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Share Your Feedback on Our Community Health Needs Assessment
Wood County Community Health Needs Assessment Comment Period Open Now

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The first draft of the Wood County Community Health Needs Assessment has been completed. The Community Health Assessment or CHNA helps us identify key needs and concerns within Wood County. The CHA also provides up-to-date demographic information related to the health status and available resources in our community. Information received from the survey guides our Community Health Improvement Plan. An important part of our CHNA is collecting feedback on our results. Please take a look … Continue reading →

Ohio Quitline and Live Vape Free Supports Ohioans

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Did you know that the Ohio Department of Health has partnered with RVOHealth to support Ohioans quit nicotine? Ohioans can receive individualized coaching to quit nicotine products such as cigarettes, vapes, smokeless tobacco and others. Through the individualized support, users can receive information most pertinent to their quit journey. For example, if a person reports that vaping has negatively impacting their workouts, they will receive information about how vaping can negatively impact their stamina and … Continue reading →

New Ohio Quitline Helps Ohioans Quit Tobacco

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Ohio Quitline has helped Ohioans quit tobacco products for over 15 years. The Ohio Department of Health has partnered with RVOHealth to offer support to Ohioans to quit nicotine products in new ways. Individuals can still receive support through a cessation coach via phone call by contacting 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669). If you prefer you can also enroll through texting READY to 34191 or online at Quit for Life. The Ohio Quitline is there to support Ohioans … Continue reading →

Request for Proposals (RFP): Architectural & Engineering Services
Feasibility Assessment and Budget Estimate for a School-Based Health Center

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The Wood County Community Health Center (WCCHC) is dedicated to improving health outcomes for our community. We are currently seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide architectural and engineering services related to a feasibility assessment and estimated budget to renovate space for a proposed School-Based Health Center. We invite firms to submit proposals for any or all of the following three requests outlined in linked the RFP: RFQ_Northwood AE Feasibility Assessment and Budget Submission Requirements … Continue reading →

World Food Safety Day

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World Food Safety Day is June 7. The United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization and World Health Organization have designated “Food Safety: Prepare for the Unexpected” as the theme for 2024. The purpose of this year’s theme is to draw attention to sudden food safety incidents and underline the importance of being prepared for such incidents. Food safety incidents are situations where there is a health risk associated with food consumption. A food incident can … Continue reading →

Healthy and Safe Swimming Week

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Swimming is a fun, healthy way to stay physically active and spend quality time with family and friends. Healthy and Safe Swimming Week, May 20 -26, highlights the roles that swimmers, caregivers, aquatics and beach staff, residential pool owners, and public health officials play in preventing disease outbreaks, drowning, and pool chemical injuries. This year’s theme — Prevent Drowning: Swim Lessons Save Lives — focuses on the crucial role basic swimming and water safety skills … Continue reading →

Health Department To Be Closed Wednesday, May 8

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Wood County Health Department, including Wood County Community Health Center will be temporarily closed due to staff training. During this period, our team will be enhancing their skills and knowledge to better serve the community. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. Please note the following details: Closure Date: Wednesday, May 8, 2024  Reason for Closure: Staff training to improve customer service and stay updated on procedures and policies We … Continue reading →

No Wrong Door Training May 2
Poverty Simulation and Overview of Human Services Resources

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All community members are invited to participate in No Wrong Door training on Thursday, May 2 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Wood County Educational Service Center (1867 N. Research Dr. Bowling Green). The day will begin with a poverty simulation that allows participants to learn more about the everyday challenges in seeking help. The second portion of the day will be spent reviewing health and human services resources that are available in Wood … Continue reading →

Plumbing Installation RFP – Touchless Water Bottle Fill Stations

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The Wood County Health Department (WCHD) is soliciting proposals from qualified plumbing installation contractors for the installation of up to 100 touchless water bottle fill stations across various locations within Wood County, Ohio. The primary focus of the project is to reduce the risk of disease transmission through commonly touched surfaces, such as drinking fountains, by increasing access to touchless bottle fill stations. Considering the significant number of installations required, the Wood County Health Department … Continue reading →

Wood County Women, Infants and Children Program Celebrates National Nutrition Month and 50 Years of Feeding WIC Families

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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 grocery stores and farmers markets—and even home food safety and storage practices. It also describes the various ways we eat—not only around a dinner table, but also on the go, … Continue reading →