Barren River Health

Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless killer. Learn more about the dangers of CO at barrenriverhealth.org/carbon-monoxid…

Have you experienced food-related illness or witnessed unsanitary practices at a restaurant?!🍕 File a food complaint through this survey. This helps us make sure your complaint is properly addressed. — redcap.chfs.ky.gov/surveys/?s=FAW… barrenriverhealth.org/services/food-…

Curious if your baby is getting a good latch? If you're breastfeeding, here are some signs of a good latch...❤ See if you're eligible for WIC! 🥕 — barrenriverhealth.org/services/wic-p… Learn more breastfeeding tips here — wicbreastfeeding.fns.usda.gov

How are you receiving weather alerts?! It's best to have 2️⃣ ways to be notified about severe weather. 1. Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) 2. NOAA Weather Radio 3. Local weather app 4. Television 5. Outdoor Sirens Get severe weather prepared — ready.gov/severe-weather

Parenting is hard. The HANDS program can help you! 🤲 HANDS gives parents the tools to grow in positive parenting through education and support. We can also connect you to vital community resources. Sign up while pregnant or before baby is 90 days old! — barrenriverhealth.org/services/hands

❗Today is #DiabetesAlertDay and it's time to take your #diabetes seriously❗ Take a prediabetes risk test here and discuss results with your doctor — doihaveprediabetes.org Learn more about our free diabetes self-management classes — barrenriverhealth.org/services/diabe…

Remember to share a room✅, not a bed❌, with baby. #SafeSleep Sharing a bed with baby puts them at risk for suffocating or other sleep-related injury. Using a bedside sleeper or bassinet is a great way to keep your baby close, without sharing a bed. safetosleep.nichd.nih.gov

Are you a part of a community organization?! Our Mobile Clinic can provide services at your event! 🤝 Our Mobile Clinic brings our essential public health services to you — WIC information, immunizations, and harm reduction services. Submit a request — redcap.brdhd.org/redcap/surveys…

Feeling on edge? Vaping could be the reason. ❌ If you're a teen and want to know more about how vaping can impact you, check out Behind The Haze — behindthehaze.com Want to quit? Visit MyLifeMyQuit for free coaching and support — ky.mylifemyquit.org/en-us/

If you receive a text or phone call claiming to be from a Kentucky state agency, do not respond, click any links, or share personal information. These messages are fraudulent and are meant to trick you!

🧼 Clean: Wash your hands, utensils, and surfaces often. 🥩 Separate: Use separate cutting boards for produce and meat. 🍗 Cook: Cook your food to the proper internal temperature. ❄️ Chill: Refrigerate cooked foods within 2 hours. foodsafety.gov/keep-food-safe…

#DYK Approximately 813,000 Kentuckians are living with a mental illness (NAMI). This may be your family member, friend, neighbor, or even you. 🫂 If you or a loved one is in a crisis, dial 988. Want to take a mental health assessment? — barrenriverhealth.crediblemind.com

Most oral health conditions — which can be painful, costly, and damaging to the rest of your body — are largely preventable by doing the simple things! 🦷 Floss your teeth every day. Brush your teeth twice a day. Limit sugary foods and drinks. Visit your dentist regularly.

Pregnant, but don't know what to expect with a newborn?! 🤲 HANDS Specialists give you the tools to help your baby develop and encourage you to build positive parenting habits. Sign up while pregnant or before baby is 90 days old! — barrenriverhealth.org/services/hands

If you use a floor mattress for your baby, you can still practice #safesleep ! 💤 1. Place baby on their back. 2. Use a firm mattress directly on the floor. 3. Keep it empty with no pillows or blankets. 4. Move mattress away from walls, cords and heaters. safetosleep.nichd.nih.gov

If Judy from Logan County can improve her type 2 diabetes management, so can you! 💪 Interested in free diabetes education and support?! Take this quick interest and feedback survey: bit.ly/4upaIm5 Learn more about our diabetes program: barrenriverhealth.org/services/diabe…

HANDS gives parents the tools to grow in positive parenting through education, support and encouragement. 🤲 HANDS specialists can also connect you to vital community resources such as food/housing assistance, mental health providers, and more. barrenriverhealth.org/services/hands

You can get free Narcan at any one of our health departments. Get yours today! — barrenriverhealth.org/contact

✅Start rescue breathing — If breathing doesn’t improve after 2-3 minutes, give another dose of Naloxone and continue rescue breathing. ✅Repeat until help arrives — Continue this cycle every 2-3 minutes until the person begins breathing or EMS arrives.

Cychlorphine is a newly detected street drug causing overdose among Kentuckians. Here’s what we know 🧵