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Wood County Health Department Mobile Round Up Event Recap

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The Mobile Unit Roundup at the Wood County Health Department on Monday, March 3, 2025, was a great success. Mobile unit operators took full advantage of this valuable opportunity to complete their inspections and secure their licenses for the 2025 licensing year. Event Recap: Date: Monday, March 3, 2025 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Location: Wood County Health Department – Front Parking Lot 1840 E. Gypsy Lane Rd., Bowling Green, OH 43402 New This … Continue reading →

February Is American Heart Month
Raising Awareness and Taking Action

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Each February, the nation comes together to recognize American Heart Month, a campaign to increase awareness of heart disease—the leading cause of death in the United States. The American Heart Association heads the campaign and it has been supported by presidential proclamations since 1964. This month highlights the importance of heart health and the steps we can take to protect ourselves and our loved ones. Heart Disease in the Nation and Wood County Heart disease … Continue reading →

2025 Private Water Sampling Fees

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The following private water sampling fees were adopted by emergency measure at the January 16, 2025 meeting of the Board of Health.  These fees are outside of the samples included with private water permits, and are in response to MASI lab price increases. PWS Sampling Fees 2025 Local Fees PWS Bacteria Water Sample – No Permit $133.00 PWS Chemical Sample (Trip Charge + Lab Fees) $75.00 + Lab Fees PWS – Water Resample (Permit) If … Continue reading →

Free Tobacco Cessation Support Available – 1-800-QUIT-NOW

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Did you know that there are free resources available to help you or someone you love quit using tobacco products?     Counselors are available through the Ohio Tobacco Quit Line 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to get you started on your journey to a healthier you. You’ll get support tailored to your needs, including your choice of nicotine patches, gum or lozenges sent directly to your home. And it’s all free. … Continue reading →

Request for Proposals (RFP): Prescription Home Delivery Services

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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 local contractors or transportation businesses to provide prescription home delivery services for our patients. This initiative aims to address mobility and transportation barriers that many of our patients face, ensuring they have timely and secure access to their medications. We invite contractors to submit proposals for any or all of the following three … Continue reading →

Heads Up!
Community Health Center Pharmacy Hours Starting Soon

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We want to make sure you’re always able to access the medications and services you need, which is why we’re updating our pharmacy hours. Starting Monday, December 2, 2024, our new hours will be: Monday: 9:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Thursday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Saturday & Sunday: Closed We hope these updated hours will help … Continue reading →

Spreading Health and Holiday Cheer at the BG Community Holiday Parade

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The holidays are a time for celebration, creativity, and community spirit. This year, the Wood County Health Department eaHehhfhad the incredible opportunity to take part in the BG Community Holiday Parade, an annual event that brings people together in a colorful, festive display. The theme of the parade was “Snow Globe Holiday,” and as a group representing different divisions of the local health department, we decided to take the theme to the next level with … Continue reading →

Addressing Farmer Mental Health
Insights on Ohio Agricultural Mental Health 

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Addressing Farmer Mental Health: Insights on Ohio Agricultural Mental Health  The mental health of farmers and their amilies is a serious issue, particularly in Ohio, where agriculture is the backbone of the economy. In fact, agriculture is Ohio’s leading industry. Recent findings from the Ohio Agricultural Mental Health Alliance (OAMHA) survey, alongside a national poll by the American Farm Bureau Federation, show the unique challenges faced by the farming community and emphasize the need for … Continue reading →

Understanding Health Literacy to Improve Health Outcomes

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Health literacy is defined as a person’s ability to obtain, process and understand basic health information so they can make decisions for their health and the health of others.3 Whether explaining the importance of maintaining a proper septic system or food safety protocols, helping patients understand the importance of a healthy diet or explaining infectious disease mitigation measures, the health literacy of individuals is a critical factor in our work. Why Is Health Literacy Critical? … Continue reading →

Young People 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. 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 for the 2024-2025 school year are held the first Monday of the month from … Continue reading →