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New Patient Portal Available Now
Search for Intelichart Patient Portal in the App Store and Google Play Store

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Wood County Community Health Center has new patient portal, powered by Intelichart, available for patients now! The new, user-friendly portal is available to download as a free mobile app via the App Store for all major mobile platforms. To locate the portal, search for Intelichart Patient Portal in the App Store and Google Play Store. The new portal provides: 24/7 access to your medical information, including care plan summaries and lab results Request medication refills … Continue reading →

Health Department Lobby Now Open for All Services
Community Health Center, Birth and Death Records, Environmental Health, WIC

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Wood County Health Department’s renovations are complete and the main lobby is now open for all services. WIC (Women, Infants and Children) Birth and Death Records Environmental Licensing and Permits The Wood County Community Health Center, including the Health Center Pharmacy.   Thank  you for your patience during the renovation.

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Wood County Health Department’s New Mobile Health Center
Coming Soon to a Community Near You

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Wood County Health Department’s New Mobile Health Center Wood County Health Department recently added a new way of offering health screens and other services in our community, a mobile health center. Purchased using funding from the Ohio Department of Health ELC Cooperative Agreement CK-19-1904, our health center will soon offer health screens including blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol for free in communities around Wood County, and additional services will be provided in the coming … Continue reading →

June is Men’s Health Month!
Local Data Highlights Importance of Men's Health Awareness

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June is Men’s Health Month! This annual observance provides an opportunity to educate men about their unique risks and encourage them to make healthier lifestyle choices. Men often face higher risks of diseases like cancer, heart disease, and mental health issues. On average, men in the U.S. die nearly six years earlier than women and are at higher risk for many serious diseases, including heart disease and cancer. These risks hold true in our community as well. Heart … Continue reading →

Extreme Heat Safety
Follow These Precautions to Keep Yourself, Your Family and Your Pets Safe

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High temperatures are typical across Northwest Ohio during the summer months, so it’s important that residents take precautions to prevent potentially dangerous heat-related illnesses, including heat stroke and heat exhaustion. Certain people are at higher risk of heat-related illnesses. High-risk groups include infants, young children, and older adults; people with mental illness and chronic medical conditions such as heart disease, obesity, and poor blood circulation, as well as people who are pregnant, work and exercise … Continue reading →

Local Licensed Food Facilities Honored with Clean Plate Award

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Wood County Health Department recently honored 38 licensed food facilities out of more than 800 in Wood County with the 14th annual Clean Plate Award. “Wood County Food Service Operations and Retail Food Establishments who receive the Clean Plate award have worked hard to ensure that food safety is their top priority. The criteria for this award are above and beyond what is required, and we believe these facilities deserve recognition,” said Lana Glore, Director … Continue reading →

Avian Influenza Detected in Ohio Dairy Herd

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The Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) received confirmation from the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Veterinary Services Laboratory (NVSL) of the detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a dairy cattle herd in Wood County. This is the first case of HPAI in a livestock operation in Ohio. The dairy operation in Wood County received cows on March 8, 2024, from a Texas dairy, which later reported a confirmed detection of HPAI. Ohio’s … Continue reading →

COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic to be Held at Wood County Senior Center
By Appointment Only - March 25, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

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Wood County Health Department and Wood County Committee on Aging are hosting a COVID-19 vaccine clinic at the Wood County Senior Center, located at 140 South Grove Street in Bowling Green, on March 25 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Appointments are limited and must be scheduled in advance. Please call the Wood County Committee on Aging at 419-353-5661 for an appointment, available on a first-come, first-served basis. Both the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines are … Continue reading →

Youth Invited to Join VAPE Coalition
Work with peers to reduce youth vaping

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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 effects of vaping and nicotine use to become champions of change in their communities. Meetings are held the first or second Tuesday of the month from 5-6 p.m. … Continue reading →

Health Department Earns Reaccreditation

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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 for public health departments. PHAB is dedicated to advancing and transforming public health practice by championing performance improvement, strong infrastructure, and innovation. PHAB’s vision is a high-performing governmental public health system that supports … Continue reading →