The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) has confirmed a case of measles in a Lake County resident. The risk to the public is low, but health officials continue to investigate the case along with local public health officials. No other information about the case will be released to protect patient privacy. This is the first case in Indiana since 2019.
Continue readingIndiana Health Officials Announce First Two Flu Deaths of the Season
Indiana Department of Health officials confirmed the first two flu-related deaths of the 2023-2024 season. No additional information about the patients will be released due to privacy laws.
Continue readingLocal Health Department Officials Urge Residents to Take Precautions against West Nile Virus
State and local health officials are urging residents to take steps to protect themselves from mosquito bites after the West Nile Virus has been detected for the first time this year.
Continue readingHealth Officials Launch Start Smart Campaign to Promote Back to School Vaccine Clinics
The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) has partnered once again with local health departments and other healthcare entities across the state to host summer back-to-school immunization clinics as part of a statewide effort to help families easily access required and recommended school immunizations prior to the start of the 2023-24 school year.
Continue readingCOVID-19 Testing and Vaccination Clinic Set for Three Days in Plymouth
COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic Scheduled in Plymouth
The Marshall County Health Department and the Indiana Department of Health are hosting a COVID-19 vaccination clinic scheduled for Thursday, March 23 through Saturday, March 25 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET each day at the Lifeplex at 2855 Miller Drive in Plymouth. The flu vaccine will also be available.
Continue readingCOVID-19 Vaccination Clinic Scheduled in Culver
The Marshall County Health Department, along with the Indiana Department of Health, is hosting a COVID-19 vaccination clinic Thursday, March 16 and Friday, March 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET at the Culver Beach Lodge in Culver.
Continue readingBill to Modernize Public Health Services in Indiana Passes Senate
Indiana Senate Bill 4 that would help modernize Indiana’s public health services passed the Senate last week by a vote of 41-7.
Continue readingThree-Day Vaccination Clinic Starts Thursday in Bourbon
Officials from the Marshall County Health Department and the Indiana Department of Health are hosting an vaccination clinic today (Thursday, February 23) through Saturday, February 25 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET at the Matchett Center in Bourbon.
Continue readingProgram to Provide Free Dental Care and Education for Hoosier Children
The Indiana Department of Health announced partnerships to provide free oral health care and education to children across Indiana this month as part of National Children’s Dental Health Month.
Continue readingIndiana Department of Health Encourages Vaccinations against Influenza
Indiana Department of Health officials are encouraging eligible Hoosiers to get vaccinations against influenza as soon as possible, as high levels of transmission are impacting hospitals across the state.
Continue readingIndiana Department of Health COVID-19 Vaccines and Testing Scheduled in Plymouth
The Indiana Department of Health will bring a mobile unit to offer drive-thru COVID-19 vaccines and testing today (Friday, December 9) and tomorrow (Saturday, December 10) in Plymouth.
Continue readingIndiana Department of Health Announces Monkeypox-Related Death
The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) has confirmed the death of an Indiana resident in which monkeypox was a contributing factor. The individual had multiple other health conditions that contributed to the death. No additional information about the patient will be provided due to patient privacy laws.
Continue readingIndiana Department of Health Urges Protection against Mosquito Bites Due to Detection of Rare Virus
Northern Indiana residents are urged to protect themselves from mosquito bites, and monitor horses for illness in response to the detection of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) virus activity.
Continue readingIDOH Mobile Unit to be in Marshall County
Officials from the Indiana Department of Health will be in Plymouth Friday and Saturday with the mobile unit to offer COVID-19 vaccines and testing.
Continue readingIndiana Department of Health Makes Changes to COVID-19, Monkeypox Dashboards
The Indiana Department of Health has changed the COVID-19 dashboard to reflect new publishing schedules and additional surveillance tools.
Continue readingDrive-Thru COVID-19 Vaccines and Testing Offered in Marshall County Friday and Saturday
A drive-thru clinic will offer COVID-19 vaccines and testing Friday, September 16 and Saturday, September 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET behind Lifeplex at 2855 Miller Drive in Plymouth.
Continue readingIndiana Department of Health Launches Monkeypox Dashboard
The Indiana Department of Health has launched an new data dashboard showing monkeypox cases in the state.
Continue readingIndiana Department of Health to Provide Drive-Thru COVID-19 Vaccines and Testing
The Indiana Department of Health will provide COVID-19 vaccines and testing through their mobile unit Friday, August 19 and Saturday, August 20 at the clinic behind Lifeplex from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET.
Continue readingIndiana Department of Health Drive-Thru COVID-19 Vaccines and Testing Scheduled in Plymouth
COVID-19 cases are on the rise in the area. Indiana Department of Health officials will be in Plymouth this week to offer COVID-19 vaccines and testing by invitation of the Marshall County Health Department.
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