Green River District Health Department

11/12/2025

Mark your calendars! The Great American Smokeout is November 20th. 🚭
A great day to start your quit journey and support others doing the same!

11/12/2025

RECALL UPDATE: All ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula products have been recalled. This includes all unexpired lots of formula cans and single-serve “anywhere” sticks. https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-infant-botulism-infant-formula-november-2025

11/11/2025

11/10/2025

Simple steps such as eating 2 servings of fruits or vegetables daily, exercising at least 30 minutes 3 times per week and engaging with others to stay connected can help improve your overall health. Learn how a community health worker can help you on your health journey through healthy eating, exercising and engagement. Visit: OurHealthyKyHome.ky.gov to learn more. Join the campaign.

11/07/2025

💙 November is Diabetes Awareness Month! More than 13% of Kentucky adults have diabetes, and many more are at risk. This month, let’s spread awareness, support healthy habits, and take care of each other. 💪

Learn more: www.chfs.ky.gov

11/05/2025

If you are struggling to afford your medications, help is available. Suzzanne Craig and LaToya Sibley with Community Access Project explains how we can help you get your medications for free or at low cost.

Visit the post for more.

11/05/2025

Keep those tails wagging and paws healthy!🐾

Join us for the Pet Vaccination Clinic on November 15th at Ohio County Park!

Affordable vaccines, microchipping and more!

11/04/2025

~PUBLIC NOTICE~

Apply at https://chfs.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/CHFS. Online applications, including all work history and transcripts, must be submitted by November 18, 2025. A resume’ does not take the place of an application. NOTE: Transcripts must be uploaded before the closing date of the advertisement if post-secondary education is required or maybe substituted for experience. Transcripts must list the degree awarded. Pre-employment screenings (criminal record check, drug screen, etc.) will be a part of the selection process. EOE

11/03/2025

🎃 Join us tonight! 🍂
We’re celebrating Hancock County’s growing pumpkin patch at the Community Baby Shower for all expectant and new moms (with babies one year and under)!

🕔 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 Hancock County Career Center

Enjoy door prizes, health education, and light refreshments as we celebrate your little pumpkin! 🧡

11/03/2025

📞 Need help but not sure where to start? Dial 211.

211 is your first stop for help and hope. It’s a free, confidential service that connects you to local resources—24/7. Whether you're looking for:

-Housing or utility assistance
-Food or basic needs
-Mental health or substance use services
-Support for aging parents
-Disaster response or recovery
-Education needs
-Transportation
And so much more…

211 is here to guide you.
Just call 2-1-1, text your zip code to 898-211, or visit www.greenriver211.org to find the help you need—right here in our community.

10/31/2025

Your pet's health matters!🐾

Join us and Friends of the Shelter on November 15th, 9AM- 3PM at Ohio County Park low - cost vaccines, microchipping, and more! 🐈🐕