Gibson County Health Department - Princeton, IN

Back on Track Health Fair…Aug 21st from 4-6pm at the Gibson County Fairgrounds North Entrance, 4-H Exhibit Building. Immunizations, eye checks, dental checks and physicals. Plus school supplies, free food and give aways. Come get your kids Back on Track for school this year!

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Come out this Tues for a fun night at the Gibson County Fair Grounds! There will be free hamburgers, cheeseburgers, hot dogs and bottle water supplied by Walmart. Also free ice cream supplied by Dick Clark’s Family Restaurant!

Demonstrations are planned by the Princeton Police Emergency Response Team, the Gibson County Sheriff K-9 Unit and the Princeton Fire Department! Also emergency vehicles will be on display along with St. Vincent’s Star Flight helicopter! Fireworks will end the night!!

Come see our table and get some great information for your safety and health! We will be giving away bike helmets, first aid kits, shirts, and more!! (While supplies last) Hope to see you all there!!

Special thanks to the Princeton Police
Department, Gibson County Sheriff’s Department, Princeton Fire Department and all of our First Responders for putting this together for our community! Thank you for all you do to keep our community safe!

Don’t forget to COME SEE US TODAY!!! Oakland City Public Library, Oakland City, IN. Good company, education and food!! Local farmers produce, beef and eggs!!

Also enter to win an Air Fryer!

W/Purdue Extension & Legacy Foods

Join us Monday 1:00- 3:00 pm for Food Is Medicine.

Stop by Oakland City Columbia Township Public Library for information on Diabetes, health screenings from Gibson County Health Department - Princeton, IN, and pick up farm fresh produce and beef raised right here in Gibson County.

Don’t forget to COME SEE US TODAY!!! Lafayette Park, Princeton, IN. Good company, education and food!! Local farmers produce, beef and eggs!!

Also enter to win an Air Fryer!

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Update: As Kiddie Day has been moved to Thursday, healthy snacks has been postponed to Thursday as well.

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Look for us at the GIBSON COUNTY FAIR next week! We will have camper out by the 4H Exhibit Hall on Sunday July 7- Thursday July 11. If parents need to feed or change their little ones, you can sit in camper where it’s cool. We will be handing out bicycle helmets on Tuesday July 9 (kiddie day). We will also have a bike giveaway, bike safety education and activity books and first aid kits. Everyone have a fun and safe week at the fair!!
Sunday 2-6pm
Monday 2-6pm
Tuesday 12-6pm
Wednesday 2-6pm
Thursday 2-6pm

STATE HEALTH OFFICIALS URGE HOOSIERS TO DISPOSE OF RECALLED DIAMOND SHRUUMZ PRODUCTS

INDIANAPOLIS — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is encouraging individuals to not buy, eat, sell, or serve Diamond Shruumz brand chocolate bars, cones, or gummies following a recall issued by the manufacturer.

Indiana officials are investigating reports of severe acute illnesses potentially associated with consuming Diamond Shruumz brand chocolate bars, cones, and gummies marketed as containing a proprietary blend of mushrooms. As of June 24, 2024, there have been 39 total illnesses reported from 20 states with 23 hospitalizations, including three confirmed cases in Indiana. No deaths have been reported.

People who became ill from eating Diamond Shruumz brand products reported a variety of severe symptoms including seizures, loss of consciousness, confusion, sleepiness, agitation, abnormal heart rates, changes in blood pressure, nausea, and vomiting.

Diamond Shruumz brand products can be purchased online or at a variety of retail locations nationwide including gas stations, smoke/vape shops, or places that sell hemp-derived or CBD products.

Those who become ill after consuming these products should seek medical treatment. Call the Indiana Poison Center at 1-800-222-1222 to report symptoms and seek information. Callers should let Poison Control know they have recently consumed Diamond Shruumz brand chocolate bars, cones, or gummies.

More information is available from the CDC and the FDA. Visit the Indiana Department of Health at www.health.in.gov for important health and safety information or follow us on X at and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/StateHealthIN.





Ron Norvell

Food Safety Officer

Gibson County Health Department

203 S Prince St

Princeton IN 47670

Come see us!

