Innovative Training Brings Infection Control to Life in Healthcare Care Facilities

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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 →

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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Temporary Service Disruption: Vital Statistics System Upgrade

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Please note that on Wednesday, August 6th, from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM, our Vital Statistics office will be undergoing scheduled system upgrades in coordination with the Ohio Department of Health (ODH). During this time, birth and death records will not be accessible, and we will be unable to process related requests. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience as we work to improve our services. If you have urgent … Continue reading →

Crim Elementary Students Lead the Way in Anti-Vaping Advocacy

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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 →

Art for Action
Youth Art Show Highlights Tobacco Prevention and Advocacy

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Art for Action: Youth Art Show Highlights Tobacco Prevention and Advocacy The Wood County Health Department (WCHD), in partnership with the Children’s Resource Center (CRC), is proud to announce a virtual youth art show showcasing original artwork created as part of a powerful public health initiative funded by the Ohio Department of Health’s Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Grant. During the 2024–2025 grant cycle, WCHD was awarded funding to implement a youth-focused project using art as … Continue reading →

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 →

Heads up: Wood County Health Department, Community Health Center and WIC will be closed for staff training April 23

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The Wood County Health Department, Wood County Community Health Center and Wood County WIC will be closed Wednesday, April 23, 2025, for a full day of staff training. We’re taking this time to learn, grow and sharpen our skills so we can continue serving Wood County even better every day. Investing in our team means we can better support you! We appreciate your understanding and encourage you to reach out before or after that day … Continue reading →