Health First Kosciusko

12/16/2025

The Kosciusko Health Department promotes the health of the community through assessment, prevention, surveillance, education, screening and treatment.

12/10/2025

In September 2025, Health First Kosciusko partnered with Live Well Kosciusko and their Kosciusko Food Security Coalition to support a variety of initiatives including, “Meating the Need”, in which, a portion of the Health First Indiana money awarded to Live Well Kosciusko, would be used to process and distribute meat to local pantries.

In a major victory for local food security efforts, the Kosciusko Food Security Coalition successfully leveraged $10,000 of Health First Indiana money to provide nearly seven thousand pounds of high-quality protein to families in need across Kosciusko County.

The initiative centered on a strategic partnership with the Milford Food Bank, using the funds to purchase an impressive 6,720 pounds of ground pork. This bulk acquisition was a significant win, addressing a critical need for protein in emergency food supplies, which can often be lacking.

The impact was felt immediately across the community, as the substantial donation was efficiently distributed to the Milford Food Bank’s extensive network of 38 partner organizations. These partners, including various local food pantries, recovery homes, and churches with community meal programs, ensured the ground pork reached individuals and families facing food insecurity in every corner of the county. By the end of December the amount of ground pork will reach an astounding 3,300 families locally here in Kosciusko County.

With the recent government shutdown, thousands of people were impacted by food insecurity. With the help of Milford Food Bank, the Kosciusko Food Security Coalition was able to share this wonderful service with families in Kosciusko County to assist during this difficult time.

This story underscores the power of collaborative community action and strategic funding, demonstrating how the Kosciusko Food Security Coalition and Milford Food Bank effectively turn resources into direct support for a healthier, more food-secure Kosciusko County. To learn more about ongoing efforts and opportunities to help, please visit the Live Well Kosciusko or Milford Food Bank websites.

12/10/2025

🎄 The holidays are a wonderful time to celebrate, but it is also important to remember to put you and your little one first. Here are a few tips for you to feel your best this holiday season:
🎁 Stay hydrated
🎁 Rest when you can
🎁 Keep moving
🎁 Enjoy seasonal foods in moderation

For more insightful tips on how to feel your best this season, visit our location, and we'll be happy to answer any of your questions!

12/09/2025

Way to go, Lauri and Deputy Mudd! We appreciate everything you do to make sure students are safe and the schools have what they need to provide excellent care.

12/03/2025

It's Gingerbread House time!

HFK, along with the awesome help of other departments within KCHD, are entering the county's Gingerbread House contest.

What do you think of our creation?!

They said to think outside the box 📦 We thought, "Why not everything HEALTH FIRST?!"

If you like our house, give us a like!!

🫀🫁🧠👨‍🔬❄️☃️🩹🩺🎄

12/03/2025

HFK was able to join the YMCA's Indoor Fitness class today in Pierceton...and it was so much fun! It is amazing how many fitness exercises can be included in an one-hour session. We left feeling energized and motivated.

If you know an active older adult that would like more information or would like to participate, please contact Tracy at tfrick@kcymca.org or 574-269-9622.

Thank you Kosciusko Community YMCA!

12/02/2025

We are so proud of the amazing services our partners are providing to Kosciusko County! 😃🍖🤝👏

Thank you Live Well Kosciusko Kosciusko Food Security Coalition and Milford Food Bank for all you do for our communities!

In September, Health First Kosciusko partnered with Live Well Kosciusko and its Kosciusko Food Security Coalition to support a variety of initiatives including, “Meating the Need,” in which, a portion of the Health First Indiana money awarded to Live Well Kosciusko would be used to process and d...

12/02/2025

We are so proud of the amazing services our partners are providing to Kosciusko County! 😃🍖🤝👏

Thank you Live Well Kosciusko Kosciusko Food Security Coalition and Milford Food Bank for all you do for our communities!

In September, Health First Kosciusko partnered with Live Well Kosciusko and their Kosciusko Food Security Coalition to support a variety of initiatives, including “Meating the Need” in which a portion of the Health First Indiana money awarded to Live Well Kosciusko would be used to process and d...

12/01/2025

12/01/2025

HFK had the privilege of visiting the Brain Boost session at Center for Literacy & Learning at Grace College on Tuesday. 😁😍🧠

This program was partially funded through Health First Indiana funding. Scholarships were provided to many students to attend the Center to help improve their language arts and reading skills. The tutoring sessions incorporate health-related material to learn ways to live a healthy life.

The Brain Boost session allows the students to enhance their health by enjoying physical activities such as basketball 🏀, bowling 🎳, and using the balance beam and trampolines, to name a few. 😊

A huge thank you to the Center for Literacy and Learning for providing this wonderful program to students in Kosciusko County!

11/26/2025

Happy Thanksgiving! We will be closed tomorrow and Friday. Have a safe and happy holiday.