Marshall County officials are attempting to get donations of supplies or purchasing supplies to assist the long-term care facilities to helping to fight the spread of COVID-19.
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Marshall County Health Department Looking for Donations
Officials from the Marshall County Health Department are asking the community private sector manufacturing companies to consider donating personal protective equipment for healthcare partners in the fight against COVID-19.
Continue readingCOVID-19 Exposure Reported at Bremen Boys & Girls Club
The Bremen Boys & Girls Club is believed to have been exposed to a presumptive positive COVID-19 patient. The Marshall County Health Department says it was notified Saturday that the exposure happened on March 9. Health Department officials say they’ve begun a contact investigation and will continue to gather information.
Continue readingMarshall County Health Department Opens Drive-Thru Testing Facility
The Marshall County Health Department officials announced Wednesday that they will open a drive-thru testing facility.
Continue readingMarshall County Officials Encourage Safety Concerning COVID-19
The Marshall County officials met on Friday morning to review the information about COVID-19 and community containment.
Continue readingJohn Glenn Administrators in Contact with Health Departments Concerning Coronavirus
Administrators at the John Glenn School Corporation are in constant contact with the St. Joseph County Health Department and the Marshall County Health Department concerning the coronavirus.
Continue readingMarshall County Health Department Monitoring Coronavirus Activity in the State
Officials at the Marshall County Health Department are monitoring the current situation across Indiana regarding the coronavirus.
Continue readingMarshall County Council Asks for Clarification Concerning Leased County Vehicles
The Marshall County Council members reviewed vehicle purchase requests Monday morning which led to confusion on what vehicles the county is buying, and what vehicles the county is leasing through Enterprise.
Continue readingMarshall County Health Department Warns About Bat Testing Positive for Rabies
Marshall County Health Department officials are urging residents to be mindful of their interactions with bats following a recent incident involving one that tested positive for rabies after biting a resident.
Continue readingMarshall County Health Department to Offer Narcan Training in Culver Tonight
In order to equip community members with the life-saving medication that can be utilized in the event of an opioid overdose, the Marshall County Health Department is hosting a Narcan training session this evening.
It will be held at the Culver-Union Township Public Library at 5:30 p.m.
Continue readingJPR Firm Discusses Future of Residences on Septic Tanks in Bremen
Engineer Ken Jones with Jones, Petrie and Rafinski provided the Bremen Town Council members with an update on a study being done concerning septic tank users in Marshall County. People can visit Bruce Johnson Construction homepage if they need the best construction services.
Continue readingMCHD Issues News Release over Confirmed Measles Case in Indianapolis
The Marshall County Health Department has issued a news release about a potential measles exposure that reportedly occurred during the month of March. Measles is a highly contagious virus that is found in the nose and throat secretions of an infected person.
According to the MCHD, the Indiana Health Alert Network shared that a confirmed measles exposure has been identified in Indianapolis. An individual that was travelling through Indiana was later found to be a confirmed measles case.
Continue readingMarshall County Health Department to Offer Narcan Training This Week in Plymouth, Culver
A few chances to learn to use the potentially life-saving drug Narcan are being offered by the Marshall County Health Department this week. Training sessions will be held today at 11:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. at the Community Resource Center in Plymouth. Health board member Tracy Fox told the Culver Town Council last week that a third training has been scheduled for this Thursday at 5:00 p.m. at the Culver Beach Lodge.
Spike in Drug Overdoses Seen in Marshall County Last Weekend
A spike in drug overdoses over the Thanksgiving weekend has the Marshall County Health Department urging residents to learn to use the overdose reversal drug Narcan. A total of seven overdose events were reported in Marshall County last Saturday and Sunday, according to the Indiana State Department of Health Overdose Surveillance Team. None of them were fatal.
Closed POD Approved for the Town of Culver
The Culver Town Council approved a request from the Marshall County Health Department to host a closed POD (Point of Dispensing) for medication disbursement in the town.
Hepatitis Testing Available at Marshall County Health Department
The Marshall County Health Department has free screening available for Hepatitis C.
According to Marshall County Health Department Administrator Christine Stinson, Hepatitis C can be acute or chronic. Acute hepatitis infection symptoms include nausea, vomiting, weight loss, abdominal pain, and jaundice. Chronic hepatitis C can last a lifetime with no visible symptoms. It can lead to cirrhosis of the liver or liver cancer.
Stinson invites Marshall County residents to get a free screening in the health department office Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The test is simple and only takes 20 minutes to get results. No appointment is necessary.
The Marshall County Health Department is located in the Community Resource Center at 510 West Adams Street in Plymouth.
Free Narcan Training Class to be Held by the Marshall County Health Department Tonight
The U.S Surgeon General and former Indiana State Health Commissioner Dr. Jerome Adams recently issued an advisory recommending that more Americans carry the opioid overdose-reversing drug, naloxone otherwise known as Narcan.
The Marshall County Health Department has been offering free community Narcan training throughout the month of April and tonight is your final chance to attend one of these life-saving classes. The training will be held at 5 p.m. at the Community Resource Center at 510 West Adams Street in Plymouth. Continue reading
Vaccinations Available at Marshall County Health Department
The Marshall County Health Department is partnering with Vaxcare to provide vaccinations for most individuals in the county.
According to Public Health Nurse Lisa Letsinger, the partnership allows the county to reach its goal of serving everyone and boosting the county’s immunization rates.
Well Water Samples Due Today
Well water samples need to be returned today by 8:30 a.m.
The Marshall County Health Department is offering this free service to those who have experienced flood damage. Health Administrator Christine Stinson says flooding around a well can contaminate the well water and the casing of the well. That can lead to viruses and bacteria that could lead to illnesses.
Flood Information Meeting Set for Tonight
An informational meeting for those residents and business owners affected by the recent flood event is scheduled for tonight.
Officials will have information on what residents should be doing as they continue to rise up from flood waters. Information will be given regarding immediate services available, free well testing and how to prevent further damage. The organization of a Long Term Recovery Committee will take place.
