Preserving the Taste of Summer
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 […]
Innovative Training Brings Infection Control to Life in Healthcare Care Facilities
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 […]
Crim Elementary Students Lead the Way in Anti-Vaping Advocacy
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 […]
Art for Action
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 […]
Share Your Feedback on Our Community Health Needs Assessment
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 […]
Ohio Quitline and Live Vape Free Supports Ohioans
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 […]
Wood County Health Department Mobile Round Up Event Recap
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. […]
Free Tobacco Cessation Support Available – 1-800-QUIT-NOW
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 […]
Wood County Health Department’s New Mobile Health Center
Wood County Health Department’s New Mobile Health Center Wood County Health Department recently added a new way of offering health screens and other services in our community, a mobile health center. Purchased using funding from the Ohio Department of Health ELC Cooperative Agreement CK-19-1904, our health center will soon offer health screens including blood pressure, […]
Addressing Farmer Mental Health
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 […]