Join us Monday 1:00- 3:00 pm for Food Is Medicine.

Stop by Oakland City Columbia Township Public Library for information on Diabetes, health screenings from Gibson County Health Department - Princeton, IN, and pick up farm fresh produce and beef raised right here in Gibson County.

Reminding everyone that this time of year you can get overheated before you know it. Here is some helpful information for you to BEAT THE HEAT

COME SEE US TODAY at the Princeton Park!! Good company, education and food!! Local farmers produce, beef and eggs!!

W/Purdue Extension & Legacy Foods

What is Food Is Medicine?
It’s the concept of using food and nutrition as a therapeutic method to help prevent and treat chronic disease. Access to nutritious food is critical to our health and resilience. It’s essential for our well being and may decrease the risk of disease.
We have joined forces with Purdue Extension, Legacy Foods and LFPA to bring this program to residents in our community by offering education, testing (blood pressure, blood sugar and A1C) and a bag of food which contains local farm fresh produce and two pounds of local beef!
Attached are the flyers of the locations and times. All locations are while supplies last and testing is optional. The Senior Center is for residents 55 and older.
Come see us at these locations!!
CORRECTION-Time at the Oakland City Library is 1-3pm. We will update the flyer soon.

The health department will be closed from 10am-2pm Wednesday, 6/5/24, for training. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

Dairy Manufacturers Inc., of Prosper, TX – 5/24/24, is voluntarily recalling all lot codes for infant formulas available in the US: Crecelac Infant 0-12, Farmalac 0-12 and Farmalac 0-12 Low lactose to the retail and wholesale level. The products have been found in non-compliance with the requirements of the FDA under section 21 CFR 106.110 New Infant formula registration.

Dairy Manufacturers is conducting this voluntary recall because the products listed were sold in the U.S. without complying with the FDA’s infant formula regulations. This was identified after an FDA notification, because the firm has not submitted the required premarket notification. Parents and caregivers should understand that the products have not been evaluated by FDA to determine whether they meet U.S. food safety and nutritional standards. No illnesses have been reported to date.

The products are labeled as infant formula and are packaged in a cardboard and aluminum can of 12.4 oz. Products were sold only in the state of Texas at retail level. The recalled products are:

PRODUCT UPC EXP. DATES
Crecelac Infant 0-12 8 50042 40847 6 08/2025; 09/2025
Farmalac 0-12 8 50042 40841 4 08/2025; 09/2025
Farmalac 0-12 Low lactose 8 50042 40839 1 08/2025; 09/2025
Consumers who have purchased Crecelac Infant 0-12, Farmalac 0-12 and Farmalac 0- 12 low lactose are urged to discontinue use of the recalled products and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. There have been no known reports of injuries or adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.

Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-972-347-2341 (Monday to Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST).

This recall is being made with the knowledge of the Food and Drug Administration.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience or concern this may cause and assure our customers that we are taking all necessary steps to ensure the safety, quality, and compliance of our products.

With warmer weather upon us, please be vigilant about ticks and mosquitos.
Here is some helpful information:

Be Well Indiana
https://www.in.gov/bewellindiana/

Mental disorders

Key facts
1 in every 8 people in the world live with a mental disorder
Mental disorders involve significant disturbances in thinking, emotional regulation, or behaviour
There are many different types of mental disorders
Effective prevention and treatment options exist
Most people do not have access to effective care
A mental disorder is characterized by a clinically significant disturbance in an individual’s cognition, emotional regulation, or behaviour. It is usually associated with distress or impairment in important areas of functioning. There are many different types of mental disorders. Mental disorders may also be referred to as mental health conditions. The latter is a broader term covering mental disorders, psychosocial disabilities and (other) mental states associated with significant distress, impairment in functioning, or risk of self-harm. This fact sheet focuses on mental disorders as described by the International Classification of Diseases 11th Revision (ICD-11).

