Marshall County Public Health Nurse Lisa Letsinger is soon leaving the department to “pass the torch” to a new person to assist Marshall County with health needs.
Continue readingResidents Speak to Plymouth School Board Concerning Return to Learning Plan
Twenty-two people provided comments to the Plymouth School Board members Tuesday night in a specially-called meeting aimed at addressing the Return to School Plan for this school year.
Continue readingMarshall County Public Health Nurse Requests Permission to Apply for Grants
Marshall County Public Health Nurse Lisa Letsinger asked the Marshall County Council members Monday morning for permission to apply for a few different grants.
Continue readingMarshall County Council Considers Grant Request Presented by Public Health Nurse
The Marshall County Council members reviewed information in a grant request last week submitted by Marshall County Public Health Nurse Lisa Letsinger.
Continue readingMarshall County Mobile Medical Unit Active in County This Week
Marshall County Public Health Nurse Lisa Letsinger updated those attending the Marshall County Commissioners meeting Monday about the recent excursion of the county’s state-of-the-art mobile medical unit.
Continue readingMarshall County Residents Urged to Follow Governor’s Mask Order
While the county’s mask ordinance was lifted last week, which mainly pertained to fines for violations, health officials with the Marshall County Health Department and the Marshall County Commissioners urge all residents to follow Governor Eric Holcomb’s mask order that was renewed last week throughout the month of March.
Continue readingMarshall County Health Officials Urge Residents to Protect Against COVID-19
Marshall County Health Officer Dr. Byron Holm encourages all to adhere to safety guidelines when it comes to COVID-19 by washing hands often, wearing a mask in public spaces and be socially distant with others.
Continue readingMarshall County COVID-19 Patients Recovering at Home
The patients testing positive with COVID-19 in Marshall County are recovering well at home, according to Marshall County Public Health Nurse Lisa Letsinger.
Continue readingMarshall County Public Health Nurse to Apply for Grant
Marshall County Public Health Nurse Lisa Letsinger will be applying for a sizable grant from the Indiana State Department of Health Immunization Division.
Continue readingMarshall County Public Health Nurse Describes Programs Available for Flu Season
Flu season is officially upon us and getting a flu shot is the best way to protect yourself from coming down with the most common strains of the disease.
Each year, influenza viruses are spread through coughing, sneezing, and close contact. The sickness can strike suddenly and last for several days. Symptoms vary by age but typically include a runny or stuffy nose, head and muscle aches, fatigue, fever or chills, a sore throat and coughing. Continue reading