Did you know that high blood pressure is a leading risk factor for heart disease? Take small steps today for a healthier heart by eating a well-balanced diet. Register for our nutrition classes to learn more:

Protect your loved ones this Valentine’s Day by installing a carbon monoxide alarm, and check the batteries regularly. Explore environmental public health tracking data for carbon monoxide poisonings at

Your heart deserves the best care; you only have one! February is American Heart Month, so let’s have a heart-to-heart talk at our nutrition classes. Make heart-smart choices like staying physically active and lowering sodium intake. Register here:

MCPHD employees show their support for women's cardiovascular health as part of the @AHAIndiana’s National Wear Red Day. One in three women die of cardiovascular disease every year. Keep your heart healthy by maintaining a healthy diet & exercising regularly.

February is Black History Month. Officially recognized as a national holiday in 1976, Black History Month celebrates the incredible contributions Black Americans have made to the United States. Learn more about its origins here:

February is about raising awareness for American Heart Month! Heart disease remains the number one cause of death in the United States. Engaging in heart-healthy practices like seeing your doctor and living a healthy lifestyle are important.

February 1 was International Face and Body Art Day. The art of tattooing has been around for a long time in many different cultures. MCPHD has 139 licensed tattoo shops that are inspected regularly for sanitation and safety. For more information, visit

Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer after cigarette smoking. Call MCPHD at 317-221-2266 or visit for your FREE Radon test. This January, #TestFixSaveALife!

The Dental Smile Mobile provides dental health services at many Marion County schools, summer camps and health fairs to children between the ages of one and 19. Last year, the Smile Mobile served over 700 students. For more information about the Smile Mobile, call 317-221-2329.

January is National Radon Action month! Interested in learning more about RADON data? Visit to explore RADON and other environmental health data.

We’re committed to bold action in our communities. If you receive an invitation to take the 2024 Community Health Assessment, your voice will help impact developments that aim to promote healthier lifestyles, prevent diseases, and enhance overall well-being.

Thinking about building a new home? One of the best ways to protect your family from lung cancer is to ask the builder to use RADON-resistant new construction building techniques. A passive mitigation system is installed during the build which can help prevent RADON entry.

Did you know that radon is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers? The only way to know your level is to test your home. Call MCPHD at 317-221-2266 or visit for your FREE Radon test. This January, #TestFixSaveALife!

Happy Martin Luther King, Jr. Day! As a reminder, our offices and clinics are closed today for the holiday.

January is National Radon Action month! Radon is an invisible gas that can get into your home and may cause cancer. The only way to know if your home has high levels is by testing. Call MCPHD at 317-221-2266 or visit for your FREE Radon test.

We will be closed on Monday, Jan. 20 for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. This includes all vaccination outreach clinics, as well as walk-in services for birth certificates, death certificates and immunization records. Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, Jan. 21.

Struggling with asthma? Healthy Homes’ Asthma Program offers free environmental home assessments to identify all asthma triggers found in the home and to eliminate those triggers. Click here to fill out a referral to get your free assessment:

MCPHD's vaccine outreach location at Garfield Park library branch in Indianapolis closed at 1 p.m. today. The vaccine outreach location at College Avenue library branch and the vaccine/COVID-19 testing location at 3901 Meadows Drive will close at 3 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 10.

A Winter Storm Advisory is in effect for Indianapolis until Jan. 11 at 1 a.m. Weather-proof your home so that you can stay safe and warm this winter. Insulate your walls, attic and water lines; check your smoke detector batteries; and have your chimney inspected.

Would you like to get healthier in 2025? Sign up today for this four-part series at the Marion County Public Health Department. Classes are offered monthly and are open to any Marion County resident. Learn more at