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This strategic transition is intended to reallocate department resources toward other vital public health initiatives while ensuring that local food service establishments maintain access to professional certification through approved alternative providers. The document serves as a comprehensive resource for the local business community, providing verified contact information for independent organizations such as Purdue Extension, Hoosier Hospitality Consulting, the Indiana Department of Health, and the Safe Food Handlers Corporation. By centralizing these alternative options, the Health Department ensures a seamless transition for food service workers and establishments required to meet ongoing food safety regulations. 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PROTECTION MANAGER CLASSES-EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY1,2026\n\nFor many years,the Lake County Health Department has been proud to support our food servicecommunity by offering ServSafe Food Handler education and testing.Through hundreds of classes andcountless successful certifications,we have worked alongside local establishments,food workers,andcommunity partners to promote safe food handling practices and protect public health.  \nWe are grateful to everyone who has participated in our programs and contributed to improving foodsafety across Lake County.  \nBeginning February 1,2026,the Lake County Health Department will no longer offer ServSafe Foodclasses or testing.This change allows us to shift resources toward other key public health initiativeswhile ensuring that residents and businesses continue to have access to quality Food ManagerCertification training through alternative providers.  \n# ALTHERNATIVE TRAINING OPTIONS IN LAKE COUNTY,INDIANA:\n\n1.Purdue Extension-Lake County  \na.Contact Linda Curley at (219)755-3240 or lcurley@purdue.edu  \n2.Hoosier Hospitality Consulting-Hoosierhospitalityconsulting.com  \na.Contact Erin at(317)447-4761 or erin@hoosierhospitalityconsulting.com  \n3.Indiana Department of Health -www.in.gov/health  \na.Food Manager certification requirements and training providers  \n4.Safe Food Handlers Corporation-www.sfhcorp.com  \na.Online,self-study,or search for in-person classes and exams  \nWe remain committed to providing efficient and high-quality service to the community.If you have anyquestions regarding this transition or general food safety requirements,please contact:Lake CountyHealth Department-Food Safety Division,at 219-755-3655.  \nSincerely,  \n10  \nChandana Vavilala,M.DLake County Health OfficerLake County Health Department  \n2900 West 93rd Avenue,Crown Point,Indiana 46307p:219-755-3655","cbCaia2AbYUyKnmX","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaia2AbYUyKnmX","pdf",63778,"English","# Changes to ServSafe Food Protection Manager 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