September 2010 Events

Thursday, September 9th at 8:30 a.m. in the training room of the Hancock County Development Complex the Hancock County Health Coalition will meet to discuss upcoming events in Hancock County.

Monday, September 13th at 12 noon at the OMHS Health Park, Healthy Horizons will meet to discuss the health issues of Daviess County.

Thursday, September 16th at 11:30 a.m. in the Together We Care building, Ohio County Health Coalition will meet to discuss upcoming events in Ohio County.

Monday, September 20th at 12 noon in the McLean County Extension office, the Partnership for a Healthy McLean County will meet to discuss upcoming events and projects.

Tuesday, September 21st at 3 p.m. in the North Tower of Methodist Hospital, the Henderson County Health Alliance will meet to discuss the health issues in Henderson.


"Making a Difference that Pays"  is  a conference on September 22, 2010 at Owensboro Christian Church.  This conference is sponsored by the Green River Falls Prevention Coalition.  During this conference participants will receive 4.0 hours of Social Work continuing education credit through the Trover Health System.  
Click here to print the conference registration brochure and contact information.


Breast Cancer Awareness Day in Hancock County on September 24, 2010, at Bill's IGA in Hawesville from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

September 25, 2010, GRADD counties will participate in Drug Toss or Take It Back Events

On September 25, 2010, Drug Enforcement Agency will coordinate a collaborative effort with state and local law enforcement agencies focused on removing potentially dangerous controlled substances from our nation's medicine cabinets.  A national take-back day will provide a unified opportunity for the public to surrender expired, unwanted or unused pharmaceutical controlled substances and other medications to law enforcement officers for destruction.  This on-day effort will bring national focus to the issue of pharmaceutical controlled substance abuse.  The program provides and opportunity for law enforcement, prevention, treatment, and the business community to collaborate and establish a safe collections site for all Americans, regardless of where they reside.
    Anyone that wishes to dispose of these medications will remain anonymous and are asked to bring any medication in its original container without any identifying information on the label.  Liquids, such as cough syrup, are also accepted at these collection sites, but please make sure caps are tightly sealed.  Intra-venous solutions, injectable, and syringes will NOT be accepted.

The Hancock County Partners Coalition , along with the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office, will be hosting a Fall Drug Toss on Saturday, September 25, 10:00 am-2:00 pm at the Hancock County Courthouse. This is part of a National Take Back Initiative with the Drug Enforcement Administration, as counties all over the U.S. host similar events. Please help spread the word!"  Jill Barger, Project Coordinator for Hancock County Partners Coalition contact her at 270-927-8066 for questions.

McLean County Community Coalition will also be hosting a Take It Back event on September 25th.  Contact McLean County Community Coalition at 270-273-0065 for questions.

Tuesday, September 28th at 11:30 a.m. in the Webster County Extension office, the Webster County Health Council will meet to discuss health issue and events in Webster County.

Thursday, September 30th at 8 a.m. in the Union County Senior Services building the Union County Health Coalition will meet to discuss health issues and events in Union County.