Gateway District Health Department

09/04/2026

08/28/2026

✨Gateway District’s Community Health Workers✨ attended the Annual CHW Conference earlier this week! Thanks to KYACHW for providing great resources and informational presenters! The team continued their education and training, while also being able to take part in a large Project Linus mission! Over 200 blanket donations were created at this event!👏🏻

08/17/2026

Kentucky health officials have confirmed an ongoing outbreak of measles in Kentucky. As of Aug. 17, 2026, there are confirmed cases in Christian, Todd, Trigg, and Washington Counties. This includes two people who have been hospitalized with measles.
The Kentucky Department for Public Health and local health departments are also investigating reports of measles in other counties.
The Kentucky Department for Public Health publishes updated county case counts each morning, Monday through Friday, at www.chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dph/dehp/idb/Pages/measles.aspx.
Vaccination is the best protection from measles. The measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine is safe, effective, and widely available in Kentucky. To get the MMR vaccine, contact your doctor or other health care provider, or your local health department.

08/17/2026

08/11/2026

✨Happy 1st day of school RC!✨

07/31/2026

Help reduce your risk of foodborne illness by properly cleaning your fruits and vegetables.

-Wash your hands with warm water and soap before and after preparing fresh fruits and vegetables.
-Rinse fruits and vegetables under running water, gently rubbing the surface before peeling or cutting.
-Dry fruits and vegetables with a clean cloth or paper towel.
-Refrigerate unused cut, peeled or cooked fruits and vegetables.

A few extra seconds in the kitchen can help keep you and your family healthy. Learn more at: www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/7-tips-cleaning-fruits-vegetables

07/27/2026