2025-2029).

Suicide deaths per 100,000
2018-2022 14.7
2019-2023 16.1
2020-2024 19.2

Crude rate per 100,000

Chronic Disease Prevention

Chronic Disease Prevention and Reduction

Increase the average age of death due to heart disease from 75 years (2019-2023) to 77 years by 2035 (2031-2035)

Average age of death due to heart disease
2017-2021 75.0
2018-2022 75.1
2019-2023 75.0

Decrease the adult obesity rate in DeKalb County from 45.3% in 2018-2023 to 43% in 2028-2033.

Adult obesity
2018-2023 45.3%

County Health ScorecardLocal Health Department Website

These counties received enhanced funding due to small population or lower life expectancy and/or higher needs, such as housing, transportation and income.

Opted out of Health First Indiana for 2026.

Trauma and Injury Prevention

Trauma and Injury Prevention and Education, Fatality Review (child, suicide, overdose)

Reduce the rate of opioid overdose deaths from 56.8 per 100,000 (2022) to 45.4 per 100,000 in 2030

Opioid overdose deaths per 100,000
2021 79.8
2022 56.8
2023 43.3
2024 36.3

Age-adjusted rate per 100,000

maternal

Maternal and Child Health

Decrease the rate of smoking during pregnancy in Delaware County from 13.7% (2022) to 8.7% in 2030

Smoking during pregnancy
2021 15.6%
2022 13.7%
2023 8.3%
2024 7.3%
Testing

Testing/counseling for HIV, HCV, STI

Decrease the rate of newly diagnosed chlamydia cases from 567 cases per 100,000 (2023) to 461.4 cases per 100,000 in 2030

Chlamydia incidence cases per 100,000
2021 578
2022 638
2023 567
2024 498

County Health ScorecardLocal Health Department Website

These counties received enhanced funding due to small population or lower life expectancy and/or higher needs, such as housing, transportation and income.

Opted out of Health First Indiana for 2026.

Trauma and Injury Prevention

Trauma and Injury Prevention and Education

Decrease the number of nonfatal hospitalizations due to unintentional falls in Dubois County from 103 (2022) to 100 (2030)

Fall-related hospitalizations
2022 103
2023 118
2024 123
School Health Liaison

Student Health

Increase the number of Dubois County students in fifth and sixth grade who receive e-cigarette/vaping prevention education from 0 (2023) to 600 (2030)

E-cigarette/vaping prevention education students
2023 0
2024 370
2025 506*

LHD/Partner Data
*Preliminary

Immunization

Child and Adult Immunizations, Student Health

Increase the school immunization coverage rate among sixth graders in Dubois County from 81.6% (2023-2024) to 85.6% (2030-2031)

6th grade immunization coverage
2020-2021 81.4%
2021-2022 78.9%
2022-2023 81.6%
2023-2024 81.6%
2024-2025 92.3%
2025-2026 93.4%

Increase the school immunization coverage rate among twelfth graders in Dubois County from 75.8% (2023-2024) to 79.5% (2030-2031)

12th grade immunization coverage
2020-2021 56.9%
2021-2022 67.0%
2022-2023 77.4%
2023-2024 75.8%
2024-2025 78.4%
2025-2026 84.1%

County Health ScorecardLocal Health Department Website

These counties received enhanced funding due to small population or lower life expectancy and/or higher needs, such as housing, transportation and income.

Opted out of Health First Indiana for 2026.

Trauma and Injury Prevention

Trauma and Injury Prevention and Education, Student Health, Fatality Review (child, suicide, overdose)

Decrease the suicide rate in Elkhart County from 11.8 per 100,000 (2018-2022) to 8.9 per 100,000 by 2027 (2023-2027)

Suicide deaths per 100,000
2018-2022 11.8
2019-2023 12.6
2020-2024 11.3

Crude rate per 100,000

maternal

Maternal and Child Health

Decrease the percentage of women not receiving early prenatal care from 37.6% in 2022 to 35% by 2027

No early prenatal care
2021 37.8%
2022 37.6%
2023 32.5%
2024 29.9%
Testing

Testing/counseling for HIV, HCV, STI

Decrease the total number of syphilis cases among adults aged 18-64 in Elkhart County by 10%, from 41 cases in 2023 to 36 cases by 2027.

Syphilis cases among adults
2021 37
2022 42
2023 41
2024 24

County Health ScorecardLocal Health Department Website

These counties received enhanced funding due to small population or lower life expectancy and/or higher needs, such as housing, transportation and income.

Opted out of Health First Indiana for 2026.

Trauma and Injury Prevention

Trauma and Injury Prevention and Education, Fatality Review (child, suicide, overdose)

Reduce the rate of fatal overdoses in Fayette County from 77.5 per 100,000 (2018-2022) to 39.1 per 100,000 by 2030 (2026-2030)

All drug overdose deaths per 100,000
2018-2022 77.5
2019-2023 75.5
2020-2024 63.6

Crude rate per 100,000

Lead Case Management and Risk Assessment

Childhood Lead Screenings and Case Management

Increase the percentage of children ages 0-6 years living in Fayette County tested for elevated blood lead levels (EBLL) from 23.1% (2023) to 28.7% by 2030

Children tested for elevated blood lead levels
2021 17.5%
2022 20.6%
2023 23.1%
2024 20.5%
Immunization

Child and Adult Immunizations

Increase the vaccination completion rate among children ages 19-35 months in Fayette County from 68.7% (Q4 2024) to 75% by 2030

Childhood immunization series completion
2023 72.4%
2024 68.7%

Data pulled Q4 yearly

County Health ScorecardLocal Health Department Website

These counties received enhanced funding due to small population or lower life expectancy and/or higher needs, such as housing, transportation and income.

Opted out of Health First Indiana for 2026.

Trauma and Injury Prevention

Trauma and Injury Prevention and Education, Fatality Review (child, suicide, overdose)

Decrease the suicide rate in Floyd County from 15.8 per 100,000 (2018-2022) to 15.4 per 100,000 (2023–2027)

Suicide deaths per 100,000
2018-2022 15.8
2019-2023 16.2
2020-2024 17.1

Crude rate per 100,000

Decrease the rate of all-drug overdose deaths in Floyd County from 47.4 per 100,000 (2018-2022) to 35.0 per 100,000 (2023–2027)

All drug overdose deaths per 100,000
2018-2022 47.4
2019-2023 50.6
2020-2024 49.8

Age-adjusted rate per 100,000

Decrease the number of nonfatal emergency department visits due to unintentional falls in Floyd County from 2,246 (2023) to 1,941 (2027)

Fall-related ED visits
2022 2043
2023 2246
2024 2299

Increase the number of Floyd County residents trained in CPR by the FCHD from 0 (2023) to 404 (2027)

Residents trained in CPR
2023 0
2024 51

LHD/Partner Data

County Health ScorecardLocal Health Department Website

These counties received enhanced funding due to small population or lower life expectancy and/or higher needs, such as housing, transportation and income.

Opted out of Health First Indiana for 2026.

Chronic Disease Prevention

Chronic Disease Prevention and Reduction

Reduce the mortality rate of cancer in Fountain County from 234.7 per 100,000 in 2016-2020 to 224 per 100,000 in 2025-2029.

Cancer mortality per 100,000
2017-2021 233.8
2018-2022 232.8

Age-adjusted rate per 100,000

Decrease the adult obesity rate in Fountain County from 48.2% in 2018-2023 to 47.2% by 2029-2034.

Adult obesity
2018-2023 48.2%
Lead Case Management and Risk Assessment

Childhood Lead Screenings and Case Management

Increase the percentage of Fountain County children ages 0-6 years tested for elevated blood lead levels from 20.1% in 2023 to 22.0% in 2025.

Children tested for elevated blood lead levels
2021 9.7%
2022 11.6%
2023 20.1%
2024 16.3%
maternal

Maternal and Child Health

Reduce the preterm birth rate from 12.9% in 2022 to 11.9% in 2027.

Preterm birth rates
2021 13.1%
2022 12.9%
2023 9.1%
2024 8.5%

County Health ScorecardLocal Health Department Website

These counties received enhanced funding due to small population or lower life expectancy and/or higher needs, such as housing, transportation and income.

Opted out of Health First Indiana for 2026.

Trauma and Injury Prevention

Trauma and Injury Prevention and Education, Fatality Review (child, suicide, overdose)

Decrease the suicide rate in Franklin County from 19.2 per 100,000 (2018-2022) to 17.2 per 100,000 (2023–2027)

Suicide deaths per 100,000
2018-2022 19.2
2019-2023 23.6
2020-2024 25.2

Crude rate per 100,000
*Preliminary

Immunization

Child and Adult Immunizations

Increase the immunization coverage for the recommended vaccine series among children aged 19–35 months in Franklin County from 54.5% (2024 Q3) to 56.5% (2027)

Childhood immunization series completion
2023 61.4%
2024 54.5%
2025 52.2%

Data pulled Q3 yearly

Chronic Disease Prevention

Chronic Disease Prevention and Reduction

Decrease the prevalence of obesity among adults in Franklin County from 46.6% (2018-2023) to 46.1% (2029–2034)

Adult obesity
2018-2023 46.6%

County Health ScorecardLocal Health Department Website

These counties received enhanced funding due to small population or lower life expectancy and/or higher needs, such as housing, transportation and income.

Opted out of Health First Indiana for 2026.

Trauma and Injury Prevention

Trauma and Injury Prevention and Education, Fatality Review (child, suicide, overdose)

Decrease the suicide rate in Fulton County from 21.7 per 100,000 (2018-2022) to 20.0 per 100,000 by 2027 (2023-2027).

Suicide deaths per 100,000
2018-2022 21.7
2019-2023 22.7
2020-2024 24.6

Crude rate per 100,000

maternal

Maternal and Child Health

Decrease the percentage of women smoking during pregnancy from 11.3% in 2022 to 10.0% in 2027.

Smoking during pregnancy
2021 16.2%
2022 11.3%
2023 10.8%
2024 5.3%

May include unstable rates

Lead Case Management and Risk Assessment

Childhood Lead Screenings and Case Management

Increase the percentage of children ages 0-6 years in Fulton County tested for elevated blood lead levels from 10.4% in 2023 to 16.5% in 2027.

Children tested for elevated blood lead levels
2021 8.6%
2022 7.6%
2023 10.4%
2024 12.0%

County Health ScorecardLocal Health Department Website

These counties received enhanced funding due to small population or lower life expectancy and/or higher needs, such as housing, transportation and income.

Opted out of Health First Indiana for 2026.

Trauma and Injury Prevention

Trauma and Injury Prevention and Education, Fatality Review (child, suicide, overdose)

Decrease the suicide rate in Gibson County from 22.1 per 100,000 (2018-2022) to 20.0 per 100,000 (2025–2029)

Suicide deaths per 100,000
2018-2022 22.3
2019-2023 22.4
2020-2024 25.5

Crude rate per 100,000
*Preliminary

maternal

Maternal and Child Health

Decrease the smoking during pregnancy rate in Gibson County from 8.0% (2022) to 7.0% (2028)

Smoking during pregnancy
2021 10.0%
2022 8.0%
2023 5.3%
2024 4.5%

May include unstable rates

Chronic Disease Prevention

Chronic Disease Prevention and Reduction

Decrease the prevalence of obesity among adults in Gibson County from 46.3% (2018-2023) to 45.0% (2029–2034)

Adult obesity
2018-2023 46.3%

County Health ScorecardLocal Health Department Website

These counties received enhanced funding due to small population or lower life expectancy and/or higher needs, such as housing, transportation and income.

Opted out of Health First Indiana for 2026.

Fatality Review

Fatality Review (child, suicide, overdose), Maternal and Child Health

Decrease the infant mortality rate in Grant County from 9.4 per 1,000 live births (2018-2022) to 7.0 per 1,000 live births by 2030 (2026-2030)

Infant mortality rate per 1,000 live births
2017-2021 8.9
2018-2022 9.4
2019-2023 9.7
2020-2024 10.7

May include unstable rates

maternal

Maternal and Child Health

Reduce the smoking rate of pregnant women in Grant County from 15.4% (2023) to 11% by 2030

Smoking during pregnancy
2021 22.6%
2022 17.0%
2023 15.4%
2024 9.3%
Trauma and Injury Prevention

Trauma and Injury Prevention and Education, Fatality Review (child, suicide, overdose)

Reduce the rate of fatal overdoses in Grant County from 69.7 per 100,000 (2022) to 40 per 100,000 by 2030

All drug overdose deaths per 100,000
2021 80.0
2022 69.7
2023 65.0
2024 34.6

Crude rate per 100,000

County Health ScorecardLocal Health Department Website

These counties received enhanced funding due to small population or lower life expectancy and/or higher needs, such as housing, transportation and income.

Opted out of Health First Indiana for 2026.

Trauma and Injury Prevention

Trauma and Injury Prevention and Education, Fatality Review (child, suicide, overdose)

Reduce the rate of fatal overdoses in Greene County from 19.8 per 100,000 (2018-2022) to 16.1 per 100,000 by 2027 (2023-2027)

All drug overdose deaths per 100,000
2018-2022 19.8
2019-2023 21.2
2020-2024 21.1

Crude rate per 100,000

Lead Case Management and Risk Assessment

Childhood Lead Screenings and Case Management

Increase the percentage of children ages 0-6 years living in Greene County tested for elevated blood lead levels (EBLL) from 19.1% (2023) to 23.5% by 2030

Children tested for elevated blood lead levels
2021 17.8%
2022 15.2%
2023 19.1%
2024 22.3%
maternal

Maternal and Child Health

Decrease the percentage of mothers who smoke while pregnant in Greene County from 11.5% (2022) to 8.5% by 2030

Smoking during pregnancy
2021 15.5%
2022 11.5%
2023 11.1%
2024 9.0%

May include unstable rates

Chronic Disease Prevention

Chronic Disease Prevention and Reduction

Decrease the adult obesity prevalence in Greene County from 48.2% (2018-2023) to 47.2% by 2030 (2025-2030)

Adult obesity
2018-2023 48.2%
Immunization

Child and Adult Immunizations, Student Health

Increase the overall immunization rate among 12th graders in Greene County from 74.13% (2023-2024 school year) to 79.3% by 2030

12th grade immunization coverage
2020-2021 58.6%
2021-2022 66.3%
2022-2023 80.4%
2023-2024 74.1%
2024-2025 83.1%
2025-2026 88.1%

County Health ScorecardLocal Health Department Website

These counties received enhanced funding due to small population or lower life expectancy and/or higher needs, such as housing, transportation and income.

Opted out of Health First Indiana for 2026.

Access to and Linkage to Clinical Care

Referrals to Clinical Care

Decrease the crisis assessment admission rate from 54% (2020) to 52% (2027) through implementation of a self-assessment and patient navigation continuum of care and county-based assessment system implementation and annual review of Community Health Network's emergency psychiatric services data.

Crisis assessment admission
2021 NA
2022 NA
2023 NA
2024 NA
2025 NA

Data pending from Hamilton County Health Department

Chronic Disease Prevention

Chronic Disease Prevention and Reduction

Decrease the adult physical inactivity rate from 17% (2021) to 16% by 2027

Physical inactivity
2021 17.0%
2022 17.0%
2023 16.0%

Age-adjusted percentage

Trauma and Injury Prevention

Trauma and Injury Prevention and Education

Reduce the rate of fall-related ED visits in older adults (65+) from 5209.4 per 100,000 (2022) to 5000 per 100,000 by 2027

Fall-related ED visits per 100,000
2022 5209.4`
2023 5857.4
2024 6061.8

County Health ScorecardLocal Health Department Website

These counties received enhanced funding due to small population or lower life expectancy and/or higher needs, such as housing, transportation and income.

Opted out of Health First Indiana for 2026.

Trauma and Injury Prevention

Trauma and Injury Prevention and Education, Fatality Review (child, suicide, overdose)

Reduce the suicide rate in Hancock County from 14.5 per 100,000 (2018-2022) to 11 per 100,000 by 2030 (2026-2030)

Suicide deaths per 100,000
2018-2022 14.5
2019-2023 14.2
2020-2024 15.0

Crude rate per 100,000

Immunization

Child and Adult Immunizations

Reduce the rate of fatal overdoses in Hancock County from 25.3 per 100,000 (2022) to 19.3 per 100,000 by 2030

All drug overdose deaths per 100,000
2021 29.3
2022 25.3
2023 24.4
2024 22.5

Crude rate per 100,000

Chronic Disease Prevention

Chronic Disease Prevention and Reduction

Decrease the adult obesity prevalence in Hancock County from 44.9% (2018-2023) to 44.6% by 2030 (2025-2030)

Adult obesity
2018-2023 44.9%

County Health ScorecardLocal Health Department Website

These counties received enhanced funding due to small population or lower life expectancy and/or higher needs, such as housing, transportation and income.

Opted out of Health First Indiana for 2026.

maternal

Maternal and Child Health

Decrease the smoking during pregnancy rate in Harrison County from 9.9% (2022) to 8.9% (2035)

Smoking during pregnancy
2021 13.7%
2022 9.9%
2023 7.7%
2024 5.5%
Trauma and Injury Prevention

Trauma and Injury Prevention and Education, Fatality Review (child, suicide, overdose)

Decrease the number of emergency department visits due to falls among adults aged 65 years and older in Harrison County from 575 (2023) to 518 (2035)

Fall-related ED visits
2022 512
2023 575
2024 647
Chronic Disease Prevention

Chronic Disease Prevention and Reduction

Decrease the prevalence of type 2 diabetes among adults aged 18 years and older in Harrison County from 8.9% (2019-2024) to 8.0% (2030–2035)

Adult diabetes
2019-2024 8.9%

County Health ScorecardLocal Health Department Website

These counties received enhanced funding due to small population or lower life expectancy and/or higher needs, such as housing, transportation and income.

Opted out of Health First Indiana for 2026.

Trauma and Injury Prevention

Trauma and Injury Prevention and Education, Fatality Review (child, suicide, overdose)

Reduce the rate of fatal overdoses in Hendricks County from 21.4 per 100,000 (2022) to 15 per 100,000 by 2030

All drug overdose deaths per 100,000
2021 26.8
2022 21.4
2023 19.9
2024 10.5

Crude rate per 100,000

Immunization

Child and Adult Immunizations, Student Health

Increase the compliance of the kindergarten immunization series within Hendricks County from 83.29% (2023-2024 school year) to 90% by 2029

Kindergarten immunization series completion
2020-2021 82.1%
2021-2022 81.3%
2022-2023 81.5%
2023-2024 83.3%
2024-2025 87.0%

Increase the compliance of the 6th grade immunization series within Hendricks County from 76.6% (2023-2024 school year) to 90% by 2029

6th grade immunization coverage
2020-2021 72.0%
2021-2022 70.8%
2022-2023 75.3%
2023-2024 76.6%
2024-2025 90.8%
2025-2026 90.1%
Immunization

Child and Adult Immunizations

Increase the completion rate of the childhood immunization series for all children ages 19-35 months within Hendricks County from 59.9% (Q3 2024) to 75% by 2029

Childhood immunization series completion
2023 57.4%
2024 59.9%
2025 66.5%

Data pulled Q3 yearly

County Health ScorecardLocal Health Department Website

These counties received enhanced funding due to small population or lower life expectancy and/or higher needs, such as housing, transportation and income.

Opted out of Health First Indiana for 2026.

Trauma and Injury Prevention

Trauma and Injury Prevention and Education, Fatality Review (child, suicide, overdose)

Reduce the rate of fatal overdoses in Henry County from 23.5 per 100,000 (2018-2022) to 19.5 per 100,000 by 2030 (2026-2030)

All drug overdose deaths per 100,000
2018-2022 23.5
2019-2023 26.7
2020-2024 27.9

Crude rate per 100,000

School Health Liaison

Student Health

Reduce the use of nicotine via vaping/electronic cigarettes among eleventh graders at New Castle High School from 11.4% (2023) to 9.4% by 2026

11th grade nicotine vaping/electronic cigarette use
2023 11.4%
2024 8.1%
maternal

Maternal and Child Health, Referrals to Clinical Care

Reduce the smoking rate of pregnant women in Henry County from 11% (2022) to 9% by 2026

Smoking during pregnancy
2021 13.5%
2022 11.0%
2023 8.8%
2024 7.5%

County Health ScorecardLocal Health Department Website

These counties received enhanced funding due to small population or lower life expectancy and/or higher needs, such as housing, transportation and income.

Opted out of Health First Indiana for 2026.

Chronic Disease Prevention

Chronic Disease Prevention and Reduction

Decrease the percentage of adults aged 20 and above with diagnosed diabetes in Howard County from 11.5% (age-adjusted, 2021) to 10.4% by 2030

Adult diabetes
2021 11.5%
2022 9.3%
2023 11.0%
2024 11.1%

Age-adjusted percentage

Decrease the rate of obesity among children ages 2-19 in Howard County from 26.4% (2018-2023) to 25.4% (2025-2030)

Childhood obesity
2018-2023 26.4%
Trauma and Injury Prevention

Trauma and Injury Prevention and Education, Fatality Review (child, suicide, overdose)

Reduce the age-adjusted rate of fatal drug overdoses in Howard County from 46.9 per 100,000 (2023) to 44.0 per 100,000 by the end of 2028

All drug overdose deaths per 100,000
2021 58.1
2022 54.8
2023 46.9
2024 38.8

Age-adjusted rate per 100,000

County Health ScorecardLocal Health Department Website

These counties received enhanced funding due to small population or lower life expectancy and/or higher needs, such as housing, transportation and income.

Opted out of Health First Indiana for 2026.

Trauma and Injury Prevention

Chronic Disease Prevention and Reduction, Student Health

Reduce the rate of hospitalizations due to asthma from 3.6 per 10,000 in 2021 to 3.2 per 10,000 by the end of 2028.

Asthma-related hospitalizations per 10,000
2021 3.6
2022 2.6
2023 3.6

Age-adjusted rate per 10,000

maternal

Maternal and Child Health

Reduce the percentage of mothers smoking during pregnancy from 11.8% in 2022 to 10% in 2028.

Smoking during pregnancy
2021 12.9%
2022 11.8%
2023 6.6%
2024 6.7%
Trauma and Injury Prevention

Trauma and injury prevention and education, Fatality review (child, suicide, overdose)

Decrease the fatal opioid overdose rate from 27.3 per 100,000 (2018-2022) to 25 per 100,000 by 2028 (2024-2028).

Opioid overdose deaths
2017-2021 NA
2018-2022 27.3
2019-2023 26.7
2020-2024 26.7

Crude rate per 100,000

County Health ScorecardLocal Health Department Website

These counties received enhanced funding due to small population or lower life expectancy and/or higher needs, such as housing, transportation and income.

Opted out of Health First Indiana for 2026.

Trauma and Injury Prevention

Trauma and Injury Prevention and Education, Fatality Review (child, suicide, overdose)

Decrease the rate of opioid overdose deaths in Jackson County from 25.3 per 100,000 (2018-2022) to 20.0 per 100,000 (2026–2030)

Opioid overdose deaths per 100,000
2017-2021 26.5
2018-2022 25.3
2019-2023 22.4
2020-2024 21.3

Crude rate per 100,000

maternal

Maternal and Child Health

Decrease the smoking during pregnancy rate in Jackson County from 8.5% (2022) to 7.5% (2029)

Smoking during pregnancy
2021 14.6%
2022 8.5%
2023 7.4%
2024 3.5%
Chronic Disease Prevention

Chronic Disease Prevention and Reduction

Decrease the prevalence of obesity among adults in Jackson County from 47.5% (2018-2023) to 47.0% (2029–2034)

Adult obesity
2018-2023 47.5%

Age-adjusted percentage

Immunization

Child and Adult Immunizations

Increase the immunization coverage for the recommended vaccine series among children aged 19–35 months in Jackson County from 62.5% (2024 Q3) to 75.0% (2028)

Childhood immunization series completion
2023 52.6%
2024 62.5%
2025 69.9%

Data pulled Q3 yearly

County Health ScorecardLocal Health Department Website

These counties received enhanced funding due to small population or lower life expectancy and/or higher needs, such as housing, transportation and income.

Opted out of Health First Indiana for 2026.

Trauma and Injury Prevention

Trauma and Injury Prevention and Education, Fatality Review (child, suicide, overdose)

Decrease the suicide rate in Jasper County from 22.2 per 100,000 (2019-2023) to 20.0 per 100,000 by 2030 (2026-2030).

Suicide deaths per 100,000
2018-2022 18.7
2019-2023 22.2
2020-2024 21.7

Crude rate per 100,000

Decrease the number of deaths due to drug overdose (all intents) from 40 (2018-2022) to 35 (2024-2028).

All drug overdose deaths
2018-2022 40
2019-2023 40
2020-2024 41
Immunization

Child and Adult Immunizations

Decrease the average age for infants in Jasper County to receive their first DTaP vaccine from 4.23 months in 2024 to 3.9 months in 2027.

Average age of first DTaP vaccine
2024 4.23
2025 2.12

County Health ScorecardLocal Health Department Website

These counties received enhanced funding due to small population or lower life expectancy and/or higher needs, such as housing, transportation and income.

Opted out of Health First Indiana for 2026.

Fatality Review

Fatality Review (child, suicide, overdose), Maternal and Child Health

Reduce the infant mortality rate from 8.75 per 1,000 live births (2018-2022) to 5 per 1,000 live births by 2030 (2026-2030)

Infant mortality rate per 1,000 live births
2017-2021 8.7
2018-2022 8.8
2019-2023 6.8
2020-2024 9.4

May include unstable rates

Chronic Disease Prevention

Chronic Disease Prevention and Reduction

Decrease the percentage of adults aged 20 and older with diagnosed diabetes in Jay County from 10.4% (2023) to 9.9% by 2030

Adult diabetes
2021 8.3%
2022 9.7%
2023 10.4%
2024 10.7%

Age-adjusted percentage

Trauma and Injury Prevention

Trauma and Injury Prevention and Education

Reduce the number of non-fatal hospitalizations due to unintentional fall from 72 (2023) to 62 by 2030

Fall-related hospitalizations
2022 71
2023 72
2024 76

County Health ScorecardLocal Health Department Website

These counties received enhanced funding due to small population or lower life expectancy and/or higher needs, such as housing, transportation and income.

Opted out of Health First Indiana for 2026.

maternal

Maternal and Child Health

Decrease the smoking during pregnancy rate in Jefferson County from 16.4% (2022) to 15.0% (2027)

Smoking during pregnancy
2021 18.0%
2022 16.4%
2023 13.0%
2024 9.4%
Chronic Disease Prevention

Chronic Disease Prevention and Reduction

Decrease the percentage of residents reporting physical inactivity in Jefferson County from 28% (2021) to 27% (2027)

Physical inactivity
2021 28.0%
2022 29.0%
2023 24.0%

Decrease the prevalence of obesity among adults in Jefferson County from 48.1% (2018-2023) to 47.1% (2030–2035)

Adult obesity
2018-2023 48.1%

County Health ScorecardLocal Health Department Website

These counties received enhanced funding due to small population or lower life expectancy and/or higher needs, such as housing, transportation and income.

Opted out of Health First Indiana for 2026.

Trauma and Injury Prevention

Trauma and Injury Prevention and Education, Fatality Review (child, suicide, overdose)

Decrease the suicide rate in Jennings County from 23.9 per 100,000 (2018-2022) to 22.9 per 100,000 (2023–2027)

Suicide deaths per 100,000
2018-2022 23.9
2019-2023 21.8
2020-2024 24

Crude rate per 100,000

Decrease the rate of opioid overdose deaths in Jennings County from 26.1 per 100,000 (2018-2022) to 24.0 per 100,000 (2023–2027)

Opioid overdose deaths per 100,000
2017-2021 17.4
2018-2022 26.1
2019-2023 33.4
2020-2024 31.2

Crude rate per 100,000

Chronic Disease Prevention

Chronic Disease Prevention and Reduction

Decrease the food insecurity rate in Jennings County from 15.5% (2022) to 14.0% (2027)

Food insecurity rate
2021 11.6%
2022 15.5%
2023 16.0%

County Health ScorecardLocal Health Department Website

These counties received enhanced funding due to small population or lower life expectancy and/or higher needs, such as housing, transportation and income.

Opted out of Health First Indiana for 2026.

Trauma and Injury Prevention

Trauma and Injury Prevention and Education, Fatality Review (child, suicide, overdose)

Decrease the rate of fatal overdoses in Johnson County from 36.2 per 100,000 (2022) to 30.2 per 100,000 by 2030

All drug overdose deaths per 100,000
2021 35.9
2022 36.2
2023 25.6
2024 25.2

Crude rate per 100,000

Decrease the suicide rate in Johnson County from 14.5 per 100,000 (2022) to 12.1 per 100,000 by 2027

Suicide deaths per 100,000
2021 17.0
2022 14.5
2023 20.3
2024 14.1

Crude rate per 100,000

Immunization

Child and Adult Immunizations

Increase the vaccination completion rate among children ages 19-35 months in Johnson County from 66.2% (Q3 2024) to 70% by 2027

Childhood immunization series completion
2023 58.5%
2024 66.2%
2025 66.2%

Data pulled Q3 yearly

County Health ScorecardLocal Health Department Website

These counties received enhanced funding due to small population or lower life expectancy and/or higher needs, such as housing, transportation and income.

Opted out of Health First Indiana for 2026.

Lead Case Management and Risk Assessment

Childhood Lead Screenings and Case Management

Increase the percentage of children aged 0-6 years tested for elevated blood lead levels (EBLL) in Knox County from 13.50% (2024) to 14.50% (2027)

Children tested for elevated blood lead levels
2021 8.4%
2022 10.3%
2023 14.8%
2024 13.5%
maternal

Maternal and Child Health

Decrease the smoking during pregnancy rate in Knox County from 12.0% (2022) to 11.0% (2027)

Smoking during pregnancy
2021 15.7%
2022 12.0%
2023 10.3%
2024 7.4%
Chronic Disease Prevention

Chronic Disease Prevention and Reduction

Decrease the food insecurity rate in Knox County from 15.4% (2022) to 13.4% (2028)

Food insecurity rate
2021 12.8%
2022 15.4%
2023 16.7%
Immunization

Child and Adult Immunizations

Increase the HPV vaccination coverage rate (up-to-date) among 9–12-year-olds in Knox County from 3.64% (2024 Q3) to 5.00% (2027)

HPV immunization coverage rate
2023 4.7%
2024 3.6%
2025 2.8%

Data pulled Q3 yearly

County Health ScorecardLocal Health Department Website

These counties received enhanced funding due to small population or lower life expectancy and/or higher needs, such as housing, transportation and income.

Opted out of Health First Indiana for 2026.

Chronic Disease Prevention

Chronic Disease Prevention and Reduction

Increase the average age of death related to heart disease from 76.2 years in 2019-2023 to 78.2 years in 2025-2029

Average age of death due to heart disease
2017-2021 75.7
2018-2022 75.5
2019-2023 76.2
Testing

Testing/counseling for HIV, HCV, STI

Decrease the number of early syphilis cases identified in Kosciusko County (primary, secondary, early latent syphilis) from seven in 2020 to four in 2029

Syphilis cases
2021 6
2022 < 5*
2023 < 5*
2024 < 5*

*Suppressed

maternal

Maternal and Child Health

Decrease the rate of women not receiving early prenatal care from 30.5% in 2022 to 26.5% by 2027.

No early prenatal care
2021 40.0%
2022 30.5%
2023 25.8%
2024 24.3%
School Health Liaison

Maternal and Child Health, Student Health

Decrease the rate of teen births from 18.8 per 1,000 in 2022 to 16.9 per 1,000 by 2028.

Teen births per 1,000
2021 23.7
2022 18.8
2023 18.2
2024 17.4%

County Health ScorecardLocal Health Department Website

These counties received enhanced funding due to small population or lower life expectancy and/or higher needs, such as housing, transportation and income.

Opted out of Health First Indiana for 2026.

Chronic Disease Prevention

Infectious Disease Prevention and Control

Decrease the number of vaccine preventable pertussis cases from 29 in 2024 to 22 in 2028

Pertussis cases
2021 0
2022 0
2023 23
2024 29
2025 21
maternal

Maternal and Child Health

Decrease the percentage of mothers not receiving early prenatal care from 48.1% (2022) to 45% by 2028.

No early prenatal care
2021 55.8%
2022 48.1%
2023 43.9%
2024 35.7%
Trauma and Injury Prevention

Trauma and Injury Prevention and Education

Decrease the count of non-fatal hospitalizations due to unintentional fall from 63 in 2024 to 58 in 2028.

Motor vehicle injury-related hospitalizations
2022 61
2023 96
2024 63
Chronic Disease Prevention

Chronic Disease Prevention and Reduction

Decrease the adult obesity prevalence from 44.1% (2018-2023) to 41% by 2033 (2028-2033).

Adult obesity
2018-2023 44.1%
Immunization

Child and Adult Immunizations

Increase the completion rate of immunization series for children ages 19-35 months from 35.8% (Q2 2024) to 40% by 2028.

Childhood immunization series completion
2023 32.8%
2024 35.8%
2025 40.0%

Data pulled Q2 yearly

County Health ScorecardLocal Health Department Website

These counties received enhanced funding due to small population or lower life expectancy and/or higher needs, such as housing, transportation and income.

Opted out of Health First Indiana for 2026.

Trauma and Injury Prevention

Trauma and Injury Prevention and Education, Fatality Review (child, suicide, overdose)

Decrease the rate of opioid overdose deaths by 15% from 27.5 per 100,000 in 2018-2022 to 23.4 per 100,000 in 2025-2029

Opioid overdose deaths per 100,000
2018-2022 27.5
2019-2023 28.8
2020-2024 26.8

Crude rate per 100,000

maternal

Maternal and Child Health

Decrease the rate of mothers not receiving early prenatal care from 33.7% in 2022 to 28% in 2027

No early prenatal care
2021 34.5%
2022 33.7%
2023 29.8%
2024 32.4%
Testing

Testing/counseling for HIV, HCV, STI

Decrease the number of congenital syphilis cases in Lake County from 4 in 2023 to 0 in 2027.

Congenital syphilis cases
2021 < 5*
2022 < 5*
2023 < 5*
2024 < 5*

*Suppressed

Immunization

Child and Adult Immunizations

Increase the rate of children under 3 receiving the recommended vaccine series from 46.7% (Q3 2024) to 50% by 2027.

Childhood immunization series completion
2023 41.9%
2024 46.7%
2025 44.7%

Data pulled Q3 yearly

County Health Scorecard Local Health Department Website

These counties received enhanced funding due to small population or lower life expectancy and/or higher needs, such as housing, transportation and income.

Opted out of Health First Indiana for 2026.

maternal

Maternal and Child Health

Reduce the percentage of mothers smoking during pregnancy from 12.1% (2022) to 10% (2027).

Smoking during pregnancy
2021 14.3%
2022 12.1%
2023 8.2%
2024 7.0%
Trauma and Injury Prevention

Trauma and Injury Prevention and Education, Fatality Review (child, suicide, overdose)

Decrease the suicide rate in LaPorte County by 14%, from 18.8 per 100,000 in 2022 to 16.1 per 100,000 by 2029.

Suicide deaths per 100,000
2021 28.5
2022 18.8
2023 28.6
2024 15.3

Crude rate per 100,000

Immunization

Child and Adult Immunizations

Increase the rate of children under 3 completing the recommended vaccine series from 52.9% (Q4 2024) to 56% in 2029.

Childhood immunization series completion
2023 54.4%
2024 52.9%

Data pulled Q4 yearly

County Health ScorecardLocal Health Department Website

These counties received enhanced funding due to small population or lower life expectancy and/or higher needs, such as housing, transportation and income.

Opted out of Health First Indiana for 2026.

Trauma and Injury Prevention

Trauma and Injury Prevention and Education, Fatality Review (child, suicide, overdose)

Decrease the number of drug overdose deaths in Lawrence County from 18 (2023) to 16 (2029)

All drug overdose deaths
2021 17
2022 15
2023 18
2024 13
Chronic Disease Prevention

Chronic Disease Prevention and Reduction

Decrease the prevalence of obesity among adults in Lawrence County from 39.7% (2022) to 38.7% (2034)

Adult obesity
2021 42.1%
2022 39.7%
2023 42.0%
maternal

Maternal and Child Health

Decrease the smoking during pregnancy rate in Lawrence County from 16.6% (2021) to 15.8% (2030)

Smoking during pregnancy
2021 16.6%
2022 14.2%
2023 11.4%
2024 6.7%

County Health ScorecardLocal Health Department Website

These counties received enhanced funding due to small population or lower life expectancy and/or higher needs, such as housing, transportation and income.

Opted out of Health First Indiana for 2026.

Trauma and Injury Prevention

Trauma and Injury Prevention and Education, Fatality Review (child, suicide, overdose)

Decrease the rate of fatal overdoses in Madison County from 45.1 per 100,000 (2019-2023) to 40.0 per 100,000 by 2030 (2026-2030)

All drug overdose deaths per 100,000
2018-2022 42.2
2019-2023 45.1
2020-2024 45.0

Crude rate per 100,000

Decrease the number of non-fatal ED visits due to unintentional fall in older adults (65+) from 2,069 (2024) to 1,759 by 2030.

Fall-related ED visits
2022 1614
2023 1962
2024 2069

maternal

Maternal and Child Health, Referrals to Clinical Care

Increase the percentage of non-Hispanic Black women residing in Madison County who received prenatal care within the first trimester from 66.7% (2022) to 76.7% by 2030

Prenatal care
2021 70.3%
2022 66.7%
2023 73.2%
2024 71.3%
Chronic Disease Prevention

Chronic Disease Prevention and Reduction

Decrease the percentage of adults aged 20 and older with diagnosed diabetes in Madison County from 11.2% (2021) to 10% by 2030

Adult diabetes
2021 11.2%
2022 12.3%
2023 12.6%
2024 12.2%

Age-adjusted percentage

Decrease the adult obesity prevalence in Madison County from 46.4% (2018-2023) to 45% by 2030 (2025-2030)

Adult obesity
2018-2023 46.4%

County Health ScorecardLocal Health Department Website

These counties received enhanced funding due to small population or lower life expectancy and/or higher needs, such as housing, transportation and income.

Opted out of Health First Indiana for 2026.

Fatality Review

Fatality Review (child, suicide, overdose), Maternal and Child Health

Reduce infant mortality rate from 8.1 infant deaths per 1,000 live births (2018-2022) to 6.1 by December 31, 2030 (2026-2030)

Infant mortality rate per 1,000 live births
2017-2021 7.6
2018-2022 8.1
2019-2023 8.2
2020-2024 8.4
Testing

Maternal and Child Health, Testing/counseling for HIV, HCV, STI

Reduce the number of congenital syphilis cases by at least 10% from 27 (2023) to 24.3 by December 31, 2027

Congenital syphilis cases
2021 10
2022 21
2023 27
2024 34
Trauma and Injury Prevention

Trauma and Injury Prevention and Education, Fatality Review (child, suicide, overdose)

Increase harm reduction efforts in Marion County to reduce the number of unintentional overdose deaths from 685 (2021) to 616 by December 31, 2030

All drug overdose deaths
2021 685
2022 669
2023 545
2024 392

County Health ScorecardLocal Health Department Website

These counties received enhanced funding due to small population or lower life expectancy and/or higher needs, such as housing, transportation and income.

Opted out of Health First Indiana for 2026.

Trauma and Injury Prevention

Trauma and Injury Prevention and Education, Fatality Review (child, suicide, overdose)

Decrease the suicide rate in Marshall County from 19.0 per 100,000 (2018-2022) to 15.7 per 100,000 (2023-2027).

Suicide deaths per 100,000
2018-2022 19.0
2019-2023 17.3
2020-2024 16.4

Crude rate per 100,000

Immunization

Child and Adult Immunizations

Increase the rate of immunizations in children less than 3 years old from 59.2% (Q3 2024) to 62.9% by 2027

Childhood immunization series completion
2023 46.6%
2024 59.2%
2025 57.5%

Data pulled Q3 yearly

maternal

Maternal and Child Health

Decrease the rate of mothers not receiving early prenatal care from 32.6% in 2022 to 28.8% by 2027

No early prenatal care
2021 32.7%
2022 32.6%
2023 30.8%
2024 30.5%

County Health ScorecardLocal Health Department Website

These counties received enhanced funding due to small population or lower life expectancy and/or higher needs, such as housing, transportation and income.

Opted out of Health First Indiana for 2026.

Trauma and Injury Prevention

Trauma and Injury Prevention and Education, Fatality Review (child, suicide, overdose)

Decrease the suicide rate in Martin County from 19.9 per 100,000 (2018-2022) to 18.0 per 100,000 (2023–2027)

Suicide deaths per 100,000
2018-2022 19.9
2019-2023 26.3
2020-2024 28.5

Crude rate per 100,000
*Preliminary
May include unstable rates

Chronic Disease Prevention

Chronic Disease Prevention and Reduction

Decrease the prevalence of obesity among adults in Martin County from 46.4% (2018-2023) to 45.9% (2029–2034)

Adult obesity
2018-2023 46.4%
Immunization

Child and Adult Immunizations

Increase the immunization coverage for the recommended vaccine series among children aged 19–35 months in Martin County from 42.2% (2024 Q2) to 50.0% (2027)

Childhood immunization series completion
2023 51.8%
2024 42.2%
2025 43.5%

Data pulled Q2 yearly

County Health ScorecardLocal Health Department Website

These counties received enhanced funding due to small population or lower life expectancy and/or higher needs, such as housing, transportation and income.

Opted out of Health First Indiana for 2026.

Lead Case Management and Risk Assessment

Childhood Lead Screenings and Case Management

Increase the percentage of Miami County children ages 0-6 years tested for elevated blood lead levels from 13.0% in 2023 to 14.5% in 2025.

Children tested for elevated blood lead levels
2021 10.3%
2022 9.0%
2023 13.0%
2024 15.4%
Chronic Disease Prevention

Chronic Disease Prevention and Reduction

Decrease the adult obesity prevalence in Miami County from 47.8% (2018-2023) to 45.8% by 2035 (2030-2035).

Adult obesity
2018-2023 47.8%

Decrease the adult physical inactivity rate from 29% in 2022 to 27% in 2035.

Physical inactivity
2021 29.0%
2022 29.0%
2023 27.0%

County Health ScorecardLocal Health Department Website

These counties received enhanced funding due to small population or lower life expectancy and/or higher needs, such as housing, transportation and income.

Opted out of Health First Indiana for 2026.

maternal

Maternal and Child Health

Decrease the preterm birth rate in Monroe County from 9.3% (2023) to 8.5% (2027)

Preterm birth rates
2021 10.2%
2022 10.0%
2023 9.3%
2024 10.5%

Decrease the smoking during pregnancy rate in Monroe County from 6.8% (2022) to 6.0% (2026)

Smoking during pregnancy
2021 9.2%
2022 6.8%
2023 5.9%
2024 6.2%
Testing

Infectious Disease Prevention and Control, Testing/counseling for HIV, HCV, STI

Increase the proportion of Monroe County syphilis cases who are treated from 86.67% (2024) to 88.67% (2027)

Syphilis cases
2022 84.6%
2023 93.8%
2024 86.7%
Trauma and Injury Prevention

Trauma and Injury Prevention and Education

Decrease the rate of nonfatal hospitalizations due to unintentional falls among adults aged 45 years and older in Monroe County from 582 per 100,000 (2023) to 524 per 100,000 (2027)

Fall-related hospitalizations per 100,000
2022 495.5
2023 582
2024 600.7
Orders for decontamination of property used to illegally manufacture controlled substances

Orders for Decontamination of Property Used to Illegally Manufacture Controlled Substances

Decrease the number of meth-contaminated homes in Monroe County from 13 (2024) to 0 (2027)

Meth-contaminated homes
2021 13
2022 13
2023 13
2024 13
2024 1

LHD/Partner Data

Fatality Review

Fatality Review (child, suicide, overdose), Trauma and Injury Prevention and Education

Decrease the rate of drug-related poisoning fatalities in Monroe County from 41.5 per 100,000 (2022) to 37.4 per 100,000 (2027)

All drug overdose deaths per 100,000
2021 34.3
2022 41.5
2023 42.3
2024 32.7

Crude rate per 100,000

County Health ScorecardLocal Health Department Website

These counties received enhanced funding due to small population or lower life expectancy and/or higher needs, such as housing, transportation and income.

