Health Education
Child Safety Seat Program
The Marshall County Health Department and the Kentucky Department of Transportation want to help you insure your child is riding safely! We offer safety seat checks, utilizing our Certified Safety Seat Instructors. Regional events are also held through our Safety Seat Program. Call Sheri Erwin at 252-2691, or Brittany Tapp at 252-2727 to schedule an appointment, or check this site for updates! Click here for safety seat distribution guidelines.
Marshall County Cooper Clayton Smoking Cessation Program – designed to assist tobacco users kick the habit. The 12 week program is offered at the health department in September and January of each year providing education sessions with support group meetings which focus on relapse prevention.
Click Here to Learn How to Register for the Upcoming Smoking Cessation Class in September!
Smoking Cessation iPhone App Information Link!
Become an EX Smoker--Learn to Quit Smoking
Program Link!
Marshall County Cancer Screening Coalition – promotes cancer screening for uninsured women between the ages 40 – 64 who meet income guidelines.
Marshall County Tobacco Coalition - educates and promotes a tobacco free community for Marshall County .
Child Passenger Seat Instruction – teaches the proper use of child restraints in the car
Arthritis Foundation Exercise Class - exercise class for individuals with arthritis.
Dental Health Programs for Children - free dental sealant program for 2nd and 7th graders in Marshall County . The Tooth fairy visits area childcare centers, preschools, and kindergartens to promote proper dental health. Dental Varnish Program is offered to children under the age of 5 to prevent tooth decay.
Fluoride Varnish:
Fluoride varnish is a method for aiding in the prevention of dental decay.
Fluoride varnish is a sticky, caramel colored liquid containing fluoride.
Varnish may taste unpleasant, but taste returns to normal within seconds.
Varnish is not harmful.
After varnish application, there is a temporary yellowish discoloration to teeth which usually resolves in about 1-2 days.
Fluoride varnish needs to be applied twice a year.
Fluoride varnish will not prevent early childhood cavities if behavior of caregiver doesn't change towards healthy dental habits.