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Free COVID-19 Test Kits
Available at Wood County Health Department

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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 health department’s entrance. Most pharmacies and retailers offer at home COVID tests for sale. For the latest news about COVID-19 in our community, visit our COVID-19 Information Page

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Health Center Earns Reaccreditation as Patient-Centered Medical Home
Distinction in Behavioral Health Integration also recognized

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Wood County Community Health Center is one of nearly 1,400 community health centers in the U.S. that provide accessible and affordable medical, dental and behavioral health care services for the entire family and help expand access to care in underserved communities. According to the National Association of Community Health Centers, one in five uninsured Americans, one in three Americans living in poverty and one in five rural Americans are served by community health centers. In … Continue reading →

Be Tobacco Free
Get Help through Ohio Tobacco Quit Line and Wood County Community Health Center

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Most people know quitting tobacco is an important step in protecting their health and the health of their loved ones. In fact, most people who smoke have tried to quit. But fewer than one in 10 people are able to quit for good without the help of coaching or nicotine quit medications. Resources are available to help people who smoke, vape, or use other tobacco products leave tobacco behind. Ohio Quitline: The Ohio Quitline is … Continue reading →

Total Solar Eclipse – April 8, 2024
Information for food service vendors and temporary campgrounds

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With additional population coming to the area for the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, there are special considerations for food service providers, temporary and mobile food service providers and operators of temporary campgrounds. If you are a food service provider, plan to offer food for sale on a temporary basis during the eclipse or plan to operate a temporary campground during the eclipse, please review the information below to ensure you have proper … Continue reading →

WIC Supports Nutrition

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WIC is the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children. Through federal funding, WIC is able to provide its participants with nutrition education, supplemental, healthy foods, breastfeeding support and healthcare referrals. The program improves pregnancy outcomes by providing or referring eligible women to support services necessary for full-term pregnancies; reduces infant mortality by decreasing the incidence of low birth weight; and provides infants and children with a healthy start in life by improving … Continue reading →