Blackford County Health Department

Blackford County Health Department Emergency After Hours Line 765-348-0930 Hours include 9-11am and 1-3pm. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment. We do not accept Medicare at this time.

DEPARTMENT DIVISIONS:
Health Officer - Dr. Lori Skidmore, MD

Public Health - Jessica Pierson, LPN

Health Education - Trudy Wolfe, LPN

Environmental - Dale Carr, EHS, FSIO

Vital Records- Rhonda Williams

Office Assistant - Summer Crouse

Preparedness - Nancy Culy

IMMUNIZATION CLINIC INFO:
Our immunization clinics are held each Monday and Wednesday, unless it is a holiday. Parents should be prepared to provide insurance information when scheduling. All children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. If the parent won't be accompanying the child to the clinic, a signed permission note is required that states the name of the adult bringing the child and permission to vaccinate. It is helpful to bring the child’s immunization record to the appointment, especially if you are from out-of-state or received vaccines at another location. We accept Medicaid, most private insurances and also have a program adults (19-64) with no insurance. HOW TO REPORT A PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY:
Business Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00-4:00 (765) 348-4317

After Hours: (765) 348-0930
State you have a public health emergency to report and you want to speak to a public health professional. The dispatcher will take your name and phone number and will contact a public health professional who will call you back.

➡️Do you have a child in a car seat or booster seat?🔴Get a FREE inspection!     ->A certified passenger safety technicia...
09/09/2026

➡️Do you have a child in a car seat or booster seat?

🔴Get a FREE inspection!
->A certified passenger safety technician will check your child's/children's safety seat for damage, expiration, and safety recalls at no cost to you.
->They can guide you through installation and check for proper fit.
->They will ensure your child's seat fits their age, weight, and height.

🗓September 25, 2026
⏰10a-2p
📍Blackford County Health Department
506 E Van Cleve St
Hartford City, Indiana
🎟FREE

📞Call now to schedule your appointment!
(765) 348-4317

It's no coincidence that we have a su***de prevention training scheduled for September 8th. Join us for lunch at city ha...
08/28/2026

It's no coincidence that we have a su***de prevention training scheduled for September 8th.

Join us for lunch at city hall in Hartford City from 11-1 and learn the QPR technique taught by the Jay County Drug Prevention Coalition. You will also receive a free medication lock box and gun lock.

Call (765) 348-4317 now to register!

Don't forget to register before the end of the day this Friday (8/28). Receive a medication safe, gun lock, lunch and 3 ...
08/26/2026

Don't forget to register before the end of the day this Friday (8/28).

Receive a medication safe, gun lock, lunch and 3 other tools you can use to potentially save a life. FREE!

Blackford County, we have an exciting event coming up for expectant and new parents! We are so excited about this, but w...
08/19/2026

Blackford County, we have an exciting event coming up for expectant and new parents! We are so excited about this, but we also need our community's help! 🍼🤰🐣

If you're eligible, you can receive FREE diapers, wipes + other baby items. All you have to do is sign up here: https://www.jotform.com/form/262246762534056

You will receive a mailed invitation as confirmation of your registration. ❤ There are no income requirements.

Community members: we would love your support of this project and support of new and young families in our community! If you are able to donate via our registries below, we would be so grateful. Be sure you leave your name so we can thank you properly! 💙 Our goal is to bless 15 or more families!

Amazon Registry: https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/WC343EKO87YO?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_ggr-subnav-share_4BKPC3F0XQZSNFAXDTCT&content_source=fb&fb_content_id=Q9-wBQEZJAdemnXr_1W-Fs9cvX_T0hw_CzlsbPod07GRPrivx2o-lSb_3GpN5tu8&channel_type=fb&fbclid=IwY2xjawTymRpwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMU5GbklNSTlvNDZhZUdpb1JzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEengz62FUmgrTQbnCfU1ifSgxAsyJEHJc3l7EPprKFLYEooKhhHFMnnZRO5qQ_aem_vdloUmZFuayFM8uA_s3rjQ

Walmart Registry: https://www.walmart.com/registry/BR/c83f3554-5199-4c1d-8af9-fe348440f382?fbclid=IwY2xjawTymTRwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMU5GbklNSTlvNDZhZUdpb1JzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEezVZA_70wqCM_Gn-a3Y_bIua8qsum3vBhAM4T6kozgsx7JzH3XZXRODBFwqA_aem_yOzujrU9OlPJN1p9CNUliQ

Here at the Blackford County Health Department we have really been making an effort to show the people in our community ...
08/14/2026

Here at the Blackford County Health Department we have really been making an effort to show the people in our community that they are not alone and that there is help available. That the people in our community really do care.