Opted out of Health First Indiana for 2026.

Trauma and Injury Prevention

Trauma and Injury Prevention and Education

Decrease the rate of opioid overdose deaths from 21.4 per 100,000 in 2018-2022 to 19 per 100,000 in 2027-2031.

Opioid overdose deaths per 100,000
2018-2022 21.4
2019-2023 19.8
2020-2024 17.2

Crude rate per 100,000

Trauma and Injury Prevention

Trauma and Injury Prevention and Education, Fatality Review (child, suicide, overdose)

Decrease the suicide rate in Montgomery County from 18.9 per 100,000 (2018-2022) to 16.8 per 100,000 (2026-2030).

Suicide deaths per 100,000
2018-2022 18.9
2019-2023 16.2
2020-2024 18.8

Crude rate per 100,000

maternal

Maternal and Child Health

Decrease the smoking rate during pregnancy from 15.7% in 2022 to 13% in 2027

Smoking during pregnancy
2021 14.1%
2022 15.7%
2023 9.0%
2024 6.9%

County Health ScorecardLocal Health Department Website

These counties received enhanced funding due to small population or lower life expectancy and/or higher needs, such as housing, transportation and income.

Montgomery Success Story

Opted out of Health First Indiana for 2026.

Trauma and Injury Prevention

Trauma and Injury Prevention and Education

Decrease the number of non-fatal hospitalizations due to unintentional fall among Morgan County residents from 211 (2022) to 180 in 2027

Fall-related hospitalizations
2022 211
2023 180
2024 216
Chronic Disease Prevention

Chronic Disease Prevention and Reduction

Decrease the percentage of adults aged 20 and older with diagnosed diabetes in Morgan County from 13.6% (2021) to 9% by 2030

Adult diabetes
2021 13.6%
2022 13.2%
2023 13.9%
2024 12.2%

Age-adjusted percentage

Increase the percentage of physically active adults in Morgan County from 73% (2021) to 80% by 2030

Physical activity
2021 73.0%
2022 72.0%
2023 77.0%

Age-adjusted percentage

maternal

Maternal and Child Health

Decrease the rate of smoking during pregnancy in Morgan County from 10.3% (2022) to 5% in 2027

Smoking during pregnancy
2021 12.0%
2022 10.3%
2023 9.4%
2024 7.1%
Immunization

Child and Adult Immunizations

Increase immunization rates for series completion 4:3:1:3:3:1:4 among children ages 19-35 months in Morgan County from 61.9% (Q3 2024) to 65.9% by 2027

Childhood immunization series completion
2023 55.7%
2024 61.9%
2025 67.7%

Data pulled Q3 yearly

County Health ScorecardLocal Health Department Website

These counties received enhanced funding due to small population or lower life expectancy and/or higher needs, such as housing, transportation and income.

Opted out of Health First Indiana for 2026.

Trauma and Injury Prevention

Trauma and Injury Prevention and Education, Fatality Review (child, suicide, overdose)

Decrease the suicide rate in Newton County from 18.7 per 100,000 (2018-2022) to 15.9 per 100,000 by 2027 (2023-2027).

Suicide deaths per 100,000
2018-2022 18.7
2019-2023 20.2
2020-2024 20.1

Crude rate per 100,000
May include unstable rates

Lead Case Management and Risk Assessment

Childhood Lead Screenings and Case Management

Increase the number of children ages 0-6 years tested for elevated blood lead levels from 126 in 2023 to 140 in 2025

Children tested for elevated blood lead levels
2021 86
2022 78
2023 126
2024 157
Immunization

Child and Adult Immunizations

Increase the vaccination rate in Newton County for children < 3 years old completing recommended vaccine series from 37.8% in Q3 2023 to 41% by 2027.

Childhood immunization series completion
2023 37.8%
2024 47.8%
2025 42.9%

Data pulled Q3 yearly

County Health ScorecardLocal Health Department Website

These counties received enhanced funding due to small population or lower life expectancy and/or higher needs, such as housing, transportation and income.

Opted out of Health First Indiana for 2026.

Chronic Disease Prevention

Chronic Disease Prevention and Reduction

Increase the average age of death related to heart disease from 76.7 years (2019-2023) to 77.7 years (2025-2029).

Average age of death due to heart disease
2017-2021 77.3
2018-2022 76.9
2019-2023 76.7
Trauma and Injury Prevention

Trauma and Injury Prevention and Education

Reduce the rate of hospitalizations due to unintentional fall in Noble County from 220.7 per 100,000 (2022) to 200.0 per 100,000 (2027).

Fall-related hospitalizations per 100,000
2022 220.7
2023 191.8
2024 218.4

Crude rate per 100,000

maternal

Maternal and Child Health

Increase the percentage of mothers receiving prenatal care during the first trimester from 66.7% (2022) to 72.0% (2027).

Prenatal care
2021 63.9%
2022 66.7%
2023 68.9%
2024 73.2%

County Health ScorecardLocal Health Department Website

These counties received enhanced funding due to small population or lower life expectancy and/or higher needs, such as housing, transportation and income.

Opted out of Health First Indiana for 2026.

Chronic Disease Prevention

Chronic Disease Prevention and Reduction

Decrease the prevalence of hypertension among adults aged 18 years and older in Ohio County from 47.0% (2020-2024) to 46.1% (2031–2035)

Adult hypertension prevalence
2020-2024 47%

Decrease the prevalence of obesity among adults in Ohio County from 44.7% (2018-2023) to 44.0% (2030–2035)

Adult obesity
2018-2023 44.7%
Immunization

Child and Adult Immunizations, Student Health

Increase the tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap) immunization coverage among sixth graders in Ohio County from 85.0% (2024-2025) to 86.7% (2027-2028)

6th grade Tdap immunization coverage
2020-2021 81.3%
2021-2022 98.5%
2022-2023 97.3%
2023-2024 91.2%
2024-2025 85.0%
2025-2026 50.0%

Increase the meningococcal (MCV4) immunization coverage among sixth graders in Ohio County from 83.3% (2024-2025) to 85.0% (2027-2028)

6th grade MCV4 immunization coverage
2020-2021 82.8%
2021-2022 0.0%
2022-2023 97.3%
2023-2024 89.5%
2024-2025 83.3%
2025-2026 50.0%

County Health ScorecardLocal Health Department Website

These counties received enhanced funding due to small population or lower life expectancy and/or higher needs, such as housing, transportation and income.

Ohio success story

Opted out of Health First Indiana for 2026.

Chronic Disease Prevention

Chronic Disease Prevention and Reduction

Decrease the prevalence of hypertension among adults aged 18 years and older in Orange County from 77.2% (2020-2024) to 76.7% (2023–2027)

Adult hypertension prevalence
2020-2024 77.2%
maternal

Maternal and Child Health

Decrease the preterm birth rate in Orange County from 13.5% (2022) to 12.5% (2027)

Preterm birth rates
2021 10.7%
2022 13.5%
2023 8.8%
2024 12.7%
Testing

Infectious Disease Prevention and Control, Testing/counseling for HIV, HCV, STI

Decrease the combined STI incidence rate of reported adult syphilis (all stages), gonorrhea and chlamydia in Orange County from 280.1 per 100,000 (2023) to 224.1 per 100,000 (2030)

Adult syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia incidence per 100,000
2021 338
2022 290
2023 280
2024 222

County Health ScorecardLocal Health Department Website

These counties received enhanced funding due to small population or lower life expectancy and/or higher needs, such as housing, transportation and income.

Opted out of Health First Indiana for 2026.

Lead Case Management and Risk Assessment

Childhood Lead Screenings and Case Management

Increase the number of children ages 0-6 years living in Owen County tested for elevated blood lead levels from 313 (2023) to 360 by 2030

Children tested for elevated blood lead levels
2021 331
2022 250
2023 313
2024 345
Trauma and Injury Prevention

Trauma and Injury Prevention and Education

Reduce the rate of non-fatal ED visits due to unintentional fall in Owen County from 3142.2 per 100,000 (2022) to 2745.7 by 2030

Fall-related ED visits per 100,000
2022 3142.2
2023 3729.3
2024 3478.1

Crude rate per 100,000

maternal

Maternal and Child Health, Referrals to Clinical Care

Increase the percentage of women in Owen County receiving early prenatal care from 77.5% (2023) to 85% by 2030

Prenatal care
2021 76.7%
2022 80.6%
2023 77.5%
2024 76.1%

County Health ScorecardLocal Health Department Website

These counties received enhanced funding due to small population or lower life expectancy and/or higher needs, such as housing, transportation and income.

Opted out of Health First Indiana for 2026.

Lead Case Management and Risk Assessment

Childhood Lead Screenings and Case Management

Increase the percentage of children ages 0-6 years living in Parke County tested for elevated blood lead levels (EBLL) from 12.9% (2023) to 16.8% by 2030

Children tested for elevated blood lead levels
2021 10.0%
2022 6.9%
2023 12.9%
2024 12.0%
Chronic Disease Prevention

Chronic Disease Prevention and Reduction

Reduce the rate of deaths due to heart attacks in Parke County from 69.7 per 100,000 (2022) to 62.7 per 100,000 in 2035

Heart attack-related deaths per 100,000
2021 62.6
2022 69.7
2023 35.0
Immunization

Child and Adult Immunizations, Student Health

Increase the compliance of the 6th grade immunization series in Parke County from 92.1% (2025–2026 school year) to 97% by 2030

6th grade immunization coverage
2023-2024 78.7%
2024-2025 93.1%
2025-2026 92.1%

Data pulled Q3 yearly

County Health ScorecardLocal Health Department Website

Parke success story

These counties received enhanced funding due to small population or lower life expectancy and/or higher needs, such as housing, transportation and income.

Opted out of Health First Indiana for 2026.

maternal

Maternal and Child Health

Decrease the preterm birth rate in Perry County from 11.7% (2022) to 10.7% (2027)

Preterm birth rates
2021 10.9%
2022 11.7%
2023 8.8%
2024 14.0%
Chronic Disease Prevention

Chronic Disease Prevention and Reduction

Decrease the prevalence of obesity among adults in Perry County from 47.9% (2018-2023) to 46.9% (2022–2027)

Adult obesity
2018-2023 47.9%
Immunization

Child and Adult Immunizations

Increase the immunization coverage for the recommended vaccine series among children aged 19–35 months in Perry County from 71.4% (2024 Q3) to 73.0% (2027)

Childhood immunization series completion
2023 71.2%
2024 71.4%
2025 71.3%

Data pulled Q3 yearly

County Health ScorecardLocal Health Department Website

These counties received enhanced funding due to small population or lower life expectancy and/or higher needs, such as housing, transportation and income.

Opted out of Health First Indiana for 2026.

Trauma and Injury Prevention

Trauma and Injury Prevention and Education, Fatality Review (child, suicide, overdose)

Decrease the suicide rate in Pike County from 21.1 per 100,000 (2018-2022) to 20.1 per 100,000 (2023–2027)

Suicide deaths per 100,000
2018-2022 21.1
2019-2023 19.7
2020-2024 19.7

Crude rate per 100,000
*Preliminary
May include unstable rates

maternal

Maternal and Child Health

Decrease the preterm birth rate in Pike County from 11.8% (2022) to 10.8% (2027)

Preterm birth rates
2021 11.2%
2022 11.8%
2023 13.5%
2024 6.5%
Chronic Disease Prevention

Chronic Disease Prevention and Reduction

Decrease the prevalence of diabetes among adults aged 45-64 years in Pike County from 12.2% (2018) to 11.2% (2027)

Adult diabetes
2021 11.8%
2022 11.7%
2023 15.1%
2024 14.4%

County Health ScorecardLocal Health Department Website

These counties received enhanced funding due to small population or lower life expectancy and/or higher needs, such as housing, transportation and income.

Opted out of Health First Indiana for 2026.

Trauma and Injury Prevention

Trauma and Injury Prevention and Education, Fatality Review (child, suicide, overdose)

Decrease the suicide rate in Porter County from 16.0 per 100,000 in 2022 to 14.0 per 100,000 by 2027

Suicide deaths per 100,000
2021 17.8
2022 16.0
2023 15.4
2024 17.6

Crude rate per 100,000

Chronic Disease Prevention

Chronic Disease Prevention and Reduction

Decrease the adult obesity rate (>20 years old) from 42.6% (2018-2023) to 40.3% (2028-2033)

Adult obesity
2018-2023 42.6%
Immunization

Child and Adult Immunizations

Increase the immunization rate in Porter County for children < 3 years old completing the required vaccine series from 64.3% (Q3 2024) to 66.0% by 2027.

Childhood immunization series completion
2023 61.9%
2024 64.3%
2025 61.7%

Data pulled Q3 yearly

County Health ScorecardLocal Health Department Website

These counties received enhanced funding due to small population or lower life expectancy and/or higher needs, such as housing, transportation and income.

Opted out of Health First Indiana for 2026.

maternal

Maternal and Child Health

Decrease the infant mortality rate (IMR) in Posey County from 5.90 per 1,000 live births (2019-2023) to 4.90 per 1,000 live births (2023–2027)

Infant mortality rate per 1,000 live births
2017-2021 3.2 (S)
2018-2022 4.8
2019-2023 5.9
2020-2024 5.8

May include unstable rates
(S) Suppressed

Chronic Disease Prevention

Chronic Disease Prevention and Reduction

Decrease the prevalence of obesity among adults in Posey County from 36.6% (2022) to 35.0% (2034)

Adult obesity
2021 38.1%
2022 36.6%
2023 40.4%
Trauma and Injury Prevention

Trauma and Injury Prevention and Education

Decrease the rate of nonfatal hospitalizations due to unintentional falls in Posey County from 189.2 per 100,000 (2022) to 179.0 per 100,000 (2027)

Fall-related hospitalizations per 100,000
2022 189.2
2023 183.2
2024 197.3

Age-adjusted rate per 100,000

County Health ScorecardLocal Health Department Website

These counties received enhanced funding due to small population or lower life expectancy and/or higher needs, such as housing, transportation and income.

Opted out of Health First Indiana for 2026.

Trauma and Injury Prevention

Trauma and Injury Prevention and Education, Fatality Review (child, suicide, overdose)

Decrease the suicide rate in Pulaski County from 25.8 per 100,000 (2018-2022) to 12.9 per 100,000 (2025-2029).

Suicide deaths per 100,000
2018-2022 25.8
2019-2023 24.2
2020-2024 24.1

Crude rate per 100,000
May include unstable rates

School Health Liaison

Student Health

Increase the number of schools with a non-punitive tobacco policy from 0 schools in 2025 to 2 schools in 2027.

Schools with a non-punitive tobacco policy
2021 0
2022 0
2023 0
2024 0
2025 0

LHD/Partner Data

Chronic Disease Prevention

Chronic Disease Prevention and Reduction

Decrease the adult obesity prevalence from 46.6% in 2018-2023 to 45.6% in 2028-2033

Adult obesity
2018-2023 46.6%

County Health ScorecardLocal Health Department Website

These counties received enhanced funding due to small population or lower life expectancy and/or higher needs, such as housing, transportation and income.

Opted out of Health First Indiana for 2026.

Fatality Review

Trauma and Injury Prevention and Education, Fatality Review (child, suicide, overdose)

Reduce the age-adjusted rate of suicide deaths from 27.0 per 100,000 (2019-2023) to 20.2 per 100,000 by 2030 (2026-2030)

Suicide deaths per 100,000
2018-2022 21.9
2019-2023 27.0
2020-2024 27.6

Age-adjusted rate per 100,000

Chronic Disease Prevention

Chronic Disease Prevention and Reduction

Decrease the prevalence of physical inactivity among adults aged 18 years and older in Putnam County from 25.9% (2022) to 21% by 2030

Physical inactivity
2021 26.5%
2022 25.9%
2023 24.2%

Age-adjusted percentage

Trauma and Injury Prevention

Trauma and Injury Prevention and Education

Reduce the number of non-fatal ED visits due to unintentional fall by 10%, from 1,257 (2022) to 1,131 in 2030

Fall-related ED visits
2022 1257
2023 1278
2024 1250

County Health ScorecardLocal Health Department Website

These counties received enhanced funding due to small population or lower life expectancy and/or higher needs, such as housing, transportation and income.

Opted out of Health First Indiana for 2026.

Trauma and Injury Prevention

Trauma and Injury Prevention and Education, Fatality Review (child, suicide, overdose)

Reduce the suicide rate in Randolph County from 19.6 per 100,000 (2018-2022) to 17.0 per 100,000 by 2030 (2026-2030)

Suicide deaths per 100,000
2018-2022 19.6
2019-2023 20.5
2020-2024 18.9

Crude rate per 100,000

Reduce the rate of fatal overdoses in Randolph County from 50.5 per 100,000 (2018-2022) to 40.0 per 100,000 by 2030 (2026-2030)

All drug overdose deaths per 100,000
2018-2022 50.5
2019-2023 52.4
2020-2024 50.9

Crude rate per 100,000

Immunization

Child and Adult Immunizations, Student Health

Increase the adolescent vaccination rate among 13-18 year olds in Randolph County from 78.81% (Q4 2024) to 88.81% by 2027

Adolescent immunization coverage
2023 78.1%
2024 78.8%

Data pulled Q4 yearly

County Health ScorecardLocal Health Department Website

These counties received enhanced funding due to small population or lower life expectancy and/or higher needs, such as housing, transportation and income.

Opted out of Health First Indiana for 2026.

Trauma and Injury Prevention

Trauma and Injury Prevention and Education, Fatality Review (child, suicide, overdose)

Decrease the rate of opioid overdose deaths in Ripley County from 20.9 per 100,000 (2018-2022) to 17.7 per 100,000 (2023–2027)

Opioid overdose deaths per 100,000
2017-2021 23.8
2018-2022 20.9
2019-2023 19.4
2020-2024 16.5

Crude rate per 100,000

maternal

Maternal and Child Health

Decrease the preterm birth rate in Ripley County from 8.5% (2022) to 8.0% (2027)

Preterm birth rates
2021 5.8%
2022 8.5%
2023 10.5%
2024 8.6%

Decrease the not breastfeeding rate in Ripley County from 27.1% (2024) to 25.7% (2027)

Women not breastfeeding
2021 24.8%
2022 21.2%
2023 24.3%
2022 27.1%
Immunization

Child and Adult Immunizations

Increase the pneumococcal (PCV) immunization coverage rate among adults aged 65-100 years in Ripley County from 42.5% (2025 Q4) to 44.6% (2030)

Adult PCV immunization coverage
2023 40.8%
2024 36.5%
2025 42.5%

Data pulled in Q4 yearly

Chronic Disease Prevention

Chronic Disease Prevention and Reduction

Decrease the prevalence of obesity among adults in Ripley County from 47.5% (2018-2023) to 46.6% (2029-2034)

Adult obesity
2018-2023 47.5%

County Health ScorecardLocal Health Department Website

These counties received enhanced funding due to small population or lower life expectancy and/or higher needs, such as housing, transportation and income.

Opted out of Health First Indiana for 2026.

Lead Case Management and Risk Assessment

Childhood Lead Screenings and Case Management

Increase the percentage of children ages 0-6 years living in Rush County tested for elevated blood lead levels from 21.5% (2023) to 29.2% by 2030

Children tested for elevated blood lead levels
2021 11.0%
2022 12.5%
2023 21.5%
2024 22.1%
Chronic Disease Prevention

Chronic Disease Prevention and Reduction

Decrease the adult obesity prevalence in Rush County from 48.6% (2018-2023) to 47.6% by 2030 (2025-2030)

Adult obesity
2018-2023 48.6%
Immunization

Child and Adult Immunizations

Increase the vaccination completion rate among children ages 19-35 months in Rush County from 73.4% (Q4 2024) to 80% by 2030

Childhood immunization series completion
2023 73.5%
2024 73.4%

Data pulled Q4 yearly

County Health ScorecardLocal Health Department Website

These counties received enhanced funding due to small population or lower life expectancy and/or higher needs, such as housing, transportation and income.

Opted out of Health First Indiana for 2026.

Chronic Disease Prevention

Chronic Disease Prevention and Reduction

Decrease the incidence rate of lung and bronchus cancer in Scott County from 89.6 per 100,000 (2016-2020) to 86.0 per 100,000 (2023–2027)

Lung and bronchus cancer incidence rate per 100,000
2017-2021 101
2018-2022 102.7
2019-2023 106.5

Age-adjusted rate per 100,000

Decrease the number of deaths due to heart disease among adults aged 35 years and older in Scott County from 86 (2021) to 84 (2027)

Heart disease deaths
2021 86
2022 97
2023 72
Trauma and Injury Prevention

Trauma and Injury Prevention and Education

Decrease the number of emergency department visits due to all-terrain vehicle (ATV) and other off-road motor vehicle accidents in Scott County from 21 (2022) to 20 (2027)

ATV and off-road motor vehicle accident-related ED visits
2022 21
2023 29
2024 26
maternal

Maternal and Child Health

Decrease the smoking during pregnancy rate in Scott County from 17.8% (2022) to 16.9% (2027)

Smoking during pregnancy
2021 18.3%
2022 17.8%
2023 10.2%
2024 7.4%

County Health ScorecardLocal Health Department Website

These counties received enhanced funding due to small population or lower life expectancy and/or higher needs, such as housing, transportation and income.

Opted out of Health First Indiana for 2026.

Trauma and Injury Prevention

Trauma and Injury Prevention and Education, Fatality Review (child, suicide, overdose)

Reduce the rate of fatal overdoses in Shelby County from 35.2 per 100,000 (2018-2022) to 30 per 100,000 by 2027 (2023-2027)

All drug overdose deaths per 100,000
2018-2022 35.2
2019-2023 36.0
2020-2024 36.3

Crude rate per 100,000

Reduce the suicide rate in Shelby County from 19.6 per 100,000 (2018-2022) to 16.8 per 100,000 by 2030 (2026-2030)

Suicide deaths per 100,000
2018-2022 19.6
2019-2023 18.7
2020-2024 18.6

Crude rate per 100,000

Fatality Review

Fatality Review (child, suicide, overdose), Maternal and Child Health

Reduce the infant mortality rate in Shelby County from 6.27 per 1,000 live births (2018-2022) to 4 per 1,000 live births by 2027 (2023-2027)

Infant mortality rate per 1,000 live births
2017-2021 8.3
2018-2022 6.3
2019-2023 3.8
2020-2024 2.9

May include unstable rates

County Health ScorecardLocal Health Department Website

These counties received enhanced funding due to small population or lower life expectancy and/or higher needs, such as housing, transportation and income.

Opted out of Health First Indiana for 2026.

TB Control and Case Management

TB Control and Case Management

Increase the proportion of patients with latent TB infection with treatment completed in Spencer County from 25.00% (2024) to 25.25% (2026)

Latent TB treatment completion
2022 100.0%
2023 67.0%
2024 25.0%
Lead Case Management and Risk Assessment

Childhood Lead Screenings and Case Management

Increase the percentage of children aged 0–6 years tested for elevated blood lead levels (EBLL) in Spencer County from 21.80% (2023) to 23.98% (2028)

Children tested for elevated blood lead levels
2021 12.7%
2022 10.4%
2023 21.8%
2024 14.5%
Immunization

Child and Adult Immunizations

Increase the immunization coverage for the recommended vaccine series among children aged 19–35 months in Spencer County from 74.6% (2024 Q4) to 75.3% (2028)

Childhood immunization series completion
2023 79.3%
2024 74.6%
2025 76.9%

Data pulled Q4 yearly

County Health ScorecardLocal Health Department Website

These counties received enhanced funding due to small population or lower life expectancy and/or higher needs, such as housing, transportation and income.

Opted out of Health First Indiana for 2026.

maternal

Maternal and Child Health, Trauma and Injury Prevention Education, Fatality Review (child, suicide, overdose)

Decrease the sudden unexpected infant death (SUID) rate in St. Joseph County from 138.8 per 100,000 (2018-2022) to 134.8 per 100,000 (2023-2027).

Sudden unexpected infant deaths per 100,000
2017-2021 171.9
2018-2022 138.8
2019-2023 160.8
2020-2024 151.9
Lead Case Management and Risk Assessment

Childhood Lead Screenings and Case Management

Increase the percentage of children ages 6 years and under tested for elevated blood lead levels in St. Joseph County from 15.4% in 2023 to 20% in 2027.

Children tested for elevated blood lead levels
2021 13.7%
2022 14.5%
2023 15.4%
2024 18.0%
Immunization

Child and Adult Immunizations

Increase the vaccination rate in children aged 19-35 months from 57.7% in Q4 2024 to 62.7% by 2027.

Childhood immunization series completion
2023 52.5%
2024 57.7%

Data pulled Q4 yearly

County Health ScorecardLocal Health Department Website

These counties received enhanced funding due to small population or lower life expectancy and/or higher needs, such as housing, transportation and income.

Opted out of Health First Indiana for 2026.

Chronic Disease Prevention

Chronic Disease Prevention and Reduction

Reduce the cancer mortality rate in Starke County from 186.5 per 100,000 (2016-2020) to 176 per 100,000 by 2029 (2025-2029).

Cancer mortality rate per 100,000
2017-2021 205.9
2018-2022 203.2
2019-2023 199.5

Age-adjusted rate per 100,000

Reduce the rate of food insecurity from 15.6% (2022) to 14% by 2028.

Food insecurity rate
2021 12.4
2022 15.6
2023 16.8
Trauma and Injury Prevention

Trauma and Injury Prevention and Education, Fatality Review (child, suicide, overdose)

Reduce the number of deaths due to overdose from 10 (2023) to 6 by 2028.

All drug overdose deaths
2021 14
2022 17
2023 10
2024 9

County Health ScorecardLocal Health Department Website

These counties received enhanced funding due to small population or lower life expectancy and/or higher needs, such as housing, transportation and income.

Opted out of Health First Indiana for 2026.

Trauma and Injury Prevention

Trauma and Injury Prevention and Education, Fatality Review (child, suicide, overdose)

Decrease the suicide rate in Steuben County from 20.2 per 100,000 (2018-2022) to 15 per 100,000 in 2030 (2026-2030).

Suicide deaths per 100,000
2018-2022 20.2
2019-2023 22.5
2020-2024 19.6

Crude rate per 100,000

maternal

Maternal and Child Health

Decrease the percentage of maternal smoking during pregnancy in Steuben County from 20.9% in June of 2024 to 15% by June 1 of 2026 with quarterly reporting from Steuben County WIC on pregnancy and risk factors.

Smoking during pregnancy
2021 20.4%
2022 16.2%
2023 20.6%
2024 20.9%
Immunization

Child and Adult Immunizations

Increase the compliance rate of children under the age of 3 years old completing the recommended vaccine series from 63% (Q4 2023) to 67% by January 1 of 2026.

Childhood immunization series completion
2023 63.0%
2024 63.8%

Data pulled Q4 yearly

County Health ScorecardLocal Health Department Website

These counties received enhanced funding due to small population or lower life expectancy and/or higher needs, such as housing, transportation and income.

Opted out of Health First Indiana for 2026.

Trauma and Injury Prevention

Trauma and Injury Prevention and Education, Fatality Review (child, suicide, overdose)

Decrease the suicide rate in Sullivan County from 19.3 per 100,000 (2018-2022) to 17.5 per 100,000 by 2030 (2026-2030)

Suicide deaths per 100,000
2018-2022 19.3
2019-2023 19.3
2020-2024 24.1

Crude rate per 100,000

Lead Case Management and Risk Assessment

Childhood Lead Screenings and Case Management

Increase the percentage of children ages 0-6 years living in Sullivan County tested for elevated blood lead levels (EBLL) from 19.9% (2023) to 28.2% per year by 2027

Children tested for elevated blood lead levels
2021 10.8%
2022 14.4%
2023 19.9%
2024 14.8%
Chronic Disease Prevention

Chronic Disease Prevention and Reduction

Decrease the adult obesity prevalence in Sullivan County from 47.9% (2018-2023) to 46.9% by 2030 (2025-2030)

Adult obesity
2018-2023 47.9%
Immunization

Child and Adult Immunizations

Increase the vaccination coverage rate for 1 dose of the MMR vaccine among children ages 19-35 months in Sullivan County from 81% (Q1 2023) to 90% by 2027

Childhood immunization series completion
2023 81.0%
2024 85.0%
2025 88.8%
2026 87.3%

Data pulled Q1 yearly

County Health ScorecardLocal Health Department Website

These counties received enhanced funding due to small population or lower life expectancy and/or higher needs, such as housing, transportation and income.

Opted out of Health First Indiana for 2026.

Chronic Disease Prevention

Chronic Disease Prevention and Reduction

Increase the number of chronic cardiovascular and metabolic disease screenings conducted through the SCHD from 343 (2024) to 450 (2026)

Cardiovascular and metabolic disease screenings
2021 32
2022 314
2023 49
2024 343
2025 405

LHD/Partner Data

Lead Case Management and Risk Assessment

Childhood Lead Screenings and Case Management

Increase the percentage of children aged 0–6 years tested for elevated blood lead levels (EBLL) in Switzerland County from 7.60% (2023) to 8.00% (2027)

Children tested for elevated blood lead levels
2021 5.4%
2022 5.6%
2023 7.6%
2024 15.8%
maternal

Maternal and Child Health

Ensure 100% of Switzerland County BLOOM active participants have completed all age-appropriate well-child checks and immunizations by June 30, 2026 (the end of pilot project)

BLOOM participants completion of all age-appropriate well child checks and immunizations
2021 NA
2022 NA
2023 NA
2024 NA
2025 NA

LHD/Partner Data

County Health ScorecardLocal Health Department Website

These counties received enhanced funding due to small population or lower life expectancy and/or higher needs, such as housing, transportation and income.

Opted out of Health First Indiana for 2026.

maternal

Maternal and Child Health

Decrease the percentage of mothers not receiving early prenatal care from 25.4% in 2022 to 22.5% by 2027.

No early prenatal care
2021 25.7%
2022 25.4%
2023 22.5%
2024 21.7%
Trauma and Injury Prevention

Trauma and Injury Prevention and Education

Reduce the number of non-fatal hospitalizations due to unintentional fall from 355 in 2022 to 340 (4% decrease) by 2027.

Fall-related hospitalizations
2022 355
2023 370
2024 388

Reduce the number of deaths due to suicide from 23 in 2022 to 20 in 2027

Suicide deaths
2021 34
2022 23
2023 25
2024 27
Immunization

Child and Adult Immunizations

Increase the vaccination rate for children under the age of 3 from 56% (Q3 2024) to 58% starting in 2027.

Childhood immunization series completion
2023 57.1%
2024 56.0%
2025 55.9%

Data pulled Q3 yearly

County Health ScorecardLocal Health Department Website

These counties received enhanced funding due to small population or lower life expectancy and/or higher needs, such as housing, transportation and income.

Opted out of Health First Indiana for 2026.

Trauma and Injury Prevention

Trauma and Injury Prevention and Education, Fatality Review (child, suicide, overdose)

Decrease the suicide rate in Tipton County from 28.8 per 100,000 (2018-2022) to 20.0 per 100,000 by 2030 (2026-2030)

Suicide deaths per 100,000
2018-2022 28.8
2019-2023 28.8
2020-2024 24.8

Crude rate per 100,000

Trauma and Injury Prevention

Trauma and Injury Prevention and Education

Decrease the number of non-fatal ED visits due to unintentional fall from 635 (2023) to 585 by 2030

Fall-related ED visits
2022 571
2023 635
2024 654
Chronic Disease Prevention

Chronic Disease Prevention and Reduction

Decrease the adult obesity prevalence in Tipton County from 47.9% (2018-2023) to 46.9% by 2030 (2025-2030)

Adult obesity
2018-2023 47.9%

County Health ScorecardLocal Health Department Website

These counties received enhanced funding due to small population or lower life expectancy and/or higher needs, such as housing, transportation and income.

Opted out of Health First Indiana for 2026.

Trauma and Injury Prevention

Trauma and Injury Prevention and Education, Fatality Review (child, suicide, overdose)

Decrease the suicide rate in Union County from 25.6 per 100,000 (2018-2022) to 23.5 per 100,000 by 2030 (2026-2030)

Suicide deaths per 100,000
2018-2022 25.6
2019-2023 22.8
2020-2024 22.9

Crude rate per 100,000
May include unstable rates

Decrease the rate of fatal overdoses in Union County from 34.2 per 100,000 (2019-2023) to 28.4 per 100,000 by 2030 (2026-2030)

All drug overdose deaths per 100,000
2018-2022 45.5
2019-2023 34.2
2020-2024 37.2

Crude rate per 100,000
May include unstable rates

Chronic Disease Prevention

Chronic Disease Prevention and Reduction

Decrease the incidence rate of all cancer types in Union County from 536 per 100,000 (2016-2020) to 492 per 100,000 by 2030 (2026-2030)

Cancer incidence per 100,000
2017-2021 513.7
2018-2022 511.9

Age-adjusted rate

County Health ScorecardLocal Health Department Website

These counties received enhanced funding due to small population or lower life expectancy and/or higher needs, such as housing, transportation and income.

Opted out of Health First Indiana for 2026.

Trauma and Injury Prevention

Trauma and Injury Prevention and Education

Decrease the rate of nonfatal emergency department visits due to unintentional falls among adults aged 65 years and older in Vanderburgh County from 5,630.2 per 100,000 (2022) to 5,573.9 per 100,000 (2026)

Fall-related ED visits per 100,000
2022 5630.2
2023 5695.2
2024 5271.6
Lead Case Management and Risk Assessment

Childhood Lead Screenings and Case Management

Increase the percentage of children aged 0–6 years tested for elevated blood lead levels (EBLL) in Vanderburgh County from 23.39% (2023) to 26.91% (2026)

Children tested for elevated blood lead levels
2021 15.9%
2022 17.2%
2023 23.4%
2024 21.6%
Testing

Infectious disease prevention and control, Testing/counseling for HIV, HCV, STI

Decrease the number of STI-related emergency department visits in Vanderburgh County from 479 (2021) to 359 (2026)

STI-related ED visits
2021 479
2022 464
2023 397

LHD/Partner Data

County Health ScorecardLocal Health Department Website

These counties received enhanced funding due to small population or lower life expectancy and/or higher needs, such as housing, transportation and income.

Opted out of Health First Indiana for 2026.

Trauma and Injury Prevention

Trauma and Injury Prevention and Education, Fatality Review (child, suicide, overdose)

Decrease the suicide rate in Vermillion County from 27.2 per 100,000 (2018-2022) to 25.8 per 100,000 by 2030 (2026-2030)

Suicide deaths per 100,000
2018-2022 27.2
2019-2023 31.1
2020-2024 36.3

Crude rate per 100,000

Trauma and Injury Prevention

Trauma and Injury Prevention and Education

Reduce the number of non-fatal ED visits due to unintentional fall in adults aged 55+ from 326 in 2024 to 310 by 2030.

Fall-related ED visits
2022 284
2023 296
2024 326
Chronic Disease Prevention

Chronic Disease Prevention and Reduction

Decrease the adult obesity prevalence in Vermillion County from 51% (2018-2023) to 50% by 2030 (2025-2030)

Adult obesity
2018-2023 51.0%

County Health ScorecardLocal Health Department Website

These counties received enhanced funding due to small population or lower life expectancy and/or higher needs, such as housing, transportation and income.

Opted out of Health First Indiana for 2026.

Lead Case Management and Risk Assessment

Childhood Lead Screenings and Case Management

Increase the percentage of children ages 0-6 years living in Vigo County tested for elevated blood lead levels (EBLL) from 21.3% (2023) to 25% per year by 2027

Children tested for elevated blood lead levels
2021 17.0%
2022 16.5%
2023 21.3%
2024 21.3%
Chronic Disease Prevention

Chronic Disease Prevention and Reduction

Decrease the percentage of adults aged 20 and above with diagnosed diabetes from 11.7% (2021) to 9% by December 31, 2030

Adult diabetes
2021 11.7%
2022 11.4%
2023 11.4%
2024 14.4%

Age-adjusted percentage

Decrease the heart disease death rate by 8% from 262.2 per 100,000 (2023) to 241.2 per 100,000 by December 31, 2030

Heart disease death rate per 100,000
2021 259.8
2022 259.0
2023 262.2

Age-adjusted rate

Decrease the adult obesity prevalence in Vigo County from 46.9% (2018-2023) to 45.9% by December 31, 2030 (2025-2030)

Adult obesity
2018-2023 46.9%
Immunization

Child and Adult Immunizations

Increase immunization rates for series completion 4:3:1:3:3:1:4 among children ages 19-35 months in Vigo County from 60.3% (Q1 2023) to 80% by December 31, 2030

Childhood immunization series completion
2023 60.3%
2024 58.4%
2025 70.0%
2026 71.2%

Data pulled Q1 yearly

County Health ScorecardLocal Health Department Website

These counties received enhanced funding due to small population or lower life expectancy and/or higher needs, such as housing, transportation and income.

Opted out of Health First Indiana for 2026.

Trauma and Injury Prevention

Trauma and Injury Prevention and Education

Decrease the rate of deaths due to unintentional fall in Wabash County from 13.7 per 100,000 (2018-2022) to 10 per 100,000 (2026-2030).

Fall-related deaths per 100,000
2018-2022 13.7
2019-2023 13.7
2020-2024 11.7

Age-adjusted rate per 100,000

Chronic Disease Prevention

Chronic Disease Prevention and Reduction, Student Health

Decrease the adult physical inactivity percentage in Wabash County from 27% (2022) to 23% in 2030.

Physical inactivity
2021 27.0%
2022 27.0%
2023 25.0%

Age-adjusted percentage

Decrease the adult obesity prevalence in Wabash County from 47.4% (2018-2023) to 45.4% by 2035 (2030-2035).

Adult obesity
2018-2023 47.4%

County Health ScorecardLocal Health Department Website

These counties received enhanced funding due to small population or lower life expectancy and/or higher needs, such as housing, transportation and income.

Opted out of Health First Indiana for 2026.

Chronic Disease Prevention

Chronic Disease Prevention and Reduction

Decrease the adult physical inactivity rate from 26% in 2022 to 23.8% in 2035

Physical inactivity
2021 25.0%
2022 26.0%
2023 25.0%

Age-adjusted percentage

Decrease the obesity rate from 47.1% (2018-2023) to 45.1% by 2028-2033

Adult obesity
2018-2023 47.1%
Trauma and Injury Prevention

Trauma and Injury Prevention and Education

Reduce the rate of non-fatal ED visits due to unintentional fall from 2,742 per 100,000 in 2022 to 2,364 per 100,000 in 2026.

Fall-related ED visits per 100,000
2022 2742.0
2023 2606.2
2024 2757.1

Crude rate per 100,000

County Health ScorecardLocal Health Department Website

These counties received enhanced funding due to small population or lower life expectancy and/or higher needs, such as housing, transportation and income.

Opted out of Health First Indiana for 2026.

maternal

Maternal and Child Health

Decrease the infant mortality rate (IMR) in Warrick County from 5.74 per 1,000 live births (2018-2022) to 5.70 per 1,000 live births (2023–2027)

Infant mortality rate per 1,000 live births
2017-2021 5.1
2018-2022 5.7
2019-2023 6.3
2020-2024 5.3

May include unstable rates

Trauma and Injury Prevention

Trauma and Injury Prevention and Education

Decrease the rate of hospitalizations due to unintentional falls in females over the age of 65 in Warrick County from 1,865.5 per 100,000 (2023) to 1,805.8 per 100,000 (2027)

Fall-related hospitalizations per 100,000
2022 2078.7
2023 1865.5
2024 1595.7
Chronic Disease Prevention

Chronic Disease Prevention and Reduction

Decrease the prevalence of obesity among adults in Warrick County from 45.2% (2018-2023) to 44.2% (2027–2032)

Adult obesity
2018-2023 45.2%

County Health ScorecardLocal Health Department Website

These counties received enhanced funding due to small population or lower life expectancy and/or higher needs, such as housing, transportation and income.

Opted out of Health First Indiana for 2026.

Chronic Disease Prevention

Chronic Disease Prevention and Reduction

Decrease the prevalence of obesity among adults in Washington County from 50.6% (2018-2023) to 49.5% (2029–2034)

Adult obesity
2018-2023 50.6%
Immunization

Child and Adult Immunizations

Increase the immunization coverage for the recommended vaccine series among children aged 19–35 months in Washington County from 65.8% (2024 Q3) to 70.0% (2027)

Childhood immunization series completion
2023 64.3%
2024 65.8%
2025 68.6%

Data pulled Q3 yearly

Increase the pneumococcal (PCV) immunization coverage rate among adults aged 65–100 years in Washington County from 48.2% (2024) to 49.5% (2027)

Adult PCV immunization coverage
2023 50.9%
2024 48.2%
2025 53.5%

Data pulled in Q4 yearly

Increase the tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap/Td) immunization coverage rate among adults aged 65–100 years in Washington County from 25.6% (2024) to 27.3% (2029)

Adult Tdap immunization coverage
2023 30.6%
2024 25.6%
2025 40.5%

Data pulled in Q4 yearly

County Health ScorecardLocal Health Department Website

These counties received enhanced funding due to small population or lower life expectancy and/or higher needs, such as housing, transportation and income.

Opted out of Health First Indiana for 2026.

Fatality Review

Fatality Review (child, suicide, overdose), Maternal and Child Health

Decrease the infant mortality rate in Wayne County from 7.4 per 1,000 live births (2018-2022) to 6.8 per 1,000 live births by 2027 (2023-2027)

Infant mortality rate per 1,000 live births
2017-2021 7.4
2018-2022 7.4
2019-2023 7.5
2020-2024 8.7

May include unstable rates

Testing

Testing/Counseling for HIV, HCV, STI

Decrease the number of adult syphilis cases in Wayne County from 28 (2023) to 5 by 2030

Syphilis cases
2021 17
2022 18
2023 28
2024 15
Trauma and Injury Prevention

Trauma and Injury Prevention and Education, Fatality Review (child, suicide, overdose)

Decrease the rate of fatal overdoses in Wayne County from 52.9 per 100,000 (2023) to 45.4 per 100,000 by 2030

All drug overdose deaths per 100,000
2021 88.8
2022 69.4
2023 52.9
2024 57.2

Crude rate per 100,000

County Health ScorecardLocal Health Department Website

These counties received enhanced funding due to small population or lower life expectancy and/or higher needs, such as housing, transportation and income.

Opted out of Health First Indiana for 2026.

Trauma and Injury Prevention

Trauma and Injury Prevention and Education, Fatality Review (child, suicide, overdose)

Decrease the fatal opioid overdose rate from 19.1 per 100,000 in 2018-2022 to 10.5 per 100,000 by 2029 (2025-2029)

Opioid overdose deaths per 100,000
2018-2022 19.1
2019-2023 19.1
2020-2024 14.8

Crude rate per 100,000

maternal

Maternal and Child Health

Decrease the smoking rate during pregnancy from 11% in 2022 to 9% by 2027

Smoking during pregnancy
2021 12.6%
2022 11.0%
2023 7.4%
2024 5.0%

May include unstable rates

Chronic Disease Prevention

Chronic Disease Prevention and Reduction

Decrease the adult obesity rate from 46.3% in 2018-2023 to 45.3% in 2029 (2024-2029).

Adult obesity
2018-2023 46.3%

County Health ScorecardLocal Health Department Website

These counties received enhanced funding due to small population or lower life expectancy and/or higher needs, such as housing, transportation and income.

Opted out of Health First Indiana for 2026.

