Wood County Health Department

​The Wood County Health Department’s Creating Healthy Communities (CHC) program recently hosted a hands-on workshop in partnership with the North Baltimore Community Garden Project. The Tomato Canning Workshop took place on September 18, 2025 at North Baltimore’s Village Park and drew residents from across the community to learn, connect and celebrate the season’s harvest.​ The North Baltimore Garden Club provided their expertise and lead the educational portion of the workshop making the event informative while staying connected … Continue reading →

Wood County Health Department has scheduled flu vaccine clinics. The list will be updated as clinics continue to be scheduled. To find those dates, click here.  

Bowling Green, Ohio— Wood County Health Department, in partnership with the Toledo-Lucas County Health Department and the Hancock Public Health, has successfully completed a series of innovative infection control trainings in healthcare facilities throughout Northwest Ohio. This initiative has been supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Project Firstline and the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO). Together, the three health departments worked to: Assess infection prevention and control … Continue reading →

Wood County Health Department is thrilled to share an exciting project completed in collaboration with a local BG City School. In a meaningful display of youth engagement and creativity, all fourth and fifth grade students at Crim Elementary—108 students in total—participated in an Anti-Vaping Video Contest aimed at raising awareness about the dangers of vaping and encouraging healthy lifestyle choices. Students first learned about the risks of smoking and nicotine through an evidence-based curriculum presented … Continue reading →