Garvin County Health Department OK

10/28/2025

Keep candy time safe and sweet! Before letting kids enjoy their treats, go through their haul at home to make sure everything is safe to eat. Be extra careful with small or hard items that could pose a choking risk and always have allergy medicine or an EpiPen on hand for children with known food sensitivities. Check first, enjoy later, and have a happy Halloween!

10/28/2025

Need help? You’re not alone.
A community resource may be available.

🌐 BeANeighbor.org – Find local organizations offering food, housing, clothing, and more.

🔎 Findhelp.org – Search for free or low-cost help like financial aid, food pantries, and medical care.

📞 2-1-1 – Call 211 or visit 211.org for 24/7 assistance with housing, food, and health services.

Help is just a click or call away.

10/27/2025

Keep Halloween fun and safe! Pick costumes that fit comfortably so kids can move freely while they’re out trick-or-treating. Skip anything that blocks their vision, and if makeup is part of the look, choose non-toxic options and test a small area of skin first. A little planning helps ensure their costume is more treat than trick!

10/26/2025

Although breast cancer mostly occurs in older women, in rare cases, breast cancer affects women under the age of 45. Learning what factors increase your chance of getting breast cancer is an important first step in assessing your risk. Learn more: https://brnw.ch/21wWWSz.

Locate a screening provider near you and find out if you qualify for a free or low-cost mammogram through https://brnw.ch/21wWWSA.

10/25/2025

Looking for ways to start important conversations with your child at different stages in their lives? Check out the resources on our Child and Adolescent Health site https://brnw.ch/21wWVFR.

10/24/2025

Skip the flu, not the fun!

Stop by the Garvin County Health Department anytime until 4 p.m. today for a free flu shot!

10/24/2025

The PRN program works with families across Oklahoma to provide education and support on Safe Sleep practices. From workshops to guidance, PRNs help families learn how to keep their babies safe during every nap and overnight sleep.

Safe sleep today means healthier outcomes tomorrow. Visit https://pregnancynavigators.com/ to learn more.

10/23/2025

Movie theater popcorn > cough drops
Visit FightFluOK.com to get your flu shot today!

10/22/2025

Due to the potential for rain on Friday, our flu clinic has been moved indoors! Flu shots will be available on a walk-in basis at our office on Oct. 24.

In partnership with the Chickasaw Nation, the Garvin County Health Department will provide free flu shots at a drive-thru event on Friday, October 24.

This event is open to the public. No appointment necessary!
Please remember to wear short sleeves and leave pets at home.

Call us at 405-238-7346 for more information.

10/22/2025

Want to show your commitment to a healthier Oklahoma? Apply to become a Certified Healthy organization. It’s a powerful way to show your community you care about promoting wellness and creating healthier environments where people live, learn, work, and play.

Learn more and apply at Oklahoma.gov/CertifiedHealthy.

10/22/2025

In partnership with the Chickasaw Nation, the Garvin County Health Department will provide free flu shots at a drive-thru event on Friday, October 24.

This event is open to the public. No appointment necessary!
Please remember to wear short sleeves and leave pets at home.

Call us at 405-238-7346 for more information.

10/20/2025

Join us in spreading the word and protecting Oklahoma’s children during National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, October 19-15, 2025.

Make learning about lead fun for the whole family! Download our FREE coloring page at https://brnw.ch/21wWLZc to discover hidden home hazards to look out for. Share your child’s masterpiece with us by using .