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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 →

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 →

Wood County Health Department’s New Mobile Health Center
Coming Soon to a Community Near You

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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, blood sugar and cholesterol for free in communities around Wood County, and additional services will be provided in the coming … 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 →

Free COVID-19 Test Kits
Available at Wood County Health Department

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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 health department’s entrance. Most pharmacies and retailers offer at home COVID tests for sale. For the latest news about COVID-19 in our community, visit our COVID-19 Information Page

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Local Licensed Food Facilities Honored with Clean Plate Award

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Wood County Health Department recently honored 38 licensed food facilities out of more than 800 in Wood County with the 14th annual Clean Plate Award. “Wood County Food Service Operations and Retail Food Establishments who receive the Clean Plate award have worked hard to ensure that food safety is their top priority. The criteria for this award are above and beyond what is required, and we believe these facilities deserve recognition,” said Lana Glore, Director … Continue reading →