Calloway County Health Department

01/12/2026

Prediabetes? At risk for diabetes? You’re not alone—and help is free.

The Calloway County Health Department is offering FREE virtual Diabetes Prevention classes to help you lower your risk, build healthy habits, and feel your best.

Classes start on January 19th!

* Join from home
* Evidence-based results
* Supportive coaching

Call us today to learn more or register: 270-753-3381.

01/12/2026

WIC saves lives and improves the health of nutritionally at-risk women, infants and children. The WIC Program provides information, foods and healthcare access to more than 8 million women, infants & children.

For more information please contact us at: (270) 753-3381 to see if you qualify or to schedule an appointment.

01/12/2026

01/11/2026

Tuberculosis (TB) is a disease caused by bacteria that are spread through the air from person to person. If not treated properly, TB disease can be fatal. Getting tested and treated for TB can protect yourself, your family and friends, and your community.

The Calloway County Health Department is now offering TB Skin testing for $25.

Call us to schedule your appointment: 270-753-3381

01/10/2026

NOW OFFERING:

The Calloway County Health Department is now offering Express STI Testing.

If you are sexually active, it is important to get tested regularly.

The Calloway County Health Department provides testing and treatment for the following STIs:
• Syphilis
• Chlamydia
• Gonorrhea
• Trichomonas

We also offer HIV & Hep C testing, counseling, and referrals. Educational resources and free condoms are available.
Contact us today to schedule your appointment! WALK-INS also now welcome!

01/09/2026

Email, voice, or text. What will your child’s school use to communicate during an emergency?

As we are sending our kids back to school after the holidays ask your child's teacher or principal what their school emergency plan is and then incorporate that into your own family plan and discuss it with your children.

01/08/2026

Think you might be pregnant?

The Calloway County Health Department is now offering Free Pregnancy Testing. Contact us at 270-753-3381 to schedule your appointment. WALK-INS also now welcome!!

01/07/2026

Immunity is the body’s way of preventing disease. Because a baby’s immune system is not fully developed at birth, babies face a greater risk of becoming infected and getting seriously ill. Vaccines help teach the immune system learn how to defend against germs. Vaccination protects your baby by helping build up their natural defenses.

Make sure your baby stays up to date on all their childhood immunizations.

If your child or adolescent is younger than 19 and meet one or more of the following criteria, they are eligible to receive immunizations at the Calloway County Health Department:
• Medicaid eligible
• Uninsured
• American Indian or Alaska native
• Underinsured (has an insurance provider that does not cover immunizations)
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call us at 270-753-3381.

01/06/2026

Rapid naloxone (Narcan) administration is key to reversing opioid overdose, even if it from a prescribed medication.

Narcan is available to the general public in the boxes located at the following sites in Calloway County:

• Murray Housing Authority at 716 Nash Drive, Murray
• The Ellis Center at 630 Ellis Drive, Murray
• United Way of Murray-Calloway County at 203 Ash Street, Murray
• City of Murray Park at 900 Payne Street, Murray
• Central Park at Gil Hopson Drive, Murray
• Calloway County Health Department at 602 Memory Lane, Murray
• Hazel Community Center at 100 Barnett Street, Hazel

01/05/2026

The Kentucky HANDS Program is making a difference!

The Kentucky HANDS (Health Access Nurturing Development Services) Program is a free, voluntary home-visiting program that supports pregnant moms and families with young children. It helps parents build confidence, promotes healthy child development, and gives little ones the strongest start possible.

The Calloway County Health Department is proud to share that we offer the HANDS program to families in our community!

The infographic below shows the great work accomplished in Kentucky through the HANDS program from October 2024 to September 2025.

If you’re expecting or caring for a young child, we’re here for you. For more information or to enroll, contact the Calloway County Health Department at 270-753-3381 today!