St. John Fire Department

Lake County Health Department (LCHD) partnered with the St. John Fire Department to implement a mobile integrated health program. Because of this strong partnership, the mobile integrated health (MIH) program provides an array of innovative programs and services. For example, the MIH program offers CPR courses and Stop the Bleed courses. They also provide smoke and carbon monoxide detectors for families in need. Along with installing the detectors, a MIH team member educates families on how to properly maintain the device. Other programs offered include Safe Sitter, Safe Grandparents and the safe sleep program. Safe sleep program participants receive a pack-n-play, car seat, car seat installation and car seat safety education.

In addition to courses and equipment, the MIH program includes home visits. When patients are discharged from the hospital, a paramedic provides the patient with education about their medications, conducts a home safety assessment to identify fall risks and facilitates communication between the patient and primary care providers. Each visit concludes with a check-in to ensure that follow-up appointments are scheduled, and the patient has arranged transportation to get to appointments.

The mobile integrated health model helps provide wraparound services to patients and increase access to preventive health services.

Griffith Police Department

The Lake County Health Department's Mobile Clinic visited the Griffith Police Department on May 13 and 14, 2025, providing essential vaccination services to members of the local community. During the two-day outreach event, all officers from the Griffith Police Department received their tetanus vaccinations, ensuring that the entire department is now fully up to date. This proactive step not only protects the officers from accidental exposure to tetanus—a potentially serious and sometimes life-threatening bacterial infection—but also reinforces the department’s commitment to maintaining the health and safety of its personnel.

This collaboration has also strengthened the relationship between the Lake County Health Department and the Griffith Police Department. Both agencies are committed to continuing to work together on future initiatives that benefit the community and support public health. This partnership represents a shared dedication to the well-being of residents and to fostering a safer, healthier environment for all.