Barren River District Health Department

08/13/2026

Keeping children safe starts before you hit the road. 🚙

According to Safe Kids Worldwide, more than half of all car seats are not installed correctly. Take a few minutes to double-check your car seat installation and make sure your child is riding safely.

A few minutes today can make a big difference tomorrow.

08/12/2026

This Indigenous Milk Medicine Week, we celebrate the wisdom, strength, and traditions of Indigenous families. 💛

Milk Medicine represents nourishment, connection, healing, and cultural resilience. Join us in recognizing and supporting Indigenous communities as they continue to share and preserve these important traditions.

To learn more, visit: https://www.indigenousmilkmedicinecollective.org/about

08/11/2026

Getting active doesn't have to be complicated.

Whether it's a walk around the neighborhood, dancing in your living room, or exercising with friends, moving more can help delay or prevent type 2 diabetes.

Find an activity you enjoy and make movement part of your daily routine. 💙

08/11/2026

Looking for support on your journey with prediabetes or diabetes? Join Barren River District Health Department and Butler County Cooperative Extension for a FREE hands-on workshop featuring nutrition education, healthy recipes, and tools to help you live well.

Registration required by September 4th!

08/11/2026

The Exchange offers a safe, supportive environment where individuals can access resources, referrals, testing services, education, and harm reduction supplies.

Taking the first step can make all the difference.

Contact us today to learn more: https://www.barrenriverhealth.org/services/harm-reduction

08/11/2026

We are incredibly grateful to be recognized as Community Partner of the Month! 💜

Helping students learn about healthy habits, nutrition, sleep, to***co prevention, and overall wellness is an investment in a healthier future for our community. Thank you for the partnership and for trusting us to be part of students' educational journey.

Our Community Partner of the Month for August is Barren River District Health Department!

Thank you, Barren River District Health Department, for helping our students build healthy habits and make informed choices. We appreciate your partnership in supporting a healthier generation of Colonels! 💜

08/10/2026

These four simple steps can help keep you and your family safe from foodborne illness.

✅ Clean hands, surfaces, and produce frequently
✅ Separate raw meats from other foods
✅ Cook foods to safe temperatures
✅ Chill leftovers promptly

Safe food handling starts at home!

08/10/2026

August is a great month to get involved at YOUR public library, no matter what your age or stage! Free programs are available each week; here are a few highlights:

Tuesday (8/11)
☀️Get creative at Craft Corner! Join other adult crafters to make Rug Coasters at 10:30 a.m. at the Smiths Grove Branch.
☀️Enjoy coffee, conversation, and activities during our new program, a monthly Senior Social Hour at 2 p.m. at the Lisa Rice Library.
☀️Bring your best backyard barbecue recipe (and sample to share, if you'd like) to Cookbook Club at 6 p.m. at the Bob Kirby Branch

Wednesday (8/12)
☀️The Great Books group will meet at 12 noon at the Lisa Rice Library to discuss the short story “The Midnight Zone” by Lauren Groff.
🚫The 6:30 p.m. Zumba class that typically meets Wednesdays at the SOKY Center will not meet this week.

Thursday (8/13)
☀️Students ages 13 to 17 and parents are invited to the Teen Advisory Board Open House at 4:30 p.m at the Bob Kirby Branch. Teens can sign up to become a TAB member that day and learn about group's activities planned for the school year.

Saturday (8/15)
☀️Families will enjoy spending time making CD Suncatchers together at the Bob Kirby Branch. The program starts at 11 a.m.

08/10/2026

WIC can help support you during pregnancy with nutritious foods, health resources, breastfeeding support, and more.

Reach out to the Barren River District Health Department today to learn how WIC can support your journey!

https://www.barrenriverhealth.org/

08/08/2026

The Barren River District Health Department is excited to attend this A Plus Family HealthCare event and connect with our community! We are sharing valuable information about tick prevention, tick safety, and protecting you and your family outdoors.

We also are giving away tick kits and educational resources to help everyone stay informed and prepared this season.💚