Background Information:

Hendricks County is proud to announce that we have opted into Indiana's public health initiative, Health First Indiana. 

Health First Indiana provides funding to increase the capacity of public health by the collaboration of state and local health departments and their community partners. With the support of the Hendricks County Health Board, County Commissioners, and County Council, our Health Department began receiving funding in 2024 to address the health needs of our community and implement evidence-based programs focused on prevention.

The goal of Health First Indiana is to ensure that every Hoosier has access to the core public health services that allows them to achieve their optimal health and well-being. Good health is the foundation of our ability to thrive, from schools to the economy.

To learn more about Health First Indiana and the core public health services, visit healthfirstindiana.com.

To learn more about Hendricks County's public health plan, visit this link. 

Visit the Indiana Department of Health Job Bank Portal for available public health positions.

For more information, please contact Krista Click, Health Department Administrator, at kclick@co.hendricks.in.us or 317-718-6008.

Health First Indiana Community Awards:

Application form for community partners to apply for Health First Indiana funds found here.

Applications submitted by August 15th, 2025 will be considered for the next round of awards.

Proposed projects will address identified core services, including:

  • Chronic Disease Prevention
  • Trauma and Injury Prevention and Education
  • Maternal and Child Health
  • Access to and Linkage to Clinical Care
  • School Health Education

Hendricks County Health First Indiana Community Award Approved Applications/Contracts

Other Health First Indiana Funding Utilizations:

Health First Indiana funds are supporting these Health Department contracts:

  • Text to voice generator license to create messages quickly for broadcasting at the Hendricks County Public Safety Information Radio Station at 1670 AM (Murf Inc.).
  • Maintain online streaming of the Hendricks County Public Safety Information Radio Station at 1670 AM (Information Station Specialists).
  • Maintain WinRecords application for receipts, foods, pools, body modification and complaint programs. Converting onsite wastewater disposal systems and wells program modules (Datamark Development).
  • CPR and AED Training (Public Safety Training and Supply, LLC).
  • Lease of additional office space and supporting community service (Hendricks Regional Health)
  • Language/Translation services (Globo Language Solutions)
  • Tire amnesty will be held on August 9th, 2025 (See Fact Sheet from 2024 Event)
  • Mental and behavioral health web application for community members (CredibleMind)
  • Data software (Smartsheets)