Lead Case Management and Risk Assessment

Childhood Lead Screenings and Case Management

Increase the number of children ages 0-6 years tested for elevated blood lead levels from 336 children (2022) to 1000 children by 2026

Children tested for elevated blood lead levels
2021 282
2022 336
2023 513
2024 578
maternal

Maternal and Child Health

Decrease the percentage of women not receiving early prenatal care from 33.9% (2022) to 29.1% by 2026

No early prenatal care
2021 29.0%
2022 33.9%
2023 18.4%
2024 21.9%
Chronic Disease Prevention

Chronic Disease Prevention and Reduction

Decrease the adult obesity prevalence in White County from 48.3% in 2018-2023 to 47.3% in 2033 (2028-2033).

Adult obesity
2018-2023 48.3%

County Health ScorecardLocal Health Department Website

These counties received enhanced funding due to small population or lower life expectancy and/or higher needs, such as housing, transportation and income.

Opted out of Health First Indiana for 2026.

Trauma and Injury Prevention

Trauma and Injury Prevention and Education, Fatality Review (child, suicide, overdose)

Decrease the number of overdose-related deaths in Whitley County from 28 (2018-2022) to 25 (2023-2027).

All drug overdose deaths
2018-2022 28
2019-2023 34
2020-2024 33
maternal

Maternal and Child Health

Decrease the percentage of women not receiving early prenatal care from 27.2% in 2022 to 23% in 2027.

No early prenatal care
2021 24.5%
2022 27.2%
2023 20.4%
2024 19.7%
Chronic Disease Prevention

Chronic Disease Prevention and Reduction

Decrease the percentage of adults aged 20 and older with diagnosed diabetes from 8.8% (2023) to 7.0% by 2027

Adult diabetes
2021 7.8%
2022 7.3%
2023 8.8%
2024 9.3%

Age-adjusted percentage

County Health ScorecardLocal Health Department Website

These counties received enhanced funding due to small population or lower life expectancy and/or higher needs, such as housing, transportation and income.

Opted out of Health First Indiana for 2026.

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Adams County Health Department (ACHD) has significantly expanded their outreach efforts to improve maternal and child health outcomes. In 2024, they distributed 226 prenatal vitamins, 131 safe sleep sacks, 30 cribs, 432 period products, 11 car seat safety inspections and three car seats. They provided education on topics including nutrition, safe sleep and prenatal care to 141 families. ACHD also increased referral services to programs like My Healthy Baby and WIC.

Adams

  • ACHD provided 16,693 student health and school liaison services, including vision, hearing, and oral health screenings, student wellness initiatives, and education on the harms of vaping/tobacco
  • ACHD provided 6,099 maternal and child health services, including various prenatal and postpartum services, safe sleep education and crib distribution, and car seat education and distribution
  • ACHD provided 3,342 trauma and injury prevention services, including Stop the Bleed training, water safety education, falls prevention, and firearm lock distribution to families
  • ACHD provided 2,118 vital record certificate services
  • ACHD administered 1,739 child and adult immunizations

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $211,708.92  
Funding Per Capita: $5.91

2023: $54,115.70 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $404,232.55
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $781,245.18 2025 Adams County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $174,568.88
2026: $211,708.92 2026 Adams County Budget

Adams County Health Department (ACHD) has significantly expanded their outreach efforts to improve maternal and child health outcomes. In 2024, they distributed 226 prenatal vitamins, 131 safe sleep sacks, 30 cribs, 432 period products, 11 car seat safety inspections and three car seats. They provided education on topics including nutrition, safe sleep and prenatal care to 141 families. ACHD also increased referral services to programs like My Healthy Baby and WIC.

Adams

  • ACHD provided 16,693 student health and school liaison services, including vision, hearing, and oral health screenings, student wellness initiatives, and education on the harms of vaping/tobacco
  • ACHD provided 6,099 maternal and child health services, including various prenatal and postpartum services, safe sleep education and crib distribution, and car seat education and distribution
  • ACHD provided 3,342 trauma and injury prevention services, including Stop the Bleed training, water safety education, falls prevention, and firearm lock distribution to families
  • ACHD provided 2,118 vital record certificate services
  • ACHD administered 1,739 child and adult immunizations

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $211,708.92  
Funding Per Capita: $5.91

2023: $54,115.70 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $404,232.55
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $781,245.18 2025 Adams County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $174,568.88
2026: $211,708.92 2026 Adams County Budget
Baby Safety Bags

New parents have so much to think about. Their world is often a jumble of responsibilities, concerns and new information.

The Allen County Department of Health aims to help.

When new parents arrive at the department’s Vital Records office for a birth certificate, they are given a Baby Safety Bag containing helpful supplies and information about keeping their little one(s) safe and healthy.

Inside the bag is a sleep sack, a flu kit with items such as tissues and a one-time-use thermometer, a baby-size book about safe sleep, and a handout with information on a variety of topics including childhood lead testing, water safety, breastfeeding, car safety and more. Parents also receive information about immunizations and a color-changing rubber duck they can use to check whether their baby’s bath water is too hot.

All these items are packaged in an easy-to-carry, Allen County Department of Health–branded bag. Since distribution began in February 2026, about 90 parents have taken home a Baby Safety Bag.

Allen

  • ACHD provided 54,190 vital record certificate services
  • ACHD provided 34,352 infectious disease prevention services, including HIV and STI testing, referrals to counseling and care, and community education
  • ACHD provided 33,851 student health and school liaison services, including vision, hearing, and oral health screenings, nutrition support and education, and student wellness initiatives
  • ACHD administered 22,743 child and adult immunizations
  • ACHD provided 20,594 chronic disease prevention and reduction services, including blood pressure, cholesterol, and diabetes risk screenings, and distribution of blood pressure cuffs for at-home monitoring

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $2,435,755.23
Funding Per Capita: $6.32

2023: $200,813.55 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $4,650,779.69
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $8,988,388.40 2025 Allen County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $1,878,873.75
2026: $2,435,755.23 2026 Allen County Budget

Baby Safety Bags

New parents have so much to think about. Their world is often a jumble of responsibilities, concerns and new information.

The Allen County Department of Health aims to help.

When new parents arrive at the department’s Vital Records office for a birth certificate, they are given a Baby Safety Bag containing helpful supplies and information about keeping their little one(s) safe and healthy.

Inside the bag is a sleep sack, a flu kit with items such as tissues and a one-time-use thermometer, a baby-size book about safe sleep, and a handout with information on a variety of topics including childhood lead testing, water safety, breastfeeding, car safety and more. Parents also receive information about immunizations and a color-changing rubber duck they can use to check whether their baby’s bath water is too hot.

All these items are packaged in an easy-to-carry, Allen County Department of Health–branded bag. Since distribution began in February 2026, about 90 parents have taken home a Baby Safety Bag.

Allen

  • ACHD provided 54,190 vital record certificate services
  • ACHD provided 34,352 infectious disease prevention services, including HIV and STI testing, referrals to counseling and care, and community education
  • ACHD provided 33,851 student health and school liaison services, including vision, hearing, and oral health screenings, nutrition support and education, and student wellness initiatives
  • ACHD administered 22,743 child and adult immunizations
  • ACHD provided 20,594 chronic disease prevention and reduction services, including blood pressure, cholesterol, and diabetes risk screenings, and distribution of blood pressure cuffs for at-home monitoring

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $2,435,755.23
Funding Per Capita: $6.32

2023: $200,813.55 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $4,650,779.69
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $8,988,388.40 2025 Allen County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $1,878,873.75
2026: $2,435,755.23 2026 Allen County Budget

Bartholomew County Health Department (BCHD) hosted a back-to-school health fair on Aug. 3, 2024. They invited several community partners, including Columbus Regional Hospital Health Communities, Mental Health Matters, Be Smart, Safe Kids, IDOH Maternal and Child Health division, Purdue Extension, United Way, Columbus Bike Co-Op and Bartholomew County Public Library.

In total, 63 people attended the event. BCHD administered 50 immunizations, one lead test, dental screenings, two car seat checks and provided referrals to Quit Now Indiana. BCHD staff also offered safe sleep education and safe medication disposal. Bartholomew County Public Library offered free books for attendees.

Bartholomew-Story

  • BCHD provided 1,290 childhood lead and case management services, including testing, education, and home services
  • BCHD provided 15,120 student health services, including vision, hearing, and oral health screenings, school immunization support, and student wellness initiatives
  • BCHD provided 2,226 trauma and injury prevention services, including child passenger safety education, bicycle helmet distribution, water safety education, and Stop the Bleed training
  • BCHD provided 4,503 infectious disease prevention and control services, including HIV and STI testing, treatment referrals, and community outreach and education
  • BCHD provided 11,306 chronic disease prevention and reduction services, including blood pressure and diabetes risk screenings

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $435,749.00
Funding Per Capita: $5.30

2023: $84,058.61 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $928,011.11
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $1,793,532.45 2025 Bartholomew County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $400,764.00
2026: $435,749.00 2026 Bartholomew County Budget

Bartholomew County Health Department (BCHD) hosted a back-to-school health fair on Aug. 3, 2024. They invited several community partners, including Columbus Regional Hospital Health Communities, Mental Health Matters, Be Smart, Safe Kids, IDOH Maternal and Child Health division, Purdue Extension, United Way, Columbus Bike Co-Op and Bartholomew County Public Library.

In total, 63 people attended the event. BCHD administered 50 immunizations, one lead test, dental screenings, two car seat checks and provided referrals to Quit Now Indiana. BCHD staff also offered safe sleep education and safe medication disposal. Bartholomew County Public Library offered free books for attendees.

Bartholomew-Story

  • BCHD provided 1,290 childhood lead and case management services, including testing, education, and home services
  • BCHD provided 15,120 student health services, including vision, hearing, and oral health screenings, school immunization support, and student wellness initiatives
  • BCHD provided 2,226 trauma and injury prevention services, including child passenger safety education, bicycle helmet distribution, water safety education, and Stop the Bleed training
  • BCHD provided 4,503 infectious disease prevention and control services, including HIV and STI testing, treatment referrals, and community outreach and education
  • BCHD provided 11,306 chronic disease prevention and reduction services, including blood pressure and diabetes risk screenings

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $435,749.00
Funding Per Capita: $5.30

2023: $84,058.61 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $928,011.11
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $1,793,532.45 2025 Bartholomew County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $400,764.00
2026: $435,749.00 2026 Bartholomew County Budget

Benton County Health Department (BCHD) hosted a car seat safety and education clinic in partnership with Franciscan Health, Benton County Sheriff’s Department, Benton County EMS and Benton County Community Foundation.

Throughout the event, BCHD provided car seat safety checks, education and free car seats to county residents. Because of this event, BCHD helped a family who was recently involved in motor vehicle accident and had been unable to replace the damaged car seats. That family received two new car seats.

Benton-Story

  • BCHD administered 709 child and adult immunizations
  • BCHD provided 212 student health services, including education on the harms of vaping/tobacco, mental health programming, and student wellness initiatives
  • BCHD provided 89 trauma and injury prevention services, including Stop the Bleed training, vehicle passenger safety and seat belt education, and ATV safety education
  • BCHD provided 39 access and linkage to clinical care services, including blood pressure screenings and referrals for food assistance and insurance navigation
  • BCHD provided 32 chronic disease prevention and reduction services, including screening for high blood pressure, and programming for nutrition and physical activity for adults

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $76,686.36
Funding Per Capita: $8.80

2023: $45,811.68 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $146,423.32
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $282,986.88 2025 Benton County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $42,505.13
2026: $76,686.36 2026 Benton County Budget

Benton County Health Department (BCHD) hosted a car seat safety and education clinic in partnership with Franciscan Health, Benton County Sheriff’s Department, Benton County EMS and Benton County Community Foundation.

Throughout the event, BCHD provided car seat safety checks, education and free car seats to county residents. Because of this event, BCHD helped a family who was recently involved in motor vehicle accident and had been unable to replace the damaged car seats. That family received two new car seats.

Benton-Story

  • BCHD administered 709 child and adult immunizations
  • BCHD provided 212 student health services, including education on the harms of vaping/tobacco, mental health programming, and student wellness initiatives
  • BCHD provided 89 trauma and injury prevention services, including Stop the Bleed training, vehicle passenger safety and seat belt education, and ATV safety education
  • BCHD provided 39 access and linkage to clinical care services, including blood pressure screenings and referrals for food assistance and insurance navigation
  • BCHD provided 32 chronic disease prevention and reduction services, including screening for high blood pressure, and programming for nutrition and physical activity for adults

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $76,686.36
Funding Per Capita: $8.80

2023: $45,811.68 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $146,423.32
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $282,986.88 2025 Benton County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $42,505.13
2026: $76,686.36 2026 Benton County Budget

Blackford County Health Department (BCHD) is participating in trauma and injury prevention initiatives. BCHD provided 180 bike helmets, 80 shower grab bars, 60 anti-slip socks and 200 first aid kits to community members.

These items are distributed at various community events such as Party in the Park, Back to School Bash and the Montpelier Jamboree.

Blackford

Blackford

  • BCHD educated 1,039 on services offered by 988 and crisis resources services.
  • BCHD educated 1,004 people on HIV/ HCV/ STI services.
  • BCHD referred 1,002 families to local food pantries
  • BCHD educated 1,399 youth on the harms of vaping and/or tobacco use
  • BCHD provided 1,048 vital record certificate issuance services.

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $93,893.43
Funding Per Capita: $7.75

2023: $46,851.75 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $169,848.67
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $328,260.18 2025 Blackford County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $59,046.00
2026: $93,893.43 2026 Blackford County Budget

Blackford County Health Department (BCHD) is participating in trauma and injury prevention initiatives. BCHD provided 180 bike helmets, 80 shower grab bars, 60 anti-slip socks and 200 first aid kits to community members.

These items are distributed at various community events such as Party in the Park, Back to School Bash and the Montpelier Jamboree.

Blackford

Blackford

  • BCHD educated 1,039 on services offered by 988 and crisis resources services.
  • BCHD educated 1,004 people on HIV/ HCV/ STI services.
  • BCHD referred 1,002 families to local food pantries
  • BCHD educated 1,399 youth on the harms of vaping and/or tobacco use
  • BCHD provided 1,048 vital record certificate issuance services.

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $93,893.43
Funding Per Capita: $7.75

2023: $46,851.75 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $169,848.67
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $328,260.18 2025 Blackford County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $59,046.00
2026: $93,893.43 2026 Blackford County Budget

Boone County Health Department (BCHD) is working to improve maternal and child health outcomes. Findings from the local fetal and infant mortality review (FIMR) team revealed a need for more safe sleep education. As a result, BCHD provides infant safe sleep training, free pack-n-plays, sleep sacks and resource folders for families. BCHD also provides families continued education on lead detection and prevention by completing lead risk assessments for at-risk homes. Because of these initiatives, BCHD can help families ensure their children are safe and healthy by providing lifesaving education and resources.

Boone-Story

  • BCHD provided 132 lead testing services.
  • BCHD educated 1,448 youth on the harms of vaping and/or tobacco
  • BCHD distributed sleep sacks to 248 individuals
  • BCHD administered 844 infectious disease testing services including HIV, Hepatitis C, Syphilis, Chlamydia, and Gonorrhea
  • BCHD administered 3,172 immunization services at the LHD or through a partner

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $375,343.74
Funding Per Capita: $5.30

2023: $80,565.34 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $716,673.43
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $1,385,088.00 2025 Boone County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $345,208.50
2026: $375,343.74 2026 Boone County Budget

Boone County Health Department (BCHD) is working to improve maternal and child health outcomes. Findings from the local fetal and infant mortality review (FIMR) team revealed a need for more safe sleep education. As a result, BCHD provides infant safe sleep training, free pack-n-plays, sleep sacks and resource folders for families. BCHD also provides families continued education on lead detection and prevention by completing lead risk assessments for at-risk homes. Because of these initiatives, BCHD can help families ensure their children are safe and healthy by providing lifesaving education and resources.

Boone-Story

  • BCHD provided 132 lead testing services.
  • BCHD educated 1,448 youth on the harms of vaping and/or tobacco
  • BCHD distributed sleep sacks to 248 individuals
  • BCHD administered 844 infectious disease testing services including HIV, Hepatitis C, Syphilis, Chlamydia, and Gonorrhea
  • BCHD administered 3,172 immunization services at the LHD or through a partner

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $375,343.74
Funding Per Capita: $5.30

2023: $80,565.34 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $716,673.43
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $1,385,088.00 2025 Boone County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $345,208.50
2026: $375,343.74 2026 Boone County Budget

In September 2024, Brown County Health Department (BCHD) participated in a community baby shower. The event also included other local partners, including the YMCA, a community health provider, and Clarity, a pregnancy resource center. BCHD provided 39 sleep sacks and safe sleep education to families with infants. Families also received baby items and health education. BCHD also partners with the My Healthy Baby program. Pregnant women referred to My Healthy Baby are connected to family support providers in their communities. Expectant mothers receive support during pregnancy and the first year after delivery. Three expecting mothers were referred to the program last year.

Brown-Story

  • BCHD provided 2,596 student health services, including school health liaison support, screenings, and school-based health education
  • BCHD provided 564 trauma and injury prevention services, including Stop the Bleed and CPR training, along with firearm lock distribution to families
  • BCHD provided 1,804 chronic disease prevention and reduction services, including blood pressure, cholesterol, and diabetes risk screenings
  • BCHD provided 123 maternal and child health services, including prenatal referrals, safe sleep education, and child passenger safety seat inspections
  • BCHD provided 82 childhood lead and case management services, including testing, education, and home services

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $91,740.58
Funding Per Capita: $5.93

2023: $47,882.62 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $175,167.53
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $338,539.75 2025 Brown County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $75,440.63
2026: $91,740.58 2026 Brown County Budget

In September 2024, Brown County Health Department (BCHD) participated in a community baby shower. The event also included other local partners, including the YMCA, a community health provider, and Clarity, a pregnancy resource center. BCHD provided 39 sleep sacks and safe sleep education to families with infants. Families also received baby items and health education. BCHD also partners with the My Healthy Baby program. Pregnant women referred to My Healthy Baby are connected to family support providers in their communities. Expectant mothers receive support during pregnancy and the first year after delivery. Three expecting mothers were referred to the program last year.

Brown-Story

  • BCHD provided 2,596 student health services, including school health liaison support, screenings, and school-based health education
  • BCHD provided 564 trauma and injury prevention services, including Stop the Bleed and CPR training, along with firearm lock distribution to families
  • BCHD provided 1,804 chronic disease prevention and reduction services, including blood pressure, cholesterol, and diabetes risk screenings
  • BCHD provided 123 maternal and child health services, including prenatal referrals, safe sleep education, and child passenger safety seat inspections
  • BCHD provided 82 childhood lead and case management services, including testing, education, and home services

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $91,740.58
Funding Per Capita: $5.93

2023: $47,882.62 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $175,167.53
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $338,539.75 2025 Brown County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $75,440.63
2026: $91,740.58 2026 Brown County Budget

In partnership with Area 5 Agency on Aging and Community Services, Carroll County Health Department (CCHD) hosted a successful dementia screening clinic to promote early detection and support for cognitive health. The clinic offered private screening spaces and one-on-one consultations with local experts, ensuring a comfortable and personalized experience for participants

One notable success was identifying a participant who did not have a primary care physician or a history of regular doctor visits. Thanks to the clinic, the participant was referred to a local physician. This effort highlights the importance of accessible health screenings and providing connections to ongoing care. CCHD remains committed to fostering partnerships that enhance the wellbeing of all residents.

Carroll-Story

  • CCHD provided 1,183 vital record certificate services
  • CCHD administered 974 child and adult immunizations
  • CCHD provided 802 chronic disease prevention and reduction services, including screening for high blood pressure, hemoglobin A1c, and high cholesterol
  • CCHD provided 96 student health services, including stocking emergency medications and providing student heart screenings
  • CCHD provided 28 trauma and injury prevention services, including infant safe sleep education and sleep sack distribution

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $107,633.31
Funding Per Capita: $5.30

2023: $49,363.49 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $205,512.78
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $397,186.87 2025 Carroll County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $98,991.75
2026: $107,633.31 2026 Carroll County Budget

In partnership with Area 5 Agency on Aging and Community Services, Carroll County Health Department (CCHD) hosted a successful dementia screening clinic to promote early detection and support for cognitive health. The clinic offered private screening spaces and one-on-one consultations with local experts, ensuring a comfortable and personalized experience for participants

One notable success was identifying a participant who did not have a primary care physician or a history of regular doctor visits. Thanks to the clinic, the participant was referred to a local physician. This effort highlights the importance of accessible health screenings and providing connections to ongoing care. CCHD remains committed to fostering partnerships that enhance the wellbeing of all residents.

Carroll-Story

  • CCHD provided 1,183 vital record certificate services
  • CCHD administered 974 child and adult immunizations
  • CCHD provided 802 chronic disease prevention and reduction services, including screening for high blood pressure, hemoglobin A1c, and high cholesterol
  • CCHD provided 96 student health services, including stocking emergency medications and providing student heart screenings
  • CCHD provided 28 trauma and injury prevention services, including infant safe sleep education and sleep sack distribution

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $107,633.31
Funding Per Capita: $5.30

2023: $49,363.49 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $205,512.78
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $397,186.87 2025 Carroll County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $98,991.75
2026: $107,633.31 2026 Carroll County Budget

Cass County Health Department (CCHD) and Logansport Memorial Hospital have always been trusted partners. With the implementation of Health First Indiana, their partnership is reaching new heights. For example, CCHD and Logansport Memorial Hospital collaborated to launch a car seat program. Every family that leaves the hospital with a newborn receives a car seat and car seat safety educational materials. CCHD also distributes “newbie” packs for mothers that include safe sleep sacks and educational materials

In the past year, CCHD provided prenatal vitamins to 420 women, nutrition education to 445 women and safe sleep education to 79 families. They distributed 35 car seats and performed 62 car seat inspections

By leveraging each other’s strengths, CCHD and Logansport Memorial are creating sustainable programs that improve the health and safety of Cass County families.

Cass-Story

  • CCHD provided 13,250 student health and school liaison services, including vision and oral health screenings, nutrition education, student wellness initiatives, and education on the harms of vaping/tobacco
  • CCHD administered 7,501 child and adult immunizations
  • CCHD provided 2,684 trauma and injury prevention services, including CPR training, water safety education, mental health education and suicide prevention, and referrals to mental health services
  • CCHD provided 1,510 maternal and child health services, including prenatal vitamins and nutrition education, breastfeeding support, safe sleep education, and car seat education and distribution
  • CCHD provided 491 infectious disease prevention services, including HIV and STI testing, referrals to counseling and care, and community education

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $239,334.87
Funding Per Capita: $6.32

2023: $54,747.47 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $456,980.95
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $883,190.03 2025 Cass County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $184,616.25
2026: $239,334.87 2026 Cass County Budget

Cass County Health Department (CCHD) and Logansport Memorial Hospital have always been trusted partners. With the implementation of Health First Indiana, their partnership is reaching new heights. For example, CCHD and Logansport Memorial Hospital collaborated to launch a car seat program. Every family that leaves the hospital with a newborn receives a car seat and car seat safety educational materials. CCHD also distributes “newbie” packs for mothers that include safe sleep sacks and educational materials

In the past year, CCHD provided prenatal vitamins to 420 women, nutrition education to 445 women and safe sleep education to 79 families. They distributed 35 car seats and performed 62 car seat inspections

By leveraging each other’s strengths, CCHD and Logansport Memorial are creating sustainable programs that improve the health and safety of Cass County families.

Cass-Story

  • CCHD provided 13,250 student health and school liaison services, including vision and oral health screenings, nutrition education, student wellness initiatives, and education on the harms of vaping/tobacco
  • CCHD administered 7,501 child and adult immunizations
  • CCHD provided 2,684 trauma and injury prevention services, including CPR training, water safety education, mental health education and suicide prevention, and referrals to mental health services
  • CCHD provided 1,510 maternal and child health services, including prenatal vitamins and nutrition education, breastfeeding support, safe sleep education, and car seat education and distribution
  • CCHD provided 491 infectious disease prevention services, including HIV and STI testing, referrals to counseling and care, and community education

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $239,334.87
Funding Per Capita: $6.32

2023: $54,747.47 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $456,980.95
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $883,190.03 2025 Cass County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $184,616.25
2026: $239,334.87 2026 Cass County Budget

Clark County Health Department (CCHD) initiated a chronic disease management program for the community. The program provides diabetic screenings by checking A1C levels, blood lipids panel, blood glucose readings, blood pressure and more basic preventive screenings for patients. Overall, 28% of screened patients were identified with elevated A1C levels and 50% of patients were found to have high cholesterol. These screenings are free for patients, and individuals with abnormal levels or concerning results are referred to local primary care physicians.

Approximately 670 uninsured individuals were referred to health insurance navigation services. The program is offered onsite at CCHD and has also expanded throughout the community. CCHD has seen patients at community health fairs and public festivals. This program strengthens CCHD’s community partnerships and allows Clark County residents to receive preventive care.

Clark-Story

  • CCHD provided 24,315 infectious disease prevention services, including HIV and Hepatitis C testing, referrals to counseling and care, and community education
  • CCHD provided 23,920 maternal and child health services, including prenatal care referrals, safe sleep education, and child passenger safety seat inspections
  • CCHD provided 14,976 student health services, including vision and hearing screenings, CPR and Stop the Bleed training, and AED equipment delivery to schools
  • CCHD provided 7,569 trauma and injury prevention services, including Stop the Bleed and CPR training, bicycle helmet distribution, and firearm lock distribution to families
  • CCHD provided 378 childhood lead and case management services, including testing, education, and home services

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $715,922.49
Funding Per Capita: $5.91

2023: $119,791.21 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $1,366,967.32
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $2,641,886.74 2025 Clark County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $590,328.38
2026: $715,922.49 2026 Clark County Budget

Clark County Health Department (CCHD) initiated a chronic disease management program for the community. The program provides diabetic screenings by checking A1C levels, blood lipids panel, blood glucose readings, blood pressure and more basic preventive screenings for patients. Overall, 28% of screened patients were identified with elevated A1C levels and 50% of patients were found to have high cholesterol. These screenings are free for patients, and individuals with abnormal levels or concerning results are referred to local primary care physicians.

Approximately 670 uninsured individuals were referred to health insurance navigation services. The program is offered onsite at CCHD and has also expanded throughout the community. CCHD has seen patients at community health fairs and public festivals. This program strengthens CCHD’s community partnerships and allows Clark County residents to receive preventive care.

Clark-Story

  • CCHD provided 24,315 infectious disease prevention services, including HIV and Hepatitis C testing, referrals to counseling and care, and community education
  • CCHD provided 23,920 maternal and child health services, including prenatal care referrals, safe sleep education, and child passenger safety seat inspections
  • CCHD provided 14,976 student health services, including vision and hearing screenings, CPR and Stop the Bleed training, and AED equipment delivery to schools
  • CCHD provided 7,569 trauma and injury prevention services, including Stop the Bleed and CPR training, bicycle helmet distribution, and firearm lock distribution to families
  • CCHD provided 378 childhood lead and case management services, including testing, education, and home services

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $715,922.49
Funding Per Capita: $5.91

2023: $119,791.21 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $1,366,967.32
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $2,641,886.74 2025 Clark County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $590,328.38
2026: $715,922.49 2026 Clark County Budget

Clay County Health Department (CCHD) is expanding their childhood lead testing program. CCHD’s public health nurse and environmentalist underwent training and testing to become lead risk assessors. Shortly after receiving his license, the environmentalist performed a home lead risk assessment. When testing indicates a child has elevated blood lead levels, CCHD’s case manager follows up with families to offer support and resources. Detecting elevated blood lead levels early is imperative, so CCHD uses a rapid blood lead level machine. Testing is free, and CCHD launched a social media campaign to encourage parents to bring their children for testing. Recently, CCHD partnered with Head Start to offer testing during the school day. With support from Indiana Department of Health’s mobile units, CCHD tested 25 preschoolers.

Clay-Story

  • CCHD educated 2,000 people about 988 and crisis resources services.
  • CCHD educated 2,181 people about safe sleep education services.
  • CCHD provided 1,768 children vision screening services through support of liaison.
  • CCHD provided 117 lead testing services
  • CCHD educated 2,375 youth about the harms of vaping and/or tobacco use

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $140,284.80
Funding Per Capita: $5.30

2023: $51,251.75 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $267,856.85
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $517,676.93 2025 Clay County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $129,021.75
2026: $140,284.80 2026 Clay County Budget

Clay County Health Department (CCHD) is expanding their childhood lead testing program. CCHD’s public health nurse and environmentalist underwent training and testing to become lead risk assessors. Shortly after receiving his license, the environmentalist performed a home lead risk assessment. When testing indicates a child has elevated blood lead levels, CCHD’s case manager follows up with families to offer support and resources. Detecting elevated blood lead levels early is imperative, so CCHD uses a rapid blood lead level machine. Testing is free, and CCHD launched a social media campaign to encourage parents to bring their children for testing. Recently, CCHD partnered with Head Start to offer testing during the school day. With support from Indiana Department of Health’s mobile units, CCHD tested 25 preschoolers.

Clay-Story

  • CCHD educated 2,000 people about 988 and crisis resources services.
  • CCHD educated 2,181 people about safe sleep education services.
  • CCHD provided 1,768 children vision screening services through support of liaison.
  • CCHD provided 117 lead testing services
  • CCHD educated 2,375 youth about the harms of vaping and/or tobacco use

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $140,284.80
Funding Per Capita: $5.30

2023: $51,251.75 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $267,856.85
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $517,676.93 2025 Clay County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $129,021.75
2026: $140,284.80 2026 Clay County Budget

During 1-year-old Mia’s checkup, her lead level was found to be elevated at 12.2 μg/dL, activating an urgent response from Clinton County Health Department lead technician Kalah Cheek.

Mia is the daughter of Clinton County residents Miguel and Maria Lopez. With support from Community Health Worker Karina Martinez, the team conducted a home visit, identified multiple lead hazards, and provided education. Cheek helped the Lopez family secure grants to repaint and repair damaged flooring, while she and Martinez traveled monthly to the home to monitor Mia’s levels and continue care.

Over the following months and through the home improvements, Mia’s health showed steady progress. In July 2025, Mia’s lead level fell below 3, allowing her case to be closed. The family expressed deep gratitude for the team’s kindness and helping their baby. The Clinton County Health Department has continued to support the family with check ins and other wrap around services.

Clinton-Story

  • CCHD provided 18,719 trauma and injury prevention and education services, including education in mental health and suicide prevention, water safety education, falls prevention, and bicycle helmet distribution
  • CCHD provided 14,401 chronic disease prevention and reduction services, including high blood pressure, hemoglobin A1c, and high cholesterol screenings, BMI screenings, cancer screenings, and referrals to screenings and services
  • CCHD provided 11,178 access and linkage to clinical care services, including various screenings, referrals to clinical care, and connected adults to nutrition and physical activity education and programming
  • CCHD provided 6,217 student health and school liaison services, including vision, hearing, and oral health screenings, nutrition education, student wellness initiatives, and education on the harms of vaping/tobacco
  • CCHD provided 3,474 maternal and child health services, including various prenatal and postpartum services, breastfeeding support, safe sleep education, car seat education and distribution, and referrals to community assistance

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $196,224.95
Funding Per Capita: $5.91

2023: $53,312.89 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $374,667.78
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $724,106.44 2025 Clinton County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $161,801.25
2026: $196,224.95 2026 Clinton County Budget

During 1-year-old Mia’s checkup, her lead level was found to be elevated at 12.2 μg/dL, activating an urgent response from Clinton County Health Department lead technician Kalah Cheek.

Mia is the daughter of Clinton County residents Miguel and Maria Lopez. With support from Community Health Worker Karina Martinez, the team conducted a home visit, identified multiple lead hazards, and provided education. Cheek helped the Lopez family secure grants to repaint and repair damaged flooring, while she and Martinez traveled monthly to the home to monitor Mia’s levels and continue care.

Over the following months and through the home improvements, Mia’s health showed steady progress. In July 2025, Mia’s lead level fell below 3, allowing her case to be closed. The family expressed deep gratitude for the team’s kindness and helping their baby. The Clinton County Health Department has continued to support the family with check ins and other wrap around services.

Clinton-Story

  • CCHD provided 18,719 trauma and injury prevention and education services, including education in mental health and suicide prevention, water safety education, falls prevention, and bicycle helmet distribution
  • CCHD provided 14,401 chronic disease prevention and reduction services, including high blood pressure, hemoglobin A1c, and high cholesterol screenings, BMI screenings, cancer screenings, and referrals to screenings and services
  • CCHD provided 11,178 access and linkage to clinical care services, including various screenings, referrals to clinical care, and connected adults to nutrition and physical activity education and programming
  • CCHD provided 6,217 student health and school liaison services, including vision, hearing, and oral health screenings, nutrition education, student wellness initiatives, and education on the harms of vaping/tobacco
  • CCHD provided 3,474 maternal and child health services, including various prenatal and postpartum services, breastfeeding support, safe sleep education, car seat education and distribution, and referrals to community assistance

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $196,224.95
Funding Per Capita: $5.91

2023: $53,312.89 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $374,667.78
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $724,106.44 2025 Clinton County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $161,801.25
2026: $196,224.95 2026 Clinton County Budget

Crawford County Health Department (CCHD) partnered with the school corporation to support the school nursing department.

CCHD’s school health liaison assists the school nursing department by completing state-required vision and hearing screenings. The school health liaison also reviews student vaccination statuses and follows up with families if a student’s status is not up to date. Other needs, such as vaping prevention education and dental hygiene kits, are supplied by the school health liaison.

Crawford-Story

  • CCHD provided 822 student health services, including vision, hearing, and oral health screenings through the school health liaison
  • CCHD provided 34 infectious disease prevention and control services, including referrals and treatment and community outreach
  • CCHD provided 68 access and linkage to clinical care services, including blood pressure screenings and referrals for cancer screening
  • CCHD provided 59 trauma and injury prevention services, including ATV/RTV safety education, brain injury awareness, and bicycle helmet distribution
  • CCHD provided 15 childhood lead and case management services, including testing, education, and home services

Activities Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $87,984.93
Funding Per Capita: $8.36

2023: $46,365.58 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $46,365.58
2025 (Opt In): $300,924.22 2025 Crawford County Budget
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2022, 2023, 2024).

2026: $87,984.93 2026 Crawford County Budget

Crawford County Health Department (CCHD) partnered with the school corporation to support the school nursing department.

CCHD’s school health liaison assists the school nursing department by completing state-required vision and hearing screenings. The school health liaison also reviews student vaccination statuses and follows up with families if a student’s status is not up to date. Other needs, such as vaping prevention education and dental hygiene kits, are supplied by the school health liaison.

Crawford-Story

  • CCHD provided 822 student health services, including vision, hearing, and oral health screenings through the school health liaison
  • CCHD provided 34 infectious disease prevention and control services, including referrals and treatment and community outreach
  • CCHD provided 68 access and linkage to clinical care services, including blood pressure screenings and referrals for cancer screening
  • CCHD provided 59 trauma and injury prevention services, including ATV/RTV safety education, brain injury awareness, and bicycle helmet distribution
  • CCHD provided 15 childhood lead and case management services, including testing, education, and home services

Activities Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $87,984.93
Funding Per Capita: $8.36

2023: $46,365.58 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $46,365.58
2025 (Opt In): $300,924.22 2025 Crawford County Budget
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2022, 2023, 2024).

2026: $87,984.93 2026 Crawford County Budget

Daviess County Health Department (DCHD) partnered with Daviess Community Hospital to host a pregnancy clinic. At the clinic, patients can see a provider for prenatal care. DCHD assisted patients with insurance navigation and linked them to maternal and child health resources in the community. In 2024, 43 women utilized the clinic. DCHD was also able to provide 110 other prenatal services like prenatal vitamins, STI testing and immunizations. This is an ongoing service supported by DCHD and Daviess Community Hospital.

Daviess-Story

  • DCHD provided 721 infectious disease prevention and control services, including testing, referrals and treatment and community outreach
  • DCHD provided 2,130 chronic disease prevention and reduction services, including blood pressure, A1C, and cancer screenings
  • DCHD provided 2,024 maternal and child health services, including prenatal and postpartum care referrals, safe sleep education, and housing and insurance assistance for families
  • DCHD provided 1,093 trauma and injury prevention services, including CPR and Stop the Bleed training, along with infant safe sleep education and portable crib distribution
  • DCHD provided 1,070 access and linkage to clinical care services, including blood pressure and cholesterol screenings and referrals to mental health services

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $210,964.80
Funding Per Capita: $6.32

2023: $53,371.44 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $402,811.75
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $778,499.24 2025 Daviess County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $162,732.38
2026: $210,964.80 2026 Daviess County Budget

Daviess County Health Department (DCHD) partnered with Daviess Community Hospital to host a pregnancy clinic. At the clinic, patients can see a provider for prenatal care. DCHD assisted patients with insurance navigation and linked them to maternal and child health resources in the community. In 2024, 43 women utilized the clinic. DCHD was also able to provide 110 other prenatal services like prenatal vitamins, STI testing and immunizations. This is an ongoing service supported by DCHD and Daviess Community Hospital.

Daviess-Story

  • DCHD provided 721 infectious disease prevention and control services, including testing, referrals and treatment and community outreach
  • DCHD provided 2,130 chronic disease prevention and reduction services, including blood pressure, A1C, and cancer screenings
  • DCHD provided 2,024 maternal and child health services, including prenatal and postpartum care referrals, safe sleep education, and housing and insurance assistance for families
  • DCHD provided 1,093 trauma and injury prevention services, including CPR and Stop the Bleed training, along with infant safe sleep education and portable crib distribution
  • DCHD provided 1,070 access and linkage to clinical care services, including blood pressure and cholesterol screenings and referrals to mental health services

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $210,964.80
Funding Per Capita: $6.32

2023: $53,371.44 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $402,811.75
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $778,499.24 2025 Daviess County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $162,732.38
2026: $210,964.80 2026 Daviess County Budget

Dearborn County Health Department (DCHD) hosted a summer program in partnership with Purdue Extension, Zen Zone Wellness Center, and the Lawrenceburg farmer’s market. On Saturday mornings, county health officer Dr. Stephen Eliason met with community members for a walk. Each participant received $5 in “farmer’s market bucks”. At the market, DCHD offered blood pressure checks and glucose checks.

Participants also received a booklet to track their water intake, blood pressure, glucose levels, daily steps and weight. Upon showing their tracking booklet, participants were eligible for incentives like water bottles and cooking supplies. Overall, 296 individuals participated in the summer program, 101 individuals received blood pressure checks, 47 people received glucose checks, 33 individuals were referred to care and $750.00 in farmer’s market bucks were distributed. Because of this program, DCHD provided important health education for the community and promoted the importance of physical activity.

Deaborn-Story

  • DCHD provided 3,397 trauma and injury prevention services, including education in substance use prevention and mental health/suicide prevention
  • DCHD provided 8,352 school health services, including screening, education, and health promotion
  • DCHD provided 2,609 weekend food assistance services, including weekend food bag distribution
  • DCHD provided 2,561 fatality review education services, including education on 988 and crisis resources
  • DCHD provided 3,730 chronic disease prevention and reduction services, including blood pressure, A1C, and cancer screenings

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $268,627.43
Funding Per Capita: $5.30

2023: $74,393.87 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $512,911.55
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $991,285.02 2025 Dearborn County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $247,060.13
2026: $268,627.43 2026 Dearborn County Budget

Dearborn County Health Department (DCHD) hosted a summer program in partnership with Purdue Extension, Zen Zone Wellness Center, and the Lawrenceburg farmer’s market. On Saturday mornings, county health officer Dr. Stephen Eliason met with community members for a walk. Each participant received $5 in “farmer’s market bucks”. At the market, DCHD offered blood pressure checks and glucose checks.

Participants also received a booklet to track their water intake, blood pressure, glucose levels, daily steps and weight. Upon showing their tracking booklet, participants were eligible for incentives like water bottles and cooking supplies. Overall, 296 individuals participated in the summer program, 101 individuals received blood pressure checks, 47 people received glucose checks, 33 individuals were referred to care and $750.00 in farmer’s market bucks were distributed. Because of this program, DCHD provided important health education for the community and promoted the importance of physical activity.

Deaborn-Story

  • DCHD provided 3,397 trauma and injury prevention services, including education in substance use prevention and mental health/suicide prevention
  • DCHD provided 8,352 school health services, including screening, education, and health promotion
  • DCHD provided 2,609 weekend food assistance services, including weekend food bag distribution
  • DCHD provided 2,561 fatality review education services, including education on 988 and crisis resources
  • DCHD provided 3,730 chronic disease prevention and reduction services, including blood pressure, A1C, and cancer screenings

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $268,627.43
Funding Per Capita: $5.30

2023: $74,393.87 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $512,911.55
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $991,285.02 2025 Dearborn County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $247,060.13
2026: $268,627.43 2026 Dearborn County Budget

Decatur County Health Department (DCHD) hosted a back-to-school health fair. At this event, 260 backpacks with school supplies were provided to students. Fifteen community partners attended, including extracurricular and after-school programs. This event helped connect students and families with important local resources to promote health and wellbeing.

At the event, the Indiana Department of Health mobile unit was present for screenings. The Decatur County health officer and local physicians performed dental screenings, vision screenings, lead screenings and sports physicals. In total, 125 students received preventive screenings.

Decatur-Story

  • DCHD provided 1,340 maternal and child health screening services, including screening childbearing-aged women for social determinants of health and connecting individuals with resources
  • DCHD provided 467 chronic disease prevention and reduction services, including blood pressure, A1C, and cancer screenings
  • DCHD provided 1,881 trauma and injury prevention services, including education in Stop the Bleed and CPR
  • DCHD provided 849 school health services, including vision, hearing, and oral health screenings
  • DCHD provided 282 childhood lead and case management services, including testing, education, and home services

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $156,506.98
Funding Per Capita: $5.91

2023: $51,253.59 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $267,917.57
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $517,794.29 2025 Decatur County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $129,051.00
2026: $156,506.98 2026 Decatur County Budget

Decatur County Health Department (DCHD) hosted a back-to-school health fair. At this event, 260 backpacks with school supplies were provided to students. Fifteen community partners attended, including extracurricular and after-school programs. This event helped connect students and families with important local resources to promote health and wellbeing.

At the event, the Indiana Department of Health mobile unit was present for screenings. The Decatur County health officer and local physicians performed dental screenings, vision screenings, lead screenings and sports physicals. In total, 125 students received preventive screenings.

Decatur-Story

  • DCHD provided 1,340 maternal and child health screening services, including screening childbearing-aged women for social determinants of health and connecting individuals with resources
  • DCHD provided 467 chronic disease prevention and reduction services, including blood pressure, A1C, and cancer screenings
  • DCHD provided 1,881 trauma and injury prevention services, including education in Stop the Bleed and CPR
  • DCHD provided 849 school health services, including vision, hearing, and oral health screenings
  • DCHD provided 282 childhood lead and case management services, including testing, education, and home services

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $156,506.98
Funding Per Capita: $5.91

2023: $51,253.59 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $267,917.57
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $517,794.29 2025 Decatur County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $129,051.00
2026: $156,506.98 2026 Decatur County Budget

DeKalb County Health Department (DCHD) has made significant strides in chronic disease prevention through strategic partnerships with the Garrett Community Center and the YMCA. At the Garrett Community Center, DCHD is offering a free wellness initiative for 120 youth in grades 5 through 12. This program provides gym time, fitness instruction, life skills training and wellness education. Within the first year, the program aims for 70% of participants to report increased confidence and knowledge across various dimensions of wellness. Through this initiative, DCHD is empowering youth with the tools they need to lead healthier lives and prevent future chronic health issues. DCHD also partnered with the YMCA to offer a comprehensive wellness coaching program for 54 adults and their families. Over six months, participants gain knowledge and skills to adopt healthier lifestyles. With 80% of chronic diseases driven by lifestyle factors, this program emphasizes the importance of sustainable behavior change. By the end of the program, 60% of participants are expected to maintain a healthy lifestyle a year later.

