Wayne County Health Department

11/25/2025

11/24/2025

11/24/2025

A new flu variant is on the rise, and vaccines are lagging. Here’s what that means for flu season and your winter plans.
http://www.wcvb.com/article/us-virus-variant-vaccinations-severe-flu-season/69470077

11/23/2025

Hosting Thanksgiving this year? It’s probably time to start thawing that turkey! 🦃 Make sure to thaw your turkey safely to avoid food-borne illnesses:

✅Thaw your turkey in the refrigerator. Allow about 24 hours of thawing for each 4 to 5 pounds of turkey.
✅Thaw your turkey in cold water. Make sure it’s in a leakproof bag. Allow about 30 minutes of thawing for each pound of turkey. Cook the turkey immediately after thawing.
❌Never thaw your turkey by leaving it out on the counter. If a turkey stays at room temperature for more than 2 hours, germs can start to grow.

🔗Prepare your holiday turkey safely: https://www.cdc.gov/foodsafety/foods/holiday-turkey.html

11/22/2025

If you are in need of assistance getting a turkey for Thanksgiving this year, visit The Center! We will give you a free turkey with a valid ID and proof of residency (within a week). We will be here from 11-2 or until supplies last. Our address is 300 N. 10th St.

11/21/2025

Our PA-C is in and is ready to keep you healthy!

11/20/2025

Free laundry dates for December 2025....

11/20/2025

Keeping an eye on the weather. Looks like it may get cold enough that we need to open the Warming Center Thanksgiving night 11/27 thru Saturday. Follow the Emergency Warming Center - Richmond, IN page for updates.
Volunteers will receive an email with the sign-up link.

11/19/2025

We will be at Centerville Junior High on Friday from 2pm-5pm, providing flu and covid vaccines! Most insurance plans cover 100% of the cost related. For those uninsured, the cost is $15.

11/18/2025

If you or a loved one are between the ages of 2-49 and are seeking protection against the flu without an injection, FluMist may be the perfect solution! Let us help get you protected!

*Please Note: We currently only have FluMist in stock for individuals who are uninsured and children up to 18 who are on Medicaid.*