Community News & Updates

April 2023

The Mobile Unit is Hitting the Road!

You read that right! The Buffalo Trace District Health Department Mobile Unit will be making stops this month to provide services. The services that will be provided are:

COVID-19 Vaccine
Flu Vaccine
Tdap Vaccines
Blood Pressure Checks
Biometric Screening

Locations:

Mayslick Mill Friday, April 14th, 8:00 AM-1:00 PM
Tractor Supply Tuesday, April 18th, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM

Upcoming Community Events

Community Day at Boys Club Friday, April 21st, 4:00 PM-6:00 PM

Baby Gala Thursday, April 27th at MCTC 5:00 PM-8:00 PM

YMCA Healthy Kids Day Saturday, April 29th, 11:00 AM-1:00 PM

NAMI meeting Tuesday, April 11th at 6:00 PM

Specialty Court Thursdays at 8:00 AM

HEAL Meeting

Thursday, April 13th at 2:00 PM

Buffalo Trace Homeless Coalition

Tuesday, April 25th, 9:00 AM-11:00 AM

United Way Meeting

at Mason County Health Department Friday, April 28th, at 10:00 AM

WIC Wants You!

The WIC program provides supplemental foods, nutrition education, and referrals to health care, at no cost. So, who is eligible for the WIC program?

Pregnant
Breastfeeding
Postpartum
Any child under 5 years of age

Another benefit is going to the Farmers Market. Eligible WIC participants are issued Farmers Market Nutrition Program coupons in addition to their regular WIC benefits. These coupons can be used to buy eligible foods from, Farmers' Markets that have been approved by the state agency to accept FMNP coupons.

If you or someone you know is interested in joining WIC talk with your local Health Department or go to Kentucky WIC for detailed application information.

Buffalo Trace District Health Department WIC

Mason County Health Coalition Meeting

The Mason County Health Coalition will be holding a meeting on Monday, April 24th, at 1:00 p.m. in the Community Room of the Buffalo Trace District Health Department.

The meeting will be in-person and via Zoom. If you have any questions, please contact Phyllis Reed at 606-564-9447 Ext. 135, or via email at: PhyllisJ.Reed@ky.gov.

Mason County Health Coalition

Become a Vaccine Champion!

Congratulations to the "Become a Vaccine Champion" contest winners from the 10th region! Elizabeth Tucker was the state's overall second-place winner and was also recognized for her poster entry by Mia Neely! For the brochure portion, Kaylee Caudill was recognized! Thank you for all of your hard work! We also want to thank the Kentucky Department of Health and KHSAA for hosting a wonderful event!

Spring Cleaning Tips and Tricks

From REALSIMPLE.com

Mix up your own all-natural cleanser.
Break cleaning into chunks.
Make shower cleaning second nature.
Don't forget about dusting your ceiling fans.
Wash your shower curtain.

For more tips go to

Top Spring Cleaning Tips to Try This Year (realsimple.com)

Car Seat Education

Looking to install a car seat?

We can help!

Ensure the child restraint is appropriate for the child’s age, height, and weight.
Ensure the child restraint is properly installed in the vehicle.
Ensure the child is properly secured in the child restraint.
Ensure everyone in the vehicle is buckled up.

To schedule a car seat check or to come to a class please call 606-564-9447 for more information!

Buffalo Trace District Health Department