Health First Jefferson County is part of a statewide initiative to ensure that every Hoosier has access to the core public health services that allow them to achieve their optimal health and wellbeing. Health First Indiana is an initiative created by Senate Enrolled Act 4, legislation passed by the 2023 Indiana General Assembly that transforms public health. The legislation provides funding so counties can determine the health needs of their community and implement evidence-based programs focused on prevention. Health First Indiana establishes a public health infrastructure through a state and local partnership where services are delivered at the county level. Counties decide whether to opt-in to the new funding and provide the core public health services, including trauma and injury prevention, chronic disease prevention, maternal and child health and more.
Quick Facts about Health First Jefferson County
Visit the County Health Score Card page on in.gov to look at county level data like life expectancy, adult obesity, infant mortality rate and more.
The Jefferson County Health Department provides public health services to meet the needs of their communities. These core services outline the initiatives and activities at the heart of public health that are the critical framework of every local health department. Jefferson County Health Department supports additional evidence-based programs, with the goal of strengthening public health and safety.
Development of emergency plans, and coordinating emergency response agencies
Air quality, animal bites, burning, radon testing, tattoo permitting, septic, pools, and more
Ensures compliance with state & county requirements for Jefferson Co. Food Establishments
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Immunizations, testing (HIV / STD, blood sugar, lead, etc.), car seat program, and more
In office & online requests for certified birth & death certificates, & genealogy searches
