Calloway County Health Department

11/22/2025

NOT for Me is a self-guided, mobile-friendly online program that leverages the American Lung Association’s Not On To***co (N-O-T)® program to help teens break ni****ne dependency, whether they v**e, smoke or use other to***co products.

11/21/2025

HANDS supports you throughout your pregnancy and the first two years of your baby’s life. From pregnancy to the terrific twos, HANDS is here to answer all your questions during the different stages of baby’s growth.

Contact us at 270-753-3381 for more information on the HANDS Program.

11/21/2025

The Calloway County Board of Health will conduct a regularly scheduled quarterly meeting on 11/21/25 at 12:00 p.m. at the Calloway County Health Department.

If you have any questions, please contact the Calloway County Health Department at (270) 753-3381. Thank you.

11/20/2025

The Kentucky CancerLink may be your link to HOPE.

Kentucky CancerLink currently has funding provided by the Kentucky Colon Cancer Screening and Prevention Program through the Kentucky Department for Public Health to provide NO-COST options for those who meet eligibility requirements

Visit: https://kycancerlink.org/colon-cancer-screening-form/ to see if you are eligible for assistance.

11/19/2025

The Calloway County Health Department is now offering Fluoride Dental Varnish to our pediatric patients.

Fluoride varnishes are primarily used as a decay prevention therapy for pediatric patients and persons at a high-risk for tooth decay.

Individuals who benefit the most from fluoride varnish include children, ages 0 through 5 years who have a family history of decay, low levels of fluoride in their drinking water or limited access to dental care. At the minimum, the fluoride varnish should be applied 2 times a year and those children who are at higher risk for decay may require more frequent applications.

For more information or to schedule an appointment call us: 270-753-3381.

11/18/2025

Mold will grow where there is moisture, such as around leaks in roofs, windows, or pipes, or where there has been a flood. Mold grows on paper, cardboard, ceiling tiles, and wood. Mold can also grow in dust, paints, wallpaper, insulation, drywall, carpet, fabric, and upholstery.

If you see or smell mold, you should remove it. You do not need to know the type of mold. If mold is growing in your home, you need to clean up the mold and fix the moisture problem.

Mold can be removed from hard surfaces with household products, soap and water, or a bleach solution of no more than 1 cup of household laundry bleach in 1 gallon of water.

If you use bleach:
• Never mix bleach with ammonia or other cleaners. This will produce a poisonous gas.
• Follow manufacturers' instructions when you use bleach or any other cleaning product.
• Open windows and doors to provide fresh air.
• Wear rubber boots, rubber gloves, and goggles during cleanup.

For more information on mold clean-up, visit: https://www.cdc.gov/mold-health/about/clean-up.html

11/17/2025

Curbside and Home-Visit Immunizations

The Calloway County Health Department offers Flu shots curbside and at your home if you are immunocompromised or homebound. Call 270-753-3381 to schedule your appointment and be sure to let us know that you would like to schedule your immunization curbside or at your home.

*Insurance information is required to schedule your appointment, so be sure to have your insurance ready.

11/17/2025

It’s vital that parents understand the basics of newborn safe sleep. With all of the information being tossed at new parents – especially first-time parents – it can be tough to remember it all. The American Association of Pediatrics created some steps that are as easy to remember as A B C.

A - Babies should always sleep alone. Share the room, but not the bed.
B - Babies should always be placed on their backs for nights and naps.
C - A baby’s crib should be clean and clear. Just a fitted sheet. No toys, blankets, or pillows.

11/15/2025

Breastfeeding is the best way to both nourish and nurture your baby. Learning to breastfeed takes practice for you and your baby. Each month we will provide a bit of education on the benefits of breastfeeding.

For more information or to speak to a nurse, you can call us at 270-753-3381.

11/15/2025

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Visit https://findhelpnow.org/ky for more information.

11/14/2025