Trauma and Injury Prevention and Education
Decrease the number of deaths due to unintentional overdose for residents of Gary from 26 in 2020 to 10 in 2027.
| All drug overdose deaths | |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 53 |
| 2022 | 52 |
| 2023 | 47 |
| 2024 | 30 |
Maternal and Child Health
Decrease the rate of mothers not receiving early prenatal care from 44.1% in 2022 to 33% by 2027.
| No early prenatal care | |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 40.5% |
| 2022 | 44.1% |
| 2023 | 41.2% |
Testing/counseling for HIV, HCV, STI
Decrease the number of congenital syphilis cases in Lake County from 4 in 2023 to 0 by 2027.
| Congenital syphilis cases | |
|---|---|
| 2021 | < 5* |
| 2022 | < 5* |
| 2023 | < 5* |
| 2024 | < 5* |
*Suppressed
- GHD provided 2,988 services for STIs, including testing, treatment and counseling
- GHD provided 6,714 services in support of their schools, including vision and hearing screenings
- GHD provided 815 maternal and child health services including prenatal services and safe sleep supplies
FUNDING FOR 2026: $436,661.31
Funding Per Capita: $6.32
| 2024: | $833751.90 | 2024 Gary City Budget 2024 Financial Report |
| 2025: | $1,611,361.20 2025 Gary City Budget |
| 2026: | $436,661.31 2026 Gary City Budget |
| Northwest Indiana Health Cooperative | Holistic Evolution | Color it Real HIV Services |
Gary City Health Department (GCHD) hosted a community health fair at the Marquette Park Pavilion. The event provided free health screenings, including lead screenings, blood pressure checks and pregnancy tests. Immunizations were also available to attendees. Overall, the nursing department provided 19 vaccinations and tested five children for lead. One child’s lead test indicated elevated blood lead levels, so the child’s parent and physician were notified. Kids were also eligible for a free haircut. Local buses provided free transportation to and from the pavilion to eliminate transportation barriers.
The community health fair offered a family-friendly atmosphere with games, giveaways and food truck vendors. The success of GCHD’s health fair demonstrates their commitment to improving accessibility to core public health services. By combining essential health services with engaging activities, GCHD sets a great example of community-centered public health outreach.
