March is National Nutrition Month, an annual campaign led by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to encourage Americans to prioritize healthy eating habits. This year's theme is "Beyond the Table," which addresses the farm-to-fork aspect of nutrition, from food production and distribution to navigating...
Participants are eligible for up to $2,000 in scholarships! Wood County youth who are between the ages of 14-25 years are invited to participate in the V.A.P.E. Youth Coalition (Vaping Awareness and Prevention Education). This group is focused on educating and training young people about the harmful...
In late 2023, Wood County Health Department earned reaccreditation from the Public Health Advisory Board (PHAB). Reaccreditation ensures that accredited health departments continue to evolve, improve and advance their public health practice to serve their community. PHAB is the national accrediting organization...
Have you missed an annual exam or are you experiencing unusual symptoms? Are you ready to start a family but have questions about fertility? Are you concerned that you might have an STD? Do you know about all the types of birth control available? Our providers offer all recommended preventative screenings...
Free COVID-19 at-home test kits are available at Wood County Health Department, located at 1840 East Gypsy Lane Road, Bowling Green. Stop in and pick up tests for yourself and your immediate family members at the Vital Statistics desk, the Health Center and the Environmental Health Department. Most pharmacies...
Primary Care, Dental Care and Behavioral Health Care - Accepting New Patients
Our Community Health Center provides quality health services to improve the well-being of individuals and families. We offer a wide range of services including medical care integrated with behavioral health care, dental care and an onsite pharmacy. Everyone is welcome, regardless of insurance coverage or ability to pay. Medicaid and Medicare accepted.
Protecting our water, air, food, and resources
The Environmental Health division helps protect our water, air, food and other resources from contamination through the administration and enforcement of many programs that cover private water systems, home sewage treatment systems, food safety, recreational swim and camp areas, body art, school and institution inspections, housing and animal bite/human rabies prevention.
Improving the health of Wood County
Wood County Health Department’s Health Promotion & Preparedness Division brings together several programs to protect and improve the health of the people of Wood County, including community nursing programs, infectious and chronic disease surveillance and emergency preparedness, and houses our Medical Reserve Corp volunteer program.
WIC Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children
Wood County Health Department’s Nutrition Division oversees the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, most commonly known as WIC. WIC is a USDA-funded program that provides nutrition education, breastfeeding education and support, supplemental, highly nutritious foods, referrals to prenatal and pediatric health care and other maternal and child health and human service programs. Income-eligible pregnant women, children under five years old and grandparents caring for their grandchildren under five years old can participate in WIC.
Birth & Death Certificates
Birth and death certificates are available through Wood County Health Department's Vital Statistics Office.
Resources for Healthy Lives
Six in ten Americans live with at least one chronic disease, like heart disease and stroke, cancer, or diabetes. These and other chronic diseases are the leading causes of death and disability in the U.S. Learn about steps to reduce risk for chronic diseases and live healthier lives.
Preventing disease, promoting healthy living and protecting public health since 1920.
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