Dekalb-Story

  • DCHD provided 21,606 chronic disease prevention and reduction services, including high blood pressure, hemoglobin A1c, and high cholesterol screenings, BMI screenings, cancer screenings, and programming for nutrition and physical activity for adults
  • DCHD provided 6,309 maternal and child health services, including various prenatal and postpartum services, parenting classes, safe sleep education, car seat education and distribution, and referrals to home visiting programs, community assistance, and WIC
  • DCHD provided 2,488 trauma and injury prevention services, including CPR and Stop the Bleed training, bicycle helmet distribution, fall prevention programming, and referrals to mental health services for victims of domestic violence
  • DCHD provided 2,321 access and linkage to clinical care services, including diabetes screenings, education and nutrition services, and referrals to mental health services, food assistance and insurance navigation
  • DCHD provided 1,046 student health and school liaison services, including CPR, Stop the Bleed, and First Aid training, education on the harms of vaping/tobacco, and distribution of AEDs

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $229,329.03
Funding Per Capita: $5.30

2023: $56,401.23 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $437,876.01
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $846,266.63 2025 DeKalb County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $210,916.88
2026: $229,329.03 2026 DeKalb County Budget

DeKalb County Health Department (DCHD) has made significant strides in chronic disease prevention through strategic partnerships with the Garrett Community Center and the YMCA. At the Garrett Community Center, DCHD is offering a free wellness initiative for 120 youth in grades 5 through 12. This program provides gym time, fitness instruction, life skills training and wellness education. Within the first year, the program aims for 70% of participants to report increased confidence and knowledge across various dimensions of wellness. Through this initiative, DCHD is empowering youth with the tools they need to lead healthier lives and prevent future chronic health issues. DCHD also partnered with the YMCA to offer a comprehensive wellness coaching program for 54 adults and their families. Over six months, participants gain knowledge and skills to adopt healthier lifestyles. With 80% of chronic diseases driven by lifestyle factors, this program emphasizes the importance of sustainable behavior change. By the end of the program, 60% of participants are expected to maintain a healthy lifestyle a year later.

Dekalb-Story

  • DCHD provided 21,606 chronic disease prevention and reduction services, including high blood pressure, hemoglobin A1c, and high cholesterol screenings, BMI screenings, cancer screenings, and programming for nutrition and physical activity for adults
  • DCHD provided 6,309 maternal and child health services, including various prenatal and postpartum services, parenting classes, safe sleep education, car seat education and distribution, and referrals to home visiting programs, community assistance, and WIC
  • DCHD provided 2,488 trauma and injury prevention services, including CPR and Stop the Bleed training, bicycle helmet distribution, fall prevention programming, and referrals to mental health services for victims of domestic violence
  • DCHD provided 2,321 access and linkage to clinical care services, including diabetes screenings, education and nutrition services, and referrals to mental health services, food assistance and insurance navigation
  • DCHD provided 1,046 student health and school liaison services, including CPR, Stop the Bleed, and First Aid training, education on the harms of vaping/tobacco, and distribution of AEDs

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $229,329.03
Funding Per Capita: $5.30

2023: $56,401.23 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $437,876.01
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $846,266.63 2025 DeKalb County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $210,916.88
2026: $229,329.03 2026 DeKalb County Budget

Delaware County Health Department (DCHD) partnered with YMCA of Muncie to provide water safety education to the community. Overall, 102 individuals participated in the Safety Around Water (SAW) course and learned about valuable aquatic safety skills. Additionally, nine individuals completed more advanced swim lessons, and five individuals were certified as lifeguards.

Delaware-Story

  • DCHD distributed sleep sacks to 335 people
  • DCHD educated 1,389 students over the tobacco and vaping cessation through their school health liaison.
  • DCHD provided 14,981 vital record certificates services.
  • DCHD conducted 315 referrals for treatment or counseling of HIV, Hepatitis, and/or Syphilis
  • 1,211 adults participated in a DCHD sponsored nutrition and physical activity education program

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $707,216.52
Funding Per Capita: $6.32

2023: $116,974.16 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $1,350,344.31
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $2,609,760.07 2025 Delaware County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $545,527.13
2026: $707,216.52 2026 Delaware County Budget

Delaware County Health Department (DCHD) partnered with YMCA of Muncie to provide water safety education to the community. Overall, 102 individuals participated in the Safety Around Water (SAW) course and learned about valuable aquatic safety skills. Additionally, nine individuals completed more advanced swim lessons, and five individuals were certified as lifeguards.

Delaware-Story

  • DCHD distributed sleep sacks to 335 people
  • DCHD educated 1,389 students over the tobacco and vaping cessation through their school health liaison.
  • DCHD provided 14,981 vital record certificates services.
  • DCHD conducted 315 referrals for treatment or counseling of HIV, Hepatitis, and/or Syphilis
  • 1,211 adults participated in a DCHD sponsored nutrition and physical activity education program

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $707,216.52
Funding Per Capita: $6.32

2023: $116,974.16 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $1,350,344.31
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $2,609,760.07 2025 Delaware County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $545,527.13
2026: $707,216.52 2026 Delaware County Budget

Dubois County Health Department (DCHD) worked with Vanderburgh County Health Department to expand their "Pre-to-3" home visiting program for pregnant women, infants and postpartum mothers. This program allows DCHD to work with mothers throughout their pregnancy until their child is three years old. Services are provided in the home and include safe sleep education, prenatal checks and postpartum checks, with the goal of improving health outcomes for mothers and infants in the county. In, 2024 DCHD was able to serve 37 families and provide over 600 home visit services.

DCHD also reported a 93% increase in the number of children tested for lead between the first quarter of 2023 and the first quarter of 2024 (43 kids vs. 83). They partnered with Memorial Health Family Medicine Residency program to ensure that every family was receiving education on lead testing.

Dubois-Story

  • DCHD provided 500 childhood lead and case management services, including testing, education, and home services
  • DCHD provided 12,251 school health services, including vision, hearing, and oral health screenings, and support for school nutrition education
  • DCHD provided 3,620 trauma and injury prevention services, including Stop the Bleed training, CPR education, car seat safety education, water safety education, fall prevention programming, and helmet and firearm lock distribution
  • DCHD provided 1,701 chronic disease prevention and reduction services, including screenings for high blood pressure and cancer
  • DCHD provided 42,446 maternal and child health services, including various prenatal and postpartum, home visits, health/safety and community assistance services

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $231,300.84
Funding Per Capita: $5.30

2023: $56,515.26 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $441,640.94
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $853,542.97 2025 Dubois County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $212,730.38
2026: $231,300.84 2026 Dubois County Budget

Dubois County Health Department (DCHD) worked with Vanderburgh County Health Department to expand their "Pre-to-3" home visiting program for pregnant women, infants and postpartum mothers. This program allows DCHD to work with mothers throughout their pregnancy until their child is three years old. Services are provided in the home and include safe sleep education, prenatal checks and postpartum checks, with the goal of improving health outcomes for mothers and infants in the county. In, 2024 DCHD was able to serve 37 families and provide over 600 home visit services.

DCHD also reported a 93% increase in the number of children tested for lead between the first quarter of 2023 and the first quarter of 2024 (43 kids vs. 83). They partnered with Memorial Health Family Medicine Residency program to ensure that every family was receiving education on lead testing.

Dubois-Story

  • DCHD provided 500 childhood lead and case management services, including testing, education, and home services
  • DCHD provided 12,251 school health services, including vision, hearing, and oral health screenings, and support for school nutrition education
  • DCHD provided 3,620 trauma and injury prevention services, including Stop the Bleed training, CPR education, car seat safety education, water safety education, fall prevention programming, and helmet and firearm lock distribution
  • DCHD provided 1,701 chronic disease prevention and reduction services, including screenings for high blood pressure and cancer
  • DCHD provided 42,446 maternal and child health services, including various prenatal and postpartum, home visits, health/safety and community assistance services

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $231,300.84
Funding Per Capita: $5.30

2023: $56,515.26 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $441,640.94
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $853,542.97 2025 Dubois County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $212,730.38
2026: $231,300.84 2026 Dubois County Budget

East Chicago Health Department hosted a back-to-school health fair. The event included over 25 vendors that provided school supplies, school physicals, health screenings and resources for children. More than 200 participants attended the event. One of the vendors, 219 Health Network, identified two people with high blood pressure. These people were connected to follow-up services.

The back-to-school health fair was hosted in partnership with HealthLinc, 219 Health Network, St. Catherine Hospital, Foundations of East Chicago, School City of East Chicago, Multicultural Wellness Network, East Chicago Public Library, Legacy Foundation, Geminus Corp, Regional Health Systems Mental Health, East Chicago Fire Department, East Chicago Police Department, Cline Avenue Bridge, East Chicago Marina and WIC.

City of East Chicago Story
  • ECHD provided 3,575 vital record certificate services
  • ECHD provided 1,497 childhood lead and case management services, including testing, education, and home services
  • ECHD provided 893 chronic disease prevention and reduction services, including screening for high blood pressure and diabetes, and programming for nutrition and physical activity for adults
  • DCHD provided 1,701 chronic disease prevention and reduction services, including screenings for high blood pressure and cancer
  • DCHD provided 42,446 maternal and child health services, including various prenatal and postpartum, home visits, health/safety and community assistance services

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $166,655.94
Funding Per Capita: $6.32

2023: $54,115.70 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance fund/Trust)
2024: $404,232.55 2024 East Chicago City Budget
2024 Financial Report
County Match: Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).
2025 (Opt In): $613,102.50 2025 East Chicago City Budget
County Match: Minimum: $174,568.88
2026: $166,655.93 2026 East Chicago City Budget

East Chicago Health Department hosted a back-to-school health fair. The event included over 25 vendors that provided school supplies, school physicals, health screenings and resources for children. More than 200 participants attended the event. One of the vendors, 219 Health Network, identified two people with high blood pressure. These people were connected to follow-up services.

The back-to-school health fair was hosted in partnership with HealthLinc, 219 Health Network, St. Catherine Hospital, Foundations of East Chicago, School City of East Chicago, Multicultural Wellness Network, East Chicago Public Library, Legacy Foundation, Geminus Corp, Regional Health Systems Mental Health, East Chicago Fire Department, East Chicago Police Department, Cline Avenue Bridge, East Chicago Marina and WIC.

City of East Chicago Story

  • ECHD provided 3,575 vital record certificate services
  • ECHD provided 1,497 childhood lead and case management services, including testing, education, and home services
  • ECHD provided 893 chronic disease prevention and reduction services, including screening for high blood pressure and diabetes, and programming for nutrition and physical activity for adults
  • DCHD provided 1,701 chronic disease prevention and reduction services, including screenings for high blood pressure and cancer
  • DCHD provided 42,446 maternal and child health services, including various prenatal and postpartum, home visits, health/safety and community assistance services

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $166,655.94
Funding Per Capita: $6.32

2023: $54,115.70 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance fund/Trust)
2024: $404,232.55 2024 East Chicago City Budget
2024 Financial Report
County Match: Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).
2025 (Opt In): $613,102.50 2025 East Chicago City Budget
County Match: Minimum: $174,568.88
2026: $166,655.93 2026 East Chicago City Budget

Elkhart County Health Department (ECHD)’s school liaison, Michelea Gleason, offered walk-in hearing and vision screenings for students at the Indiana Gateway Digital Academy. Some parents shared that their children had not received hearing or vision screenings in the past, and they were very appreciative of the service. Because of ECHD’s outreach, fourteen students were screened, and three students were referred for full eye exams. These preventive screenings lead to better educational outcomes for students and provide health education for parents.

Elkhart-Story

  • ECHD provided 73,676 maternal and child health services, including various prenatal and postpartum services, parenting classes, safe sleep education, car seat education and distribution, and referrals to home visiting programs, community assistance, and WIC
  • ECHD provided 71,760 access and linkage to clinical care services, including various screenings, referrals to clinical care, and nutrition and physical activity programming for adults
  • ECHD provided 60,230 chronic disease prevention and reduction services, including high blood pressure, hemoglobin A1c, and high cholesterol screenings, BMI screenings, cancer screenings, and referrals to screenings and services
  • ECHD provided 27,865 infectious disease prevention services, including HIV and STI testing, referrals to counseling and care, and community education
  • ECHD provided 19,387 student health and school liaison services, including vision and hearing screenings, student wellness initiatives, nutrition education, and education on the harms of vaping/tobacco

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $1,308,517.72
Funding Per Capita: $6.32

2023: $146,139.10 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $2,498,456.15
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $4,828,672.98 2025 Elkhart County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $1,009,354.13
2026: $1,308,517.72 2026 Elkhart County Budget
Association for the Disabled of Elkhart County East Lake Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Elkhart Wastewater Treatment Utility Indiana Department of Health Purdue Extension
Alzheimer’s Association Elkhart Care Center Brickyard Healthcare Elkhart Emergency Management Indiana Department of Natural Resources Real Services
Bashor Children’s Home Elkhart City Fire Department Environmental Protection Agency Indiana Office of the State Chemist Reasons Enough to Act
Baugo Township Fire Department Elkhart Clinic Fairfield Community Schools Indiana Restaurant Association Riverside Village
Beacon Community Impact Elkhart County 911 Faith Mission International Association for Food Protection Safe Kids Elkhart County
Beacon Health System Elkhart County Builders Association Food and Drug Administration Indiana Onsite Wastewater Professionals Association The Source
Brentwood at Elkhart Assisted Living Elkhart County Convention and Visitors Bureau First Light Mission Jefferson Township Fire Department Town of Bristol
Brentwood at Elkhart Independent Living Elkhart County Food Council Goshen City Fire Jimtown School Corporation Town of Middlebury
Bristol Fire Department Elkhart County Landfill Goshen College Laurels of Goshen Town of Millersburg
Center for Healing and Hope Elkhart County Parks Department Goshen Health Local Emergency Planning Committee Town of New Paris
Child and Parent Services Elkhart County Planning & Development Goshen School Corporation Majestic Care Goshen Town of Wakarusa
Church Community Services Elkhart County Realtors Association Goshen Wastewater Treatment Maple City Health Care Center University of Notre Dame
City of Elkhart Elkhart County Regional Sewer District Greencroft Mental Health Awareness Michiana Valley View Healthcare Center
City of Goshen Elkhart County Soil & Water Greenleaf Health Campus Middlebury Fire Department Wakarusa Fire Department
City of Nappanee Elkhart County Surveyors Guidance Ministries Middlebury School Corporation Wa-Nee School Corporation
Cleveland Township Fire Department Elkhart Meadows Harrison Township Fire Department Millersburg Clinton Fire Territory Waterford Crossing
Community Foundation of Elkhart County Elkhart Place Assisted Living Heart City Health New Paris Fire Department Waters of Wakarusa
Concord School Corporation Elkhart Place Hellenic Senior Living Northern Indiana Hispanic Health Coalition Woodland Manor Nursing & Rehab
Concord Township Fire Department Elkhart School Corporation Hubbard Hill Oaklawn  
Council on Aging Elkhart Township Fire Department Indiana Department of Environmental Management Osolo Township Volunteer Fire Department

Elkhart County Health Department (ECHD)’s school liaison, Michelea Gleason, offered walk-in hearing and vision screenings for students at the Indiana Gateway Digital Academy. Some parents shared that their children had not received hearing or vision screenings in the past, and they were very appreciative of the service. Because of ECHD’s outreach, fourteen students were screened, and three students were referred for full eye exams. These preventive screenings lead to better educational outcomes for students and provide health education for parents.

Elkhart-Story

  • ECHD provided 73,676 maternal and child health services, including various prenatal and postpartum services, parenting classes, safe sleep education, car seat education and distribution, and referrals to home visiting programs, community assistance, and WIC
  • ECHD provided 71,760 access and linkage to clinical care services, including various screenings, referrals to clinical care, and nutrition and physical activity programming for adults
  • ECHD provided 60,230 chronic disease prevention and reduction services, including high blood pressure, hemoglobin A1c, and high cholesterol screenings, BMI screenings, cancer screenings, and referrals to screenings and services
  • ECHD provided 27,865 infectious disease prevention services, including HIV and STI testing, referrals to counseling and care, and community education
  • ECHD provided 19,387 student health and school liaison services, including vision and hearing screenings, student wellness initiatives, nutrition education, and education on the harms of vaping/tobacco

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $1,308,517.72
Funding Per Capita: $6.32

2023: $146,139.10 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $2,498,456.15
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $4,828,672.98 2025 Elkhart County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $1,009,354.13
2026: $1,308,517.72 2026 Elkhart County Budget

Association for the Disabled of Elkhart County East Lake Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Elkhart Wastewater Treatment Utility Indiana Department of Health Purdue Extension
Alzheimer’s Association Elkhart Care Center Brickyard Healthcare Elkhart Emergency Management Indiana Department of Natural Resources Real Services
Bashor Children’s Home Elkhart City Fire Department Environmental Protection Agency Indiana Office of the State Chemist Reasons Enough to Act
Baugo Township Fire Department Elkhart Clinic Fairfield Community Schools Indiana Restaurant Association Riverside Village
Beacon Community Impact Elkhart County 911 Faith Mission International Association for Food Protection Safe Kids Elkhart County
Beacon Health System Elkhart County Builders Association Food and Drug Administration Indiana Onsite Wastewater Professionals Association The Source
Brentwood at Elkhart Assisted Living Elkhart County Convention and Visitors Bureau First Light Mission Jefferson Township Fire Department Town of Bristol
Brentwood at Elkhart Independent Living Elkhart County Food Council Goshen City Fire Jimtown School Corporation Town of Middlebury
Bristol Fire Department Elkhart County Landfill Goshen College Laurels of Goshen Town of Millersburg
Center for Healing and Hope Elkhart County Parks Department Goshen Health Local Emergency Planning Committee Town of New Paris
Child and Parent Services Elkhart County Planning & Development Goshen School Corporation Majestic Care Goshen Town of Wakarusa
Church Community Services Elkhart County Realtors Association Goshen Wastewater Treatment Maple City Health Care Center University of Notre Dame
City of Elkhart Elkhart County Regional Sewer District Greencroft Mental Health Awareness Michiana Valley View Healthcare Center
City of Goshen Elkhart County Soil & Water Greenleaf Health Campus Middlebury Fire Department Wakarusa Fire Department
City of Nappanee Elkhart County Surveyors Guidance Ministries Middlebury School Corporation Wa-Nee School Corporation
Cleveland Township Fire Department Elkhart Meadows Harrison Township Fire Department Millersburg Clinton Fire Territory Waterford Crossing
Community Foundation of Elkhart County Elkhart Place Assisted Living Heart City Health New Paris Fire Department Waters of Wakarusa
Concord School Corporation Elkhart Place Hellenic Senior Living Northern Indiana Hispanic Health Coalition Woodland Manor Nursing & Rehab
Concord Township Fire Department Elkhart School Corporation Hubbard Hill Oaklawn  
Council on Aging Elkhart Township Fire Department Indiana Department of Environmental Management Osolo Township Volunteer Fire Department

The additions and expansions of Fayette County Health Department (FCHD)’s clinical services have transformed healthcare access in their community. Prior to Health First Indiana, Fayette County did not offer many health screenings. In 2024, they provided 233 health screenings and linked 25 individuals to clinical care. FCHD has also provided 164 lead-related services and identified 48 children with elevated blood lead levels. These children are now receiving case management services. In addition, 500 maternal and child health services were provided to community members. Much of this work generated through FCHD is due to strong community partnerships.

Working alongside a neighboring health department, FCHD has recently implemented lab testing. With their guidance, FCHD adopted new policies and procedures and trained all clinical staff in phlebotomy. As of November 2024, FCHD has completed 14 lab draws. With these new initiatives, families have access to essential testing that was once out of reach.

Fayette-Story

  • 516 children received vision screenings through support of FCHD school health liaison
  • FCHD provided 2,125 prenatal services including: testing, nutrition education, referrals to care, and immunizations.
  •  2,513 children received supplemental nutrition education programming at school (such as CATCH or GOAL) services from FCHD.
  • FCHD tested the blood lead levels of 226 children.
  • FCHD administered 1,665 immunization services at the LHD or through a partner

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $147,873.18
Funding Per Capita: $6.32

2023: $50,311.30 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $282,345.93
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $545,679.44 2025 Fayette County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $114,065.25
2026: $147,873.18 2026 Fayette County Budget

The additions and expansions of Fayette County Health Department (FCHD)’s clinical services have transformed healthcare access in their community. Prior to Health First Indiana, Fayette County did not offer many health screenings. In 2024, they provided 233 health screenings and linked 25 individuals to clinical care. FCHD has also provided 164 lead-related services and identified 48 children with elevated blood lead levels. These children are now receiving case management services. In addition, 500 maternal and child health services were provided to community members. Much of this work generated through FCHD is due to strong community partnerships.

Working alongside a neighboring health department, FCHD has recently implemented lab testing. With their guidance, FCHD adopted new policies and procedures and trained all clinical staff in phlebotomy. As of November 2024, FCHD has completed 14 lab draws. With these new initiatives, families have access to essential testing that was once out of reach.

Fayette-Story

  • 516 children received vision screenings through support of FCHD school health liaison
  • FCHD provided 2,125 prenatal services including: testing, nutrition education, referrals to care, and immunizations.
  •  2,513 children received supplemental nutrition education programming at school (such as CATCH or GOAL) services from FCHD.
  • FCHD tested the blood lead levels of 226 children.
  • FCHD administered 1,665 immunization services at the LHD or through a partner

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $147,873.18
Funding Per Capita: $6.32

2023: $50,311.30 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $282,345.93
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $545,679.44 2025 Fayette County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $114,065.25
2026: $147,873.18 2026 Fayette County Budget

Fishers Health Department (FHD) and the Fishers Fire Department partnered to build a social work program that establishes a direct line of referrals between public safety and the health department. A licensed clinical social worker and team of three community health advocates receive automatic notification from police following any emergency detention for mental health or suicide. Automatic notifications are also received from fire/EMS for any falls.

This process provides the social work team with opportunities to coordinate mental and physical health care assistance in conjunction with community partners. In April 2024, the program served 77 patients through 107 patient encounters. The social work program provided 75 referrals for follow-up services, performed 43 crisis response follow-ups and supplied 115 residents with vital health education. Additionally, FHD performed five home visits and 17 community outreach activities.

Fishers Story
  • FHD administered immunization services to 2,892 children at the local health department or through a partner.
  • 166 adults participated in a nutrition and physical activity education programming through the City of Fishers Health Department.
  • FHD educated 11,625 youth on the harms of vaping and tobacco
  • FHD provided 43,210 school based educational services including but not limited to: oral hygiene, harms of screen time, mental health, positive relationships, water safety, mindfulness, yoga, communicable diseases and nutrition.
  • 6,828 trauma and injury prevention trainings were provided by FHD, including water safety,  fall prevention, substance use prevention, mental health and suicide prevention, sleep safe and naloxone.

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $524,634.21
Funding Per Capita: $5.30

2023: $54,115.70 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance fund/Trust)
2024: $404,232.55 2024 Fishers City Budget
2024 Financial Report
County Match: Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).
2025 (Opt In): $1,935,997.50 2025 Fishers City Budget
County Match: Minimum: $174,568.88
2026: $524,634.21 2026 Fishers City Budget

Fishers Health Department (FHD) and the Fishers Fire Department partnered to build a social work program that establishes a direct line of referrals between public safety and the health department. A licensed clinical social worker and team of three community health advocates receive automatic notification from police following any emergency detention for mental health or suicide. Automatic notifications are also received from fire/EMS for any falls.

This process provides the social work team with opportunities to coordinate mental and physical health care assistance in conjunction with community partners. In April 2024, the program served 77 patients through 107 patient encounters. The social work program provided 75 referrals for follow-up services, performed 43 crisis response follow-ups and supplied 115 residents with vital health education. Additionally, FHD performed five home visits and 17 community outreach activities.

Fishers Story

  • FHD administered immunization services to 2,892 children at the local health department or through a partner.
  • 166 adults participated in a nutrition and physical activity education programming through the City of Fishers Health Department.
  • FHD educated 11,625 youth on the harms of vaping and tobacco
  • FHD provided 43,210 school based educational services including but not limited to: oral hygiene, harms of screen time, mental health, positive relationships, water safety, mindfulness, yoga, communicable diseases and nutrition.
  • 6,828 trauma and injury prevention trainings were provided by FHD, including water safety,  fall prevention, substance use prevention, mental health and suicide prevention, sleep safe and naloxone.

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $524,634.21
Funding Per Capita: $5.30

2023: $54,115.70 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance fund/Trust)
2024: $404,232.55 2024 Fishers City Budget
2024 Financial Report
County Match: Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).
2025 (Opt In): $1,935,997.50 2025 Fishers City Budget
County Match: Minimum: $174,568.88
2026: $524,634.21 2026 Fishers City Budget

Floyd County Health Department (FCHD) used Health First Indiana funding to offer a partnered with multiple community partners to create ‘Safety Town’ that provides education about bike safety education, pedestrian safety and fire safety. Safety Town hosts two classes on a Saturday for children aged 6-8. FCHD received 300 bike helmets from Indiana Department of Transportation to distribute. On the first day the program began, the Floyd County WIC office referred a local family. The family had a young baby, and their car seat had recently been involved in a car crash. The trained car seat safety technicians at FCHD checked the car seat and found signs of damage. Because of HFI funding, they provided the family with a new car seat and car seat check.

Floyd-Story

  • FCHD provided CPR training for 212 individuals
  • FCHD provided 839 chronic disease prevention and reduction services, including screening for high blood pressure and identification of individuals with undiagnosed high blood pressure
  • FCHD provided 10,892 student health services, including vision, hearing and oral screenings
  • FCHD provided 1,810 maternal and child health services, including various prenatal, postpartum, health/safety and community assistance services
  • FCHD provided 3,838 trauma and injury prevention services, including ATV/RTV safety education, brain injury awareness, and bicycle helmet distribution

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $426,610.83
Funding Per Capita: $5.30

2023: $83,530.14 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $814,561.72
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $1,574,273.04 2025 Floyd County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $392,359.50
2026: $426,610.83 2026 Floyd County Budget

Floyd County Health Department (FCHD) used Health First Indiana funding to offer a partnered with multiple community partners to create ‘Safety Town’ that provides education about bike safety education, pedestrian safety and fire safety. Safety Town hosts two classes on a Saturday for children aged 6-8. FCHD received 300 bike helmets from Indiana Department of Transportation to distribute. On the first day the program began, the Floyd County WIC office referred a local family. The family had a young baby, and their car seat had recently been involved in a car crash. The trained car seat safety technicians at FCHD checked the car seat and found signs of damage. Because of HFI funding, they provided the family with a new car seat and car seat check.

Floyd-Story

  • FCHD provided CPR training for 212 individuals
  • FCHD provided 839 chronic disease prevention and reduction services, including screening for high blood pressure and identification of individuals with undiagnosed high blood pressure
  • FCHD provided 10,892 student health services, including vision, hearing and oral screenings
  • FCHD provided 1,810 maternal and child health services, including various prenatal, postpartum, health/safety and community assistance services
  • FCHD provided 3,838 trauma and injury prevention services, including ATV/RTV safety education, brain injury awareness, and bicycle helmet distribution

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $426,610.83
Funding Per Capita: $5.30

2023: $83,530.14 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $814,561.72
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $1,574,273.04 2025 Floyd County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $392,359.50
2026: $426,610.83 2026 Floyd County Budget

Fountain County Health Department (FCHD) is partnering with Franciscan Health to provide free heart and lung screenings for community members. Because Fountain County has high rates of heart and lung cancer, early detection is critical

Adults ages 40 and older are eligible for heart screenings, and adults ages 50 and older are eligible for lung screenings.

So far, 113 people have been screened, and seven people have been referred for diagnostics.

Fountain-Story

  • FCHD provided 1,242 vital record certificate services
  • FCHD provided 989 chronic disease prevention and reduction services, including high blood pressure screenings, cancer screenings, cardiac screenings, and sunscreen distribution
  • FCHD provided 553 trauma and injury prevention services, including CPR and Stop the Bleed training, fall prevention programming, and distribution of first aid kits
  • FCHD provided 531 maternal and child health services, including various prenatal and postpartum services, parenting classes, safe sleep education, car seat education and distribution, and referrals to community assistance and WIC
  • FCHD provided 217 lead and case management services, including testing, education, and home services

Activities Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $101,819.20
Funding Per Capita: $6.18

2023: $48,190.39 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $48,190.39
2025 (Opt In): $338,539.75 2025 Fountain County Budget
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2022, 2023, 2024).

2026: $101,819.20 2026 Fountain County Budget

Fountain County Health Department (FCHD) is partnering with Franciscan Health to provide free heart and lung screenings for community members. Because Fountain County has high rates of heart and lung cancer, early detection is critical

Adults ages 40 and older are eligible for heart screenings, and adults ages 50 and older are eligible for lung screenings.

So far, 113 people have been screened, and seven people have been referred for diagnostics.

Fountain-Story

  • FCHD provided 1,242 vital record certificate services
  • FCHD provided 989 chronic disease prevention and reduction services, including high blood pressure screenings, cancer screenings, cardiac screenings, and sunscreen distribution
  • FCHD provided 553 trauma and injury prevention services, including CPR and Stop the Bleed training, fall prevention programming, and distribution of first aid kits
  • FCHD provided 531 maternal and child health services, including various prenatal and postpartum services, parenting classes, safe sleep education, car seat education and distribution, and referrals to community assistance and WIC
  • FCHD provided 217 lead and case management services, including testing, education, and home services

Activities Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $101,819.20
Funding Per Capita: $6.18

2023: $48,190.39 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $48,190.39
2025 (Opt In): $338,539.75 2025 Fountain County Budget
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2022, 2023, 2024).

2026: $101,819.20 2026 Fountain County Budget

Franklin County Health Department (FCHD) partners with community organizations to provide emergency preparedness tools like automated external defibrillators (AED) units, AED certifications, CPR certifications, Stop the Bleed kits and naloxone.

AEDs were placed in law enforcement patrol cars, at senior living centers and at the county fairgrounds. In total, 22 AEDs were provided to community partners last year. There are plans for additional AEDs to be distributed in 2025.

In addition, FCHD partnered with the local Girl Scout Troop to provide CPR certifications to thirteen girls.

Franklin-Story

  • FCHD provided 4,107 student health services, including distribution of Stop the Bleed kits and education in Stop the Bleed
  • FCHD provided 64 childhood lead and case management services, including testing, education, and home services
  • FCHD provided 559 trauma and injury prevention and education services, including education in mental health and suicide prevention and distribution of firearm locks
  • FCHD provided 79 infectious disease prevention and control services, including HIV and STI testing, and community outreach and education
  • FCHD provided 84 fatality review services, including education in evidence-based suicide prevention training and 988/ crisis resources

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $120,773.42
Funding Per Capita: $5.30

2023: $50,123.39 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $230,602.22
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $445,676.30 2025 Franklin County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $111,076.88
2026: $120,773.42 2026 Franklin County Budget

Franklin County Health Department (FCHD) partners with community organizations to provide emergency preparedness tools like automated external defibrillators (AED) units, AED certifications, CPR certifications, Stop the Bleed kits and naloxone.

AEDs were placed in law enforcement patrol cars, at senior living centers and at the county fairgrounds. In total, 22 AEDs were provided to community partners last year. There are plans for additional AEDs to be distributed in 2025.

In addition, FCHD partnered with the local Girl Scout Troop to provide CPR certifications to thirteen girls.

Franklin-Story

  • FCHD provided 4,107 student health services, including distribution of Stop the Bleed kits and education in Stop the Bleed
  • FCHD provided 64 childhood lead and case management services, including testing, education, and home services
  • FCHD provided 559 trauma and injury prevention and education services, including education in mental health and suicide prevention and distribution of firearm locks
  • FCHD provided 79 infectious disease prevention and control services, including HIV and STI testing, and community outreach and education
  • FCHD provided 84 fatality review services, including education in evidence-based suicide prevention training and 988/ crisis resources

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $120,773.42
Funding Per Capita: $5.30

2023: $50,123.39 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $230,602.22
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $445,676.30 2025 Franklin County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $111,076.88
2026: $120,773.42 2026 Franklin County Budget

To close out the 2024 school year, Fulton County Health Department (FCHD) provided 16 automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to all Fulton County Schools through Health First Indiana funding. AEDs can increase survival rates by more than 60% when used during sudden cardiac arrest

With AEDs strategically placed across Fulton County schools, staff are better prepared to respond to emergencies and protect the health of students, staff and visitors. FCHD also distributed three AEDs to the local police department. This proactive initiative demonstrates the power of collaboration and community investment.

Fulton-Story

  • FCHD provided 2,950 student health and school liaison services, including oral hygiene education, nutrition education, student wellness initiatives, and education on the harms of vaping/tobacco
  • FCHD provided 2,772 vital record certificate services
  • FCHD provided 1,662 chronic disease prevention and reduction services, including cancer screenings and prevention programming, hydroponics gardening program for students, and programming for nutrition and physical activity for adults
  • FCHD provided 1,052 trauma and injury prevention services, including fall prevention programming, water safety education and life jacket distribution, and distribution of firearm locks to families
  • FCHD provided 444 maternal and child health services, including various prenatal and postpartum services, safe sleep education, and sleep sack distribution

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $129,431.69
Funding Per Capita:$6.32

2023: $49,416.83 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $231,190.00
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $446,812.29 2025 Fulton County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $99,840.00
2026: $129,431.69 2026 Fulton County Budget

To close out the 2024 school year, Fulton County Health Department (FCHD) provided 16 automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to all Fulton County Schools through Health First Indiana funding. AEDs can increase survival rates by more than 60% when used during sudden cardiac arrest

With AEDs strategically placed across Fulton County schools, staff are better prepared to respond to emergencies and protect the health of students, staff and visitors. FCHD also distributed three AEDs to the local police department. This proactive initiative demonstrates the power of collaboration and community investment.

Fulton-Story

  • FCHD provided 2,950 student health and school liaison services, including oral hygiene education, nutrition education, student wellness initiatives, and education on the harms of vaping/tobacco
  • FCHD provided 2,772 vital record certificate services
  • FCHD provided 1,662 chronic disease prevention and reduction services, including cancer screenings and prevention programming, hydroponics gardening program for students, and programming for nutrition and physical activity for adults
  • FCHD provided 1,052 trauma and injury prevention services, including fall prevention programming, water safety education and life jacket distribution, and distribution of firearm locks to families
  • FCHD provided 444 maternal and child health services, including various prenatal and postpartum services, safe sleep education, and sleep sack distribution

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $129,431.69
Funding Per Capita:$6.32

2023: $49,416.83 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $231,190.00
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $446,812.29 2025 Fulton County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $99,840.00
2026: $129,431.69 2026 Fulton County Budget

Gary City Health Department (GCHD) hosted a community health fair at the Marquette Park Pavilion. The event provided free health screenings, including lead screenings, blood pressure checks and pregnancy tests. Immunizations were also available to attendees. Overall, the nursing department provided 19 vaccinations and tested five children for lead. One child's lead test indicated elevated blood lead levels, so the child's parent and physician were notified. Kids were also eligible for a free haircut. Local buses provided free transportation to and from the pavilion to eliminate transportation barriers.

The community health fair offered a family-friendly atmosphere with games, giveaways and food truck vendors. The success of GCHD's health fair demonstrates their commitment to improving accessibility to core public health services. By combining essential health services with engaging activities, GCHD sets a great example of community-centered public health outreach.

City of Gary Story
  • GHD provided 12,824 vital record certificate services
  • GHD provided 10,096 infectious disease prevention services, including HIV and STI testing, referrals to counseling and care, and community education
  • GHD provided 6,714 student health and school liaison services, including vision and hearing screenings, nutrition education, student wellness initiatives, and education on the harms of vaping/tobacco
  • GHD provided 1,888 maternal and child health services, including various prenatal and postpartum services, breastfeeding support, safe sleep education and crib distribution, car seat education and distribution, and referrals to community assistance
  • GHD provided 1,360 childhood lead and case management services, including testing, education, and home services

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $436,661.31
Funding Per Capita: $6.32

2024: $833,751.90
2025: $1,611,361.20
2026: $436,661.31
Northwest Indiana Health Cooperative Holistic Evolution Color it Real HIV Services

Gary City Health Department (GCHD) hosted a community health fair at the Marquette Park Pavilion. The event provided free health screenings, including lead screenings, blood pressure checks and pregnancy tests. Immunizations were also available to attendees. Overall, the nursing department provided 19 vaccinations and tested five children for lead. One child's lead test indicated elevated blood lead levels, so the child's parent and physician were notified. Kids were also eligible for a free haircut. Local buses provided free transportation to and from the pavilion to eliminate transportation barriers.

The community health fair offered a family-friendly atmosphere with games, giveaways and food truck vendors. The success of GCHD's health fair demonstrates their commitment to improving accessibility to core public health services. By combining essential health services with engaging activities, GCHD sets a great example of community-centered public health outreach.

City of Gary Story

  • GHD provided 12,824 vital record certificate services
  • GHD provided 10,096 infectious disease prevention services, including HIV and STI testing, referrals to counseling and care, and community education
  • GHD provided 6,714 student health and school liaison services, including vision and hearing screenings, nutrition education, student wellness initiatives, and education on the harms of vaping/tobacco
  • GHD provided 1,888 maternal and child health services, including various prenatal and postpartum services, breastfeeding support, safe sleep education and crib distribution, car seat education and distribution, and referrals to community assistance
  • GHD provided 1,360 childhood lead and case management services, including testing, education, and home services

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $436,661.31
Funding Per Capita: $6.32

2024: $833,751.90
2025: $1,611,361.20
2026: $436,661.31

Northwest Indiana Health Cooperative Holistic Evolution Color it Real HIV Services

Gibson County Health Department partnered with Purdue Extension to offer the “Matter of Balance” program. The program is evidence-based and designed to reduce the fear of falling for aging populations. Participants learned exercises that helped them become more active and have better balance. Last year, 66 adults received fall prevention education. Participants were able to socialize and make new friends throughout the program.

Gibson-Story

  • GCHD provided 2,310 chronic disease prevention and reduction services, including blood pressure, cholesterol, and diabetes risk screenings
  • GCHD provided 334 maternal and child health services, including various prenatal, postpartum and health/safety services
  • GCHD provided 1,941 trauma and injury prevention and education services, including education in mental health and suicide prevention, Stop the Bleed and CPR
  • GCHD provided 3,121 student health services, including vision and hearing screenings and education in tobacco and vaping prevention and cessation
  • GCHD provided 420 childhood lead and case management services, including testing, education, and home services

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $174,977.01
Funding Per Capita: $5.30

2023: $49,416.83 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $334,097.42
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $645,697.62 2025 Gibson County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $99,840.00
2026: $174,977.01 2026 Gibson County Budget

Gibson County Health Department partnered with Purdue Extension to offer the “Matter of Balance” program. The program is evidence-based and designed to reduce the fear of falling for aging populations. Participants learned exercises that helped them become more active and have better balance. Last year, 66 adults received fall prevention education. Participants were able to socialize and make new friends throughout the program.

Gibson-Story

  • GCHD provided 2,310 chronic disease prevention and reduction services, including blood pressure, cholesterol, and diabetes risk screenings
  • GCHD provided 334 maternal and child health services, including various prenatal, postpartum and health/safety services
  • GCHD provided 1,941 trauma and injury prevention and education services, including education in mental health and suicide prevention, Stop the Bleed and CPR
  • GCHD provided 3,121 student health services, including vision and hearing screenings and education in tobacco and vaping prevention and cessation
  • GCHD provided 420 childhood lead and case management services, including testing, education, and home services

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $174,977.01
Funding Per Capita: $5.30

2023: $49,416.83 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $334,097.42
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $645,697.62 2025 Gibson County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $99,840.00
2026: $174,977.01 2026 Gibson County Budget

Grant County Health Department (GCHD) partnered with Purdue Extension to offer residents the Dining with Diabetes course. This program allowed Grant County citizens the opportunity to prepare healthy meals, try new recipes and alter their diets to help control their diabetes. Participants voiced their appreciation. One participant said, “this program helped me learn about adding more veggies and proper portion sizes”. Another participant said, “hearing everyone else’s journey with diabetes and having healthy recipes to use helps me a lot.” This program was offered at no cost for participants. As of September 2024, 27 residents completed the course. GCHD plans to continue their partnership with Purdue Extension in 2025.

Grant-Story

  • GCHD educated 3,563 people about 988 and crisis resources
  • GCHD educated 2,261 youth on the harms of vaping and tobacco use
  • GCHD provided 9,594 vital records certificate services.
  • GCHD educated 873 individuals on substance use prevention.
  • 145 children received vision screenings through support of GCHD school health liaison

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $421,373.46
Funding Per Capita: $6.32

2023: $49,416.83 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $804,561.60
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $1,554,946.18 2025 Grant County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $325,035.75
2026: $421,373.46 2026 Grant County Budget
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Grant County Health Department (GCHD) partnered with Purdue Extension to offer residents the Dining with Diabetes course. This program allowed Grant County citizens the opportunity to prepare healthy meals, try new recipes and alter their diets to help control their diabetes. Participants voiced their appreciation. One participant said, “this program helped me learn about adding more veggies and proper portion sizes”. Another participant said, “hearing everyone else’s journey with diabetes and having healthy recipes to use helps me a lot.” This program was offered at no cost for participants. As of September 2024, 27 residents completed the course. GCHD plans to continue their partnership with Purdue Extension in 2025.

Grant-Story

  • GCHD educated 3,563 people about 988 and crisis resources
  • GCHD educated 2,261 youth on the harms of vaping and tobacco use
  • GCHD provided 9,594 vital records certificate services.
  • GCHD educated 873 individuals on substance use prevention.
  • 145 children received vision screenings through support of GCHD school health liaison

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $421,373.46
Funding Per Capita: $6.32

2023: $49,416.83 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $804,561.60
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $1,554,946.18 2025 Grant County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $325,035.75
2026: $421,373.46 2026 Grant County Budget

Bridges to Health CORE+ Program Breathe Easy Grant County Grant County Family YMCA
Marion Health Great Beginnings Taylor University Invitation to Health Purdue Extension Nutrition Education Program - North Region

To promote Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, the Greene County Health Department (GCHD) provided free blood lead level testing for children aged 6 months to 6 years. In addition, GCHD provided free onsite testing with parental/guardian consent. As a result of this initiative, 38 children were tested, and 14 children were identified with elevated blood lead levels. Of those 14 children, two had a level requiring further case management. GCHD referred these two children to care.

Greene-Story

  • GCHD conducted 6,505 chronic disease prevention screenings and referral services including high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, cancer, BMI, and food insecurity
  • GCHD provided 1,155 children vision, hearing, and oral health screening services through support of liaison.
  • GCHD educated 477 students about the harms of vaping and tobacco use.
  • GCHD administered 1,943 immunization services at the LHD or through a partner
  • GCHD educated 739 families about lead.

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $182,112.60
Funding Per Capita: $5.91

2023: $49,416.83 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $347,721.95
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $672,029.24 2025 Greene County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $150,164.63
2026: $182,112.60 2026 Greene County Budget

To promote Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, the Greene County Health Department (GCHD) provided free blood lead level testing for children aged 6 months to 6 years. In addition, GCHD provided free onsite testing with parental/guardian consent. As a result of this initiative, 38 children were tested, and 14 children were identified with elevated blood lead levels. Of those 14 children, two had a level requiring further case management. GCHD referred these two children to care.

Greene-Story

  • GCHD conducted 6,505 chronic disease prevention screenings and referral services including high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, cancer, BMI, and food insecurity
  • GCHD provided 1,155 children vision, hearing, and oral health screening services through support of liaison.
  • GCHD educated 477 students about the harms of vaping and tobacco use.
  • GCHD administered 1,943 immunization services at the LHD or through a partner
  • GCHD educated 739 families about lead.