You may have started to notice the new benches the Hartford City Parks department placed for us throughout Hartford City and Montpelier.

Now we need YOUR help. 🫵🏼

On 988 Awareness Day (September 8, 2026) we have arranged to have a FREE su***de prevention class (QPR) held at the city hall in Hartford City from 11a-1p. Everyone will get lunch and a gun lock. The first 10 to RSVP will get a medication lock box as well. The idea is that the more people trained=the more lives saved.

Your life is worth saving.

RSVP by calling (765) 348-4317 Ext:506 or you can email [email protected]

☔POSTPONED-This will now take place on August 27th.📝Take note of the new date on the flyer below. 👮🏼‍♂️🚓There is an exci...
08/11/2026

☔POSTPONED-This will now take place on August 27th.
📝Take note of the new date on the flyer below. 👮🏼‍♂️🚓

There is an exciting special edition of Moms on the Move - Blackford County this week!

Join them this Thursday, August 13th for a 30-minute walk on our Blackford Greenway Inc. Trail featuring officers from our Hartford City Police Department AND the Blackford County Sheriff's Office.

Meet at the Blackford High School Trailhead (by the tennis courts). They will take off walking at 6:30pm sharp (so be there beforehand to get your free raffle ticket for a door prize). A 15-minute timer will be set when you head out to walk and talk with our local law enforcement about safety tips for back-to-school time. At the 15-minute mark you will pivot where you are and head back to the start for a total of a 30-minute walk.

Stick around after the walk for the free raffle drawing, a free beverage bar including lemonade and boba for the kiddos, and some Q&A with the officers.

Hope to see you there! Please share.

If you missed Moms on the Move this morning there are a few more opportunities this month. 📷Save this image and put thos...
08/03/2026

If you missed Moms on the Move this morning there are a few more opportunities this month.

📷Save this image and put those dates in your calendar if you plan to attend.

Connect with other community members, get some fresh air on our beautiful Blackford Greenway trail, and exercise. There is coffee in the morning this month and they almost always have a free door prize.🚶🏽‍♀️🚶‍♂️

We have been working on something for a little while.You will start to notice these benches popping up throughout the co...
07/31/2026

We have been working on something for a little while.

You will start to notice these benches popping up throughout the community soon.

We are spreading awareness about su***de prevention and the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline.

Using the 988 Lifeline is free. When you call, text, or chat the 988 Lifeline, your conversation is confidential. The 988 Lifeline provides you judgment-free care.

Connecting with someone can help save you or someone you knows life.

We want to thank the community who have allowed us to place one at their location, the IDOC Pendleton Correctional Facility for building them, the The Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs and the Indiana Department of Health for connecting us, and a HUGE thank you to the Hartford City Parks for loading FORTY-SIX 4️⃣6️⃣ of these up and delivering them around the county for us!

We will be facilitating ANOTHER su***de prevention training on 988 Day (September 8th) courtesy Jay County Drug Prevention Coalition with more details to come, so follow our page for more information soon.

https://988lifeline.org/

***deprevention

Join us at the Back To School Carnival from 10a-12p at BJSHS! FREE!Have your car seats checked by a certified technician...
07/23/2026

Join us at the Back To School Carnival from 10a-12p at BJSHS! FREE!

Have your car seats checked by a certified technician. Pull right in if the spot is open or "wait in line" in one of our designated parking spaces.

Can't wait to see you and help you prepare for this upcoming school year. Go Bruins! ❤️🤍🖤

❓Are you sure that your child is secured properly and in the correct car seat?❗️Find out for certain at the next car sea...
07/21/2026

❓Are you sure that your child is secured properly and in the correct car seat?

❗️Find out for certain at the next car seat clinic during the Blackford County 21st Annual Back to School Carnival.

🎟FREE
🗓July 23, 2026
⏰10a-12p
📍Blackford Junior Senior High School Parking Lot (South)
🏁Park by the traffic cones

Questions? Give us a call at (765) 348-4317.

Can't make this one? Make an appointment for our upcoming clinic on September 25th.

Address

506 E Van Cleve Street
Hartford City, IN
47348

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+17653484317

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