Lincoln Trail District Health Department

With a central office in Elizabethtown, Lincoln Trail District Health Department operates and serves the residents and visitors of a six-county area including Hardin, LaRue, Marion, Meade, Nelson, and Washington counties. A number of clinical services and programs are provided through those centers.

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Programs and Services

EARLY CHILDHOOD HEALTH

Promote safe, healthy, nurturing environments needed for optimal child development. Children from birth to 5 years.

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ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

Protecting the health of our community through inspections of food, lodging, public facilities, schools and more.

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COMMUNITY

Providing resources for management of chronic disease and advocating for drug and alcohol abuse prevention through community partnerships and education.

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WIC

WIC provides nutritious foods, infant formula as well as nutrition and breastfeeding education. For parents with children younger than 5 years.

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COMMUNICABLE DISEASE

Keeping our community safe by providing resources and reporting for infectious and communicable diseases.

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EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS/RESPONSE

Assuring the safety and health of our community when emergencies strike.

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