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.”
- PCHD provided 881 chronic disease prevention screenings and referrals, including high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, cancer, BMI, and food insecurity
- PCHD administered 614 maternal and child health related services.
- PCHD supported the local school by providing 1,063 services including tobacco and vaping cessation and hygiene product distribution
OPTED IN FOR 2025: $399,311.40
Funding Per Capita: $24.72
| 2023: | $48,091.38 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance Fund/Trust) |
| 2024: | $206,612.05 | 2024 Parke County 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): | $399,311.40 2025 Parke County Budget |
| County Match: | Minimum: $78,760.50 |
| 2026: | $108,209.03 2026 Parke County Budget |