The Lake Cumberland District Health Department serves the public health needs of our ten county district. You may call us at (800) 928-4416.
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ALT A person holding a certificate stands in front of a Lake Cumberland District Health Department sign surrounded by various framed photographs on the wall.
ALT Flood Watch and Winter Storm Watch Remain In Effect A winter storm system will bring rain (perhaps mixed with a little snow initially) in the Flood Watch area and snow (mixed with some rain at times) in the Winter Storm Watch area from Monday Night through Tuesday Night. Heavy wet snow accumulations of 4 inches or more will be possible in the Winter Storm Watch area. Flooding caused by excessive rainfall will be possible in the Flood Watch area. Stay tuned to later forecasts for further updates.
ALT Whole and cut cantaloupe, and stickers that say “Malichita 4050” or “Rudy 4050.” Text says, “Food safety alert. Salmonella outbreak linked to cantaloupe. Don’t eat whole cantaloupes with “Malichita” or “Ruby” stickers. Don’t eat recalled pre-cut fruit products that contain cantaloupes from Vineyard, Aldi and Freshness Guaranteed brands. See CDC outbreak notice for more details."
ALT Graphic showing symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Symptoms of heat exhaustion include dizziness, nausea, and weakness. People with heat exhaustion should drink water and move to cooler, air-conditioned, shaded spaces. Symptoms of heat stroke include confusion, throbbing headache, and unconsciousness. People with heat stroke should call 911, loosen or dampen clothing, and use a cool compress on the forehead and neck.
ALT Parent and child playing dribbling basketball with the text: Post-traumatic stress disorder can interfere with daily life, but recovery is possible treatment. Learn more by visiting nimh.nih.gov/PTSD.
ALT 5 tips to reduce stress: slow down and breathe, go to quiet place, go for a walk, take a break from social media, practice yoga
ALT Chances of showers and thunderstorms increase today into Tuesday. This will bring the threat of strong storms and flash flooding Tuesday into Tuesday evening. Then by Wednesday much quieter weather returns. Stay weather aware Tuesday into Tuesday evening.
ALT Illustration of colorful flowers holding people, being watered. Text reads, "May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Growing Safer Communities Together." www.cdc.gov, bottom right, Injury Center 30th Anniversary logo, bottom left.
ALT Man and woman outside, both with baseball mitts. They are wearing hats, sunglasses, and long sleeves and pants. She is applying sunscreen. Text: Every day is a good day to protect your skin from the sun.