Purchase District Health Department

03/11/2026

Come out to Mercy Health - Lourdes Hospital Marshall Nemer for their Cancer Awareness Lunch & Learn today. The PDHD is here promoting their event and the upcoming May is for Mammograms event!

03/10/2026

What you know CAN help you when it comes to your blood sugar. Know your risk, Get tested by your healthcare provider, Learn More. Contact the Diabetes Education Program at 270-444-9625 ext. 107 for resources to support you! *Numbers are for a person not yet diagnosed with diabetes. A person needs to visit a healthcare provider for proper diagnosis. Take the risk test here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/knowyourrisk

03/10/2026

We’re hiring at the Purchase District Health Department.

If you’re looking for a career that supports the health and well-being of our communities, we have several opportunities available across the Purchase Area.

Open positions include:
• Dentist (Full-Time, Part-Time, and Daily Pay Options)
• Public Health Nurse I & II – McCracken & Fulton Counties
• Support Services Associate – Fulton County & Fulton City
• Maintenance/Custodial Worker – McCracken County
• Public Health Program Coordinator
• Public Health Program Specialist
• Peer Support Specialist
• Dental Assistant
• MNT Nutritionist I

All full-time positions include a comprehensive benefits package.

Visit purchasehealth.org to learn more and apply.
For questions, contact [jhobbs@purchasehealth.org] or call (270) 444-9625 ext. 111.

Help us make a difference in the health of our community.

03/09/2026

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03/09/2026

🚨 Product Recall Alert: Risk of Lead Poisoning 🚨
Please help spread the word.

Recalled Product:
• TheKiddoSpace Print and Cursive Handwriting Kits
• Recall Number: 26‑293

Reason for Recall:
The pens included in these children’s handwriting kits contain lead levels in the pen nibs that exceed the federal lead content ban, posing a lead poisoning hazard.

What to Do:
• Stop using the handwriting kits immediately.
• Remove the pens and refills from children.
• Contact The KiddoSpace for free replacement pens and refills (shipping included).
• Consumers will be asked to dispose of the pens and refills according to local/state regulations and send a photo of the disposed items to:

info@thekiddospace.com.

Recall Date: February 26, 2026

Where Sold:
Available online at TheKiddoSpaceStore.com and Amazon.com from February 2024 to February 2025, priced between $25 and $50.

Keeping families informed helps keep kids safe. Please share widely.

03/05/2026

The Western Kentucky Opioid Taskforce is excited to announce its Promotion webinar series! A FREE 3-part webinar series that will bring in experts to promote initiatives for collegiate students, healthy eating habits, and exercise programs to strengthen recovery efforts.

Promotion Webinar Series Part 1 attendees will hear from Whitney Harper, Ph.D., LCSW, CFLE, ADS, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and an Associate Professor in the Department of Social Work at Western Kentucky University regarding, "WKU Collegiate Recovery Resource Center."

Other webinars in our series include Heather Norman-Burgdolf, Ph.D., Associate Professor and Extension Specialist in the Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition at the University of Kentucky (04/01) and Eric Chaconas PT, DPT, Ph.D., FAAOMPT, Associate Dean of Physical Therapy at Bellin College Physical Therapy Programs (05/06).

Registration for the first webinar on Tuesday, March 24 at 11 am CST is now available by clicking the ‘register now’ button, scanning the QR code on the flyer, or using the link provided below. Once registered, a zoom calendar invite for the event will be sent. For more information about Part 2 and Part 3, please visit https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1CE1Hb9cYj/.

Registration for Part 1: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_i-1D08EGTKWzCBNXjG9wiA #/registration

03/05/2026

Why should someone attend Dodging Diabetes Support?
1. Learn how to make healthy changes.
2. Find support for your healthy goals
3. To lower your risk for type 2 diabetes and prevent later health problems.
4. Receive tools and fun rewards along the way to support your action steps.
5. Be part of a group that encourages and cheers you on.

Want to see if you qualify? Call 270-444-9625 ext. 107

03/04/2026

March is Diabetes Alert Month. Are you at risk for Prediabetes? Find out by taking the risk test. Get Tested by your healthcare provider. Learn more by contacting us.

03/03/2026

📢 Exciting Announcement from the Purchase District Health Department! 🎉
We are thrilled to announce the opening of the Ballard County Harm Reduction Hub on April 9, 2026! 💙 This new hub is here to provide vital services aimed at supporting the health and well-being of our community.
📍 Location: 198 Bluegrass Dr, LaCenter, KY 42056
📞 Office Phone: (270) 665-5432
📱 Cell Phone: (270) 559-4800
🕒 Walk-in Hours:
Open the second Thursday of each month from 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM CST
Closed for lunch from 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
(Hours are subject to change)

Services at the Ballard County Location Include:
✅ Connection to Care
✅ Referrals to Services/Treatment
✅ Peer Support Services

💜 Additional Services Available at ALL Purchase District Health Department Centers:
➡️ Narcan and Fentanyl Test Strips (Training and Distribution)
➡️ Deterra Drug Disposal Kits
➡️ Wound Care Kits
➡️ Basic Hygiene Kits
➡️ Safer S*x Supplies
➡️ Sharps Containers
➡️ HIV/HCV Testing
➡️ Infectious Disease Education

Together, we are building a safer and healthier community. 💪 If you or someone you know could benefit from these services, please share this information and stop by the hub!

For more details, feel free to contact us! Let’s work together to support harm reduction and wellness in Ballard County! 🌟

03/03/2026

03/02/2026

Come visit the Fulton County Harm Reduction hub (350 Browder Street Fulton, KY 42041) and learn your status with Target4 Project- Region 1!

Harm Reduction staff will be on-site all day this Wednesday, 03/04!