In 2019, 1 in every 8 people, or 970 million people around the world were living with a mental disorder, with anxiety and depressive disorders the most common (1). In 2020, the number of people living with anxiety and depressive disorders rose significantly because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Initial estimates show a 26% and 28% increase respectively for anxiety and major depressive disorders in just one year (2). While effective prevention and treatment options exist, most people with mental disorders do not have access to effective care. Many people also experience stigma, discrimination and violations of human rights.

Anxiety Disorders
In 2019, 301 million people were living with an anxiety disorder including 58 million children and adolescents (1). Anxiety disorders are characterised by excessive fear and worry and related behavioural disturbances. Symptoms are severe enough to result in significant distress or significant impairment in functioning. There are several different kinds of anxiety disorders, such as: generalised anxiety disorder (characterised by excessive worry), panic disorder (characterised by panic attacks), social anxiety disorder (characterised by excessive fear and worry in social situations), separation anxiety disorder (characterised by excessive fear or anxiety about separation from those individuals to whom the person has a deep emotional bond), and others. Effective psychological treatment exists, and depending on the age and severity, medication may also be considered.

Depression
In 2019, 280 million people were living with depression, including 23 million children and adolescents (1). Depression is different from usual mood fluctuations and short-lived emotional responses to challenges in everyday life. During a depressive episode, the person experiences depressed mood (feeling sad, irritable, empty) or a loss of pleasure or interest in activities, for most of the day, nearly every day, for at least two weeks. Several other symptoms are also present, which may include poor concentration, feelings of excessive guilt or low self-worth, hopelessness about the future, thoughts about dying or su***de, disrupted sleep, changes in appetite or weight, and feeling especially tired or low in energy. People with depression are at an increased risk of su***de. Yet, effective psychological treatment exists, and depending on the age and severity, medication may also be considered.

Bipolar Disorder
In 2019, 40 million people experienced bipolar disorder (1). People with bipolar disorder experience alternating depressive episodes with periods of manic symptoms. During a depressive episode, the person experiences depressed mood (feeling sad, irritable, empty) or a loss of pleasure or interest in activities, for most of the day, nearly every day. Manic symptoms may include euphoria or irritability, increased activity or energy, and other symptoms such as increased talkativeness, racing thoughts, increased self-esteem, decreased need for sleep, distractibility, and impulsive reckless behaviour. People with bipolar disorder are at an increased risk of su***de. Yet effective treatment options exist including psychoeducation, reduction of stress and strengthening of social functioning, and medication.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
The prevalence of PTSD and other mental disorders is high in conflict-affected settings (3). PTSD may develop following exposure to an extremely threatening or horrific event or series of events. It is characterised by all of the following: 1) re-experiencing the traumatic event or events in the present (intrusive memories, flashbacks, or nightmares); 2) avoidance of thoughts and memories of the event(s), or avoidance of activities, situations, or people reminiscent of the event(s); and 3) persistent perceptions of heightened current threat. These symptoms persist for at least several weeks and cause significant impairment in functioning. Effective psychological treatment exists.

Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia affects approximately 24 million people or 1 in 300 people worldwide (1). People with schizophrenia have a life expectancy 10-20 years below that of the general population (4). Schizophrenia is characterised by significant impairments in perception and changes in behaviour. Symptoms may include persistent delusions, hallucinations, disorganised thinking, highly disorganised behaviour, or extreme agitation. People with schizophrenia may experience persistent difficulties with their cognitive functioning. Yet, a range of effective treatment options exist, including medication, psychoeducation, family interventions, and psychosocial rehabilitation.

Eating Disorders
In 2019, 14 million people experienced eating disorders including almost 3 million children and adolescents (1). Eating disorders, such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa, involve abnormal eating and preoccupation with food as well as prominent body weight and shape concerns. The symptoms or behaviours result in significant risk or damage to health, significant distress, or significant impairment of functioning. Anorexia nervosa often has its onset during adolescence or early adulthood and is associated with premature death due to medical complications or su***de. Individuals with bulimia nervosa are at a significantly increased risk for substance use, suicidality, and health complications. Effective treatment options exist, including family-based treatment and cognitive-based therapy.

