Fayette County Health Dept

02/20/2026

FYI Fayette County!

There has been an increase in influenza cases throughout the Fayette County. In the last week the FCSC has reported a significant rise in student absentees. The Fayette County Health Department would like to recommend these simple steps to help protect yourself, family members and loved ones.
1. Wash your hands often with soap and at least 20 seconds.
2. Avoid touching eyes, nose, and mouth.
3. Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily.
4.Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue or your elbow.
5. Get your annual flu vaccine.
6. Stay home if your feeling sick and make sure you are fever free for 24 hours before returning to work or school.

Small actions make a big difference. Let's work together to keep our community healthy.

02/19/2026

Hey everyone!!!! It's that time of the year again for the Fayette County Community Baby Shower. There will be lots of healthcare and community resources available. Pre-register for the FireFly Safe Sleep course and receive a free pack and play, QR Code is available on the flyer for registration. We have free food, raffles, promotional items, and guest speakers. Anthem will also partner with us to assist anyone for insurance needs. So please come check us out on March 14, 2026 from 11am to 2 pm at the John Miller Building located in Roberts Park. We still some vendors space if anyone is interested.

01/26/2026

The Fayette County Health Department will be closed Monday 1/26/26 due to the weather.

12/10/2025

12/10/2025

Be sure to stop by the Fayette County Health Department to wish Dr Wayne B White Happy Retirement. Celebration 3pm to 5pm , refreshments will be served.

12/10/2025

Well today is the day the Fayette County Health Department wishes Dr Wayne B White great retirement. We will miss him dearly. The FCHD cordially invites everyone to Dr Wayne Whites retirement party today from 3pm to 5pm at the health department on the lower level of the courthouse. Please come and give your gratitude to him for his 38 years of public health service. Refreshments will be served.

12/09/2025

Hello All!

The health department would deeply appreciate if everyone could stop in our office to wish Dr White a well-deserved retirement. Dr White has been the health officer for Fayette County for 38 years and has done a stupendous job while serving this position. The open house will be Wednesday December 10th, 3 pm to 5pm in the Health Department on the lower level of the courthouse. We hope you can attend and give Dr White a very appreciative send off to his new adventures.

Come and Celebrate!!!

Missy Kavanaugh, RN BSN PHN
Fayette County Health Department

10/30/2025

The Indiana Department of Health gave our very own Health Officer, Dr Wayne White, the State Health Commissioners Award for his service of 38 years as the Fayette County Health Officer. He received the award at the Fall Symposium at Fort Harrison Inn & Garrison Conference Center yesterday. Sadly, Dr White will be retiring January 1, 2026 from the Fayette County Health Department. The department is very grateful for his years of service for our county. We will miss him very much. Congratulations Dr White and enjoy you retirement.