Dubois County Health Department - Indiana

09/07/2026

Reminder, the Dubois County Health Department is closed today, Monday, September 7, 2026, in honor of Labor Day. We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.

09/04/2026

🍎 September is National Food Safety Education Month! 🥕

Think you know food safety? Think again! There are plenty of common food-safety myths that many of us have heard over the years.
From the “5-second rule” to washing raw meat, thawing food on the counter, and whether expiration dates actually mean food is unsafe—some of the things we’ve been told aren't quite true!

👉 Take a look at these 7 common food-safety myths and see how many surprise you!
Remember: Safe food handling, proper storage, and cooking food to the right temperature can help protect you and your family from foodborne illness. 💙

09/03/2026

Reminder: The Dubois County Health Department will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026 in observance of Labor Day. We will return to normal business hours on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.

09/02/2026

⏰ Tomorrow is Sharps Disposal Day!

Have an approved sharps container that needs to be disposed of?

Bring it to the Dubois County Health Department Drive Thru tomorrow, September 3, for our scheduled Sharps Disposal Collection.

📍 1187 South Saint Charles Street, Jasper
🚗 Drive Thru: 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

You'll be able to drop off your approved sharps container and receive a new sharps container.

⚠️ Remember: The Health Department only collects approved sharps containers on scheduled collection dates.

Questions? Call 812-481-7050.

09/01/2026

💉 Protect yourself and your loved ones this respiratory season!
Our drive thru is NOW OPEN for flu, RSV, and pneumonia vaccines. You must be 12 years or older to receive a vaccine in the drive thru.
⏰ Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM - Starting todayTuesday, September 1, 2026
📍 Location: Dubois County Health Department, 1187 S. St. Charles Street, Jasper, IN
📞 Questions? Call us at 812-481-7056 See less

08/27/2026

💉 Need a Sharps Disposal Container?

The Dubois County Health Department's Sharps Disposal Program makes it easy for Dubois County residents to safely dispose of approved sharps containers.

How it works:
1️⃣ Stop by our Drive Thru to pick up a sharps container.
2️⃣ On a scheduled collection date, bring your filled container to the Drive Thru.
3️⃣ Drop it off and receive a new sharps container.

📅 Next Sharps Disposal Date: September 3

🚗 Drive Thru hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
📍 1187 South Saint Charles Street, Jasper

Please note: Approved sharps containers are only collected on scheduled disposal dates.

08/26/2026

WE’RE HIRING!

Looking for a career where your work truly makes a difference?
The Dubois County Health Department is seeking a Full-Time Registered Nurse to administer and oversee our Bloom Maternal-Child Health Program.
💙 Make an impact.
🤝 Work with a supportive team.
🌱 Serve families in our community.
Join our team and help us build a healthier Dubois County!
👉 Apply online today! https://duboiscountyin.org/explore_dubois_county/job_openings.php
Questions? [email protected]

08/26/2026

🤝 Community partnerships help make our community safer.

The Dubois County Health Department is proud to partner with Operation Mind, Body, and Soul Corp and the Indiana Department of Natural Resources to bring a FREE Home & Family Safety Planning training to Dubois County.

📅 September 2 | 5:30–6:30 p.m.
📍 Dubois County Health Department

The training will cover gun safety, emergency planning, and su***de prevention — important topics that can help individuals and families be better prepared.

👥 Open to Dubois County residents 18 and older.

Registration is required and space is limited!

📌 Registration: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/m6PiCCY7pd

08/25/2026