Disruptive behaviour and dissocial disorders
40 million people, including children and adolescents, were living with conduct-dissocial disorder in 2019 (1). This disorder, also known as conduct disorder, is one of two disruptive behaviour and dissocial disorders, the other is oppositional defiant disorder. Disruptive behaviour and dissocial disorders are characterised by persistent behaviour problems such as persistently defiant or disobedient to behaviours that persistently violate the basic rights of others or major age-appropriate societal norms, rules, or laws. Onset of disruptive and dissocial disorders, is commonly, though not always, during childhood. Effective psychological treatments exist, often involving parents, caregivers, and teachers, cognitive problem-solving or social skills training.

Neurodevelopmental disorders
Neurodevelopmental disorders are behavioural and cognitive disorders, that? arise during the developmental period, and involve significant difficulties in the acquisition and ex*****on of specific intellectual, motor, language, or social functions.

Neurodevelopmental disorders include disorders of intellectual development, autism spectrum disorder, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) amongst others. ADHD is characterised by a persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that has a direct negative impact on academic, occupational, or social functioning. Disorders of intellectual development are characterised by significant limitations in intellectual functioning and adaptive behaviour, which refers to difficulties with everyday conceptual, social, and practical skills that are performed in daily life. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) constitutes a diverse group of conditions characterised by some degree of difficulty with social communication and reciprocal social interaction, as well as persistent restricted, repetitive, and inflexible patterns of behaviour, interests, or activities.

Effective treatment options exist including psychosocial interventions, behavioural interventions, occupational and speech therapy. For certain diagnoses and age groups, medication may also be considered.

Who is at risk from developing a mental disorder?
At any one time, a diverse set of individual, family, community, and structural factors may combine to protect or undermine mental health. Although most people are resilient, people who are exposed to adverse circumstances – including poverty, violence, disability, and inequality – are at higher risk. Protective and risk factors include individual psychological and biological factors, such as emotional skills as well as genetics. Many of the risk and protective factors are influenced through changes in brain structure and/or function.

Health systems and social support
Health systems have not yet adequately responded to the needs of people with mental disorders and are significantly under resourced. The gap between the need for treatment and its provision is wide all over the world; and is often poor in quality when delivered. For example, only 29% of people with psychosis (5) and only one third of people with depression receive formal mental health care (6).

People with mental disorders also require social support, including support in developing and maintaining personal, family, and social relationships. People with mental disorders may also need support for educational programmes, employment, housing, and participation in other meaningful activities.

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Indiana State Police Partners with DEA for
26th Drug Take Back Day

On Saturday, April 27, 2024, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is sponsoring the 26th nationwide “Prescription Drug Take Back” initiative. The “Take Back” initiative seeks to prevent prescription drug abuse and theft through proper disposal of prescription drugs.
Collection sites will be set up nationwide for expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs which will be properly disposed of without threat to the environment. This program is for liquid and pill medications. Va**ng pens without batteries and va**ng cartridges will also be taken. Needles, new or used, WILL NOT be accepted for disposal. This service is free and anonymous with no questions asked.
This initiative addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. Medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion, misuse, and abuse. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. are alarmingly high, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs. Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet.
In addition, Americans are now advised that their usual methods for disposing of unused medicines—flushing them down the toilet or throwing them in the trash—pose both potential safety and health hazards.
Once again, the Indiana State Police is pleased to partner with the DEA, and as in the past, unwanted medications may be dropped off at any Indiana State Police Post, except for the Toll Road Post. The event will be on Saturday, April 27, 2024, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
The Indiana State Police Post in Putnamville will have their collection on Friday, April 26, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
To locate the State Police Post closest to your home or business, https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LmluLmdvdi9pc3AvZGlzdHJpY3RzL29uLXRoZS1tYXAvIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5faWQiOiIyMDI0MDQyMy45MzczNDkxMSJ9.LxvUweMjMtlhsYlzVvt_s6Lzfybdws0LxjrE28R_jno/s/3047745355/br/241183009912-lIndiana State Police on the Map. To find other locations in Indiana or across the U.S. that are participating in the Drug Take Back initiative, click this link to the DEA.

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Come join us for this event! Fun for the kids and lots of give a ways!! It’s at the Oasis Church Gym now due to the weather.

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