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $182,112.60
Funding Per Capita: $5.91

2023: $49,416.83 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $347,721.95
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $672,029.24 2025 Greene County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $150,164.63
2026: $182,112.60 2026 Greene County Budget

Hamilton County Health Department (HCHD) has partnered with Heart and Soul Clinic, a free clinic that serves uninsured and underinsured individuals. Heart and Soul Clinic offers preventive health screenings, health education, non-emergency dental services and mental health services. Heart and Soul Clinic can provide individualized health education to patients regardless of their social, cultural and economic status.

HCHD also partnered with Trinity Free Clinic to address their Health First Dental Access initiative. In 2024, the initiative expanded from three to five days per week and was able to double the visits from 1,835 in 2023 to 3,689 in 2024. This initiative eliminates barriers to care for low-income, uninsured and underinsured residents. In addition, more dental services were offered to older adults and veterans.

Hamilton-Story

  • HCHD screened 5,080 people for diabetes risk factors at the LHD or through a partner
  • HCHD administered immunization services to 3,804 children at the local health department or through a partner.
  • HCHD provided 101,545 services in support of their schools including prevention education, trainings, and supply distribution
  • HCHD educated 2,737 people on mental health and suicide prevention.
  • HCHD rendered 31,744 services to provide access and linkage to clinical care

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $1,317,137.87
Funding Per Capita: $5.30

(includes the Fishers Health Department)

2023: $135,293.46 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $3,516,640.78
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $6,796,480.43 2025 Hamilton County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $1,693,901.63
2026: $1,317,137.87 2026 Hamilton County Budget

Hamilton County Health Department (HCHD) has partnered with Heart and Soul Clinic, a free clinic that serves uninsured and underinsured individuals. Heart and Soul Clinic offers preventive health screenings, health education, non-emergency dental services and mental health services. Heart and Soul Clinic can provide individualized health education to patients regardless of their social, cultural and economic status.

HCHD also partnered with Trinity Free Clinic to address their Health First Dental Access initiative. In 2024, the initiative expanded from three to five days per week and was able to double the visits from 1,835 in 2023 to 3,689 in 2024. This initiative eliminates barriers to care for low-income, uninsured and underinsured residents. In addition, more dental services were offered to older adults and veterans.

Hamilton-Story

  • HCHD screened 5,080 people for diabetes risk factors at the LHD or through a partner
  • HCHD administered immunization services to 3,804 children at the local health department or through a partner.
  • HCHD provided 101,545 services in support of their schools including prevention education, trainings, and supply distribution
  • HCHD educated 2,737 people on mental health and suicide prevention.
  • HCHD rendered 31,744 services to provide access and linkage to clinical care

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $1,317,137.87
Funding Per Capita: $5.30

(includes the Fishers Health Department)

2023: $135,293.46 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $3,516,640.78
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $6,796,480.43 2025 Hamilton County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $1,693,901.63
2026: $1,317,137.87 2026 Hamilton County Budget

/healthfirstindiana/files/activity-reports/2026-2/Central/Hancock.pdfHancock County Health Department (HCHD) implemented new services to provide health screenings to community. These preventive screenings include blood pressure, fingerstick cholesterol and fingerstick A1C checks. Screenings have been conducted at multiple community locations including Kenneth Butler Soup Kitchen, The Landing, senior center, senior services and the Fortville Area Resource Mission.

Next year, the program will be expanding services. All the screenings are free and are accompanied by referrals to care with a primary care physician, Quit Now Indiana and the connection center.

Hancock-Story

  • HCHD distributed 921 firearm locks to families.
  • HCHD administered immunization services to 2,184 children at the local health department or through a partner.
  • HCHD supported the local schools by rendering 290 vision screening services
  • HCHD provided 3,356 school health related services
  • HCHD provided 2,607 chronic disease screening and referral services.

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $423,197.26
Funding Per Capita: $5.30

2023: $83,332.73 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $808,043.93
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $1,561,676.35 2025 Hancock County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $389,220.00
2026: $423,197.26 2026 Hancock County Budget

/healthfirstindiana/files/activity-reports/2026-2/Central/Hancock.pdfHancock County Health Department (HCHD) implemented new services to provide health screenings to community. These preventive screenings include blood pressure, fingerstick cholesterol and fingerstick A1C checks. Screenings have been conducted at multiple community locations including Kenneth Butler Soup Kitchen, The Landing, senior center, senior services and the Fortville Area Resource Mission.

Next year, the program will be expanding services. All the screenings are free and are accompanied by referrals to care with a primary care physician, Quit Now Indiana and the connection center.

Hancock-Story

  • HCHD distributed 921 firearm locks to families.
  • HCHD administered immunization services to 2,184 children at the local health department or through a partner.
  • HCHD supported the local schools by rendering 290 vision screening services
  • HCHD provided 3,356 school health related services
  • HCHD provided 2,607 chronic disease screening and referral services.

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $423,197.26
Funding Per Capita: $5.30

2023: $83,332.73 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $808,043.93
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $1,561,676.35 2025 Hancock County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $389,220.00
2026: $423,197.26 2026 Hancock County Budget

On Sept. 5, 2024, Harrison County Health Department (HCHD) hosted its second annual community baby shower. Over 60 pregnant and new moms attended. Of those attendees, 37 participated in the safe sleep program and were gifted a free pack-n-play. Fourteen organizations attended the event and provided participants with educational resources.

The event was hosted in partnership with Harrison County Public Library, First Steps/Healthy Families, Nurse Family Partnership, Harrison County Hospital, ClaimAid, HeadStart, YMCA, Caresource, WIC, Anthem Medicaid, Lifespring, Wellstone and Parenting with a Purpose.

Harrison-Story

  • HCHD provided 12,806 student health services, including education in tobacco and vaping prevention
  • HCHD provided 2,150 trauma and injury prevention services, including education in fall prevention and community participation in activities related to fall prevention
  • HCHD provided 4,094 chronic disease prevention and reduction services, including screening for diabetes risk factors and nutrition and physical activity education for adults
  • HCHD provided 3,697 chronic disease prevention and reduction screening and referral services, including screening for diabetes risk factors and referrals/ enrollments into a diabetes prevention program
  • HCHD provided 23,572 maternal and child health services, including various prenatal, postpartum, health/safety and community assistance services

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $210,188.68
Funding Per Capita: $5.30

2023: $55,294.33 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $55,294.33
2025 (Opt In): $775,635.20 2025 Harrison County Budget
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2022, 2023, 2024).

2026: $210,188.68 2026 Harrison County Budget

On Sept. 5, 2024, Harrison County Health Department (HCHD) hosted its second annual community baby shower. Over 60 pregnant and new moms attended. Of those attendees, 37 participated in the safe sleep program and were gifted a free pack-n-play. Fourteen organizations attended the event and provided participants with educational resources.

The event was hosted in partnership with Harrison County Public Library, First Steps/Healthy Families, Nurse Family Partnership, Harrison County Hospital, ClaimAid, HeadStart, YMCA, Caresource, WIC, Anthem Medicaid, Lifespring, Wellstone and Parenting with a Purpose.

Harrison-Story

  • HCHD provided 12,806 student health services, including education in tobacco and vaping prevention
  • HCHD provided 2,150 trauma and injury prevention services, including education in fall prevention and community participation in activities related to fall prevention
  • HCHD provided 4,094 chronic disease prevention and reduction services, including screening for diabetes risk factors and nutrition and physical activity education for adults
  • HCHD provided 3,697 chronic disease prevention and reduction screening and referral services, including screening for diabetes risk factors and referrals/ enrollments into a diabetes prevention program
  • HCHD provided 23,572 maternal and child health services, including various prenatal, postpartum, health/safety and community assistance services

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $210,188.68
Funding Per Capita: $5.30

2023: $55,294.33 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $55,294.33
2025 (Opt In): $775,635.20 2025 Harrison County Budget
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2022, 2023, 2024).

2026: $210,188.68 2026 Harrison County Budget

Hendricks County Health Department (HCHD) is expanding their partnership with Hope Healthcare to provide dental services. They are already actively screening patients for blood pressure, diabetes, breast cancer, high cholesterol and body mass index.

Within two months of receiving Health First Indiana funding, they have screened 180 patients and referred 25 patients for specialty care or assistance with obtaining Medicare/Medicaid insurance. This initiative marks a significant step in improving the health of all residents in Hendricks County. The partnership between Hope Healthcare and HCHD is expected to make a lasting impact on the community.

Hendricks-Story

  • HCHD provided 4,697 chronic disease screening and referral services.
  • HCHD educated 2,275 people on fall prevention and home remedies for fall risks.
  • HCHD provided nutrition and physical activity education programming to 6,721 seniors in their community.
  • HCHD administered immunization services to 9,712 children at the local health department or through a partner.
  • HCHD supported local schools by providing 3,483 vision screening services.

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $926,475.49
Funding Per Capita: $5.30

2023: $136,250.59 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $1,768,992.76
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $3,418,866.31 2025 Hendricks County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $852,091.50
2026: $926,475.49 2026 Hendricks County Budget

Hendricks County Health Department (HCHD) is expanding their partnership with Hope Healthcare to provide dental services. They are already actively screening patients for blood pressure, diabetes, breast cancer, high cholesterol and body mass index.

Within two months of receiving Health First Indiana funding, they have screened 180 patients and referred 25 patients for specialty care or assistance with obtaining Medicare/Medicaid insurance. This initiative marks a significant step in improving the health of all residents in Hendricks County. The partnership between Hope Healthcare and HCHD is expected to make a lasting impact on the community.

Hendricks-Story

  • HCHD provided 4,697 chronic disease screening and referral services.
  • HCHD educated 2,275 people on fall prevention and home remedies for fall risks.
  • HCHD provided nutrition and physical activity education programming to 6,721 seniors in their community.
  • HCHD administered immunization services to 9,712 children at the local health department or through a partner.
  • HCHD supported local schools by providing 3,483 vision screening services.

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $926,475.49
Funding Per Capita: $5.30

2023: $136,250.59 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $1,768,992.76
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $3,418,866.31 2025 Hendricks County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $852,091.50
2026: $926,475.49 2026 Hendricks County Budget

Henry County Health Department (HCHD) partnered with four Henry County School Corporations and the Smile Program. The Smile Program is a mobile dental unit that provides students with preventive and restorative oral health services. A total of 100 students were seen and treated by the Smile Program. In addition to coordinating this service, HCHD provided education about oral health. The dental education portion of the program spanned across three months, and HCHD visited each participating school once a month. In total, 997 students were served. Students viewed an informative dental education video provided by the Indiana Department of Health’s Give Kids a Smile Program. Along with the video, students received an interactive worksheet to reinforce key concepts. All participating students received a toothbrush, toothpaste, dental floss picks and a two-minute timer.

Henry-Story

  • HCHD educated 3,645 people on substance use prevention through HCHD.

  • HCHD distributed firearm locks to 749 families.

  • HCHD completed 1,460 chronic disease and prevention screenings and referral services, including screenings for high blood pressure, hemoglobin A1c, diabetes, high cholesterol, and cancer.

  • HCHD educated 214 families about lead.

  • HCHD provided education to 323 youth over the harms of vaping and tobacco use.

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $289,187.92
Funding Per Capita: $5.91

2023: $58,132.84 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $552,169.32
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $1,067,157.04 2025 Henry County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $238,455.75
2026: $289,187.92 2026 Henry County Budget

Henry County Health Department (HCHD) partnered with four Henry County School Corporations and the Smile Program. The Smile Program is a mobile dental unit that provides students with preventive and restorative oral health services. A total of 100 students were seen and treated by the Smile Program. In addition to coordinating this service, HCHD provided education about oral health. The dental education portion of the program spanned across three months, and HCHD visited each participating school once a month. In total, 997 students were served. Students viewed an informative dental education video provided by the Indiana Department of Health’s Give Kids a Smile Program. Along with the video, students received an interactive worksheet to reinforce key concepts. All participating students received a toothbrush, toothpaste, dental floss picks and a two-minute timer.

Henry-Story

  • HCHD educated 3,645 people on substance use prevention through HCHD.

  • HCHD distributed firearm locks to 749 families.

  • HCHD completed 1,460 chronic disease and prevention screenings and referral services, including screenings for high blood pressure, hemoglobin A1c, diabetes, high cholesterol, and cancer.

  • HCHD educated 214 families about lead.

  • HCHD provided education to 323 youth over the harms of vaping and tobacco use.

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $289,187.92
Funding Per Capita: $5.91

2023: $58,132.84 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $552,169.32
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $1,067,157.04 2025 Henry County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $238,455.75
2026: $289,187.92 2026 Henry County Budget

/healthfirstindiana/files/activity-reports/2026-2/Central/Howard.pdfHoward County Health Department (HCHD) has been working to reduce chronic disease rates and improve community wellbeing. HCHD has provided 456 vital services, including blood pressure, cholesterol, BMI and hemoglobin A1c screenings. HCHD has also connected residents to life-changing resources such as diabetes prevention programs, weight management programs and food assistance services for individuals experiencing food insecurity. In October 2024, HCHD launched its highly successful Food is Medicine program, which is designed to support individuals at risk for or living with type 2 diabetes. The twelve-week program provided participants with access to fresh produce, diabetes-friendly pantry staples and hands-on nutrition education. Weekly classes were held at HCHD, which is conveniently located along a public transportation line. HCHD partnered with Coordinated Assistance Ministries to provide additional transportation. Classes used the evidence-based Diabetes Education Empowerment Program curricula, and each class featured live cooking and tasting demonstrations. The results of the first session revealed that 67% of participants lost weight and 75% of participants showed a reduction in hemoglobin A1c measures.

Howard-Story

  • HCHD administered 1,257 infectious disease testing services including HIV, Hepatitis C, Syphilis, Chlamydia, and Gonorrhea
  • HCHD educated 633 families about lead.
  • HCHD referred 1,879 families to a food assistance program
  • HCHD educated 1,666 students about the harms of vaping and tobacco use.
  • HCHD administered immunization services to 1,442 children at the local health department or through a partner.

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $528,710.75
Funding Per Capita: $6.32

2023: $84,503.08 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $944,379.54
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $1,825,167.11 2025 Howard County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $407,832.75
2026: $528,710.75 2026 Howard County Budget

/healthfirstindiana/files/activity-reports/2026-2/Central/Howard.pdfHoward County Health Department (HCHD) has been working to reduce chronic disease rates and improve community wellbeing. HCHD has provided 456 vital services, including blood pressure, cholesterol, BMI and hemoglobin A1c screenings. HCHD has also connected residents to life-changing resources such as diabetes prevention programs, weight management programs and food assistance services for individuals experiencing food insecurity. In October 2024, HCHD launched its highly successful Food is Medicine program, which is designed to support individuals at risk for or living with type 2 diabetes. The twelve-week program provided participants with access to fresh produce, diabetes-friendly pantry staples and hands-on nutrition education. Weekly classes were held at HCHD, which is conveniently located along a public transportation line. HCHD partnered with Coordinated Assistance Ministries to provide additional transportation. Classes used the evidence-based Diabetes Education Empowerment Program curricula, and each class featured live cooking and tasting demonstrations. The results of the first session revealed that 67% of participants lost weight and 75% of participants showed a reduction in hemoglobin A1c measures.

Howard-Story

  • HCHD administered 1,257 infectious disease testing services including HIV, Hepatitis C, Syphilis, Chlamydia, and Gonorrhea
  • HCHD educated 633 families about lead.
  • HCHD referred 1,879 families to a food assistance program
  • HCHD educated 1,666 students about the harms of vaping and tobacco use.
  • HCHD administered immunization services to 1,442 children at the local health department or through a partner.

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $528,710.75
Funding Per Capita: $6.32

2023: $84,503.08 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $944,379.54
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $1,825,167.11 2025 Howard County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $407,832.75
2026: $528,710.75 2026 Howard County Budget

Huntington County has a five-year opioid overdose rate of 27.3 per 100,000, and the Huntington County Health Department (HCHD) is taking action with funding, resources and trainings.

HCHD Public Health Officer Dr. Matt Pflieger sits on the committee dedicated to directing the Opiate Settlement Funds into the community. Through those funds, HCHD ensures that first responders and appropriate groups receive naloxone to ensure easy access to life-saving measures. HCHD also sits on the Local Area Anti-Drug Coalition, a collaborative group focused on drug prevention and intervention.

HCHD partnered with the Youth Services Bureau (YSB) to provide Question, Persuade, Refer (QSR) training to the community. If someone is having a crisis, these skills will be vital to initiate a conversation and encourage them to seek professional help. YSB also hosts a local emergency crisis hotline and has started a Local Outreach to Suicide Survivors (LOSS) team to support those in need.

Through these efforts, HDHD aims to decrease the five-year rate of opioid overdoses to 25 per 100,000 by 2028.

Huntington-Story-Image

  • HCHD provided 5,103 student health and school liaison services, including vision, hearing, and oral health screenings, student wellness initiatives, weekend food bags, and education on the harms of vaping/tobacco
  • HCHD administered 3,056 child and adult immunizations and connected individuals with insurance navigation services
  • HCHD provided 1,142 chronic disease prevention and reduction services, including high blood pressure, diabetes, and BMI screenings, programming for nutrition and physical activity for adults, and referrals to a food assistance program
  • HCHD provided 1,137 vital record certificate services
  • HCHD provided 453 maternal and child health services, including referrals to prenatal care, parenting classes/education, breastfeeding support, safe sleep education, and car seat education and distribution

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $194,329.38
Funding Per Capita: $5.30

2023: $54,377.18 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $371,048.43
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $717,111.45 2025 Huntington County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $178,727.25
2026: $194,329.38 2026 Huntington County Budget

Huntington County has a five-year opioid overdose rate of 27.3 per 100,000, and the Huntington County Health Department (HCHD) is taking action with funding, resources and trainings.

HCHD Public Health Officer Dr. Matt Pflieger sits on the committee dedicated to directing the Opiate Settlement Funds into the community. Through those funds, HCHD ensures that first responders and appropriate groups receive naloxone to ensure easy access to life-saving measures. HCHD also sits on the Local Area Anti-Drug Coalition, a collaborative group focused on drug prevention and intervention.

HCHD partnered with the Youth Services Bureau (YSB) to provide Question, Persuade, Refer (QSR) training to the community. If someone is having a crisis, these skills will be vital to initiate a conversation and encourage them to seek professional help. YSB also hosts a local emergency crisis hotline and has started a Local Outreach to Suicide Survivors (LOSS) team to support those in need.

Through these efforts, HDHD aims to decrease the five-year rate of opioid overdoses to 25 per 100,000 by 2028.

Huntington-Story-Image

  • HCHD provided 5,103 student health and school liaison services, including vision, hearing, and oral health screenings, student wellness initiatives, weekend food bags, and education on the harms of vaping/tobacco
  • HCHD administered 3,056 child and adult immunizations and connected individuals with insurance navigation services
  • HCHD provided 1,142 chronic disease prevention and reduction services, including high blood pressure, diabetes, and BMI screenings, programming for nutrition and physical activity for adults, and referrals to a food assistance program
  • HCHD provided 1,137 vital record certificate services
  • HCHD provided 453 maternal and child health services, including referrals to prenatal care, parenting classes/education, breastfeeding support, safe sleep education, and car seat education and distribution

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $194,329.38
Funding Per Capita: $5.30

2023: $54,377.18 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $371,048.43
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $717,111.45 2025 Huntington County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $178,727.25
2026: $194,329.38 2026 Huntington County Budget

Starting in November 2024, Jackson County Health Department (JCHD) partnered with Schneck Medical Center to provide a certified peer recovery coaches/community health workers in the emergency department. The peer recovery coach can speak with patients who request their service or patients who are brought to the emergency department after an overdose. The peer recovery coach helps the patient connect to resources and treatment. The program already has reached 70 individuals and continues to grow.

Jackson-Story

  • JCHD provided 7,766 student health services, including vision, hearing and oral screenings
  • JCHD provided 435 maternal and child health services, including various prenatal, postpartum, health/safety and community assistance services
  • JCHD provided 10,879 chronic disease prevention and reduction services, including screening for diabetes risk factors and nutrition and physical activity education for adults
  • JCHD provided 3,164 trauma and injury prevention services, including education in substance use prevention and referrals to substance use/ mental health treatment
  • JCHD provided 577 infectious disease prevention and control services, including testing, referrals and treatment and community outreach

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $274,490.26
Funding Per Capita: $5.91

2023: $57,370.79 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $560,251.16
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $1,082,776.52 2025 Jackson County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $226,336.50
2026: $274,490.26 2026 Jackson County Budget

Starting in November 2024, Jackson County Health Department (JCHD) partnered with Schneck Medical Center to provide a certified peer recovery coaches/community health workers in the emergency department. The peer recovery coach can speak with patients who request their service or patients who are brought to the emergency department after an overdose. The peer recovery coach helps the patient connect to resources and treatment. The program already has reached 70 individuals and continues to grow.

Jackson-Story

  • JCHD provided 7,766 student health services, including vision, hearing and oral screenings
  • JCHD provided 435 maternal and child health services, including various prenatal, postpartum, health/safety and community assistance services
  • JCHD provided 10,879 chronic disease prevention and reduction services, including screening for diabetes risk factors and nutrition and physical activity education for adults
  • JCHD provided 3,164 trauma and injury prevention services, including education in substance use prevention and referrals to substance use/ mental health treatment
  • JCHD provided 577 infectious disease prevention and control services, including testing, referrals and treatment and community outreach

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $274,490.26
Funding Per Capita: $5.91

2023: $57,370.79 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $560,251.16
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $1,082,776.52 2025 Jackson County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $226,336.50
2026: $274,490.26 2026 Jackson County Budget

Jasper County Health Department (JCHD) partnered with Hillcrest Dental and Remington Family Dentistry to provide students with an interactive brushing demonstration. JCHD visited Rensselaer Central Schools, Tri-County Primary School, Wheatfield Elementary, Demotte Christian School, Kankakee Valley Intermediate School, St. Augustine School, and Rensselaer Head Start. After the demonstration, the JCHD distributed dental hygiene kits to students. Each kit included a toothbrush, toothpaste, and dental hygiene education. In total, 2,140 dental hygiene kits were distributed.

JCHD continues to work on other school health initiatives. They took their mobile trailer to different locations near schools to aid parents in getting their children up to date on vaccinations. JCHD also provided Stop the Bleed training to all bus drivers at Kankakee Valley School Corporation and the Rensselaer School Corporation

Jasper-Story

  • JCHD provided 3,761 student health and school liaison services, including distribution of Stop the Bleed kits, education on the harms of vaping/tobacco, and distribution of personal hygiene and dental hygiene supplies
  • JCHD provided 2,542 vital record certificate services
  • JCHD administered 2,322 child and adult immunizations
  • JCHD provided 496 trauma and injury prevention services, including CPR training, education/training on substance use prevention, and child car seat distribution
  • JCHD provided 406 infectious disease prevention services, including HIV and STI testing, referrals to counseling and care, and community education

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $174,484.06
Funding Per Capita: $5.30

2023: $53,229.51 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $333,156.19
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $643,878.53 2025 Jasper County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $160,475.25
2026: $174,484.06 2026 Jasper County Budget

Jasper County Health Department (JCHD) partnered with Hillcrest Dental and Remington Family Dentistry to provide students with an interactive brushing demonstration. JCHD visited Rensselaer Central Schools, Tri-County Primary School, Wheatfield Elementary, Demotte Christian School, Kankakee Valley Intermediate School, St. Augustine School, and Rensselaer Head Start. After the demonstration, the JCHD distributed dental hygiene kits to students. Each kit included a toothbrush, toothpaste, and dental hygiene education. In total, 2,140 dental hygiene kits were distributed.

JCHD continues to work on other school health initiatives. They took their mobile trailer to different locations near schools to aid parents in getting their children up to date on vaccinations. JCHD also provided Stop the Bleed training to all bus drivers at Kankakee Valley School Corporation and the Rensselaer School Corporation

Jasper-Story

  • JCHD provided 3,761 student health and school liaison services, including distribution of Stop the Bleed kits, education on the harms of vaping/tobacco, and distribution of personal hygiene and dental hygiene supplies
  • JCHD provided 2,542 vital record certificate services
  • JCHD administered 2,322 child and adult immunizations
  • JCHD provided 496 trauma and injury prevention services, including CPR training, education/training on substance use prevention, and child car seat distribution
  • JCHD provided 406 infectious disease prevention services, including HIV and STI testing, referrals to counseling and care, and community education

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $174,484.06
Funding Per Capita: $5.30

2023: $53,229.51 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $333,156.19
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $643,878.53 2025 Jasper County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $160,475.25
2026: $174,484.06 2026 Jasper County Budget

Jay County Health Department (JCHD) partnered with IU Health Jay County Hospital and Healthy Beginnings to host a community baby shower. The event's purpose was to connect pregnant women with community providers. JCHD shared information on lead, immunizations and safe sleep. Participants received outlet covers and thermometers. JCHD also held a drawing for a pack-n-play. This event reached 15 pregnant women and their families. The community baby shower offered an opportunity to improve maternal and child health outcomes and support community members.

Jay-Story

  • JCHD provided immunization services to 1,336 children at the local health department or through a partner
  • 2389 children received vision screenings through support of JCHD school health liaison
  • JCHD provided education to 1,311 youth over the harms of vaping and tobacco use
  • 125 adults participated in JCHD nutrition and physical activity education programs
  • JCHD provided 1,467 vital records certificate services.

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $121,069.43
Funding Per Capita: $5.91

2023: $49,416.22 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $231,167.42
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $446,768.65 2025 Jay County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $99,830.25
2026: $121,069.43 2026 Jay County Budget

Healthy Beginnings

Purdue Extension

Pennville Community Center

Optimist Clubs

Jay County School Corporation

Jay County Health Department (JCHD) partnered with IU Health Jay County Hospital and Healthy Beginnings to host a community baby shower. The event's purpose was to connect pregnant women with community providers. JCHD shared information on lead, immunizations and safe sleep. Participants received outlet covers and thermometers. JCHD also held a drawing for a pack-n-play. This event reached 15 pregnant women and their families. The community baby shower offered an opportunity to improve maternal and child health outcomes and support community members.

Jay-Story

  • JCHD provided immunization services to 1,336 children at the local health department or through a partner
  • 2389 children received vision screenings through support of JCHD school health liaison
  • JCHD provided education to 1,311 youth over the harms of vaping and tobacco use
  • 125 adults participated in JCHD nutrition and physical activity education programs
  • JCHD provided 1,467 vital records certificate services.

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $121,069.43
Funding Per Capita: $5.91

2023: $49,416.22 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $231,167.42
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $446,768.65 2025 Jay County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $99,830.25
2026: $121,069.43 2026 Jay County Budget

Healthy Beginnings

Purdue Extension

Pennville Community Center

Optimist Clubs

Jay County School Corporation

/healthfirstindiana/files/activity-reports/2026-2/South/Jefferson.pdfJefferson County Health Department (JCHD) provided 100 baby safety kits to New Hope Services-WIC in Jefferson County. These kits are free to community members who visit WIC and inquire about their eligibility in the program. Each kit includes cabinet locks, appliance locks, corner protectors, outlet covers, information on various safety topics and brochures linking to local resource agencies. This program is ongoing and will protect infant health in Jefferson County.

Jefferson-Story

  • JCHD provided 99 maternal and child health services, including distribution of sleep sacks and car seats
  • JCHD provided 118 chronic disease prevention and reduction screenings and referrals, including high blood pressure and BMI
  • JCHD provided 49 chronic disease prevention and reduction programming services, including nutrition and physical activity education for adults
  • JCHD provided 767 infectious disease prevention and control services, including testing and community outreach
  • JCHD provided 6,856 student health services, including hearing screenings and education in tobacco and vaping prevention

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $209,485.95
Funding Per Capita: $6.32

2023: $53,299.71 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $374,182.37
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $723,168.31 2025 Jefferson County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $161,591.63
2026: $209,485.95 2026 Jefferson County Budget

/healthfirstindiana/files/activity-reports/2026-2/South/Jefferson.pdfJefferson County Health Department (JCHD) provided 100 baby safety kits to New Hope Services-WIC in Jefferson County. These kits are free to community members who visit WIC and inquire about their eligibility in the program. Each kit includes cabinet locks, appliance locks, corner protectors, outlet covers, information on various safety topics and brochures linking to local resource agencies. This program is ongoing and will protect infant health in Jefferson County.

Jefferson-Story

  • JCHD provided 99 maternal and child health services, including distribution of sleep sacks and car seats
  • JCHD provided 118 chronic disease prevention and reduction screenings and referrals, including high blood pressure and BMI
  • JCHD provided 49 chronic disease prevention and reduction programming services, including nutrition and physical activity education for adults
  • JCHD provided 767 infectious disease prevention and control services, including testing and community outreach
  • JCHD provided 6,856 student health services, including hearing screenings and education in tobacco and vaping prevention

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $209,485.95
Funding Per Capita: $6.32

2023: $53,299.71 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $374,182.37
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $723,168.31 2025 Jefferson County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $161,591.63
2026: $209,485.95 2026 Jefferson County Budget

Jennings County Health Department (JCHD) partnered with Ascension St. Vincent Jennings to provide better access to medical resources. Through Health First Indiana funding, JCHD is offering nicotine replacement therapy and prenatal vitamins to patients in need.

JCHD also purchased an automated external defibrillator (AED) and replaced supportive equipment like pads and batteries. Last year, the AED was used at a school to save a coach who was experiencing a cardiac emergency at practice.

Jennings-Story

  • JCHD educated 5,000 individuals on mental health and suicide prevention
  • JCHD provided 5,797 trauma and injury prevention services, including education in Stop the Bleed and CPR
  • JCHD provided 1,084 chronic disease prevention and reduction services, including screenings for food insecurity and a referral to a food assistance program
  • JCHD provided 808 maternal and child health services, including various prenatal, health/safety and community assistance services
  • JCHD provided 326 childhood lead and case management services, including testing, education, and home services

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $163,252.77
Funding Per Capita: $5.91

2023: $51,603.34 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $333,208.74
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $643,980.10 2025 Jennings County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $134,613.38
2026: $163,252.77 2026 Jennings County Budget

Jennings County Health Department (JCHD) partnered with Ascension St. Vincent Jennings to provide better access to medical resources. Through Health First Indiana funding, JCHD is offering nicotine replacement therapy and prenatal vitamins to patients in need.

JCHD also purchased an automated external defibrillator (AED) and replaced supportive equipment like pads and batteries. Last year, the AED was used at a school to save a coach who was experiencing a cardiac emergency at practice.

Jennings-Story

  • JCHD educated 5,000 individuals on mental health and suicide prevention
  • JCHD provided 5,797 trauma and injury prevention services, including education in Stop the Bleed and CPR
  • JCHD provided 1,084 chronic disease prevention and reduction services, including screenings for food insecurity and a referral to a food assistance program
  • JCHD provided 808 maternal and child health services, including various prenatal, health/safety and community assistance services
  • JCHD provided 326 childhood lead and case management services, including testing, education, and home services

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $163,252.77
Funding Per Capita: $5.91

2023: $51,603.34 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $333,208.74
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $643,980.10 2025 Jennings County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $134,613.38
2026: $163,252.77 2026 Jennings County Budget

Johnson County Health Department (JCHD) is focusing on trauma and injury prevention initiatives by expanding their mobile integrated health (MIH) program. In partnership with Upstream Prevention, JCHD provides peer support to individuals who have recently overdosed. They receive referrals from local fire departments, EMS and Johnson Memorial Hospital’s emergency department. Within 72 hours of a patient’s overdose, JCHD and Upstream Prevention respond and offer resources to the patient. This MIH program has provided support services for patients and has strengthened community partnerships. Since launching, the program has received 125 referrals for non-fatal overdoses, resulting in 43 individuals accepting peer support services.  Of these, three individuals transitioned into treatment programs. In addition, 13 referrals were made for home visit resource navigation, ensuring patients receive the care they need for a safer recovery. JCHD’s partnership with Upstream Prevention also led to the opening of Recovery Café. The Café is a safe place for anyone who is in recovery and has experienced a consistent 8-10 visitors each day it is open. The space gives members the opportunity to build community and share challenges and successes.

Johnson-Story

  • JCHD educated 118 families about lead
  • JCHD provided education to 31,860 youth over the harms of vaping and tobacco use
  • JCHD provided 20,419 certificates services.
  • JCHD educated 235 people on HIV/HCV/STI
  • JCHD completed 763 trauma and injury prevention trainings, including CPR, Stop the Bleed, fall prevention, substance use prevention, and mental health

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $857,446.20
Funding Per Capita: $5.30

2023: $132,258.59 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $132,258.59
2025 (Opt In): $3,164,135.46 2025 Johnson County Budget
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2022, 2023, 2024).

2026: $857,446.20 2026 Johnson County Budget

Johnson County Health Department (JCHD) is focusing on trauma and injury prevention initiatives by expanding their mobile integrated health (MIH) program. In partnership with Upstream Prevention, JCHD provides peer support to individuals who have recently overdosed. They receive referrals from local fire departments, EMS and Johnson Memorial Hospital’s emergency department. Within 72 hours of a patient’s overdose, JCHD and Upstream Prevention respond and offer resources to the patient. This MIH program has provided support services for patients and has strengthened community partnerships. Since launching, the program has received 125 referrals for non-fatal overdoses, resulting in 43 individuals accepting peer support services.  Of these, three individuals transitioned into treatment programs. In addition, 13 referrals were made for home visit resource navigation, ensuring patients receive the care they need for a safer recovery. JCHD’s partnership with Upstream Prevention also led to the opening of Recovery Café. The Café is a safe place for anyone who is in recovery and has experienced a consistent 8-10 visitors each day it is open. The space gives members the opportunity to build community and share challenges and successes.

Johnson-Story

  • JCHD educated 118 families about lead
  • JCHD provided education to 31,860 youth over the harms of vaping and tobacco use
  • JCHD provided 20,419 certificates services.
  • JCHD educated 235 people on HIV/HCV/STI
  • JCHD completed 763 trauma and injury prevention trainings, including CPR, Stop the Bleed, fall prevention, substance use prevention, and mental health

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $857,446.20
Funding Per Capita: $5.30

2023: $132,258.59 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $132,258.59
2025 (Opt In): $3,164,135.46 2025 Johnson County Budget
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2022, 2023, 2024).

2026: $857,446.20 2026 Johnson County Budget

In November 2024, Knox County Health Department (KCHD) provided free A1c fingerstick testing and educational resources in honor of National Diabetes Awareness Month. Identifying pre-diabetes and diabetes early can significantly reduce the risk of developing chronic conditions like heart disease, stroke and nerve damage. Initially, KCHD planned to offer free testing for two days, but due to high demand, additional opportunities were added to accommodate more participants. Once the participants’ A1c was tested, the nurse distributed resources from the American Diabetes Association. These resources included helpful information about prediabetes, factors that affect blood sugar, label reading and an exercise booklet. An additional packet was provided to patients with an A1c of 6.4% or above. This packet included resources on type 2 diabetes, glucometer use and carb counting.

Overall, KCHD tested 26 participants and identified three individuals with an A1c of 6.4% and above. Five participants’ results were in the prediabetes range of 5.7%-6.4%. One individual had an A1c of 8.3% and KCHD helped schedule a next-day appointment with the patient’s primary care provider.

Knox-Story

  • KCHD provided 527 childhood lead and case management services, including testing, education, and home services
  • KCHD provided 842 trauma and injury prevention services, including education in CPR and water safety
  • KCHD provided 199 maternal and child health services, including distribution of sleep sacks and safe sleep education
  • KCHD provided 3,104 chronic disease prevention and reduction services, including screening for high blood pressure, BMI and nutrition and physical activity education for community members
  • KCHD provided 8,202 student health services, including vision, hearing and oral screenings

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $214,505.38
Funding Per Capita: $5.91

2023: $54,260.69 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $437,818.40
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $846,155.28 2025 Knox County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $176,874.75
2026: $214,505.38 2026 Knox County Budget

In November 2024, Knox County Health Department (KCHD) provided free A1c fingerstick testing and educational resources in honor of National Diabetes Awareness Month. Identifying pre-diabetes and diabetes early can significantly reduce the risk of developing chronic conditions like heart disease, stroke and nerve damage. Initially, KCHD planned to offer free testing for two days, but due to high demand, additional opportunities were added to accommodate more participants. Once the participants’ A1c was tested, the nurse distributed resources from the American Diabetes Association. These resources included helpful information about prediabetes, factors that affect blood sugar, label reading and an exercise booklet. An additional packet was provided to patients with an A1c of 6.4% or above. This packet included resources on type 2 diabetes, glucometer use and carb counting.

Overall, KCHD tested 26 participants and identified three individuals with an A1c of 6.4% and above. Five participants’ results were in the prediabetes range of 5.7%-6.4%. One individual had an A1c of 8.3% and KCHD helped schedule a next-day appointment with the patient’s primary care provider.

Knox-Story

  • KCHD provided 527 childhood lead and case management services, including testing, education, and home services
  • KCHD provided 842 trauma and injury prevention services, including education in CPR and water safety
  • KCHD provided 199 maternal and child health services, including distribution of sleep sacks and safe sleep education
  • KCHD provided 3,104 chronic disease prevention and reduction services, including screening for high blood pressure, BMI and nutrition and physical activity education for community members
  • KCHD provided 8,202 student health services, including vision, hearing and oral screenings

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $214,505.38
Funding Per Capita: $5.91

2023: $54,260.69 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $437,818.40
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $846,155.28 2025 Knox County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $176,874.75
2026: $214,505.38 2026 Knox County Budget

The Maternal and Child Health program at the Kosciusko County Health Department (KCHD) is comprehensive and well-established. Women seeking care are referred to the department by various healthcare providers and crisis pregnancy centers. KCHD offers a range of services, including insurance navigation, walk-in pregnancy testing and the option for eligible Medicaid recipients to have their first OB appointment at the health department clinic. Additionally, a resource center is available and stocked with educational materials and information about community resources. Following an initial OB visit (including ultrasound, testing, and prenatal vitamins), clients are seamlessly referred to Brightpoint to continue their prenatal care.

Kosciusko-Story

  • KCHD provided 18,577 student health and school liaison services, including vision, hearing, and oral health screenings, nutrition education, distribution of AEDs to schools, and education on the harms of vaping/tobacco
  • KCHD provided 11,244 chronic disease prevention and reduction services, including high blood pressure, hemoglobin A1c, diabetes, high cholesterol, and BMI screenings, and cancer screenings and prevention programming
  • KCHD provided 6,770 maternal and child health services, including various prenatal and postpartum services, parenting classes, safe sleep education, car seat education and distribution, and referrals to home visiting programs, community assistance, and WIC
  • KCHD provided 6,643 infectious disease prevention services, including HIV and STI testing, referrals to counseling and care, and community education
  • KCHD provided 1,063 trauma and injury prevention services, including water safety education, fall prevention programming, and referrals to substance use/mental health treatment

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $474,392.58
Funding Per Capita: $5.91

2023: $83,455.35 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $968,263.83
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $1,871,327.38 2025 Kosciusko County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $391,170.00
2026: $474,392.58 2026 Kosciusko County Budget

The Maternal and Child Health program at the Kosciusko County Health Department (KCHD) is comprehensive and well-established. Women seeking care are referred to the department by various healthcare providers and crisis pregnancy centers. KCHD offers a range of services, including insurance navigation, walk-in pregnancy testing and the option for eligible Medicaid recipients to have their first OB appointment at the health department clinic. Additionally, a resource center is available and stocked with educational materials and information about community resources. Following an initial OB visit (including ultrasound, testing, and prenatal vitamins), clients are seamlessly referred to Brightpoint to continue their prenatal care.

Kosciusko-Story

  • KCHD provided 18,577 student health and school liaison services, including vision, hearing, and oral health screenings, nutrition education, distribution of AEDs to schools, and education on the harms of vaping/tobacco
  • KCHD provided 11,244 chronic disease prevention and reduction services, including high blood pressure, hemoglobin A1c, diabetes, high cholesterol, and BMI screenings, and cancer screenings and prevention programming
  • KCHD provided 6,770 maternal and child health services, including various prenatal and postpartum services, parenting classes, safe sleep education, car seat education and distribution, and referrals to home visiting programs, community assistance, and WIC
  • KCHD provided 6,643 infectious disease prevention services, including HIV and STI testing, referrals to counseling and care, and community education
  • KCHD provided 1,063 trauma and injury prevention services, including water safety education, fall prevention programming, and referrals to substance use/mental health treatment

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $474,392.58
Funding Per Capita: $5.91

2023: $83,455.35 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $968,263.83
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $1,871,327.38 2025 Kosciusko County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $391,170.00
2026: $474,392.58 2026 Kosciusko County Budget

Lagrange County Health Department (LCHD) partnered with Brightpoint to host a community baby shower. The event drew 70 participants. LCHD and partners offered onsite breastfeeding education, safe sleep education, car seats, diapers, and home visiting and breastfeeding support referrals. The community baby shower was possible through partnerships with Anthem, Brightpoint, Covering Kids and Families, Caresource, Children’s First Center, Compassion Pregnancy Center, Crossroads United Way, Geminus Child Care, Healthier Moms and Babies, Impact Institute, Life and Family Services, MDWise, Michiana Lactation, Parkview Lagrange EMS, Lagrange Fire Department, SCAN, Thrive by Five and WIC. The community baby shower provided a touchpoint for LCHD and partners to link mothers to care and community resources. Many participants expressed their gratitude for the event and were grateful for the amount of community resources available!

LaGrange-Story

  • LCHD provided 12,901 chronic disease prevention and reduction services, including high blood pressure, hemoglobin A1c, diabetes, high cholesterol, and BMI screenings, and programming for nutrition and physical activity for adults
  • LCHD provided 10,362 student health and school liaison services, including Stop the Bleed training, education on the harms of vaping/tobacco, and distribution of personal hygiene supplies
  • LCHD provided 3,784 vital record certificate services
  • LCHD provided 2,807 maternal and child health services, including various prenatal and postpartum services, breastfeeding support, safe sleep education and crib distribution, car seat education and distribution, and referrals to community assistance
  • LCHD provided 2,548 trauma and injury prevention services, including CPR and Stop the Bleed training, bicycle helmet distribution, fall prevention programming, and education/training on mental health and suicide prevention

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $214,386.73
Funding Per Capita: $5.30

2023: $55,537.10 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $456,577.67
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $882,410.63 2025 LaGrange County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $197,174.25
2026: $214,386.73 2026 LaGrange County Budget

Lagrange County Health Department (LCHD) partnered with Brightpoint to host a community baby shower. The event drew 70 participants. LCHD and partners offered onsite breastfeeding education, safe sleep education, car seats, diapers, and home visiting and breastfeeding support referrals. The community baby shower was possible through partnerships with Anthem, Brightpoint, Covering Kids and Families, Caresource, Children’s First Center, Compassion Pregnancy Center, Crossroads United Way, Geminus Child Care, Healthier Moms and Babies, Impact Institute, Life and Family Services, MDWise, Michiana Lactation, Parkview Lagrange EMS, Lagrange Fire Department, SCAN, Thrive by Five and WIC. The community baby shower provided a touchpoint for LCHD and partners to link mothers to care and community resources. Many participants expressed their gratitude for the event and were grateful for the amount of community resources available!

