Barren River District Health Department

06/02/2026

We offer Narcan trainings for you and your workplace! 👍

Employees at your job may be at risk for overdose including — someone who was prescribed opioids (ex. for a recent surgery), someone who may unintentionally overdose, or a person with an opioid use disorder.

Narcan is easy to use and can save a life, by reversing the effects of an overdose. It's the perfect addition to your first aid kit!

Call us to inquire about a training! — 270-781-8039 ext. 185. https://www.barrenriverhealth.org/

06/02/2026

There's still time to register! Join our upcoming online HALT class on June 15th! 💪

HALT helps adults with prediabetes build healthier habits and reduce their risk of type 2 diabetes through small, sustainable lifestyle changes.

➡ If you have prediabetes, have an A1C between 5.7 and 6.4, OR score 5 or more on the prediabetes risk test, you're eligible for this class!*

➡ Register by June 12th by emailing diabetesclass@barrenriverhealth.org or calling 270-781-8039 ext. 193.

➡ Take a prediabetes risk test — https://doihaveprediabetes.org/

*Those who are pregnant, have type 1 or 2 diabetes are not eligible. Participants must also be 18 years old.

06/01/2026

Knowing the signs of heat-related illness could save you or someone you know from heat cramps, exhaustion, or heat stroke 🥵

If you're outside in extreme heat, look for the following symptoms...
Muscle spasms
Fast/weak pulse
Pale skin
Nausea
Dizziness

If you think someone is suffering from heat-related illness, take them indoors, remove excess clothing, and take sips of a sports drink or water.

If symptoms persist for more than an hour or if the person has a temperature of 103°F or above, seek medical attention immediately.

https://www.ready.gov/heat

06/01/2026

Now Hiring: PRN Dental Hygienists!

We’re looking for dedicated dental hygienists to join our team on a PRN basis! Enjoy a flexible schedule that works around the school calendar.

Pay: $35/hour
Schedule: Flexible, PRN

If you’re interested, apply here: https://chfs.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/CHFS/job/Dental-Hygienist-PRN_JR-10000454

06/01/2026

We're set up at the Edmonson County Public Library Summer Reading Kickoff event at the Lions Club Building on the Edmonson County Fairgrounds!

Come see us until 4 PM! Take a look inside our mobile clinic and grab some swag. We have water bottles, jump ropes, cooling towels, health information, and more 🥳

06/01/2026

Share this for a current WIC client you know! 📣

Our WIC staff will be distributing farmers market allocations, starting this Friday in Metcalfe County. Even if you're not a resident in the following counties, you can still use this opportunity to pick up your allocation ⤵

📍Metcalfe County Farmers Market
422 East St., Edmonton, KY
Friday, June 5th, 2026
8AM to 1PM

📍Community Farmers Market
2319 Nashville Rd., Bowling Green, KY
Saturday, June 6th, 2026
8AM to 1PM

📍Franklin-Simpson County Farmers Market
304 N Main St., Franklin, KY
Saturday, June 13th, 2026
8AM to 2PM

📍Bounty of the Barrens Farmers Market
108 E Public Square, Glasgow, KY
Saturday, June 20th, 2026
8AM to 12PM

Questions?! Call your local health department — https://www.barrenriverhealth.org/contact

06/01/2026

Missed out on the Mental Wellness Bundle in May? Here’s your second chance in June! 🧠💚

We’re giving away another bundle this month!

The bundle includes a foam yoga mat, water bottle, puzzle, Mindfulness Coloring Book (with colored pencils!), a 5-Minute Gratitude Journal, a glowing Mindful Breathing Cloud, tee shirt, tote, and a ONE-YEAR MEMBERSHIP to BGKY Parks and Recreation!

It takes 30 seconds or less to enter!
1. Share this post!
2. Leave us your contact information on this form — https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8825824/BRDHD-Giveaway
To enter, you must be 18+ years old and be a resident of Warren County, KY.
The contest will close at 4PM on Thursday, June 4th. Winner will be contacted on June 5th.

Message us for any questions!

06/01/2026

You don't have to put on a brave face. If you're one of the 813,000 Kentuckians living with a mental illness, help is available for you. 🤲

In a crisis? Call or text 988 at any time. Dial 911 in an emergency.

Want to take a mental health assessment or learn how to manage your mental health? CredibleMind is a free, expert-approved resource here to help — https://barrenriverhealth.crediblemind.com/

05/29/2026

Have a newborn younger than 90 days old?! Your family is eligible for HANDS! 👋

HANDS is a free, voluntary home visiting program for pregnant moms-to-be and parents that supports all areas of your baby’s development, and your skills as a parent!

Interested? Give us a call! — https://www.barrenriverhealth.org/services/hands

05/29/2026

One in three adults is believed to have prediabetes and may not even know it. Check out Kimberly, our Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist, as she talks about diabetes on WNKY Television.

Take the prediabetes risk test and sign up for our upcoming online HALT class to help individuals with prediabetes build healthier habits and reduce their risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Register by June 12th!
https://www.wnky.com/controlling-your-diabetes-with-the-barren-river-district-health-department/?fbclid=IwY2xjawSGgcpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAxNzQ4MzQzMzQ4NzMwNTQyAAEeCz0biMKpA5xCm0cpW0CAXaYORGcAdn7rmWdQc04pwk4m28-p8ntxus5IFss_aem_vSFuJbgkMV9mSk7WtyqO6g

Interested in lowering your risk for type 2 diabetes?! Join our upcoming online HALT class on June 15th! 💪

HALT helps adults with prediabetes build healthier habits and reduce their risk of type 2 diabetes through small, sustainable lifestyle changes.

➡ If you have prediabetes, have an A1C between 5.7 and 6.4, OR score 5 or more on the prediabetes risk test, you're eligible for this class!*

➡ Register by June 12th by emailing diabetesclass@barrenriverhealth.org or calling 270-781-8039 ext. 193.

➡ Take a prediabetes risk test — https://doihaveprediabetes.org/

*Those who are pregnant, have type 1 or 2 diabetes are not eligible. Participants must also be 18 years old.