Jasper County Health Department

04/09/2026

Call now to make an appointment! ☎️ 219-866-4920

Continuing First Aid & CPR Training in August! ❤️
We are proud to continue teaching and helping others to certified and recertified in First Aid & CPR Throughout the month of August.
Dates:
Re-Certificate: August 21st from 4 – 6pm
New-Certificate: August 28th from 4-8pm
These essential skills can save lives
💪

04/09/2026

Early detection, regular STD testing is a smart step toward a healthier you. Our testing is 100% private, and your information stays secure.

04/09/2026

Car seats shouldn’t be confusing… and you don’t have to figure it out alone 💙

We’re here to help you feel confident that your child is riding SAFE and secure! 🚗✨ Our certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians will:
✔️ Check your car seat installation
✔️ Help install it correctly
✔️ Answer all your questions
✔️ Make sure your child is the right seat

This event is open to all Indiana residents who want peace of mind when it comes to car seat safety 🚙

📍 Rensselaer Fire Department, 1060 W Clark St, Rensselaer, IN
🗓️ Friday, April 17, 2026
⏰ 2:00pm – 4:00pm (CDT)
‼️ *Appointments are REQUIRED* ‼️

Registration Link: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/.../3663b015-422a...
Spots fill quickly so don’t wait to secure yours!

Car seats shouldn’t be confusing… and you don’t have to figure it out alone 💙

We’re here to help you feel confident that your child is riding SAFE and secure! 🚗✨ Our certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians will:
✔️ Check your car seat installation
✔️ Help install it correctly
✔️ Answer all your questions
✔️ Make sure your child is the right seat

This event is open to all Indiana residents who want peace of mind when it comes to car seat safety 🚙

📍 Rensselaer Fire Department, 1060 W Clark St, Rensselaer, IN
🗓️ Friday, April 17, 2026
⏰ 2:00pm – 4:00pm (CDT)

‼️ *Appointments are REQUIRED* ‼️

Registration Link: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/x7vxzw7/lp/3663b015-422a-4aa4-b88e-a6dcb1e8d37f

Spots fill quickly so don’t wait to secure yours!

04/01/2026

April is Stress Awareness Month, focusing attention on your health and how can learn successful coping strategies for dealing with life stressors.

Stress is something everyone experiences, often many times throughout the day.

The good news: Stress is a normal and healthy reaction that occurs when we feel threatened, uncertain, or overwhelmed.

More good news: Even the smallest steps taken each day toward stress reduction can
significantly improve metal and emotional well-being over time.

Little by little, a little becomes a lot.

03/24/2026

03/19/2026

Don't forget to protect your skin!

03/16/2026

From the desk of Jasper County Public Health Nurse-

With all the activities and stressors that follow a natural disaster, it is easy to forget about your health! Here are some helpful suggestions from the CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention).

· Be aware of exhaustion. Set priorities and pace yourself. Get plenty of rest!

· Drink plenty of clean water.

· Eat well.

· Wear sturdy shoes and gloves when cleaning up debris.

· Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and clean water often.

· Are you up to date on your immunizations? Consider getting a Td (tetanus and diphtheria) booster if it has been 10 years since your last immunization. The Jasper County Health Department offers vaccines for all ages! Call for an appointment!

· Make sure children are up to date with their vaccines.

Health includes your mental health. The emotional toll that disaster brings can sometimes be even more devastating than the financial strains of damage and loss of home, business, or property. Everyone who sees or experiences a disaster is affected by it in some way. FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) offers these suggestions:

· It is normal to feel anxious about your own safety and that of your family and close friends.

· Profound sadness, grief, and anger are normal reactions to an abnormal event.

· Acknowledging your feelings helps you recover.

· Focusing on your strengths and abilities helps you heal.

· Accepting help from community programs and resources is healthy.

· Everyone has different needs and different ways of coping.

It is normal to need time to recover and get back to normal. If you find yourself reliving the traumatic experience, having trouble functioning on your regular tasks at work or at home, or withdrawing from relationships, get in touch with a counselor, therapist, or doctor for help.

If you or someone you know is thinking about hurting self or others, get help immediately! Call or text 988. Help is available 24/7/365. Also, you can reach out to your medical provider or call the Jasper County Health Department- 219-866-4621.

Our thoughts are with all affected by this disaster!

03/11/2026

Our hearts are with everyone in our community who was affected by the recent storms. We know this has been a difficult time already for many families and businesses, and we want you to know that the Jasper County Health Department is here to support you as our community begins to recover. 💙

We would also like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of our first responders and to the many community members who have already stepped up to volunteer and help their neighbors. Your kindness and willingness to help is a reminder of what a truly strong and caring community we have here in Jasper County.
We are grateful for each and every one of you.

If you have questions or need guidance, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We are happy to help connect you with resources or provide information to help keep you and your family safe during cleanup and recovery.

☎️ 219-866-4917

— Jasper County Health Department

Please feel free to share this post so others in our community can see these reminders and know we are here to help.

03/10/2026

🚨Severe Weather Preparedness🚨

03/02/2026

We’re excited to announce our first Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) Certification Training of 2026!! This 3-day training course includes classroom learning, hands-on practice with car seats and vehicles, and participation in a community child safety seat checkup. Open to all professional backgrounds — no prior experience required, and you do not have to live/work in Jasper County to attend training.

Location: Jasper County Health Department, 910 S Sparling Ave, Rensselaer, IN 47978

Dates: Wednesday, April 15th - Friday, April 17th
Time: 7am - 5pm (CDT)

Cost: $125 total - $95 course fee + $30 local training fee (covers training-related expenses & paid after registration)

Registration Link: https://portalskcms.cyzap.net/dzapps/dbzap.bin/apps/assess/webmembers/secure/manage?webid=SKCMS&pToolCode=COURSE-SEARCH&pToolCmd=Details&pPrint=Yes&pSys=&pSignupID=&pProgramID=CMS-COURSE-6797

There is still PLENTY of time to register! This is a great opportunity for parents/community partners!

We’re excited to announce our first Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) Certification Training of 2026!! This 3-day training course includes classroom learning, hands-on practice with car seats and vehicles, and participation in a community child safety seat checkup. Open to all professional backgrounds — no prior experience required, and you do not have to live/work in Jasper County to attend training.

Location: Jasper County Health Department, 910 S Sparling Ave, Rensselaer, IN 47978

Dates: Wednesday, April 15th - Friday, April 17th

Time: 7am - 5pm (CDT)

Cost: $125 total - $95 course fee + $30 local training fee (covers training-related expenses & paid after registration)



Registration Link: https://portalskcms.cyzap.net/dzapps/dbzap.bin/apps/assess/webmembers/secure/manage?webid=SKCMS&pToolCode=COURSE-SEARCH&pToolCmd=Details&pPrint=Yes&pSys=&pSignupID=&pProgramID=CMS-COURSE-6797