LaGrange-Story

  • LCHD provided 12,901 chronic disease prevention and reduction services, including high blood pressure, hemoglobin A1c, diabetes, high cholesterol, and BMI screenings, and programming for nutrition and physical activity for adults
  • LCHD provided 10,362 student health and school liaison services, including Stop the Bleed training, education on the harms of vaping/tobacco, and distribution of personal hygiene supplies
  • LCHD provided 3,784 vital record certificate services
  • LCHD provided 2,807 maternal and child health services, including various prenatal and postpartum services, breastfeeding support, safe sleep education and crib distribution, car seat education and distribution, and referrals to community assistance
  • LCHD provided 2,548 trauma and injury prevention services, including CPR and Stop the Bleed training, bicycle helmet distribution, fall prevention programming, and education/training on mental health and suicide prevention

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $214,386.73
Funding Per Capita: $5.30

2023: $55,537.10 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $456,577.67
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $882,410.63 2025 LaGrange County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $197,174.25
2026: $214,386.73 2026 LaGrange County Budget

Lake County Health Department (LCHD) partnered with St. John Fire Department to implement a mobile integrated health (MIH) program. Because of this strong partnership, the MIH program provides an array of innovative programs and services, including CPR and Stop the Bleed courses, and smoke and carbon monoxide detectors for families in need. Along with installing the detectors, a MIH team member educates families on how to properly maintain the device. Other programs offered include Safe Sitter, Safe Grandparents and the safe sleep program. In addition to courses and equipment, the MIH program includes home visits. Last year, the MIH program served a patient who had multiple calls for falls and lift assists. This patient has a history of stroke with 90% loss of function on the right side. During the home visit, it was identified that a home visiting aid is not able to move and lift the patient alone. A recommendation was communicated with the visiting service and a second aid was sent. Lift points were installed in the home to aid in fall prevention. The patient has not used 911 or been transported to the hospital for injuries from the falls for nearly five months.

Lake-Story

  • LCHD provided 61,078 vital record certificate services
  • LCHD provided 27,560 student health and school liaison services, including vision and hearing screenings, distribution of Stop the Bleed kits, and education on the harms of vaping/tobacco
  • LCHD provided 20,865 trauma and injury prevention services, including CPR and Stop the Bleed training, fall prevention programming, fire safety education, and education/training on mental health and suicide prevention
  • LCHD administered 14,483 child and adult immunizations and connected individuals with insurance navigation services
  • LCHD provided 14,003 maternal and child health services, including various prenatal and postpartum services, safe sleep education and crib distribution, car seat education and distribution, and developmental screenings for children

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $2,548,420.21
Funding Per Capita: $6.32

(Includes the East Chicago and Gary health departments)

2023: $190,452.76 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $6,017,861.07
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $11,630,495.57 2025 Lake County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $2,431,162.50
2026: $2,548,420.20 2026 Lake County Budget

Lake County Health Department (LCHD) partnered with St. John Fire Department to implement a mobile integrated health (MIH) program. Because of this strong partnership, the MIH program provides an array of innovative programs and services, including CPR and Stop the Bleed courses, and smoke and carbon monoxide detectors for families in need. Along with installing the detectors, a MIH team member educates families on how to properly maintain the device. Other programs offered include Safe Sitter, Safe Grandparents and the safe sleep program. In addition to courses and equipment, the MIH program includes home visits. Last year, the MIH program served a patient who had multiple calls for falls and lift assists. This patient has a history of stroke with 90% loss of function on the right side. During the home visit, it was identified that a home visiting aid is not able to move and lift the patient alone. A recommendation was communicated with the visiting service and a second aid was sent. Lift points were installed in the home to aid in fall prevention. The patient has not used 911 or been transported to the hospital for injuries from the falls for nearly five months.

Lake-Story

  • LCHD provided 61,078 vital record certificate services
  • LCHD provided 27,560 student health and school liaison services, including vision and hearing screenings, distribution of Stop the Bleed kits, and education on the harms of vaping/tobacco
  • LCHD provided 20,865 trauma and injury prevention services, including CPR and Stop the Bleed training, fall prevention programming, fire safety education, and education/training on mental health and suicide prevention
  • LCHD administered 14,483 child and adult immunizations and connected individuals with insurance navigation services
  • LCHD provided 14,003 maternal and child health services, including various prenatal and postpartum services, safe sleep education and crib distribution, car seat education and distribution, and developmental screenings for children

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $2,548,420.21
Funding Per Capita: $6.32

(Includes the East Chicago and Gary health departments)

2023: $190,452.76 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $6,017,861.07
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $11,630,495.57 2025 Lake County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $2,431,162.50
2026: $2,548,420.20 2026 Lake County Budget

LaPorte County Health Department (LPCHD) is protecting students and supporting schools. For many children, a simple hearing or vision screening can be life changing. In 2024, LPCHD ensured that 300 students received vision screenings, and 227 students received hearing screenings. These screenings help identify undiagnosed issues that can affect learning and development. LPCHD provided Stop the Bleed training to 25 students and staff. They also participated in a Safety Kids Day with the Michigan City Police. By investing in student health and safety, LPCHD is protecting youth and promoting a healthier and safer future for LaPorte County.

Laporte-Story

  • LCHD provided 8,694 vital record certificate services
  • LCHD provided 3,329 chronic disease prevention and reduction services, including various screenings, food insecurity screenings and referrals to food assistance programs
  • LCHD provided 2,434 student health and school liaison services, including vision and hearing screenings, distribution of Stop the Bleed kits, and education on the harms of vaping/tobacco
  • LCHD administered 2,404 child and adult immunizations
  • LCHD provided 2,134 trauma and injury prevention services, including vehicle passenger safety and seat belt use education, child car seat distribution, and education/training on mental health and suicide prevention

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026 (OPTED OUT): $117,131.71
Funding Per Capita: $1.05

2023: $117,131.71 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $1,356,546.80
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $2,621,747.38 2025 2025 LaPorte County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $548,032.88
2026 (Opt Out): $117,131.71 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)

LaPorte County Health Department (LPCHD) is protecting students and supporting schools. For many children, a simple hearing or vision screening can be life changing. In 2024, LPCHD ensured that 300 students received vision screenings, and 227 students received hearing screenings. These screenings help identify undiagnosed issues that can affect learning and development. LPCHD provided Stop the Bleed training to 25 students and staff. They also participated in a Safety Kids Day with the Michigan City Police. By investing in student health and safety, LPCHD is protecting youth and promoting a healthier and safer future for LaPorte County.

Laporte-Story

  • LCHD provided 8,694 vital record certificate services
  • LCHD provided 3,329 chronic disease prevention and reduction services, including various screenings, food insecurity screenings and referrals to food assistance programs
  • LCHD provided 2,434 student health and school liaison services, including vision and hearing screenings, distribution of Stop the Bleed kits, and education on the harms of vaping/tobacco
  • LCHD administered 2,404 child and adult immunizations
  • LCHD provided 2,134 trauma and injury prevention services, including vehicle passenger safety and seat belt use education, child car seat distribution, and education/training on mental health and suicide prevention

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026 (OPTED OUT): $117,131.71
Funding Per Capita: $1.05

2023: $117,131.71 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $1,356,546.80
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $2,621,747.38 2025 2025 LaPorte County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $548,032.88
2026 (Opt Out): $117,131.71 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)

Lawrence County Health Department (LCHD) partners with their local schools and academies to provide tobacco prevention and cessation education. LCHD collaborates with their local health coalition and a local non-profit agency, Hoosier Uplands, to provide education about the harms of vaping to middle school students. LCHD staff are trained in “Breathe”, a tobacco cessation training. In 2024, 57 students received this education experience. LCHD also helped 11 school staff members get trained to provide tobacco cessation education and provides assistance to their schools to update tobacco and vaping policies through best practices.

Lawrence-Story

  • LCHD provided 438 infectious disease prevention and control services, including investigating outbreaks
  • LCHD trained 76 individuals in Stop the Bleed
  • LCHD trained 110 individuals in CPR
  • LCHD provided 279 childhood lead and case management services, including testing, education, and home services
  • LCHD provided 1,609 student health services, including hearing screenings and education in tobacco and vaping prevention and cessation

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $266,112.72
Funding Per Capita: $5.91

2023: $56,936.43 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $508,110.01
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $982,005.27 2025 Lawrence County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $219,428.63
2026: $266,112.72 2026 Lawrence County Budget

Lawrence County Health Department (LCHD) partners with their local schools and academies to provide tobacco prevention and cessation education. LCHD collaborates with their local health coalition and a local non-profit agency, Hoosier Uplands, to provide education about the harms of vaping to middle school students. LCHD staff are trained in “Breathe”, a tobacco cessation training. In 2024, 57 students received this education experience. LCHD also helped 11 school staff members get trained to provide tobacco cessation education and provides assistance to their schools to update tobacco and vaping policies through best practices.

Lawrence-Story

  • LCHD provided 438 infectious disease prevention and control services, including investigating outbreaks
  • LCHD trained 76 individuals in Stop the Bleed
  • LCHD trained 110 individuals in CPR
  • LCHD provided 279 childhood lead and case management services, including testing, education, and home services
  • LCHD provided 1,609 student health services, including hearing screenings and education in tobacco and vaping prevention and cessation

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $266,112.72
Funding Per Capita: $5.91

2023: $56,936.43 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $508,110.01
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $982,005.27 2025 Lawrence County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $219,428.63
2026: $266,112.72 2026 Lawrence County Budget

Madison County Health Department (MCHD) offers a peer recovery program for individuals with substance use disorder. Three peer recovery coaches are available to support clients with navigating treatment. Peer recovery coaches bring personal experience of recovery to assist others in initiating and maintaining recovery.

The peer recovery program has been integral to connect Madison County residents with substance use disorder to resources and treatment. In 2024, 415 individuals were engaged with the peer recovery program and 215 individuals chose to be placed in inpatient treatment programs.

Madison-Story

  • 474 people were referred to substance use or mental health treatment by MCHD
  • MCHD educated 2,425 people on HIV/HCV/STI
  • 2,159 children received vision screenings through support of MCHD school health liaison
  • MCHD administered 5,863 infectious disease preventive tests, including HIV, hepatitis C, syphilis, chlamydia, and gonorrhea
  • MCHD educated 360 families about lead

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $822,403.14
Funding Per Capita: $6.32

2023: $122,561.06 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $1,570,279.21
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $3,034,820.05 2025 Madison County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $634,378.88
2026: $822,403.14 2026 Madison County Budget

Madison County Health Department (MCHD) offers a peer recovery program for individuals with substance use disorder. Three peer recovery coaches are available to support clients with navigating treatment. Peer recovery coaches bring personal experience of recovery to assist others in initiating and maintaining recovery.

The peer recovery program has been integral to connect Madison County residents with substance use disorder to resources and treatment. In 2024, 415 individuals were engaged with the peer recovery program and 215 individuals chose to be placed in inpatient treatment programs.

Madison-Story

  • 474 people were referred to substance use or mental health treatment by MCHD
  • MCHD educated 2,425 people on HIV/HCV/STI
  • 2,159 children received vision screenings through support of MCHD school health liaison
  • MCHD administered 5,863 infectious disease preventive tests, including HIV, hepatitis C, syphilis, chlamydia, and gonorrhea
  • MCHD educated 360 families about lead

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $822,403.14
Funding Per Capita: $6.32

2023: $122,561.06 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $1,570,279.21
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $3,034,820.05 2025 Madison County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $634,378.88
2026: $822,403.14 2026 Madison County Budget

Marion County Public Health Department (MCPHD) partnered with the Julia Carson Center to host an event offering vaccines, naloxone training and general health education. Clinicians are available to answer general health care questions and make referrals to community-based clinics three days a week. The Diversion and Civic Engagement Program serves all members of the population regardless of socioeconomic status.

The Julia Carson Center has educated 861 individuals and distributed 1,756 naloxone kits to date. In addition, the MCPHD clinicians serve in two urban-dense population areas through two Indianapolis public libraries.

Marion-Story

  • MCPHD provided 170,571 infectious disease testing services including HIV, hepatitis C, syphilis, chlamydia, and gonorrhea.
  • MCPHD supported the school systems by conducting 172,362 school health screenings, including vision, hearing, and oral health.
  • MCPHD educated 10,907 people on substance use prevention.
  • MCPHD provided 79,127 prenatal services including: testing, nutrition education, referrals to care, and immunizations.
  • MCPHD provided breastfeeding education or support to 29,359 women

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $6,175,831.76
Funding Per Capita: $6.32

2023: $403,658.66 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $11,792,002.98
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $22,789,964.23 2025 Marion County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $4,763,864.63
2026: $6,175,831.76 2026 Marion County Budget

Marion County Public Health Department (MCPHD) partnered with the Julia Carson Center to host an event offering vaccines, naloxone training and general health education. Clinicians are available to answer general health care questions and make referrals to community-based clinics three days a week. The Diversion and Civic Engagement Program serves all members of the population regardless of socioeconomic status.

The Julia Carson Center has educated 861 individuals and distributed 1,756 naloxone kits to date. In addition, the MCPHD clinicians serve in two urban-dense population areas through two Indianapolis public libraries.

Marion-Story

  • MCPHD provided 170,571 infectious disease testing services including HIV, hepatitis C, syphilis, chlamydia, and gonorrhea.
  • MCPHD supported the school systems by conducting 172,362 school health screenings, including vision, hearing, and oral health.
  • MCPHD educated 10,907 people on substance use prevention.
  • MCPHD provided 79,127 prenatal services including: testing, nutrition education, referrals to care, and immunizations.
  • MCPHD provided breastfeeding education or support to 29,359 women

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $6,175,831.76
Funding Per Capita: $6.32

2023: $403,658.66 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $11,792,002.98
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $22,789,964.23 2025 Marion County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $4,763,864.63
2026: $6,175,831.76 2026 Marion County Budget

Marshall County Health Department (MCHD) partnered with the local tobacco coalition, Breathe Easy Marshall County Alliance, to provide a vape-free educational program to fourth grade students in Marshall County.  The evidence-based program teaches students about the risks of vaping and the correlation of vaping with mental health issues. They discuss peer pressure, stress and positive coping methods. The students design a t-shirt, and the winning design is selected by the MCHD staff. When the winner is announced, a local “celebrity” presents the t-shirt to the winner. T-shirts are also distributed to all students and staff. In the past, elected officials and the mayor have attended presentations. In December 2024, Governor Holcomb and Dr. Lindsay Weaver presented at Culver Elementary’s program. Governor Holcomb and Dr. Weaver both spoke to the students about how proud they were of them for participating and pledging to be vape-free.  This program has been such a success due to HFI funding and will expand in 2025.

Marshall-Story

    • MCHD provided 8,416 student health and school liaison services, including vision, hearing, and oral health screenings, Stop the Bleed and CPR training, distribution of AEDs to schools, and education on the harms of vaping/tobacco
    • MCHD provided 6,480 vital record certificate services
    • MCHD administered 4,450 child and adult immunizations and connected individuals with insurance navigation services
    • MCHD provided 1,075 maternal and child health services, including various prenatal services, referrals to breastfeeding support, car safety seat inspections, and referrals to community assistance
    • MCHD provided 780 infectious disease prevention services, including HIV and STI testing, referrals to counseling and care, and community education

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $272,521.51
Funding Per Capita: $5.91

2023: $57,268.72 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $556,232.82
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $1,075,010.41 2025 Marshall County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $224,713.13
2026: $272,521.51 2026 Marshall County Budget

Marshall County Health Department (MCHD) partnered with the local tobacco coalition, Breathe Easy Marshall County Alliance, to provide a vape-free educational program to fourth grade students in Marshall County.  The evidence-based program teaches students about the risks of vaping and the correlation of vaping with mental health issues. They discuss peer pressure, stress and positive coping methods. The students design a t-shirt, and the winning design is selected by the MCHD staff. When the winner is announced, a local “celebrity” presents the t-shirt to the winner. T-shirts are also distributed to all students and staff. In the past, elected officials and the mayor have attended presentations. In December 2024, Governor Holcomb and Dr. Lindsay Weaver presented at Culver Elementary’s program. Governor Holcomb and Dr. Weaver both spoke to the students about how proud they were of them for participating and pledging to be vape-free.  This program has been such a success due to HFI funding and will expand in 2025.

Marshall-Story

    • MCHD provided 8,416 student health and school liaison services, including vision, hearing, and oral health screenings, Stop the Bleed and CPR training, distribution of AEDs to schools, and education on the harms of vaping/tobacco
    • MCHD provided 6,480 vital record certificate services
    • MCHD administered 4,450 child and adult immunizations and connected individuals with insurance navigation services
    • MCHD provided 1,075 maternal and child health services, including various prenatal services, referrals to breastfeeding support, car safety seat inspections, and referrals to community assistance
    • MCHD provided 780 infectious disease prevention services, including HIV and STI testing, referrals to counseling and care, and community education

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $272,521.51
Funding Per Capita: $5.91

2023: $57,268.72 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $556,232.82
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $1,075,010.41 2025 Marshall County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $224,713.13
2026: $272,521.51 2026 Marshall County Budget

Martin County Health Department (MCHD) co-hosted a Halloween event with the local fire department. At the event, they helped 175 children receive school-required vision screenings. They also referred 55 women to WIC.

MCHD is also focusing on lead poisoning prevention initiatives. They tested six children for lead and two children were identified with elevated blood lead levels. MCHD coordinated home assessments and lead education for these families.

Martin-Story

  • MCHD provided immunizations to 489 children through the health department or a partner
  • MCHD provided 225 maternal and child health services, including distribution of sleep sacks along with safe sleep education
  • MCHD provided 608 trauma and injury prevention services, including education in mental health and suicide prevention training, training for Stop the Bleed and CPR
  • MCHD provided 704 student health services, including vision screenings
  • MCHD provided immunizations to 37 adults through the health department or a partner

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $71,353.79
Funding Per Capita: $7.27

2023: $46,146.72 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $136,241.41
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $263,308.70 2025 Martin County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $47,833.50
2026: $71,353.79 2026 Martin County Budget

Martin County Health Department (MCHD) co-hosted a Halloween event with the local fire department. At the event, they helped 175 children receive school-required vision screenings. They also referred 55 women to WIC.

MCHD is also focusing on lead poisoning prevention initiatives. They tested six children for lead and two children were identified with elevated blood lead levels. MCHD coordinated home assessments and lead education for these families.

Martin-Story

  • MCHD provided immunizations to 489 children through the health department or a partner
  • MCHD provided 225 maternal and child health services, including distribution of sleep sacks along with safe sleep education
  • MCHD provided 608 trauma and injury prevention services, including education in mental health and suicide prevention training, training for Stop the Bleed and CPR
  • MCHD provided 704 student health services, including vision screenings
  • MCHD provided immunizations to 37 adults through the health department or a partner

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $71,353.79
Funding Per Capita: $7.27

2023: $46,146.72 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $136,241.41
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $263,308.70 2025 Martin County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $47,833.50
2026: $71,353.79 2026 Martin County Budget

Miami County Health Department (MCHD) is reducing chronic disease and obesity through innovative partnerships and youth-focused initiatives. These programs are designed to promote healthier lifestyles, improve access to nutritious foods, and empower children to make active and healthy choices. Through partnerships with Purdue Extension and North Miami FFA, students are learning to grow their own food in raised garden beds. This hands-on gardening program connects children with fresh, healthy produce while teaching them the importance of sustainability and healthy eating. Produce that is not used in school programming will benefit the school pantry and Macy Food Pantry. Overall, this program served 125 students. The partnership with the Chamber of Commerce takes health promotion beyond the classroom and into the community. Each week at the farmers market, children participate in a health-focused activity to earn “Sprout Bucks.” These can be used to purchase fruits, vegetables, or edible plants from local vendors. “Sprout Bucks” reinforce healthy eating habits while supporting the local economy.

Miami-Story

  • MCHD provided 2,886 vital record certificate services
  • MCHD administered 2,293 child and adult immunizations
  • MCHD provided 1,374 student health and school liaison services, including distribution of AEDs and Stop the Bleed kits, nutrition education, and distribution of personal hygiene supplies
  • MCHD provided 578 chronic disease prevention and reduction services, including high blood pressure, hemoglobin A1c, diabetes, and BMI screenings, and programming for nutrition and physical activity for adults
  • MCHD provided 515 trauma and injury prevention services, including distribution of firearm locks to families, safe sleep education and sleep sack distribution, and referrals to substance use/mental health treatment

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $212,613.48
Funding Per Capita: $5.91

2023: $54,162.60 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $405,959.71
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $784,583.18 2025 Miami County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $175,314.75
2026: $212,613.48 2026 Miami County Budget

Miami County Health Department (MCHD) is reducing chronic disease and obesity through innovative partnerships and youth-focused initiatives. These programs are designed to promote healthier lifestyles, improve access to nutritious foods, and empower children to make active and healthy choices. Through partnerships with Purdue Extension and North Miami FFA, students are learning to grow their own food in raised garden beds. This hands-on gardening program connects children with fresh, healthy produce while teaching them the importance of sustainability and healthy eating. Produce that is not used in school programming will benefit the school pantry and Macy Food Pantry. Overall, this program served 125 students. The partnership with the Chamber of Commerce takes health promotion beyond the classroom and into the community. Each week at the farmers market, children participate in a health-focused activity to earn “Sprout Bucks.” These can be used to purchase fruits, vegetables, or edible plants from local vendors. “Sprout Bucks” reinforce healthy eating habits while supporting the local economy.

Miami-Story

  • MCHD provided 2,886 vital record certificate services
  • MCHD administered 2,293 child and adult immunizations
  • MCHD provided 1,374 student health and school liaison services, including distribution of AEDs and Stop the Bleed kits, nutrition education, and distribution of personal hygiene supplies
  • MCHD provided 578 chronic disease prevention and reduction services, including high blood pressure, hemoglobin A1c, diabetes, and BMI screenings, and programming for nutrition and physical activity for adults
  • MCHD provided 515 trauma and injury prevention services, including distribution of firearm locks to families, safe sleep education and sleep sack distribution, and referrals to substance use/mental health treatment

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $212,613.48
Funding Per Capita: $5.91

2023: $54,162.60 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $405,959.71
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $784,583.18 2025 Miami County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $175,314.75
2026: $212,613.48 2026 Miami County Budget

To address injury prevention and mortality rates, Monroe County Health Department (MCHD) partnered with the City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation to offer the All Kids Swim program. The All Kids Swim program provides vital swim education. All participants passed level two of the American Red Cross Swim Course by learning fundamental aquatic skills. At the end of the program, all participants were able to tread water for 30 seconds and perform front strokes and back strokes. Three participants who had no prior swim skills were able to pass a basic swim test by the end of the summer. MCHD hosted this program in conjunction with Banneker Summer Camp at IU Outdoor Recreational Pool. This camp is for at-risk adolescents in Monroe County. All Kids Swim program provided 21 instruction sessions and a total of 69 children were served ranging from ages 5 to 13 years old.

Monroe-Story

  • MCHD provided 2,407 maternal and child health services, including various prenatal and postpartum services, safe sleep education and crib distribution, and car seat education and distribution
  • MCHD provided 7,318 infectious disease prevention and control services, including testing for Syphilis and referrals to counseling and/or care
  • MCHD provided 9,159 trauma and injury prevention services, including education in Stop the Bleed, CPR and fall prevention
  • MCHD trained 96 individuals in substance use prevention
  • MCHD provided 242 childhood lead and case management services, including testing, education, and home services

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $826,036.67
Funding Per Capita: $5.91

2023: $125,500.42 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $1,577,217.01
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $3,048,228.48 2025 Monroe County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $681,125.25
2026: $826,036.67 2026 Monroe County Budget

To address injury prevention and mortality rates, Monroe County Health Department (MCHD) partnered with the City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation to offer the All Kids Swim program. The All Kids Swim program provides vital swim education. All participants passed level two of the American Red Cross Swim Course by learning fundamental aquatic skills. At the end of the program, all participants were able to tread water for 30 seconds and perform front strokes and back strokes. Three participants who had no prior swim skills were able to pass a basic swim test by the end of the summer. MCHD hosted this program in conjunction with Banneker Summer Camp at IU Outdoor Recreational Pool. This camp is for at-risk adolescents in Monroe County. All Kids Swim program provided 21 instruction sessions and a total of 69 children were served ranging from ages 5 to 13 years old.

Monroe-Story

  • MCHD provided 2,407 maternal and child health services, including various prenatal and postpartum services, safe sleep education and crib distribution, and car seat education and distribution
  • MCHD provided 7,318 infectious disease prevention and control services, including testing for Syphilis and referrals to counseling and/or care
  • MCHD provided 9,159 trauma and injury prevention services, including education in Stop the Bleed, CPR and fall prevention
  • MCHD trained 96 individuals in substance use prevention
  • MCHD provided 242 childhood lead and case management services, including testing, education, and home services

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $826,036.67
Funding Per Capita: $5.91

2023: $125,500.42 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $1,577,217.01
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $3,048,228.48 2025 Monroe County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $681,125.25
2026: $826,036.67 2026 Monroe County Budget

Montgomery County Health Department (MCHD) began offering a diaper pantry in 2024. Parents can apply for diapers, or they can be referred by community partners. The number of diapers a family is given is based on the child’s age. The diaper pantry gives MCHD the opportunity to connect with families in the community and offer education on safe sleep, water safety, child lead poisoning prevention and immunizations. The MCHD team meets families where they are and offers individualized resources and support. The diaper pantry recently served a local family in need. A community partner referred the family and MCHD supplied them with a month’s supply of diapers for three children. This program is sustained by Health First Indiana funding and continues to be a touchpoint between MCHD and community members.

Montgomery-Story

  • MCHD provided 6,857 vital record certificate services
  • MCHD provided 2,520 trauma and injury prevention services, including CPR and Stop the Bleed training, water safety education, and education/training on mental health and suicide prevention
  • MCHD administered 889 child and adult immunizations
  • MCHD provided 383 student health and school liaison services, including education on the harms of vaping/tobacco
  • MCHD provided 374 maternal and child health services, including various prenatal services, safe sleep education and sleep sack distribution, and referrals to WIC and food access

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $224,284.11
Funding Per Capita: $5.91

2023: $54,767.70 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $428,243.35
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $827,649.95 2025 Montgomery County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $184,938.00
2026: $224,284.11 2026 Montgomery County Budget

Montgomery County Health Department (MCHD) began offering a diaper pantry in 2024. Parents can apply for diapers, or they can be referred by community partners. The number of diapers a family is given is based on the child’s age. The diaper pantry gives MCHD the opportunity to connect with families in the community and offer education on safe sleep, water safety, child lead poisoning prevention and immunizations. The MCHD team meets families where they are and offers individualized resources and support. The diaper pantry recently served a local family in need. A community partner referred the family and MCHD supplied them with a month’s supply of diapers for three children. This program is sustained by Health First Indiana funding and continues to be a touchpoint between MCHD and community members.

Montgomery-Story

  • MCHD provided 6,857 vital record certificate services
  • MCHD provided 2,520 trauma and injury prevention services, including CPR and Stop the Bleed training, water safety education, and education/training on mental health and suicide prevention
  • MCHD administered 889 child and adult immunizations
  • MCHD provided 383 student health and school liaison services, including education on the harms of vaping/tobacco
  • MCHD provided 374 maternal and child health services, including various prenatal services, safe sleep education and sleep sack distribution, and referrals to WIC and food access

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $224,284.11
Funding Per Capita: $5.91

2023: $54,767.70 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $428,243.35
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $827,649.95 2025 Montgomery County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $184,938.00
2026: $224,284.11 2026 Montgomery County Budget

Mobile integrated health (MIH) is a patient-centered model of care delivered in a patient’s home or a mobile environment. MIH is an innovative approach that integrates the emergency medical services system into the public health system, reducing emergency room visits and decreasing overall healthcare costs.  MIH providers visit patients in their homes or use telehealth platforms to assist with health screenings, treatments and follow-ups. Services can also include social work, substance use recovery, mental health treatment referrals and chronic disease management. Because of Health First Indiana funding, Morgan County Health Department (MCHD) is partnering with Morgan County EMS to deliver MIH services to the community. The MIH program recently served a patient who was referred to the program based on a history of frequent calls to 911 for lift assists. After the home visit, the patient’s primary care provider was contacted to put in an order for an in-home lift device. The patient was also provided home health for wound care and physical therapy. One month after the patient’s new services began, lift assist emergency calls ceased, and the patient reported a higher quality of life.

Morgan-Story

  • MCHD screened 1,233 people for high blood pressure though the LHD or a partner
  • MCHD educated 4,242 people on mental health and suicide prevention.
  • MCHD educated 142 families about lead
  • 1,498 adults participated in MCHD's nutrition and physical activity education programs
  • MCHD conducted 6,043 maternal and child health services, including various pre and post natal services along with safe sleep items distribution and food access referrals.

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $380,474.69
Funding Per Capita: $5.30

2023: $80,862.06 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $726,470.36
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $1,404,022.15 2025 Morgan County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $349,927.50
2026 $380,474.69 2026 Morgan County Budget

Mobile integrated health (MIH) is a patient-centered model of care delivered in a patient’s home or a mobile environment. MIH is an innovative approach that integrates the emergency medical services system into the public health system, reducing emergency room visits and decreasing overall healthcare costs.  MIH providers visit patients in their homes or use telehealth platforms to assist with health screenings, treatments and follow-ups. Services can also include social work, substance use recovery, mental health treatment referrals and chronic disease management. Because of Health First Indiana funding, Morgan County Health Department (MCHD) is partnering with Morgan County EMS to deliver MIH services to the community. The MIH program recently served a patient who was referred to the program based on a history of frequent calls to 911 for lift assists. After the home visit, the patient’s primary care provider was contacted to put in an order for an in-home lift device. The patient was also provided home health for wound care and physical therapy. One month after the patient’s new services began, lift assist emergency calls ceased, and the patient reported a higher quality of life.

Morgan-Story

  • MCHD screened 1,233 people for high blood pressure though the LHD or a partner
  • MCHD educated 4,242 people on mental health and suicide prevention.
  • MCHD educated 142 families about lead
  • 1,498 adults participated in MCHD's nutrition and physical activity education programs
  • MCHD conducted 6,043 maternal and child health services, including various pre and post natal services along with safe sleep items distribution and food access referrals.

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $380,474.69
Funding Per Capita: $5.30

2023: $80,862.06 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $726,470.36
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $1,404,022.15 2025 Morgan County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $349,927.50
2026 $380,474.69 2026 Morgan County Budget

Newton County Health Department (NCHD) hosted a successful community baby shower. The event connected participants with community resources and safety items like pack-n-plays and car seats. NCHD and the police department provided car seat safety checks for expecting mothers. The event was attended by 35 families, with 12 families receiving assistance with car seat checks.

Newton-Story

  • NCHD provided 1,086 vital record certificate services
  • NCHD administered 445 child and adult immunizations
  • NCHD provided 437 access and linkage to clinical care services, including high blood pressure and A1c screenings, and food access referrals
  • NCHD provided 118 maternal and child health services, including prenatal nutrition support and child car seat distribution
  • NCHD provided 86 trauma and injury prevention services, including water safety education and fall prevention programming

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $90,005.66
Funding Per Capita: $6.51

2023: $47,378.38 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $155,704.47
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $300,924.22  2025 Newton County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $67,421.25
2026: $90,005.66 2026 Newton County Budget

Newton County Health Department (NCHD) hosted a successful community baby shower. The event connected participants with community resources and safety items like pack-n-plays and car seats. NCHD and the police department provided car seat safety checks for expecting mothers. The event was attended by 35 families, with 12 families receiving assistance with car seat checks.

Newton-Story

  • NCHD provided 1,086 vital record certificate services
  • NCHD administered 445 child and adult immunizations
  • NCHD provided 437 access and linkage to clinical care services, including high blood pressure and A1c screenings, and food access referrals
  • NCHD provided 118 maternal and child health services, including prenatal nutrition support and child car seat distribution
  • NCHD provided 86 trauma and injury prevention services, including water safety education and fall prevention programming

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $90,005.66
Funding Per Capita: $6.51

2023: $47,378.38 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $155,704.47
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $300,924.22  2025 Newton County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $67,421.25
2026: $90,005.66 2026 Newton County Budget

Recognizing the need for accessible bike helmets and road and bike safety education, the Noble County Health Department (NCHD) in partnership with Activate Noble County (ANC) saw an opportunity to expand its annual event to reach more families across the county.

In 2025, the NCHD coordinated with ANC to expand the Road/Bike Safety Events from three to five locations. Events were scheduled from 5-7 p.m. to accommodate working parents and ensure more families could participate. At each event, NCHD staff, ANC coalition members and community volunteers provided hands-on training, including demonstrations of proper arm signals and explanations of road signs; Parkview’s Trauma Services team provided bike helmet fittings; and Pedals of Hope provided bike giveaways at some of the locations. With support from the NCHD mobile clinic trailer, the team was equipped to handle registration and provide shelter, ensuring a smooth experience regardless of the weather.

The collaboration resulted in a significant increase in community engagement, with 265 helmets provided at no cost to participants. Of these, 145 were funded by the NCHD HFI funds and 120 by ANC, demonstrating the power of pooled resources. The events equipped parents and children with the knowledge and equipment needed for safer road use, strengthening the community's safety initiatives.

Noble-Story-Image-Rounded

  • NCHD provided 4,768 student health and school liaison services, including vision, hearing, and oral health screenings, Stop the Bleed training, and distribution of AEDs to schools
  • NCHD provided 2,953 vital record certificate services
  • NCHD provided 2,720 chronic disease prevention and reduction services, including high blood pressure, hemoglobin A1c, diabetes, high cholesterol, and BMI screenings, and nutrition and physical activity programming for adults
  • NCHD administered 2,102 child and adult immunizations
  • NCHD provided 1,665 trauma and injury prevention services, including agricultural safety education, water safety education and fall prevention programming

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $299,923.81
Funding Per Capita: $6.32

2023: $57,686.22 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $572,668.20
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $1,106,774.47 2025 Noble County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $231,352.88
2026: $299,923.81 2026 Noble County Budget

Recognizing the need for accessible bike helmets and road and bike safety education, the Noble County Health Department (NCHD) in partnership with Activate Noble County (ANC) saw an opportunity to expand its annual event to reach more families across the county.

In 2025, the NCHD coordinated with ANC to expand the Road/Bike Safety Events from three to five locations. Events were scheduled from 5-7 p.m. to accommodate working parents and ensure more families could participate. At each event, NCHD staff, ANC coalition members and community volunteers provided hands-on training, including demonstrations of proper arm signals and explanations of road signs; Parkview’s Trauma Services team provided bike helmet fittings; and Pedals of Hope provided bike giveaways at some of the locations. With support from the NCHD mobile clinic trailer, the team was equipped to handle registration and provide shelter, ensuring a smooth experience regardless of the weather.

The collaboration resulted in a significant increase in community engagement, with 265 helmets provided at no cost to participants. Of these, 145 were funded by the NCHD HFI funds and 120 by ANC, demonstrating the power of pooled resources. The events equipped parents and children with the knowledge and equipment needed for safer road use, strengthening the community's safety initiatives.

Noble-Story-Image-Rounded

  • NCHD provided 4,768 student health and school liaison services, including vision, hearing, and oral health screenings, Stop the Bleed training, and distribution of AEDs to schools
  • NCHD provided 2,953 vital record certificate services
  • NCHD provided 2,720 chronic disease prevention and reduction services, including high blood pressure, hemoglobin A1c, diabetes, high cholesterol, and BMI screenings, and nutrition and physical activity programming for adults
  • NCHD administered 2,102 child and adult immunizations
  • NCHD provided 1,665 trauma and injury prevention services, including agricultural safety education, water safety education and fall prevention programming

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $299,923.81
Funding Per Capita: $6.32

2023: $57,686.22 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $572,668.20
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $1,106,774.47 2025 Noble County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $231,352.88
2026: $299,923.81 2026 Noble County Budget

Ohio County Health Department (OCHD) partnered with a local school nurse to provide cardiac scans for students. MCore Foundation provided a mobile unit and checked students ages 12-18 for conditions that might contribute to sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). According to the MCore Foundation, SCA in youth is not uncommon. MCore Foundation screened 32 students. They identified three students for follow-up testing and one student with a critical heart condition. OCHD identifying a critical case is important to the Ohio County community. In the past, an Ohio County student lost their life to SCA, so preventing any future death is of utmost importance. OCHD is hosting another SCA screening event with MCore Foundation this fall, and another event is scheduled for 2025. Clinics will be hosted biyearly until 80-100% of the students have been screened. The goal is to have all Ohio County students checked before age 15.

Ohio-Story

  • OCHD provided 1,489 trauma and injury prevention services, including education in Stop the Bleed, CPR and fall prevention
  • OCHD provided 95 childhood lead and case management services, including testing and education
  • OCHD provided 1,445 chronic disease prevention and reduction services, including screenings for high blood pressure, A1C and diabetes risk factors
  • OCHD provided 227 maternal and child health services, including various prenatal and postpartum services, safe sleep education and sleep sack distribution
  • OCHD provided 1,642 student health services, including vision and hearing screenings and education in tobacco and vaping prevention and cessation

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $71,353.79
Funding Per Capita: $12.01

2023: $44,959.82 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $136,241.41
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $263,308.70 2025 Ohio County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $28,957.50
2026: $71,353.79 2026 Ohio County Budget
Purdue Extension Rising Sun School Corporation Dearborn County Tobacco Cessation and Prevention Coalition
MCore Foundation Ohio County Parks City of Rising Sun

Ohio County Health Department (OCHD) partnered with a local school nurse to provide cardiac scans for students. MCore Foundation provided a mobile unit and checked students ages 12-18 for conditions that might contribute to sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). According to the MCore Foundation, SCA in youth is not uncommon. MCore Foundation screened 32 students. They identified three students for follow-up testing and one student with a critical heart condition. OCHD identifying a critical case is important to the Ohio County community. In the past, an Ohio County student lost their life to SCA, so preventing any future death is of utmost importance. OCHD is hosting another SCA screening event with MCore Foundation this fall, and another event is scheduled for 2025. Clinics will be hosted biyearly until 80-100% of the students have been screened. The goal is to have all Ohio County students checked before age 15.

Ohio-Story

  • OCHD provided 1,489 trauma and injury prevention services, including education in Stop the Bleed, CPR and fall prevention
  • OCHD provided 95 childhood lead and case management services, including testing and education
  • OCHD provided 1,445 chronic disease prevention and reduction services, including screenings for high blood pressure, A1C and diabetes risk factors
  • OCHD provided 227 maternal and child health services, including various prenatal and postpartum services, safe sleep education and sleep sack distribution
  • OCHD provided 1,642 student health services, including vision and hearing screenings and education in tobacco and vaping prevention and cessation

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $71,353.79
Funding Per Capita: $12.01

2023: $44,959.82 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $136,241.41
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $263,308.70 2025 Ohio County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $28,957.50
2026: $71,353.79 2026 Ohio County Budget

Purdue Extension Rising Sun School Corporation Dearborn County Tobacco Cessation and Prevention Coalition
MCore Foundation Ohio County Parks City of Rising Sun

Orange County Health Department (OCHD)’s school health liaison and the tobacco prevention and cessation coordinator partnered with two Orange County schools to implement policy changes, provide education and offer medical alternatives for cessation. They use the IN-DEPTH program for students who have been caught with vapes. This program also includes education for parents and guardians. If students are caught with a vape a second time, the schools have agreed to impose a lesser punishment upon evidence of an appointment with a medical provider for potential addiction issues. To date, there have been no repeat offenders for schools participating in the program.  The second component of the program involves providing “Catch my Breath” prevention education to all fourth, seventh, eight and high school health students. This fall, the two educators delivered tobacco prevention education to 165 fourth graders, 150 seventh and eighth graders and 95 high school students. The goal for the next semester is to train health teachers and fourth grader teachers in the “Catch my Breath” program so they can directly educate their students.  The school health liaison and the tobacco prevention and cessation coordinator have also provided education and nicotine replacement therapy to the community.

Orange-Story

  • OCHD provided 133 maternal and child health services, including distribution of safe sleep education materials and parenting classes/ education
  • OCHD provided 436 chronic disease prevention and reduction services, including BMI screenings and nutrition and physical activity education for community members
  • OCHD provided 250 children with supplemental nutrition education programming at school
  • OCHD provided 2,709 student health services, including supplemental nutrition education programming at school and education in tobacco and vaping prevention and cessation
  • OCHD provided 1,884 trauma and injury prevention services, including education in vehicle passenger safety/ seatbelt use, fall prevention and mental health and suicide prevention

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $125,557.59
Funding Per Capita: $6.32

2023: $49,228.93 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $224,270.10
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $433,438.46 2025 Orange County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $96,851.63
2026: $125,557.59 2026 Orange County Budget

Orange County Health Department (OCHD)’s school health liaison and the tobacco prevention and cessation coordinator partnered with two Orange County schools to implement policy changes, provide education and offer medical alternatives for cessation. They use the IN-DEPTH program for students who have been caught with vapes. This program also includes education for parents and guardians. If students are caught with a vape a second time, the schools have agreed to impose a lesser punishment upon evidence of an appointment with a medical provider for potential addiction issues. To date, there have been no repeat offenders for schools participating in the program.  The second component of the program involves providing “Catch my Breath” prevention education to all fourth, seventh, eight and high school health students. This fall, the two educators delivered tobacco prevention education to 165 fourth graders, 150 seventh and eighth graders and 95 high school students. The goal for the next semester is to train health teachers and fourth grader teachers in the “Catch my Breath” program so they can directly educate their students.  The school health liaison and the tobacco prevention and cessation coordinator have also provided education and nicotine replacement therapy to the community.

Orange-Story

  • OCHD provided 133 maternal and child health services, including distribution of safe sleep education materials and parenting classes/ education
  • OCHD provided 436 chronic disease prevention and reduction services, including BMI screenings and nutrition and physical activity education for community members
  • OCHD provided 250 children with supplemental nutrition education programming at school
  • OCHD provided 2,709 student health services, including supplemental nutrition education programming at school and education in tobacco and vaping prevention and cessation
  • OCHD provided 1,884 trauma and injury prevention services, including education in vehicle passenger safety/ seatbelt use, fall prevention and mental health and suicide prevention

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $125,557.59
Funding Per Capita: $6.32

2023: $49,228.93 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $224,270.10
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $433,438.46 2025 Orange County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $96,851.63
2026: $125,557.59 2026 Orange County Budget

Owen County Health Department (OCHD) hosted a Back-to-School Beach Bash on July 20. They provided an array of free services, including vison screenings, hearing screenings, dental health education and haircuts. Hygiene products, clothes, socks and books were distributed. Children participated in fun activities and games. In total, OCHD served 320 children and 189 adults.

The Beach Bash was hosted in partnership with Anthem, Head Start, South Central Community Action Program and the Spencer Lions Club. With support from community partners, OCHD helped students and families prepare for a healthy school year!

Owen-Story

  • OCHD administered immunization services to 716 children at the local health department or through a partner.
  • OCHD provided 315 prenatal services including: testing, nutrition education, referrals to care, immunizations and prenatal vitamin distribution
  • OCHD provided 290 chronic disease prevention screenings and referrals, including high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, cancer, BMI, and food insecurity
  • OCHD referred 117 families to local food pantries
  • OCHD supported the local schools by rendering 5,999 services though their school health liaison

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $134,746.73
Funding Per Capita: $6.32

2023: $49,674.63 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $215,785.38
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $417,040.35 2025 Owen County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $103,939.88
2026: $134,746.73 2026 Owen County Budget

Owen County Health Department (OCHD) hosted a Back-to-School Beach Bash on July 20. They provided an array of free services, including vison screenings, hearing screenings, dental health education and haircuts. Hygiene products, clothes, socks and books were distributed. Children participated in fun activities and games. In total, OCHD served 320 children and 189 adults.

The Beach Bash was hosted in partnership with Anthem, Head Start, South Central Community Action Program and the Spencer Lions Club. With support from community partners, OCHD helped students and families prepare for a healthy school year!

