Wayne County Health Department

09/18/2025

For Immediate Release: The Indiana Department of Health has confirmed the presence of West Nile Virus in mosquitoes collected in Wayne County during routine annual surveillance. No human infections have been reported to date.

09/15/2025

We will be onsite tomorrow at the Town Hall Meeting providing resources on our services.

Join us Tuesday, September 16 for our third Town Hall Meetinf where we will discuss how the unlawful crackdown on immigration impacts our other rights as American citizens.

09/08/2025

We will be back in Union County tomorrow for testing!

09/06/2025

Come and see us! We are here until 3!!

Happening this Saturday! Our Community Baby Shower is taking place at the Family Resource Center from 11:00am-3:00pm. Come and see us!

09/05/2025

Awesome happening coming up in Union County!

09/05/2025

Tomorrow is the day! Expecting or new momma's, come and see us.

Happening this Saturday! Our Community Baby Shower is taking place at the Family Resource Center from 11:00am-3:00pm. Come and see us!

09/03/2025

Don't forget to count us in when scheduling fall festivities for your office! We would love to come onsite and provide a flu vaccine clinic. We are able accommodate insured and uninsured.

It will time for Flu vaccinations before we know it! Do you need help getting your organization vaccinated?

09/02/2025

Happening this Saturday! Our Community Baby Shower is taking place at the Family Resource Center from 11:00am-3:00pm. Come and see us!

08/25/2025

Happy Work-aversary!! If you have met Genaro, you know that the Wayne County Health Department is a better place with him here. Thank you for your hard work and dedication, Genaro!

08/25/2025

This is a great reminder and similar to unwanted prescription drug disposal.

For unused prescription pills:
You can dispose of them at places like Meijer Pharmacy or during drug takeback days at the local police department.

For liquid prescriptions:
o Mix with undesirable substances: Remove the liquid from its original container and mix it with an unappealing substance like dirt, cat litter, or used coffee grounds. This helps prevent accidental ingestion by children or pets.
o Place in a sealed container: Put the mixture in a container that can be sealed, such as a plastic bag or an empty can, to prevent leaks.
o Dispose in household trash: Discard the sealed container in your regular household trash.

🧴🚫 Wayne County Residents: Dispose of Household Chemicals Safely! 🧼♻️

From old paint to unused cleaners, some items in your home could be hazardous if thrown in the trash or poured down the drain.

Common hazardous household items include:
🧪 Paints & paint thinners
🛢️ Motor oil & antifreeze
🧼 Bleach & ammonia
🌿 Pesticides & w**d killers
🚽 Drain cleaners & other harsh chemicals

These materials can harm our local water supply, environment, and even put sanitation workers at risk.

✅ Wayne County EMA encourages you to use proper disposal methods. Watch for local Household Hazardous Waste Collection Days or contact the Wayne County Solid Waste Management District for drop-off info.

📍 Keep your home and community safe — do your part by disposing of chemicals the right way.

🔗 Visit https://www.in.gov/dhs/boards-and-commissions/lepc-information/ for more info on local hazardous material safety.

08/19/2025

It is heart wrenching to hear that so far in August, Indiana has seen 10 infant deaths related to unsafe sleep.

If you need assistance with anything safe sleep related, have questions, or are just unsure, we are here to help! You can reach out to Cynthia Blue at cblue@co.wayne.in.us for guidance and free resources.

The full IDOH Press Release can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/4mx7yr93

08/18/2025

We urge parents to take steps to protect the health and safety of their infants following a surge this month of deaths caused by unsafe sleep environments.

Unsafe situations often involve co-sleeping with an adult (such as in a bed), blankets and pillows in the baby’s crib, or the baby being placed on his or her stomach to sleep.

Remember the ABCs of safe sleep:
1️⃣ Alone: Babies should be placed alone with caregiver nearby in the same room
2️⃣ Back: On his or her back
3️⃣ Crib: With only a tight-fitting sheet, no bumper pads, pillows, blankets or stuffed animals

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Jls1BB