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...
An updated COVID-19 vaccine was released in September 2023. In February 2024, the CDC endorsed the recommendation for adults ages 65 years and older to receive an additional updated 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccine dose. The recommendation acknowledges the increased risk of severe disease from COVID-19 in...
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.