Owen-Story

  • OCHD administered immunization services to 716 children at the local health department or through a partner.
  • OCHD provided 315 prenatal services including: testing, nutrition education, referrals to care, immunizations and prenatal vitamin distribution
  • OCHD provided 290 chronic disease prevention screenings and referrals, including high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, cancer, BMI, and food insecurity
  • OCHD referred 117 families to local food pantries
  • OCHD supported the local schools by rendering 5,999 services though their school health liaison

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $134,746.73
Funding Per Capita: $6.32

2023: $49,674.63 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $215,785.38
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $417,040.35 2025 Owen County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $103,939.88
2026: $134,746.73 2026 Owen County Budget

Parke County Health Department (PCHD) partnered with the Town of Rockville to host a Water Safety Day. This initiative was designed to raise awareness about water safety among children and families. During the event, 79 children and 42 adults participated. Overall, 141 lifejackets were distributed.

Following the event, PCHD provided individual water safety lessons to 35 children over the course of four evenings. These initiatives and partnerships align with PCHD’s broader trauma and injury prevention campaign. “We believe that prevention is key to maintaining the health and wellbeing of our community,” says Natalie Cole, PCHD nurse. “By working together with partners like Rockville Lake, we can make significant strides in promoting safety and reducing the incidence of preventable injuries.”

Parke-Story

  • PCHD provided 1,336 chronic disease prevention screenings and referrals, including high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, cancer, BMI, and food insecurity
  • PCHD educated or trained 484 people on water safety
  • PCHD provided 242 youth education over the harms of vaping and tobacco use
  • PCHD administered 754 maternal and child health related services.
  • PCHD educated 211 people about infant safe sleep including families and professionals

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $108,209.03
Funding Per Capita: $6.70

2023: $48,091.38 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $206,612.05
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $399,311.40 2025 Parke County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $78,760.50
2026: $108,209.03 2026 Parke County Budget

Parke County Health Department (PCHD) partnered with the Town of Rockville to host a Water Safety Day. This initiative was designed to raise awareness about water safety among children and families. During the event, 79 children and 42 adults participated. Overall, 141 lifejackets were distributed.

Following the event, PCHD provided individual water safety lessons to 35 children over the course of four evenings. These initiatives and partnerships align with PCHD’s broader trauma and injury prevention campaign. “We believe that prevention is key to maintaining the health and wellbeing of our community,” says Natalie Cole, PCHD nurse. “By working together with partners like Rockville Lake, we can make significant strides in promoting safety and reducing the incidence of preventable injuries.”

Parke-Story

  • PCHD provided 1,336 chronic disease prevention screenings and referrals, including high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, cancer, BMI, and food insecurity
  • PCHD educated or trained 484 people on water safety
  • PCHD provided 242 youth education over the harms of vaping and tobacco use
  • PCHD administered 754 maternal and child health related services.
  • PCHD educated 211 people about infant safe sleep including families and professionals

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $108,209.03
Funding Per Capita: $6.70

2023: $48,091.38 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $206,612.05
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $399,311.40 2025 Parke County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $78,760.50
2026: $108,209.03 2026 Parke County Budget

Perry County Health Department (PCHD) hosted a community baby shower with 18 community partners. Over 100 families came to the event to receive information on local service providers. PCHD was able to sign up over 50 participants for car seat safety inspections and crib distributions. They also provided safe sleep education to participants and handed out nearly 200 sleep sacks.

Perry-Story

  • PCHD provided 1,033 maternal and child health services, including various prenatal and postpartum services, safe sleep education and sleep sack distribution
  • PCHD provided 3,671 student health services, including vision and hearing screenings
  • PCHD provided 2,746 chronic disease prevention and reduction services, including screening for high blood pressure and distribution of blood pressure monitors
  • PCHD provided 2,676 trauma and injury prevention services, including education in CPR and fall prevention
  • PCHD provided 265 childhood lead and case management services, including testing, education, and home services

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $101,611.87
Funding Per Capita: $5.30

2023: $49,015.27 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $194,015.56
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $374,966.63 2025 Perry County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $93,453.75
2026: $101,611.87 2026 Perry County Budget

Perry County Health Department (PCHD) hosted a community baby shower with 18 community partners. Over 100 families came to the event to receive information on local service providers. PCHD was able to sign up over 50 participants for car seat safety inspections and crib distributions. They also provided safe sleep education to participants and handed out nearly 200 sleep sacks.

Perry-Story

  • PCHD provided 1,033 maternal and child health services, including various prenatal and postpartum services, safe sleep education and sleep sack distribution
  • PCHD provided 3,671 student health services, including vision and hearing screenings
  • PCHD provided 2,746 chronic disease prevention and reduction services, including screening for high blood pressure and distribution of blood pressure monitors
  • PCHD provided 2,676 trauma and injury prevention services, including education in CPR and fall prevention
  • PCHD provided 265 childhood lead and case management services, including testing, education, and home services

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $101,611.87
Funding Per Capita: $5.30

2023: $49,015.27 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $194,015.56
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $374,966.63 2025 Perry County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $93,453.75
2026: $101,611.87 2026 Perry County Budget

Pike County Health Department (PCHD) is focusing on reducing infant mortality and infant injuries. Through Health First Indiana funding, PCHD trained staff to become car seat safety technicians and purchased car seats for families in need. A PCHD staff member teaches individuals how to properly install the car seats.

PCHD also partners with Nurse Family Partnership (NFP) and has increased their referrals to the program. NFP offers in-home services to new mothers. In 2024, eight car seats and 20 newborn sleep sacks were provided to families. This program will continue to grow in the future.

Pike-Story

  • PCHD provided 658 maternal and child health services, including distribution of vitamins, referrals to prenatal care and nutrition education
  • PCHD provided 511 chronic disease prevention and reduction services, including screening for high blood pressure and nutrition and physical activity education programming
  • PCHD provided 1,700 trauma and injury prevention services, including education in mental health and suicide prevention training, training for CPR and education in vehicle passenger safety and seatbelt use
  • PCHD provided 156 childhood lead and case management services, including testing, education, and home services
  • PCHD provided 1,943 school health services, including health promotion and student support initiatives

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $81,547.18
Funding Per Capita: $6.66

2023: $46,894.05 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $155,704.47
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $300,924.22 2025 Pike County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $59,718.75
2026: $81,547.18 2026 Pike County Budget

Pike County Health Department (PCHD) is focusing on reducing infant mortality and infant injuries. Through Health First Indiana funding, PCHD trained staff to become car seat safety technicians and purchased car seats for families in need. A PCHD staff member teaches individuals how to properly install the car seats.

PCHD also partners with Nurse Family Partnership (NFP) and has increased their referrals to the program. NFP offers in-home services to new mothers. In 2024, eight car seats and 20 newborn sleep sacks were provided to families. This program will continue to grow in the future.

Pike-Story

  • PCHD provided 658 maternal and child health services, including distribution of vitamins, referrals to prenatal care and nutrition education
  • PCHD provided 511 chronic disease prevention and reduction services, including screening for high blood pressure and nutrition and physical activity education programming
  • PCHD provided 1,700 trauma and injury prevention services, including education in mental health and suicide prevention training, training for CPR and education in vehicle passenger safety and seatbelt use
  • PCHD provided 156 childhood lead and case management services, including testing, education, and home services
  • PCHD provided 1,943 school health services, including health promotion and student support initiatives

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $81,547.18
Funding Per Capita: $6.66

2023: $46,894.05 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $155,704.47
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $300,924.22 2025 Pike County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $59,718.75
2026: $81,547.18 2026 Pike County Budget

Porter County Health Department (PCHD) and Powers Health partnered to address diabetes risk and prevention through the Reducing Undiagnosed Diabetes Initiative (RUDI). This program, supported by the Powers Health Ask the Nurse Program and HFI funding, is making a significant impact in the community. RUDI helps identify undiagnosed cases of prediabetes through onsite A1C testing, education and immediate referrals for those at risk. Since mid-October, five screenings have been held, to evaluate 39 individuals. Among those screened, 10 were considered as prediabetic, and one young adult in their 20s showed indicators of having diabetes. More than 900 residents have also received valuable diabetes education through the initiative. Screenings are designed for individuals aged 18 and older who are overweight or obese and meet specific criteria, such as not having a recent A1C blood test or prior diagnosis of diabetes or prediabetes. So far, eight additional screenings are planned for the winter and spring, with nine more locations in the scheduling phase.

Porter-Story

  • PCHD provided 32,785 vital record certificate services
  • PCHD provided 26,764 student health and school liaison services, including vision, hearing, and oral health screenings, Stop the Bleed kits and training, and distribution of weekend food bags
  • PCHD provided 24,119 access and linkage to clinical care services, including various screenings, referrals to clinical care, and referrals to insurance navigation
  • PCHD provided 8,576 maternal and child health services, including various prenatal services, safe sleep education and sleep sack distribution, and referrals to WIC and food access
  • PCHD provided 7,092 trauma and injury prevention services, including CPR and Stop the Bleed training, water safety education, and referrals to substance use/mental health treatment

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $918,137.69
Funding Per Capita: $5.30

2023: $135,768.41 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $1,753,072.76
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $3,388,098.32 2025 2025 Porter County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $844,423.13
2026: $918,137.69 2026 Porter County Budget

Porter County Health Department (PCHD) and Powers Health partnered to address diabetes risk and prevention through the Reducing Undiagnosed Diabetes Initiative (RUDI). This program, supported by the Powers Health Ask the Nurse Program and HFI funding, is making a significant impact in the community. RUDI helps identify undiagnosed cases of prediabetes through onsite A1C testing, education and immediate referrals for those at risk. Since mid-October, five screenings have been held, to evaluate 39 individuals. Among those screened, 10 were considered as prediabetic, and one young adult in their 20s showed indicators of having diabetes. More than 900 residents have also received valuable diabetes education through the initiative. Screenings are designed for individuals aged 18 and older who are overweight or obese and meet specific criteria, such as not having a recent A1C blood test or prior diagnosis of diabetes or prediabetes. So far, eight additional screenings are planned for the winter and spring, with nine more locations in the scheduling phase.

Porter-Story

  • PCHD provided 32,785 vital record certificate services
  • PCHD provided 26,764 student health and school liaison services, including vision, hearing, and oral health screenings, Stop the Bleed kits and training, and distribution of weekend food bags
  • PCHD provided 24,119 access and linkage to clinical care services, including various screenings, referrals to clinical care, and referrals to insurance navigation
  • PCHD provided 8,576 maternal and child health services, including various prenatal services, safe sleep education and sleep sack distribution, and referrals to WIC and food access
  • PCHD provided 7,092 trauma and injury prevention services, including CPR and Stop the Bleed training, water safety education, and referrals to substance use/mental health treatment

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $918,137.69
Funding Per Capita: $5.30

2023: $135,768.41 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $1,753,072.76
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $3,388,098.32 2025 2025 Porter County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $844,423.13
2026: $918,137.69 2026 Porter County Budget

Posey County Health Department (PCHD) trained Future Farmers of America (FFA) students in Stop the Bleed. Stop the Bleed is a program that trains and educates individuals to recognize life-threatening bleeding and act quickly and effectively to control bleeding. This skillset will be influential for rural communities to aid in the event of a farming accident. This was a four-day training across two school districts. In total, 120 students and three school staff members were fully trained in Stop the Bleed. PCHD also partners with their local law enforcement, Mount Vernon Police Department, to train and supply their staff with Stop the Bleed kits.

Posey-Story

  • PCHD provided 3,720 chronic disease prevention and reduction services, including screening for diabetes risk factors, high blood pressure and nutrition and physical activity education for community members
  • PCHD provided 1,622 maternal and child health services, including distribution of car seats and sleep sacks along with car seat inspections and safe sleep education
  • PCHD provided 3,813 trauma and injury prevention services, including education in fall prevention and community participation in activities related to fall prevention
  • PCHD provided 354 childhood lead and case management services, including testing, education, and home services
  • PCHD provided 3,204 student health services, including vision and hearing screenings

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $133,690.90
Funding Per Capita: $5.30

2023: $50,870.42 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $255,266.58
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $493,344.20 2025 Posey County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $122,957.25
2026: $133,690.90 2026 Posey County Budget

Posey County Health Department (PCHD) trained Future Farmers of America (FFA) students in Stop the Bleed. Stop the Bleed is a program that trains and educates individuals to recognize life-threatening bleeding and act quickly and effectively to control bleeding. This skillset will be influential for rural communities to aid in the event of a farming accident. This was a four-day training across two school districts. In total, 120 students and three school staff members were fully trained in Stop the Bleed. PCHD also partners with their local law enforcement, Mount Vernon Police Department, to train and supply their staff with Stop the Bleed kits.

Posey-Story

  • PCHD provided 3,720 chronic disease prevention and reduction services, including screening for diabetes risk factors, high blood pressure and nutrition and physical activity education for community members
  • PCHD provided 1,622 maternal and child health services, including distribution of car seats and sleep sacks along with car seat inspections and safe sleep education
  • PCHD provided 3,813 trauma and injury prevention services, including education in fall prevention and community participation in activities related to fall prevention
  • PCHD provided 354 childhood lead and case management services, including testing, education, and home services
  • PCHD provided 3,204 student health services, including vision and hearing screenings

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $133,690.90
Funding Per Capita: $5.30

2023: $50,870.42 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $255,266.58
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $493,344.20 2025 Posey County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $122,957.25
2026: $133,690.90 2026 Posey County Budget

Community partners like Pulaski County Community Foundation, Pulaski County Drug-Free Council, Pulaski County Jail and Pulaski County Health Department (PCHDP are partnering to reduce recidivism rates. Currently, 120 inmates are housed at Pulaski County Jail, and recidivism rates vary from 33%-54%. PCHD partnered with their community health navigator to donate supplies for the Roots Yoga System project. This evidence-based program supports Pulaski County Jail inmates’ physical and mental health to reduce recidivism. The program includes components like yoga, guided meditation, visualization and curriculum-based journaling. Program instructors are 200+ hour Yoga Alliance-certified educators. Upon completing the program, participants completed a feedback survey. One participant lost thirty pounds since starting yoga. Another participant said, “Originally, I just did this to get out of my cell, but the facilitators made yoga fun and interesting, and I loved the practice.” PCHD continues to partner with the community health navigator to implement the Roots Yoga project by ordering supplies like heart rate monitors.

Pulaski-Story

  • PCHD provided 2,266 maternal and child health services, including breastfeeding support, safe sleep education, sleep sack distribution, and referrals to WIC and food access
  • PCHD provided 1,986 vital record certificate services
  • PCHD provided 1,761 chronic disease prevention and reduction services, including high blood pressure screenings, and nutrition and physical activity programming, and sun safety education
  • PCHD administered 1,175 child and adult immunizations and connected individuals with insurance navigation services
  • PCHD provided 422 trauma and injury prevention services, including CPR and Stop the Bleed training, education/training on substance use prevention, and fall prevention programming

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $94,303.20
Funding Per Capita: $7.54

2023: $46,974.98 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $170,318.12
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $329,167.47 2025 Pulaski County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $61,005.75
2026: $94,303.20 2026 Pulaski County Budget

Community partners like Pulaski County Community Foundation, Pulaski County Drug-Free Council, Pulaski County Jail and Pulaski County Health Department (PCHDP are partnering to reduce recidivism rates. Currently, 120 inmates are housed at Pulaski County Jail, and recidivism rates vary from 33%-54%. PCHD partnered with their community health navigator to donate supplies for the Roots Yoga System project. This evidence-based program supports Pulaski County Jail inmates’ physical and mental health to reduce recidivism. The program includes components like yoga, guided meditation, visualization and curriculum-based journaling. Program instructors are 200+ hour Yoga Alliance-certified educators. Upon completing the program, participants completed a feedback survey. One participant lost thirty pounds since starting yoga. Another participant said, “Originally, I just did this to get out of my cell, but the facilitators made yoga fun and interesting, and I loved the practice.” PCHD continues to partner with the community health navigator to implement the Roots Yoga project by ordering supplies like heart rate monitors.

Pulaski-Story

  • PCHD provided 2,266 maternal and child health services, including breastfeeding support, safe sleep education, sleep sack distribution, and referrals to WIC and food access
  • PCHD provided 1,986 vital record certificate services
  • PCHD provided 1,761 chronic disease prevention and reduction services, including high blood pressure screenings, and nutrition and physical activity programming, and sun safety education
  • PCHD administered 1,175 child and adult immunizations and connected individuals with insurance navigation services
  • PCHD provided 422 trauma and injury prevention services, including CPR and Stop the Bleed training, education/training on substance use prevention, and fall prevention programming

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $94,303.20
Funding Per Capita: $7.54

2023: $46,974.98 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $170,318.12
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $329,167.47 2025 Pulaski County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $61,005.75
2026: $94,303.20 2026 Pulaski County Budget

Putnam County Health Department (PCHD) partnered with Clay County Health Department to address lead exposures in the community. This partnership has included training, sharing of resources and equipment, and joint response to properties where elevated blood levels have been identified. The collaboration between the two local health departments enhances efficacy and quality of services while also reducing costs. In September 2024, PCHD responded to an elevated blood lead level in a ten-month old child. The child’s blood lead level was measuring dangerously high at 22.7 µg/dL. A public health nurse engaged with the family to provide lead education and initiate a home visit and risk assessment. During the visit, lead risk assessors discovered a family member unknowingly brought lead dust home from the workplace, and this was identified as the exposure source. The public health nurse provided education on lead-safe practices, including proper work attire, home cleaning and dietary adjustments. Continued monitoring showed significant progress, and the child’s blood lead level dropped to 17.3 µg/dL within three months.

Putnam-Story

  • PCHD educated 2,265 people on substance use prevention.
  • PCHD educated 1,855 people on mental health and suicide prevention.
  • PCHD referred 1,700 people to substance use or mental health treatment services
  • PCHD administered 1,627 immunization services at the LHD or through a partner
  • PCHD provided 227 youth education over the harms of vaping and tobacco use

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $194,668.62
Funding Per Capita: $5.30

2023: $54,396.79 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $371,696.16
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $718,363.30 2025 Putnam County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $179,039.25
2026: $194,668.62 2026 Putnam County Budget

Putnam County Health Department (PCHD) partnered with Clay County Health Department to address lead exposures in the community. This partnership has included training, sharing of resources and equipment, and joint response to properties where elevated blood levels have been identified. The collaboration between the two local health departments enhances efficacy and quality of services while also reducing costs. In September 2024, PCHD responded to an elevated blood lead level in a ten-month old child. The child’s blood lead level was measuring dangerously high at 22.7 µg/dL. A public health nurse engaged with the family to provide lead education and initiate a home visit and risk assessment. During the visit, lead risk assessors discovered a family member unknowingly brought lead dust home from the workplace, and this was identified as the exposure source. The public health nurse provided education on lead-safe practices, including proper work attire, home cleaning and dietary adjustments. Continued monitoring showed significant progress, and the child’s blood lead level dropped to 17.3 µg/dL within three months.

Putnam-Story

  • PCHD educated 2,265 people on substance use prevention.
  • PCHD educated 1,855 people on mental health and suicide prevention.
  • PCHD referred 1,700 people to substance use or mental health treatment services
  • PCHD administered 1,627 immunization services at the LHD or through a partner
  • PCHD provided 227 youth education over the harms of vaping and tobacco use

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $194,668.62
Funding Per Capita: $5.30

2023: $54,396.79 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $371,696.16
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $718,363.30 2025 Putnam County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $179,039.25
2026: $194,668.62 2026 Putnam County Budget

Randolph County Health Department (RCHD) is collaborating with Purdue Extension to offer Safe Sitter Classes. The Safe Sitter classes are designed to prepare middle school students with critical babysitting and safety skills. Topics include child development stages, diapering techniques, safety protocols, emergency response procedures, managing illness and injuries and an introduction to CPR. Beyond safety training, participants will also develop valuable business skills, including setting wages and effective communication with employers. In preparation for the 2025 program launch, a successful and promising pilot run was conducted with a targeted cohort in 2024.

This year, RCHD will provide 30-50 students the opportunity to participate in this important training.

Randolph-Story

  • RCHD administered 2,446 immunization services at the LHD or through a partner
  • RCHD provided 347 childhood lead and case management services, including testing and education
  • RCHD educated 185 about 988 and crisis resources services.
  • RCHD provided 4,707 support services through their school health liaison
  • RCHD screened 256 people for high blood pressure though the LHD or a partner

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $154,850.35
Funding Per Capita: $6.32

2023: $50,649.71 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $276,592.65
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $534,560.29 2025 Randolph County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $119,447.25
2026: $154,850.35 2026 Randolph County Budget

Randolph County Health Department (RCHD) is collaborating with Purdue Extension to offer Safe Sitter Classes. The Safe Sitter classes are designed to prepare middle school students with critical babysitting and safety skills. Topics include child development stages, diapering techniques, safety protocols, emergency response procedures, managing illness and injuries and an introduction to CPR. Beyond safety training, participants will also develop valuable business skills, including setting wages and effective communication with employers. In preparation for the 2025 program launch, a successful and promising pilot run was conducted with a targeted cohort in 2024.

This year, RCHD will provide 30-50 students the opportunity to participate in this important training.

Randolph-Story

  • RCHD administered 2,446 immunization services at the LHD or through a partner
  • RCHD provided 347 childhood lead and case management services, including testing and education
  • RCHD educated 185 about 988 and crisis resources services.
  • RCHD provided 4,707 support services through their school health liaison
  • RCHD screened 256 people for high blood pressure though the LHD or a partner

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $154,850.35
Funding Per Capita: $6.32

2023: $50,649.71 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust)
2024: $276,592.65
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $534,560.29 2025 Randolph County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $119,447.25
2026: $154,850.35 2026 Randolph County Budget

Ripley County Health Department (RCHD) partnered with Ripley County Emergency Medical Services and Margaret Mary Hospital to begin a mobile integrated health (MIH) program. The MIH program helps one 911 emergency calls when the individual may or may not need transport, but an EMS crew member or other health professional contacts the individual after the response to help to prevent further emergency situations. From April 2024 to July 2024, RCHD conducted 17 home visits via the MIH program for diabetic care and falls. In addition to reducing future 911 calls, the MIH program prevents burnout for responders. In the future, the MIH program will expand services to Batesville, Sunman and include Margaret Mary Hospital referrals. This innovative program is designed to provide support for older adults and improve access to preventive and follow-up care.

Ripley-Story

  • RCHD provided 14,397 trauma and injury prevention services, including education in CPR, water safety, and mental health and suicide prevention
  • RCHD provided 1,796 maternal and child health prenatal services, including referrals to prenatal care and nutrition education, and distribution of car seats and sleep sacks along with car seat inspections and safe sleep education
  • RCHD provided 739 infectious disease prevention and control services, including testing for Chlamydia and referrals to counseling and/or care
  • RCHD provided 2,193 fatality review services, including education in evidence-based suicide prevention training and 988/ crisis resources
  • RCHD provided 1,027 chronic disease prevention and reduction services, including nutrition and physical activity education for community members

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $153,689.94
Funding Per Capita: $5.30

2023: $52,026.97 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance fund/Trust)
2024: $327,312.21
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $632,584.10 2025 Ripley County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $141,350.63
2026: $153,689.94 2026 Ripley County Budget

Ripley County Health Department (RCHD) partnered with Ripley County Emergency Medical Services and Margaret Mary Hospital to begin a mobile integrated health (MIH) program. The MIH program helps one 911 emergency calls when the individual may or may not need transport, but an EMS crew member or other health professional contacts the individual after the response to help to prevent further emergency situations. From April 2024 to July 2024, RCHD conducted 17 home visits via the MIH program for diabetic care and falls. In addition to reducing future 911 calls, the MIH program prevents burnout for responders. In the future, the MIH program will expand services to Batesville, Sunman and include Margaret Mary Hospital referrals. This innovative program is designed to provide support for older adults and improve access to preventive and follow-up care.

Ripley-Story

  • RCHD provided 14,397 trauma and injury prevention services, including education in CPR, water safety, and mental health and suicide prevention
  • RCHD provided 1,796 maternal and child health prenatal services, including referrals to prenatal care and nutrition education, and distribution of car seats and sleep sacks along with car seat inspections and safe sleep education
  • RCHD provided 739 infectious disease prevention and control services, including testing for Chlamydia and referrals to counseling and/or care
  • RCHD provided 2,193 fatality review services, including education in evidence-based suicide prevention training and 988/ crisis resources
  • RCHD provided 1,027 chronic disease prevention and reduction services, including nutrition and physical activity education for community members

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $153,689.94
Funding Per Capita: $5.30

2023: $52,026.97 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance fund/Trust)
2024: $327,312.21
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $632,584.10 2025 Ripley County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $141,350.63
2026: $153,689.94 2026 Ripley County Budget

Rush County Health Department (RCHD) hosted a “Hidden in Plain Sight” trailer at the Rush County Fair. The unique traveling exhibit is designed to show parents the signs of health risk behaviors like tobacco and vaping use. Participants can walk through a teenager’s mock bedroom and discover over 100 items that can be indicative of substance use. About 40 adults attended the “Hidden in Plain Sight” trailer. RCHD provided substance use prevention education and coloring books for children. The “Hidden in Plain Sight” trailer is made possible thanks to the Madison County Sheriff’s Department, Pendleton Police Department and WC Signs.

Rush-Story

  • RCHD provided 141 childhood lead and case management services, including testing and education
  • RCHD administered 795 immunization services at the LHD or through a partner
  • RCHD provided 346 chronic disease prevention screenings and referrals for high blood pressure, hemoglobin A1c, cholesterol, and diabetes
  • RCHD provided 161 youth education over the harms of vaping and tobacco use
  • RCHD provided infant safe sleep education to 90 people

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $91,740.58
Funding Per Capita: $5.48

2023: $48,274.07 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance fund/Trust)
2024: $175,167.53
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $338,539.75 2025 Rush County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $81,666.00
2026: $91,740.58 2026 Rush County Budget

Rush County Health Department (RCHD) hosted a “Hidden in Plain Sight” trailer at the Rush County Fair. The unique traveling exhibit is designed to show parents the signs of health risk behaviors like tobacco and vaping use. Participants can walk through a teenager’s mock bedroom and discover over 100 items that can be indicative of substance use. About 40 adults attended the “Hidden in Plain Sight” trailer. RCHD provided substance use prevention education and coloring books for children. The “Hidden in Plain Sight” trailer is made possible thanks to the Madison County Sheriff’s Department, Pendleton Police Department and WC Signs.

Rush-Story

  • RCHD provided 141 childhood lead and case management services, including testing and education
  • RCHD administered 795 immunization services at the LHD or through a partner
  • RCHD provided 346 chronic disease prevention screenings and referrals for high blood pressure, hemoglobin A1c, cholesterol, and diabetes
  • RCHD provided 161 youth education over the harms of vaping and tobacco use
  • RCHD provided infant safe sleep education to 90 people

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $91,740.58
Funding Per Capita: $5.48

2023: $48,274.07 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance fund/Trust)
2024: $175,167.53
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $338,539.75 2025 Rush County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $81,666.00
2026: $91,740.58 2026 Rush County Budget

Scott County Health Department (SCHD) has relaunched their Older Adult Screening and Education Services (OASES) program. Public health nurses and a health educator visit different areas in the county every Thursday to offer preventive health screenings, including blood pressure, pulse, oxygen level, blood sugar and weights. In 2024, 282 aging adults utilized these outreach clinics.

Health education and referrals are provided. Health First Indiana funding has provided blood pressure cuffs, oxygen sensors, blood sugar monitors and strips for blood sugar testing. The OASES program is a collaboration between SCHD, Finley Firehouse and Craig Park Senior Housing.

Scott-Story

  • SCHD provided 4,922 trauma and injury prevention services, including education in brain injury risks and texting/ safe driving and distribution of bicycle helmets
  • SCHD provided 3,785 chronic disease prevention and reduction services, including high blood pressure, BMI and nutrition and physical activity education for community members activity education for community members
  • SCHD provided 2,084 student health services, including screenings for vision and hearing
  • SCHD provided 647 maternal and child health services, including various prenatal, health/safety and community assistance services
  • SCHD provided 205 childhood lead and case management services, including testing, education, and home services

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $154,104.60
Funding Per Capita: $6.32

2023: $50,613.54 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance fund/Trust)
2024: $294,244.08
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $568,674.56 2025 Scott County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $118,872.00
2026: $154,104.60 2026 Scott County Budget

Scott County Health Department (SCHD) has relaunched their Older Adult Screening and Education Services (OASES) program. Public health nurses and a health educator visit different areas in the county every Thursday to offer preventive health screenings, including blood pressure, pulse, oxygen level, blood sugar and weights. In 2024, 282 aging adults utilized these outreach clinics.

Health education and referrals are provided. Health First Indiana funding has provided blood pressure cuffs, oxygen sensors, blood sugar monitors and strips for blood sugar testing. The OASES program is a collaboration between SCHD, Finley Firehouse and Craig Park Senior Housing.

Scott-Story

  • SCHD provided 4,922 trauma and injury prevention services, including education in brain injury risks and texting/ safe driving and distribution of bicycle helmets
  • SCHD provided 3,785 chronic disease prevention and reduction services, including high blood pressure, BMI and nutrition and physical activity education for community members activity education for community members
  • SCHD provided 2,084 student health services, including screenings for vision and hearing
  • SCHD provided 647 maternal and child health services, including various prenatal, health/safety and community assistance services
  • SCHD provided 205 childhood lead and case management services, including testing, education, and home services

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $154,104.60
Funding Per Capita: $6.32

2023: $50,613.54 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance fund/Trust)
2024: $294,244.08
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $568,674.56 2025 Scott County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $118,872.00
2026: $154,104.60 2026 Scott County Budget

Shelby County Health Department (SCHD) partnered with all county schools to assist with annual vision screenings. Local eye doctors, with the assistance of health department staff and school staff, examined each student and made referrals as needed. In total, over 500 children were screened.

SCHD’s school health liaison works closely with all county school nurses and provides resources, supplies and support on a consistent basis.

Shelby-Story

  • SCHD supported the local schools by rendering 886 screening services, including vision oral health
  • SCHD educated 513 individuals over trauma and injury prevention related topics: CPR, stop the bleed, fall prevention, substance use prevention
  • SCHD administered 1,583 immunization services at the LHD or through a partner
  • SCHD educated 164 families about lead
  • SCHD provided infant safe sleep education to 330 people

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $238,817.04
Funding Per Capita: $5.30

2023: $56,949.92 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance fund/Trust)
2024: $455,992.22
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $881,279.16 2025 Shelby County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $219,643.13
2026: $238,817.04 2026 Shelby County Budget

Shelby County Health Department (SCHD) partnered with all county schools to assist with annual vision screenings. Local eye doctors, with the assistance of health department staff and school staff, examined each student and made referrals as needed. In total, over 500 children were screened.

SCHD’s school health liaison works closely with all county school nurses and provides resources, supplies and support on a consistent basis.

Shelby-Story

  • SCHD supported the local schools by rendering 886 screening services, including vision oral health
  • SCHD educated 513 individuals over trauma and injury prevention related topics: CPR, stop the bleed, fall prevention, substance use prevention
  • SCHD administered 1,583 immunization services at the LHD or through a partner
  • SCHD educated 164 families about lead
  • SCHD provided infant safe sleep education to 330 people

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $238,817.04
Funding Per Capita: $5.30

2023: $56,949.92 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance fund/Trust)
2024: $455,992.22
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $881,279.16 2025 Shelby County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $219,643.13
2026: $238,817.04 2026 Shelby County Budget

Spencer County’s Tobacco and Vaping Prevention and Cessation program, a subset of the Spencer County Health Coalition, has made great strides in priority areas. The coalition serves all school systems, employers, providers, nonprofits, youth and adults in Spencer County. The coalition provides key tobacco and vaping prevention education to middle and high school students, offering the Catch my Breath youth vaping prevention program and the INDEPTH (Intervention for Nicotine Dependence: Education, Prevention, Tobacco and Health) program. INDEPTH is an alternative to suspension and citation for students. Rather than a punitive approach, INDEPTH helps schools and communities address teen vaping in a supportive way. The coalition also provides outreach to parents and guardians through back-to-school events, health fairs and parent nights. Through HFI funding, 40 educational packets were provided to parents. Recently, the coalition created new tobacco and vape-free policies at the Santa Claus Parks, Santa Claus Community Center and the Spencer County Youth and Community Center. By creating smoke-free and vape-free areas in the community, the risk of exposure to secondhand smoke will decrease.

Spencer-Story

  • SCHD provided 363 student health services, including vision and hearing screenings
  • SCHD provided 177 infectious disease prevention and control services, including testing, referrals and treatment and community outreach
  • SCHD provided 241 childhood lead and case management education services
  • SCHD provided 1,865 trauma and injury prevention services, including education in Stop the Bleed and CPR
  • SCHD provided 162 maternal and child health services, including various prenatal, postpartum and health/safety services

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $105,004.23
Funding Per Capita: $5.30

2023: $49,211.45 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance fund/Trust)
2024: $200,492.86
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $387,485.08 2025 Spencer County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $96,573.75
2026: $105,004.23 2026 Spencer County Budget

Spencer County’s Tobacco and Vaping Prevention and Cessation program, a subset of the Spencer County Health Coalition, has made great strides in priority areas. The coalition serves all school systems, employers, providers, nonprofits, youth and adults in Spencer County. The coalition provides key tobacco and vaping prevention education to middle and high school students, offering the Catch my Breath youth vaping prevention program and the INDEPTH (Intervention for Nicotine Dependence: Education, Prevention, Tobacco and Health) program. INDEPTH is an alternative to suspension and citation for students. Rather than a punitive approach, INDEPTH helps schools and communities address teen vaping in a supportive way. The coalition also provides outreach to parents and guardians through back-to-school events, health fairs and parent nights. Through HFI funding, 40 educational packets were provided to parents. Recently, the coalition created new tobacco and vape-free policies at the Santa Claus Parks, Santa Claus Community Center and the Spencer County Youth and Community Center. By creating smoke-free and vape-free areas in the community, the risk of exposure to secondhand smoke will decrease.

Spencer-Story

  • SCHD provided 363 student health services, including vision and hearing screenings
  • SCHD provided 177 infectious disease prevention and control services, including testing, referrals and treatment and community outreach
  • SCHD provided 241 childhood lead and case management education services
  • SCHD provided 1,865 trauma and injury prevention services, including education in Stop the Bleed and CPR
  • SCHD provided 162 maternal and child health services, including various prenatal, postpartum and health/safety services

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $105,004.23
Funding Per Capita: $5.30

2023: $49,211.45 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance fund/Trust)
2024: $200,492.86
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $387,485.08 2025 Spencer County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $96,573.75
2026: $105,004.23 2026 Spencer County Budget

St. Joseph County Department of Health (SJCDOH) hosted two events during lead poisoning prevention week. The first event was at OneRoof Southeast Neighborhood Center, which is located in a high-risk area for lead exposure. Eighteen children were tested onsite. SJCDOH also had four barbers and hairstylists available to provide free haircuts for attendees.

The second event was at Charles Black Center, which is in central St. Joseph County. Fourteen children were tested onsite at this event. At both events, MDWise, Anthem, Caresource, Indiana Health Center and La Casa de Amistad attended to offer outreach for participants. SJCDOH’s community partners saw the importance of this initiative and were happy to join efforts to combat lead poisoning. Between the two testing events, SJCDOH identified two children with elevated blood lead levels. Because of the successful turnout, SJCDOH educated the community about lead poisoning, prevention and local resources

St.Joseph-Story

  • SJCHD provided 42,522 vital record certificate services
  • SJCHD provided 18,964 infectious disease prevention services, including HIV and STI testing, referrals to counseling and care, and community education
  • SJCHD provided 12,583 childhood lead and case management services, including testing, education, and home services
  • SJCHD provided 12,252 student health and school liaison services, including vision and hearing screenings, distribution of AEDs and Stop the Bleed kits, and distribution of clothing and hygiene supplies
  • SJCHD provided 10,548 maternal and child health services, including various prenatal and postpartum services, breastfeeding support, safe sleep education, crib and sleep sack distribution, and referrals to community assistance

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $1,724,778.37
Funding Per Capita: $6.32

2023: $166,329.01 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance fund/Trust)
2024: $3,293,255.46
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $6,364,751.97 2025 St. Joseph County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $1,330,446.00
2026: $1,724,778.37 2026 St. Joseph County Budget

St. Joseph County Department of Health (SJCDOH) hosted two events during lead poisoning prevention week. The first event was at OneRoof Southeast Neighborhood Center, which is located in a high-risk area for lead exposure. Eighteen children were tested onsite. SJCDOH also had four barbers and hairstylists available to provide free haircuts for attendees.

The second event was at Charles Black Center, which is in central St. Joseph County. Fourteen children were tested onsite at this event. At both events, MDWise, Anthem, Caresource, Indiana Health Center and La Casa de Amistad attended to offer outreach for participants. SJCDOH’s community partners saw the importance of this initiative and were happy to join efforts to combat lead poisoning. Between the two testing events, SJCDOH identified two children with elevated blood lead levels. Because of the successful turnout, SJCDOH educated the community about lead poisoning, prevention and local resources

St.Joseph-Story

  • SJCHD provided 42,522 vital record certificate services
  • SJCHD provided 18,964 infectious disease prevention services, including HIV and STI testing, referrals to counseling and care, and community education
  • SJCHD provided 12,583 childhood lead and case management services, including testing, education, and home services
  • SJCHD provided 12,252 student health and school liaison services, including vision and hearing screenings, distribution of AEDs and Stop the Bleed kits, and distribution of clothing and hygiene supplies
  • SJCHD provided 10,548 maternal and child health services, including various prenatal and postpartum services, breastfeeding support, safe sleep education, crib and sleep sack distribution, and referrals to community assistance

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $1,724,778.37
Funding Per Capita: $6.32

2023: $166,329.01 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance fund/Trust)
2024: $3,293,255.46
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $6,364,751.97 2025 St. Joseph County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $1,330,446.00
2026: $1,724,778.37 2026 St. Joseph County Budget

Starke County Health Department (SCHD) partnered with the Starke County Youth Club to provide 60 emergency "go packs" for local youth. These packs include first-aid supplies and safety essentials to equip youth club staff with supplies to respond to minor injuries or emergencies during field trips and activities

SCHD has expanded trauma and injury prevention efforts by providing AEDs to North Judson School Corporation, San Pierre School Corporation and Hamlet Fire, offering 24 car seats to residents in need and providing Starke County Youth Football League with basic first aid supplies.

Starke-Story

  • SCHD provided 2,711 vital record certificate services
  • SCHD provided 1,134 trauma and injury prevention services, including Stop the Bleed training, bicycle helmet distribution, and distribution of firearm locks to families
  • SCHD provided 975 maternal and child health services, including various prenatal and postpartum services, safe sleep education and sleep sack distribution, and referrals to community assistance and WIC
  • SCHD provided 621 student health and school liaison services, including food access and hygiene supplies, and education on the harms of vaping/tobacco
  • SCHD provided 355 access and linkage to clinical care services, including high blood pressure and cancer screenings, nutrition and physical activity programming for seniors, and referrals to insurance navigation

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $147,702.54
Funding Per Capita: $6.32

2023: $50,303.02 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance fund/Trust)
2024: $263,825.27
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $509,885.25 2025 Starke County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $113,933.63
2026: $147,702.54 2026 Starke County Budget
Head Start Knox Community School Corporation Purdue Extension Health Linc
North Judson School Corporation San Pierre School Corporation Drug and Tobacco Free Starke and Marshall Counties Meals on Wheels of Northwest Indiana
DCS Starke Starke County Football League  

Starke County Health Department (SCHD) partnered with the Starke County Youth Club to provide 60 emergency "go packs" for local youth. These packs include first-aid supplies and safety essentials to equip youth club staff with supplies to respond to minor injuries or emergencies during field trips and activities

SCHD has expanded trauma and injury prevention efforts by providing AEDs to North Judson School Corporation, San Pierre School Corporation and Hamlet Fire, offering 24 car seats to residents in need and providing Starke County Youth Football League with basic first aid supplies.

Starke-Story

  • SCHD provided 2,711 vital record certificate services
  • SCHD provided 1,134 trauma and injury prevention services, including Stop the Bleed training, bicycle helmet distribution, and distribution of firearm locks to families
  • SCHD provided 975 maternal and child health services, including various prenatal and postpartum services, safe sleep education and sleep sack distribution, and referrals to community assistance and WIC
  • SCHD provided 621 student health and school liaison services, including food access and hygiene supplies, and education on the harms of vaping/tobacco
  • SCHD provided 355 access and linkage to clinical care services, including high blood pressure and cancer screenings, nutrition and physical activity programming for seniors, and referrals to insurance navigation

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $147,702.54
Funding Per Capita: $6.32

2023: $50,303.02 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance fund/Trust)
2024: $263,825.27
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $509,885.25 2025 Starke County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $113,933.63
2026: $147,702.54 2026 Starke County Budget

Head Start Knox Community School Corporation Purdue Extension Health Linc
North Judson School Corporation San Pierre School Corporation Drug and Tobacco Free Starke and Marshall Counties Meals on Wheels of Northwest Indiana
DCS Starke Starke County Football League  

Steuben County Health Department (SCHD) is creating a brighter future for its youngest residents through maternal and child health programs. In 2024, they enrolled 35 expectant mothers in the My Healthy Baby program to connect them to resources and personalized support. To ensure families had access to nutritious food, SCHD referred women to WIC.

Through their school liaison program, SCHD provided 30 oral health screenings and educated students on healthy lifelong habits. SCHD also partnered with local schools and Head Start to conduct blood lead screenings. Testing for elevated blood lead levels is critical, and early detection allows for intervention to prevent long-term developmental delays in children. These efforts reflect how SCHD is leveraging strategic community partnerships to support the health of children in Steuben County.

Stueben-Story

  • SCHD provided 3,432 vital record certificate services
  • SCHD administered 2,185 child and adult immunizations
  • SCHD provided 880 trauma and injury prevention services, including CPR and Stop the Bleed training, water safety education, and fall prevention programming
  • SCHD provided 341 chronic disease prevention and reduction services, including high blood pressure, A1c, high cholesterol, and BMI screenings
  • SCHD provided 229 maternal and child health services, including referrals to My Healthy Baby, safe sleep education and sleep sack distribution, and referrals to WIC

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $182,525.02
Funding Per Capita: $5.30

2023: $53,694.52 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance fund/Trust)
2024: $348,509.43
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $673,551.17 2025 Steuben County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $167,870.63
2026: $182,525.02 2026 Steuben County Budget

Steuben County Health Department (SCHD) is creating a brighter future for its youngest residents through maternal and child health programs. In 2024, they enrolled 35 expectant mothers in the My Healthy Baby program to connect them to resources and personalized support. To ensure families had access to nutritious food, SCHD referred women to WIC.

Through their school liaison program, SCHD provided 30 oral health screenings and educated students on healthy lifelong habits. SCHD also partnered with local schools and Head Start to conduct blood lead screenings. Testing for elevated blood lead levels is critical, and early detection allows for intervention to prevent long-term developmental delays in children. These efforts reflect how SCHD is leveraging strategic community partnerships to support the health of children in Steuben County.

Stueben-Story

  • SCHD provided 3,432 vital record certificate services
  • SCHD administered 2,185 child and adult immunizations
  • SCHD provided 880 trauma and injury prevention services, including CPR and Stop the Bleed training, water safety education, and fall prevention programming
  • SCHD provided 341 chronic disease prevention and reduction services, including high blood pressure, A1c, high cholesterol, and BMI screenings
  • SCHD provided 229 maternal and child health services, including referrals to My Healthy Baby, safe sleep education and sleep sack distribution, and referrals to WIC

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $182,525.02
Funding Per Capita: $5.30

2023: $53,694.52 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance fund/Trust)
2024: $348,509.43
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $673,551.17 2025 Steuben County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $167,870.63
2026: $182,525.02 2026 Steuben County Budget

Throughout September, Sullvan County Health Department (SCHD) provided seat belt safety education to elementary school students. In partnership with IU School of Medicine, SCHD presented the “Buckle Up Bug” program to local schools, Head Starts and the library. The Indiana Buckle Up Bug program is designed for elementary school students and is available statewide. Club enrollment requires students to wear their own seat belt on every trip and bestows the right to “bug” others to buckle up, too. It is a great way to instill the habit of buckling up early in childhood. At each presentation, SCHD staff and the bug mascot lead students through the pledge: “I promise to always wear my seatbelt when traveling and to always ‘bug’ everyone I travel with to wear their seatbelts, too. In total, SCHD served approximately 1,000 children.

Sullivan-Story

  • SCHD educated 18,224 people about 988 and crisis resources
  • 585 adults participated in a nutrition and physical activity education programming through the SCHD
  • SCHD supported the local schools by rendering 3,594 vision screening services
  • SCHD administered 1,462 immunization services at the LHD or through a partner
  • SCHD provided 3,032 trauma and injury prevention related training or educational services

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $131,561.50
Funding Per Capita: $6.32

2023: $49,520.13 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance fund/Trust)
2024: $251,200.75
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $485,486.32 2025 Sullivan County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $101,482.88
2026: $131,561.50 2026 Sullivan County Budget

Throughout September, Sullvan County Health Department (SCHD) provided seat belt safety education to elementary school students. In partnership with IU School of Medicine, SCHD presented the “Buckle Up Bug” program to local schools, Head Starts and the library. The Indiana Buckle Up Bug program is designed for elementary school students and is available statewide. Club enrollment requires students to wear their own seat belt on every trip and bestows the right to “bug” others to buckle up, too. It is a great way to instill the habit of buckling up early in childhood. At each presentation, SCHD staff and the bug mascot lead students through the pledge: “I promise to always wear my seatbelt when traveling and to always ‘bug’ everyone I travel with to wear their seatbelts, too. In total, SCHD served approximately 1,000 children.

Sullivan-Story

  • SCHD educated 18,224 people about 988 and crisis resources
  • 585 adults participated in a nutrition and physical activity education programming through the SCHD
  • SCHD supported the local schools by rendering 3,594 vision screening services
  • SCHD administered 1,462 immunization services at the LHD or through a partner
  • SCHD provided 3,032 trauma and injury prevention related training or educational services

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $131,561.50
Funding Per Capita: $6.32

2023: $49,520.13 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance fund/Trust)
2024: $251,200.75
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $485,486.32 2025 Sullivan County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $101,482.88
2026: $131,561.50 2026 Sullivan County Budget

Switzerland County Health Department (SCHD) has started outreach clinics within their county to increase access to care for their rural population. At the clinics, patients are offered a free blood pressure and glucose screening by a registered nurse. During one of the clinics, eight individuals were screened, and two individuals were identified with undiagnosed high blood pressure. At that clinic, four individuals were referred for chronic disease preventive care with a primary physician. In the past year, nine individuals were found to have undiagnosed high blood pressure through the local health department clinic.

Switzerland-Story

  • SCHD provided 1,020 chronic disease prevention and reduction services, including screening for high blood pressure, A1C and diabetes risk factors
  • SCHD provided 116 childhood lead and case management services, including testing, education, and home services
  • SCHD provided 192 maternal and child health services, including safe sleep education and parenting classes
  • SCHD provided 1,935 student health services, including hearing screenings
  • SCHD provided 92 infectious disease prevention and control services, including testing, referrals and treatment and community outreach

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $81,279.10
Funding Per Capita: $8.35

2023: $46,123.73 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance fund/Trust)
2024: $155,192.59
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $299,934.94 2025 2025 Switzerland County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $47,467.88
2026: $81,279.10 2026 Switzerland County Budget

Switzerland County Health Department (SCHD) has started outreach clinics within their county to increase access to care for their rural population. At the clinics, patients are offered a free blood pressure and glucose screening by a registered nurse. During one of the clinics, eight individuals were screened, and two individuals were identified with undiagnosed high blood pressure. At that clinic, four individuals were referred for chronic disease preventive care with a primary physician. In the past year, nine individuals were found to have undiagnosed high blood pressure through the local health department clinic.

Switzerland-Story

  • SCHD provided 1,020 chronic disease prevention and reduction services, including screening for high blood pressure, A1C and diabetes risk factors
  • SCHD provided 116 childhood lead and case management services, including testing, education, and home services
  • SCHD provided 192 maternal and child health services, including safe sleep education and parenting classes
  • SCHD provided 1,935 student health services, including hearing screenings
  • SCHD provided 92 infectious disease prevention and control services, including testing, referrals and treatment and community outreach

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $81,279.10
Funding Per Capita: $8.35

2023: $46,123.73 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance fund/Trust)
2024: $155,192.59
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $299,934.94 2025 2025 Switzerland County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $47,467.88
2026: $81,279.10 2026 Switzerland County Budget
Tippecanoe County Health Department's (TCHD) fetal/infant mortality review (FIMR) program hosted their annual community baby shower in that included a vendor fair, health/safety education and baby items for new and expecting families. It was made possible by a wealth of community partnerships and support, including 38 vendors. Guests were given a community resource guide created by the FIMR team. Franciscan Health and IU Health Arnett staff provided education on safe sleep, fetal movement monitoring, car seat safety and post-birth warning signs. A total of 79 families attended the event. TCHD partnered with a translation service to offer translated materials and interpreters in Spanish, Dari, and Haitian Creole. Thanks to community partners and sponsorships, each guest received safe sleep items, a diaper bag, diapers and wipes, and their choice of a crib and mattress combo or a car seat and base. They could also enter raffles for other items like strollers, highchairs or monitors.

Tippercanoe-Story

  • TCHD provided 28,854 vital record certificate services
  • TCHD provided 18,779 maternal and child health services, including various prenatal and postpartum services, breastfeeding support, safe sleep education, crib and sleep sack distribution, and referrals to food access and WIC
  • TCHD provided 16,381 infectious disease prevention services, including HIV and STI testing, referrals to counseling and care, and community education
  • TCHD provided 5,383 student health and school liaison services, including CPR and Stop the Bleed training, distribution of AEDs and Stop the Bleed kits, education on the harms of vaping/tobacco, and weekend food bags
  • TCHD provided 3,668 trauma and injury prevention services, including CPR and Stop the Bleed training, distribution of firearm locks to families, and referrals to substance use/mental health treatment

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $1,101,147.72
Funding Per Capita: $5.91

2023: $139,764.40 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance fund/Trust)
2024: $2,102,508.24
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $4,063,439.23 2025 Tippecanoe County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $907,973.63
2026: $1,101,147.72 2026 Tippecanoe County Budget

Tippecanoe County Health Department's (TCHD) fetal/infant mortality review (FIMR) program hosted their annual community baby shower in that included a vendor fair, health/safety education and baby items for new and expecting families. It was made possible by a wealth of community partnerships and support, including 38 vendors. Guests were given a community resource guide created by the FIMR team. Franciscan Health and IU Health Arnett staff provided education on safe sleep, fetal movement monitoring, car seat safety and post-birth warning signs. A total of 79 families attended the event. TCHD partnered with a translation service to offer translated materials and interpreters in Spanish, Dari, and Haitian Creole. Thanks to community partners and sponsorships, each guest received safe sleep items, a diaper bag, diapers and wipes, and their choice of a crib and mattress combo or a car seat and base. They could also enter raffles for other items like strollers, highchairs or monitors.

Tippercanoe-Story

  • TCHD provided 28,854 vital record certificate services
  • TCHD provided 18,779 maternal and child health services, including various prenatal and postpartum services, breastfeeding support, safe sleep education, crib and sleep sack distribution, and referrals to food access and WIC
  • TCHD provided 16,381 infectious disease prevention services, including HIV and STI testing, referrals to counseling and care, and community education
  • TCHD provided 5,383 student health and school liaison services, including CPR and Stop the Bleed training, distribution of AEDs and Stop the Bleed kits, education on the harms of vaping/tobacco, and weekend food bags
  • TCHD provided 3,668 trauma and injury prevention services, including CPR and Stop the Bleed training, distribution of firearm locks to families, and referrals to substance use/mental health treatment

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $1,101,147.72
Funding Per Capita: $5.91

2023: $139,764.40 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance fund/Trust)
2024: $2,102,508.24
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $4,063,439.23 2025 Tippecanoe County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $907,973.63
2026: $1,101,147.72 2026 Tippecanoe County Budget

Last summer, the Tipton County community mourned the loss of a beloved middle school teacher and coach, Kyle Degler, who tragically passed away from cardiac arrest. To honor his memory, Tipton County Health Department (TCHD) partnered with the Zac Mago Foundation to provide low-cost heart screenings for students and individuals he impacted throughout his career.  The heart screenings were available to individuals aged 10-25 and included a comprehensive evaluation. This evaluation included a health questionnaire, height and weight measurements, resting blood pressure checks, electrocardiograms and a limited echocardiogram (ECHO). In total, 34 individuals took advantage of this opportunity and received vital heart health screenings. This initiative helped raised awareness about heart health and will potentially prevent future cardiac events in the community.

Tipton-Story

  • TCHD provided 909 infectious disease related services including testing, referral to treatment and education over HIV/HCV/STI
  • TCHD educated 1,212 individuals on substance use prevention.
  • TCHD educated 1,946 people on mental health and suicide prevention.
  • TCHD administered 985 immunization services at the LHD or through a partner
  • TCHD connected 300 individuals to grief and bereavement resources

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $91,740.58
Funding Per Capita: $5.97

2023: $47,847.07 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance fund/Trust)
2024: $175,167.53
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $338,539.75 2025 Tipton County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $74,875.13
2026: $91,740.58 2026 Tipton County Budget

Last summer, the Tipton County community mourned the loss of a beloved middle school teacher and coach, Kyle Degler, who tragically passed away from cardiac arrest. To honor his memory, Tipton County Health Department (TCHD) partnered with the Zac Mago Foundation to provide low-cost heart screenings for students and individuals he impacted throughout his career.  The heart screenings were available to individuals aged 10-25 and included a comprehensive evaluation. This evaluation included a health questionnaire, height and weight measurements, resting blood pressure checks, electrocardiograms and a limited echocardiogram (ECHO). In total, 34 individuals took advantage of this opportunity and received vital heart health screenings. This initiative helped raised awareness about heart health and will potentially prevent future cardiac events in the community.

Tipton-Story

  • TCHD provided 909 infectious disease related services including testing, referral to treatment and education over HIV/HCV/STI
  • TCHD educated 1,212 individuals on substance use prevention.
  • TCHD educated 1,946 people on mental health and suicide prevention.
  • TCHD administered 985 immunization services at the LHD or through a partner
  • TCHD connected 300 individuals to grief and bereavement resources

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $91,740.58
Funding Per Capita: $5.97

2023: $47,847.07 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance fund/Trust)
2024: $175,167.53
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $338,539.75 2025 Tipton County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $74,875.13
2026: $91,740.58 2026 Tipton County Budget

Union County Health Department (UCHD) is developing a new fall prevention program called “Stepping On”. Two members of the UCHD received thorough training to implement this trauma and injury prevention program to older adults in the community.

This 7-week evidence-based program has been proven to reduce falls in older adults. UCHD recently expanded the program to include checking program participants’ apartments at senior living facilities for potential safety hazards.

Union-Story

  • UCHD supported the local schools by rendering 757 screening services including vision and oral health
  • UCHD provided 41 people cancer screenings
  • UCHD provided 2,093 trauma and injury prevention related training services including: CPR , safe driving, suicide prevention, and fall prevention
  • UCHD provided education over the harms of vaping and tobacco use to 452 youth.
  • UCHD conducted 943 access and linkage to clinical care services including screenings, referrals, and other programming

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $71,353.79
Funding Per Capita: $10.07

2023: $45,311.41 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance fund/Trust)
2024: $150,034.88
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $289,966.82 2025 Union County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $34,549.13
2026: $71,353.79 2026 Union County Budget

Union County Health Department (UCHD) is developing a new fall prevention program called “Stepping On”. Two members of the UCHD received thorough training to implement this trauma and injury prevention program to older adults in the community.

This 7-week evidence-based program has been proven to reduce falls in older adults. UCHD recently expanded the program to include checking program participants’ apartments at senior living facilities for potential safety hazards.

Union-Story

  • UCHD supported the local schools by rendering 757 screening services including vision and oral health
  • UCHD provided 41 people cancer screenings
  • UCHD provided 2,093 trauma and injury prevention related training services including: CPR , safe driving, suicide prevention, and fall prevention
  • UCHD provided education over the harms of vaping and tobacco use to 452 youth.
  • UCHD conducted 943 access and linkage to clinical care services including screenings, referrals, and other programming

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $71,353.79
Funding Per Capita: $10.07

2023: $45,311.41 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance fund/Trust)
2024: $150,034.88
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $289,966.82 2025 Union County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $34,549.13
2026: $71,353.79 2026 Union County Budget

Vanderburgh County Health Department (VCHD) implemented a food produce prescription program. This program allows participants to receive education on how to prepare healthy meals and healthier lifestyle. Qualified participants are also sent home with healthy produce and food. The produce prescription program also uses the CDC’s National Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP). This is a 1-year program to track diet and exercise progress. This program has shown great success in battling diabetes and improving clients’ nutrition. The coaches have continued to go above and beyond for the community by helping deliver food to those with transportation barriers. In 2024, VCHD enrolled 39 individuals in DPP. One program participant noted that “since joining the produce prescription program, I have strength, motivation and endurance even though I have received disability for years. I’ve been so impressed by the bags. The coaches have brought me food because I own no house, car or computer. I am humbled and appreciative to be a part of the program.”

Vanderburg-Story

  • VCHD provided 1,220 trauma and injury prevention services, including community participation in activities related to fall prevention
  • VCHD provided 2,982 childhood lead and case management services, including testing, education, and home services
  • VCHD provided 19,104 maternal and child health services, including various prenatal, health/safety and community assistance services
  • VCHD provided 12,543 infectious disease prevention and control services, including testing, referrals and treatment and community outreach
  • VCHD provided 1,297 chronic disease prevention and reduction services, including screening for high blood pressure, A1C and diabetes risk factors

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $1,138,442.71
Funding Per Capita: $6.32

2023: $137,889.94 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance fund/Trust)
2024: $2,173,718.51
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $4,201,064.67 2025 Vanderburgh County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $878,163.00
2026: $1,138,442.71 2026 Vanderburgh County Budget

Vanderburgh County Health Department (VCHD) implemented a food produce prescription program. This program allows participants to receive education on how to prepare healthy meals and healthier lifestyle. Qualified participants are also sent home with healthy produce and food. The produce prescription program also uses the CDC’s National Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP). This is a 1-year program to track diet and exercise progress. This program has shown great success in battling diabetes and improving clients’ nutrition. The coaches have continued to go above and beyond for the community by helping deliver food to those with transportation barriers. In 2024, VCHD enrolled 39 individuals in DPP. One program participant noted that “since joining the produce prescription program, I have strength, motivation and endurance even though I have received disability for years. I’ve been so impressed by the bags. The coaches have brought me food because I own no house, car or computer. I am humbled and appreciative to be a part of the program.”

Vanderburg-Story

  • VCHD provided 1,220 trauma and injury prevention services, including community participation in activities related to fall prevention
  • VCHD provided 2,982 childhood lead and case management services, including testing, education, and home services
  • VCHD provided 19,104 maternal and child health services, including various prenatal, health/safety and community assistance services
  • VCHD provided 12,543 infectious disease prevention and control services, including testing, referrals and treatment and community outreach
  • VCHD provided 1,297 chronic disease prevention and reduction services, including screening for high blood pressure, A1C and diabetes risk factors

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $1,138,442.71
Funding Per Capita: $6.32

2023: $137,889.94 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance fund/Trust)
2024: $2,173,718.51
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $4,201,064.67 2025 Vanderburgh County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $878,163.00
2026: $1,138,442.71 2026 Vanderburgh County Budget

In partnership with Indiana Department of Health, Vermillion County Health Department (VCHD) hosted a successful fall vaccine clinic and “Get the Lead Out” initiative. VCHD made preventive healthcare more accessible than ever before by hosting vaccine clinics at nine convenient locations throughout the county so that residents did not have to travel more than 10 miles to receive essential health services. Thanks to strong partnerships with township trustees, the fire chief and the county auditor, these clinics were well advertised via mailers and social media. In total, 66 community members received preventive health screenings. VCHD also partnered with the Soil and Water Conservation District to implement the “Get the Lead Out” campaign. Water sample kits were available at township trustees’ offices, libraries and post offices.  A total of 41 water samples were tested for lead, and 26 samples had detectable lead levels. One child in the community had an elevated blood lead level, so VCHD and the Indiana Department of Health collaborated to provide the family a home assessment and lead prevention education. The child recently had another lead screening indicating the blood lead level was significantly lower.

Vermillion

  • VCHD educated 1,000 people about 988 and crisis resources
  • VCHD educated 1,554 youth on the harms of vaping or tobacco use
  • VCHD provided 6,363 prenatal services including: nutrition education, prenatal vitamin distribution, referrals to care, and immunizations.
  • VCHD supported the local schools by rendering 1,706 screening services; including vision, hearing, and oral health
  • VCHD educated 2,148 people on trauma and injury prevention topics including stop the bleed, CPR, vehicle passenger safety, fall prevention, mental health, etc..

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $101,183.13
Funding Per Capita: $6.55

2023: $47,871.59 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance fund/Trust)
2024: $193,196.94
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $373,384.52 2025 Vermillion County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $75,265.13
2026: $101,183.13 2026 Vermillion County Budget

In partnership with Indiana Department of Health, Vermillion County Health Department (VCHD) hosted a successful fall vaccine clinic and “Get the Lead Out” initiative. VCHD made preventive healthcare more accessible than ever before by hosting vaccine clinics at nine convenient locations throughout the county so that residents did not have to travel more than 10 miles to receive essential health services. Thanks to strong partnerships with township trustees, the fire chief and the county auditor, these clinics were well advertised via mailers and social media. In total, 66 community members received preventive health screenings. VCHD also partnered with the Soil and Water Conservation District to implement the “Get the Lead Out” campaign. Water sample kits were available at township trustees’ offices, libraries and post offices.  A total of 41 water samples were tested for lead, and 26 samples had detectable lead levels. One child in the community had an elevated blood lead level, so VCHD and the Indiana Department of Health collaborated to provide the family a home assessment and lead prevention education. The child recently had another lead screening indicating the blood lead level was significantly lower.

Vermillion

  • VCHD educated 1,000 people about 988 and crisis resources
  • VCHD educated 1,554 youth on the harms of vaping or tobacco use
  • VCHD provided 6,363 prenatal services including: nutrition education, prenatal vitamin distribution, referrals to care, and immunizations.
  • VCHD supported the local schools by rendering 1,706 screening services; including vision, hearing, and oral health
  • VCHD educated 2,148 people on trauma and injury prevention topics including stop the bleed, CPR, vehicle passenger safety, fall prevention, mental health, etc..

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $101,183.13
Funding Per Capita: $6.55

2023: $47,871.59 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance fund/Trust)
2024: $193,196.94
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $373,384.52 2025 Vermillion County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $75,265.13
2026: $101,183.13 2026 Vermillion County Budget

A 3-year-old was identified through routine screening showing severe lead exposure, with a venous blood lead level of 48 µg/dL. Vigo County Health Department’s lead case manager, environmental health risk assessors and the child’s physician immediately intervened with quick action and strong teamwork.

The child was provided with chelation therapy to remove the heavy metal from the bloodstream at Riley’s Children’s Hospital. The toddler stayed in the hospital for 19 days. Once home, the child continued to be tested. The lead case manager and lead risk assessor conducted a home visit to determine lead exposures. The case manager provided education on lead-safe cleaning practices, nutrition to reduce lead absorption and the importance of follow-up testing.

Over the next several months, the child’s parents made small but positive changes: regular handwashing, a diet with foods containing iron and calcium, and ongoing follow-up visits with a physician under the direction of VCHD.

The child’s blood lead level dropped to 8 µg/dL — a vast improvement. This case demonstrates the effectiveness of rapid case management, coordinated environmental intervention and family engagement in significantly reducing blood lead levels.

Vigo-Story

  • VCHD conducted 10,669 chronic disease prevention screenings and referral services including high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, cancer, BMI, and food insecurity
  • 7,425 adults participated in a nutrition and physical activity education programming through the VCHD
  • VCHD educated 3,583 youth about the harms of vaping or tobacco use
  • VCHD educated 4,909 people about infant safe sleep including families and professionals
  • VCHD educated 1,080 people on mental health and suicide prevention.

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $670,877.05
Funding Per Capita: $6.32

2023: $115,211.58 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance fund/Trust)
2024: $1,280,958.50
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $2,475,660.71 2025 Vigo County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $517,495.88
2026: $670,877.05 2026 Vigo County Budget

A 3-year-old was identified through routine screening showing severe lead exposure, with a venous blood lead level of 48 µg/dL. Vigo County Health Department’s lead case manager, environmental health risk assessors and the child’s physician immediately intervened with quick action and strong teamwork.

The child was provided with chelation therapy to remove the heavy metal from the bloodstream at Riley’s Children’s Hospital. The toddler stayed in the hospital for 19 days. Once home, the child continued to be tested. The lead case manager and lead risk assessor conducted a home visit to determine lead exposures. The case manager provided education on lead-safe cleaning practices, nutrition to reduce lead absorption and the importance of follow-up testing.

Over the next several months, the child’s parents made small but positive changes: regular handwashing, a diet with foods containing iron and calcium, and ongoing follow-up visits with a physician under the direction of VCHD.

The child’s blood lead level dropped to 8 µg/dL — a vast improvement. This case demonstrates the effectiveness of rapid case management, coordinated environmental intervention and family engagement in significantly reducing blood lead levels.

Vigo-Story

  • VCHD conducted 10,669 chronic disease prevention screenings and referral services including high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, cancer, BMI, and food insecurity
  • 7,425 adults participated in a nutrition and physical activity education programming through the VCHD
  • VCHD educated 3,583 youth about the harms of vaping or tobacco use
  • VCHD educated 4,909 people about infant safe sleep including families and professionals
  • VCHD educated 1,080 people on mental health and suicide prevention.

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $670,877.05
Funding Per Capita: $6.32

2023: $115,211.58 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance fund/Trust)
2024: $1,280,958.50
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $2,475,660.71 2025 Vigo County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $517,495.88
2026: $670,877.05 2026 Vigo County Budget

Wabash County Health Department (WCHD) partnered with Living Well in Wabash County and the Community Foundation of Wabash County to provide transportation for out-of-county medical appointments. This is a service previously halted due to lack of funding. Because of Health First Indiana, Wabash County Public Transit can resume this critical service to improve access to care. Several seniors have already taken advantage of the transportation service and Living Well in Wabash County reports that many more are eager to benefit from this valuable resource. The transportation service is available for all who need assistance, Monday through Friday, between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Wabash-Story

  • WCHD provided 12,593 student health and school liaison services, including vision screenings, CPR training for teachers and students, and education on the harms of vaping/tobacco
  • WCHD provided 11,722 chronic disease prevention and reduction services, including various screenings, referrals to food access, and nutrition and physical activity programming for adults and seniors
  • WCHD provided 4,519 vital record certificate services
  • WCHD provided 2,010 maternal and child health services, including parenting classes/education, safe sleep education, child car safety seat distribution, and referrals to food access and housing supports
  • WCHD provided 1,340 trauma and injury prevention services, including CPR training, water safety education, and fall prevention programming

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $183,135.40
Funding Per Capita: $5.91

2023: $52,634.22 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance fund/Trust)
2024: $349,674.88
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $675,803.59 2025 Wabash County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $151,008.00
2026: $183,135.40 2026 Wabash County Budget

Wabash County Health Department (WCHD) partnered with Living Well in Wabash County and the Community Foundation of Wabash County to provide transportation for out-of-county medical appointments. This is a service previously halted due to lack of funding. Because of Health First Indiana, Wabash County Public Transit can resume this critical service to improve access to care. Several seniors have already taken advantage of the transportation service and Living Well in Wabash County reports that many more are eager to benefit from this valuable resource. The transportation service is available for all who need assistance, Monday through Friday, between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Wabash-Story

  • WCHD provided 12,593 student health and school liaison services, including vision screenings, CPR training for teachers and students, and education on the harms of vaping/tobacco
  • WCHD provided 11,722 chronic disease prevention and reduction services, including various screenings, referrals to food access, and nutrition and physical activity programming for adults and seniors
  • WCHD provided 4,519 vital record certificate services
  • WCHD provided 2,010 maternal and child health services, including parenting classes/education, safe sleep education, child car safety seat distribution, and referrals to food access and housing supports
  • WCHD provided 1,340 trauma and injury prevention services, including CPR training, water safety education, and fall prevention programming

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $183,135.40
Funding Per Capita: $5.91

2023: $52,634.22 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance fund/Trust)
2024: $349,674.88
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $675,803.59 2025 Wabash County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $151,008.00
2026: $183,135.40 2026 Wabash County Budget

Warren County Health Department (WCHD) is improving access to care in their rural community through a partnership with the local library to offer residents telehealth appointments. WCHD provided a webcam to be used with the West Lebanon Public Library computer in a private room. The virtual medical service maintains privacy and can be scheduled through WCHD.

WCHD also hosted a youth summit in collaboration with the county’s newly formed wellness coalition. The participating youth provided feedback about the community from a teen perspective. Following the summit, a youth advisory board was formed. The youth summit was a great success, and it will now be hosted annually. Having youth participation in addressing county needs has contributed to Warren County being a Stellar Community Finalist.

Warren-Story

  • WCHD provided 2,948 student health and school liaison services, including Stop the Bleed training and kit distribution, oral health education, and distribution of hygiene supplies
  • WCHD provided 1,471 maternal and child health services, including breastfeeding support, safe sleep education and sleep sack distribution, and child car seat safety checks
  • WCHD administered 1,330 child and adult immunizations
  • WCHD provided 901 trauma and injury prevention services, including fall prevention programming and referrals to substance use/mental health treatment
  • WCHD provided 249 chronic disease prevention and reduction services, including high blood pressure, A1c, and high cholesterol screenings, and nutrition and physical activity programming for seniors

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $71,353.79
Funding Per Capita: $8.45

2023: $45,726.15 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance fund/Trust)
2024: $136,241.41
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $263,308.70 2025 Warren County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $41,145.00
2026: $71,353.79 2026 Warren County Budget

Warren County Health Department (WCHD) is improving access to care in their rural community through a partnership with the local library to offer residents telehealth appointments. WCHD provided a webcam to be used with the West Lebanon Public Library computer in a private room. The virtual medical service maintains privacy and can be scheduled through WCHD.

WCHD also hosted a youth summit in collaboration with the county’s newly formed wellness coalition. The participating youth provided feedback about the community from a teen perspective. Following the summit, a youth advisory board was formed. The youth summit was a great success, and it will now be hosted annually. Having youth participation in addressing county needs has contributed to Warren County being a Stellar Community Finalist.

Warren-Story

  • WCHD provided 2,948 student health and school liaison services, including Stop the Bleed training and kit distribution, oral health education, and distribution of hygiene supplies
  • WCHD provided 1,471 maternal and child health services, including breastfeeding support, safe sleep education and sleep sack distribution, and child car seat safety checks
  • WCHD administered 1,330 child and adult immunizations
  • WCHD provided 901 trauma and injury prevention services, including fall prevention programming and referrals to substance use/mental health treatment
  • WCHD provided 249 chronic disease prevention and reduction services, including high blood pressure, A1c, and high cholesterol screenings, and nutrition and physical activity programming for seniors

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $71,353.79
Funding Per Capita: $8.45

2023: $45,726.15 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance fund/Trust)
2024: $136,241.41
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $263,308.70 2025 Warren County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $41,145.00
2026: $71,353.79 2026 Warren County Budget

Warrick County Health Department (WCHD) is partnering with the Warrick County Council on Aging and Purdue Extension to host “Cooking for One”. This class focuses on nutrition education and cooking skills. It is offered at no cost to Warrick County senior citizens.

  • WCHD provided 506 trauma and injury prevention services, including education in fall prevention and community participation in activities related to fall prevention
  • WCHD provided 468 childhood lead and case management services, including testing, education, and home services
  • WCHD provided 600 maternal and child health services, including safe sleep education and distribution of sleep sacks
  • WCHD provided immunizations to 349 adults through the health department or a partner
  • WCHD provided immunizations to 391 children through the health department or a partner

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $338,695.62
Funding Per Capita: $5.30

2023: $78,445.96 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance fund/Trust)
2024: $646,698.28
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $1,249,849.64 2025 Warrick County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $311,502.75
2026: $338,695.62 2026 Warrick County Budget

Warrick County Health Department (WCHD) is partnering with the Warrick County Council on Aging and Purdue Extension to host “Cooking for One”. This class focuses on nutrition education and cooking skills. It is offered at no cost to Warrick County senior citizens.

  • WCHD provided 506 trauma and injury prevention services, including education in fall prevention and community participation in activities related to fall prevention
  • WCHD provided 468 childhood lead and case management services, including testing, education, and home services
  • WCHD provided 600 maternal and child health services, including safe sleep education and distribution of sleep sacks
  • WCHD provided immunizations to 349 adults through the health department or a partner
  • WCHD provided immunizations to 391 children through the health department or a partner

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $338,695.62
Funding Per Capita: $5.30

2023: $78,445.96 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance fund/Trust)
2024: $646,698.28
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $1,249,849.64 2025 Warrick County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $311,502.75
2026: $338,695.62 2026 Warrick County Budget

Washington County Health Department (WCHD) partners with Choices Life Resource Center to provide items for newborn kits. Items include sleep sacks, safe sleep education and prenatal vitamins for expecting mothers. Over 30 families were provided newborn kits.

WCHD also has initiated a new program to provide prenatal vitamins in their offices. In the past year, 21 mothers have received prenatal vitamins through this new program. Expecting mothers and family members are also offered Tdap immunizations to prevent newborn infants from being exposed to pertussis (whooping cough).

Washington-Story

  • WCHD provided 656 maternal and child health services, including various prenatal, health/safety and community assistance services
  • WCHD provided immunizations to 762 children through the health department or a partner
  • WCHD provided 4,527 student health services, including distribution of various hygiene supplies
  • WCHD provided immunizations to 518 adults through the health department or a partner
  • WCHD provided 73 chronic disease prevention and reduction services, including nutrition and physical activity education for community members and Mommy & Me/ public walking club participation

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $166,616.80
Funding Per Capita: $5.91

2023: $51,777.76 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance fund/Trust)
2024: $318,134.60
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $614,846.87 2025 Washington County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $137,387.25
2026: $166,616.80 2026 Washington County Budget

Washington County Health Department (WCHD) partners with Choices Life Resource Center to provide items for newborn kits. Items include sleep sacks, safe sleep education and prenatal vitamins for expecting mothers. Over 30 families were provided newborn kits.

WCHD also has initiated a new program to provide prenatal vitamins in their offices. In the past year, 21 mothers have received prenatal vitamins through this new program. Expecting mothers and family members are also offered Tdap immunizations to prevent newborn infants from being exposed to pertussis (whooping cough).

Washington-Story

  • WCHD provided 656 maternal and child health services, including various prenatal, health/safety and community assistance services
  • WCHD provided immunizations to 762 children through the health department or a partner
  • WCHD provided 4,527 student health services, including distribution of various hygiene supplies
  • WCHD provided immunizations to 518 adults through the health department or a partner
  • WCHD provided 73 chronic disease prevention and reduction services, including nutrition and physical activity education for community members and Mommy & Me/ public walking club participation

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $166,616.80
Funding Per Capita: $5.91

2023: $51,777.76 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance fund/Trust)
2024: $318,134.60
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $614,846.87 2025 Washington County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $137,387.25
2026: $166,616.80 2026 Washington County Budget

In September and October 2024, Wayne County Health Department (WCHD) partnered with Reid Health to launch the Community Health Initiative. On October 28, two community health workers attended the monthly Gleaners mobile food distribution. The community health workers went from car to car, providing information about how to use SNAP benefits at the Richmond farmer’s market. They distributed this information to about 467 families in both English and Spanish.

On November 9, the Richmond farmer’s market achieved the highest SNAP participation numbers to date, with $2,473 in SNAP tokens cashed out by vendors and $2,824 SNAP tokens distributed to customers. Having so much activity at the market highlights the continued success of making fresh foods accessible for all community members.

Wayne-Story

  • WCHD educated 453 people about infant safe sleep including families and professionals
  • WCHD provided 4,211 infectious disease prevention and control testing services, including HIV, HepC, Syphilis, Chlamydia, and Gonorrhea
  • WCHD provided 752 prenatal services including: testing, prenatal vitamin distribution, nutrition support, and referrals to care
  • WCHD educated 853 youth about the harms of vaping or tobacco use
  • WCHD rendered 20,848 chronic disease prevention and reduction services through various screenings, programming, and referral services.

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $420,608.75
Funding Per Capita: $6.32

2023: $79,259.81 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance fund/Trust)
2024: $803,101.48
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $1,552,124.27 2025 Wayne County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $324,445.88
2026: $420,608.75 2026 Wayne County Budget

In September and October 2024, Wayne County Health Department (WCHD) partnered with Reid Health to launch the Community Health Initiative. On October 28, two community health workers attended the monthly Gleaners mobile food distribution. The community health workers went from car to car, providing information about how to use SNAP benefits at the Richmond farmer’s market. They distributed this information to about 467 families in both English and Spanish.

On November 9, the Richmond farmer’s market achieved the highest SNAP participation numbers to date, with $2,473 in SNAP tokens cashed out by vendors and $2,824 SNAP tokens distributed to customers. Having so much activity at the market highlights the continued success of making fresh foods accessible for all community members.

Wayne-Story

  • WCHD educated 453 people about infant safe sleep including families and professionals
  • WCHD provided 4,211 infectious disease prevention and control testing services, including HIV, HepC, Syphilis, Chlamydia, and Gonorrhea
  • WCHD provided 752 prenatal services including: testing, prenatal vitamin distribution, nutrition support, and referrals to care
  • WCHD educated 853 youth about the harms of vaping or tobacco use
  • WCHD rendered 20,848 chronic disease prevention and reduction services through various screenings, programming, and referral services.

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $420,608.75
Funding Per Capita: $6.32

2023: $79,259.81 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance fund/Trust)
2024: $803,101.48
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $1,552,124.27 2025 Wayne County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $324,445.88
2026: $420,608.75 2026 Wayne County Budget

Wells County Health Department (WCHD) hosted a free community baby shower at Timber Ridge Event Center. New and expecting mothers were eligible for prizes like play packs, strollers, car seats, highchairs, diapers, wipes and baby food. About 80 participants visited each vendor and went home with much-needed baby supplies and food. Several partners attended to share information about local resources. Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, MDWise, CareSource, Peyton’s Northern, St. Joe Catholic Church, Wells County Lock-Up Storage, Wells on Wheels and Campbell Crocheted Creations were in attendance. Other partners included Indiana Department of Health, Firefly Children and Family Alliance, YMCA, Wells County Public Library, Healthier Moms and Babies and Meridian Health Services.

Wells-Story

  • WCHD provided 2,665 vital record certificate services
  • WCHD provided 1,324 student health and school liaison services, including education on the harms of vaping/tobacco
  • WCHD provided 225 access and linkage to clinical care services, including high blood pressure screenings and referrals to food access
  • WCHD provided 144 maternal and child health services, including hosting a community baby shower and referrals to insurance navigation
  • WCHD provided 79 trauma and injury prevention services, including CPR and Stop the Bleed training, and fall prevention programming

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $149,369.97
Funding Per Capita: $5.30

2023: $51,777.15 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance fund/Trust)
2024: $51,777.15
2025 (Opt In): $551,202.90 2025 Wells County Budget
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2022, 2023, 2024).

2026: $149,369.97 2026 Wells County Budget

Wells County Health Department (WCHD) hosted a free community baby shower at Timber Ridge Event Center. New and expecting mothers were eligible for prizes like play packs, strollers, car seats, highchairs, diapers, wipes and baby food. About 80 participants visited each vendor and went home with much-needed baby supplies and food. Several partners attended to share information about local resources. Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, MDWise, CareSource, Peyton’s Northern, St. Joe Catholic Church, Wells County Lock-Up Storage, Wells on Wheels and Campbell Crocheted Creations were in attendance. Other partners included Indiana Department of Health, Firefly Children and Family Alliance, YMCA, Wells County Public Library, Healthier Moms and Babies and Meridian Health Services.

Wells-Story

  • WCHD provided 2,665 vital record certificate services
  • WCHD provided 1,324 student health and school liaison services, including education on the harms of vaping/tobacco
  • WCHD provided 225 access and linkage to clinical care services, including high blood pressure screenings and referrals to food access
  • WCHD provided 144 maternal and child health services, including hosting a community baby shower and referrals to insurance navigation
  • WCHD provided 79 trauma and injury prevention services, including CPR and Stop the Bleed training, and fall prevention programming

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $149,369.97
Funding Per Capita: $5.30

2023: $51,777.15 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance fund/Trust)
2024: $51,777.15
2025 (Opt In): $551,202.90 2025 Wells County Budget
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2022, 2023, 2024).

2026: $149,369.97 2026 Wells County Budget

In partnership with Monticello Parks & Recreation, Monticello City Pool and Indiana DNR officers, White County Health Department (WCHD) covered the cost of 373 youth swimming lessons. While children participated in swimming lessons, DNR officers educated approximately 200 parents on water safety and the importance of wearing life jackets. Several parents told the health department administrator that their children were participating in swim lessons for the first time because they had not been able to afford the lessons prior to this HFI-funded program. Removing financial barriers allowed more families than ever before to take part in these life-saving lessons. Other trauma and injury prevention efforts included a water safety and life jacket initiative with DNR on Lake Shafer and Lake Freeman. WCHD purchased life jackets for DNR to keep on their boats should they encounter a boat without enough life jackets for everyone on board. WCHD acquired gift cards from Walmart to award boaters for wearing life jackets and being responsible boaters. DNR officers distributed these letters to boats that passed safety requirements during routine stops and encounters.

White-Story

  • WCHD administered 2,826 child and adult immunizations and connected individuals with insurance navigation services
  • WCHD provided 1,662 vital record certificate services
  • WCHD provided 1,231 trauma and injury prevention services, including CPR and Stop the Bleed training, water safety education, and bicycle helmet distribution
  • WCHD provided 1,199 maternal and child health services, including referrals to mobile integrated health (MIH) for prenatal and postpartum support, safe sleep education, and child car seat safety checks
  • WCHD provided 904 student health and school liaison services, including oral hygiene education, distribution of personal hygiene supplies, and education on the harms of vaping/tobacco

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $130,860.40
Funding Per Capita: $5.30

2023: $50,706.73 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance fund/Trust)
2024: $278,692.32
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $538,618.25 2025 White County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $120,354.00
2026: $130,860.40 2026 White County Budget

In partnership with Monticello Parks & Recreation, Monticello City Pool and Indiana DNR officers, White County Health Department (WCHD) covered the cost of 373 youth swimming lessons. While children participated in swimming lessons, DNR officers educated approximately 200 parents on water safety and the importance of wearing life jackets. Several parents told the health department administrator that their children were participating in swim lessons for the first time because they had not been able to afford the lessons prior to this HFI-funded program. Removing financial barriers allowed more families than ever before to take part in these life-saving lessons. Other trauma and injury prevention efforts included a water safety and life jacket initiative with DNR on Lake Shafer and Lake Freeman. WCHD purchased life jackets for DNR to keep on their boats should they encounter a boat without enough life jackets for everyone on board. WCHD acquired gift cards from Walmart to award boaters for wearing life jackets and being responsible boaters. DNR officers distributed these letters to boats that passed safety requirements during routine stops and encounters.

White-Story

  • WCHD administered 2,826 child and adult immunizations and connected individuals with insurance navigation services
  • WCHD provided 1,662 vital record certificate services
  • WCHD provided 1,231 trauma and injury prevention services, including CPR and Stop the Bleed training, water safety education, and bicycle helmet distribution
  • WCHD provided 1,199 maternal and child health services, including referrals to mobile integrated health (MIH) for prenatal and postpartum support, safe sleep education, and child car seat safety checks
  • WCHD provided 904 student health and school liaison services, including oral hygiene education, distribution of personal hygiene supplies, and education on the harms of vaping/tobacco

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $130,860.40
Funding Per Capita: $5.30

2023: $50,706.73 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance fund/Trust)
2024: $278,692.32
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023).

2025 (Opt In): $538,618.25 2025 White County Budget
County Match: Minimum: $120,354.00
2026: $130,860.40 2026 White County Budget

Whitley County Health Department (WCHD) initiated a Women’s Wellness Program for 2025. About 25 program participants meet monthly for 90 minutes, and they have a variety of topics, such as exercise and recovery, sleep advice with supplemental materials, etc., each month with different speakers.

One such meeting included an anonymous poll throughout a program about mental health. One woman selected that she had thoughts of suicide. The woman came up to a WCHD representative and shared her story. WCHD connected her with counseling and other resources, and she is doing well as she builds a safety net for her physical, mental and emotional well-being.

It only takes one program, one person, to help change someone’s path, and WCHD was able to provide that direction thanks to HFI funds.

Whitley-Story-Image-Rounded

  • WCHD provided 20,075 student health and school liaison services, including vision, hearing and oral health screenings, nutrition education, and distribution of clothing and hygiene supplies
  • WCHD provided 19,203 access and linkage to clinical care services, including various screenings, referrals to clinical care, and transportation to medical and mental health appointments
  • WCHD provided 16,764 chronic disease prevention and reduction services, including various screenings, referrals to food access, and nutrition and physical activity programming for adults and seniors
  • WCHD provided 2,410 maternal and child health services, including various prenatal and postpartum services, breastfeeding support, safe sleep education and sleep sack distribution, and referrals to food access and WIC
  • WCHD administered 1,346 child and adult immunizations and connected individuals with insurance navigation services

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $181,231.68
Funding Per Capita: $5.30

2023: $53,619.73 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance fund/Trust)
2024: $53,619.73
2025 (Opt In): $668,778.51 2025 Whitley County Budget
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2022, 2023, 2024).

2026: $181,231.68 2026 Whitley County Budget

Whitley County Health Department (WCHD) initiated a Women’s Wellness Program for 2025. About 25 program participants meet monthly for 90 minutes, and they have a variety of topics, such as exercise and recovery, sleep advice with supplemental materials, etc., each month with different speakers.

One such meeting included an anonymous poll throughout a program about mental health. One woman selected that she had thoughts of suicide. The woman came up to a WCHD representative and shared her story. WCHD connected her with counseling and other resources, and she is doing well as she builds a safety net for her physical, mental and emotional well-being.

It only takes one program, one person, to help change someone’s path, and WCHD was able to provide that direction thanks to HFI funds.

Whitley-Story-Image-Rounded

  • WCHD provided 20,075 student health and school liaison services, including vision, hearing and oral health screenings, nutrition education, and distribution of clothing and hygiene supplies
  • WCHD provided 19,203 access and linkage to clinical care services, including various screenings, referrals to clinical care, and transportation to medical and mental health appointments
  • WCHD provided 16,764 chronic disease prevention and reduction services, including various screenings, referrals to food access, and nutrition and physical activity programming for adults and seniors
  • WCHD provided 2,410 maternal and child health services, including various prenatal and postpartum services, breastfeeding support, safe sleep education and sleep sack distribution, and referrals to food access and WIC
  • WCHD administered 1,346 child and adult immunizations and connected individuals with insurance navigation services

Activity Report

FUNDING FOR 2026: $181,231.68
Funding Per Capita: $5.30

2023: $53,619.73 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance fund/Trust)
2024: $53,619.73
2025 (Opt In): $668,778.51 2025 Whitley County Budget
County Match:

Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2022, 2023, 2024).

2026: $181,231.68 2026 Whitley County Budget