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Richland Public Health Receives Drug Free Communities Grant

1 Nov , 2019

The White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) has announced 150 new grants for its Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program. Richland Public Health will receive $125,000 per year, up to 10 years, in DFC grant funds. The DFC Program provides grants to community coalitions to strengthen the infrastructure among local partners to create and sustain a reduction in local youth substance use. Recognizing that local problems need local solutions, DFC-funded coalitions engage multiple sectors of the community and employ a variety of environmental strategies to address local substance use problems. Read More

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It’s “Bat Week” In Ohio

26 Oct , 2019

It's "Bat Week" in Ohio. Seriously, it is. Bats are important to both Ohio’s economy and ecosystems, which is why Governor Mike DeWine has proclaimed October 24-31 as Bat Week to highlight the need for bat conservation. “Bats contribute substantially to our economy by protecting our forests and agriculture from crop-damaging insects and pests,” said Mary Mertz, director of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). “It is critical that we continue efforts to promote the health of bat populations here in Ohio and across the nation.” Read More

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Reminder: Ohio’s Tobacco 21 Law Now In Effect

18 Oct , 2019

Ohio’s new “Tobacco 21” law took effect this week, raising the age to purchase cigarettes, other tobacco products and alternative nicotine products such as e-cigarettes and vaping products from 18 to 21. It is now also illegal to give such products to others under the age of 21. Read More

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Time For A Flu Shot; Available At Local Clinics This Month

15 Oct , 2019

With the arrival of flu season, the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is recommending that all Ohioans six months and older get a flu shot now. Flu activity usually begins to increase in October and can last as late as May, with cases typically peaking between December and February. Every season the flu sickens millions of Americans, hospitalizes hundreds of thousands, and kills tens of thousands, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). During last year’s flu season, Ohio reported 9,851 flu-associated hospitalizations and four flu-associated pediatric deaths. Read More

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Fall Hike For Health

1 Oct , 2019

Richland Public Health’s annual “Fall Hike for Health” is Saturday, October 19, at Malabar Farm State Park and Gorman Nature Center in Mansfield. The fall hikes are in their 19th year at Malabar Farm State Park and 5th year at Gorman Nature Center. Enjoy the beauty of Ohio’s fall colors at both locations with hikes through the woods from 9 AM to 12 PM. Hikes are self-guided with suggested start times by 11 AM. Read More

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Preparation Pays Off For Families, Community

3 Sep , 2019

National Preparedness Month (NPM) is recognized each September to promote family and community disaster and emergency planning now and throughout the year. It’s an opportunity to remind us that we all must prepare ourselves and our families for when an emergency happens. This year’s NPM will focus on that planning, with an overarching theme: Prepared, Not Scared. Locally, Richland Public Health is ready with resources to help. Read More

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Richland Public Health Obtains National Accreditation

29 Aug , 2019

Richland Public Health has announced that it has achieved national accreditation through the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB). The national accreditation program works to improve and protect the health of the public by advancing and ultimately transforming the quality and performance of the nation’s state, local, Tribal, and territorial public health departments. Read More

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Get Ride Of That Spare Tire!

26 Aug , 2019

You may have heard of tax amnesty, or even amnesty for late library books. What you may not know as well is… “tire amnesty.” Here’s your chance to find out! Richland County residents can dispose of up to ten car or light pickup truck passenger tires for free (as in no charge) during Richland County Tire Amnesty Day, offered by Richland Public Health in partnership with the Richland County Solid Waste Authority. Read More

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Richland Public Health Talks Hyperthermia

19 Jul , 2019

With the seriously high temperatures and difficult weather conditions facing Richland County residents on Friday and Saturday, we're re-posting this reminder from Richland Public Health in which they urged residents to use extra care to avoid heat-related illness. People suffer heat-related illnesses such as heat stroke and heat exhaustion when the body’s temperature-control system is overloaded. Sweating is the body’s natural way of cooling itself. In some situations, especially in periods of high humidity, sweating alone will not provide an adequate release of body heat. Read More

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Webinar On Public Health And Public Libraries

16 Jul , 2019

Dr. Julie Chaya, Director of Community Health and Prevention Sciences at Richland Public Health, is hosting a national webinar through the National Network of Libraries of Medicine. The webinar “Promoting Public Health through the Public Library” will take place July 25 from 2 PM to 3 PM. Read More

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Richland Public Health Marks National Infant Immunization Week

19 Apr , 2019

National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW) is an annual observance highlighting the importance of protecting infants from vaccine-preventable diseases and to celebrate the achievements of immunization programs in promoting healthy communities throughout the United States. This year, NIIW will be April 27-May 4, and it is being marked locally by Richland Public Health. Read More

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Richland Public Health Releases 2018 Annual Report

29 Mar , 2019

On Thursday, Richland Public Health announced via social media that it has posted its 2018 Annual Report online for public viewing. The agency is doing so in connection with the upcoming Public Health Week nationally, which takes place from April 1 to April 7. Read More

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Richland Public Health Celebrating 100 Years Of Public Health In Ohio

23 Mar , 2019

The week of April 1-7 is National Public Health Week and Richland Public Health along with other local health departments throughout Ohio are using the week to recognize 100 years of public health. 2019 marks the 100th anniversary of two legislative acts that shaped the future of public health in Ohio. The Hughes Act and Griswold Act, both enacted in 1919, established the modern day organization of local health departments. Read More

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World Plumbing Day To Be Celebrated Locally

8 Mar , 2019

Celebrated every year on March 11, World Plumbing Day is an international event initiated by the World Plumbing Council that recognizes the important role plumbing plays in our health and safety. Every person on the planet is affected by the availability of clean drinking water and basic sanitation. Unfortunately, in many developing countries, plumbing is either very limited or even non-existent and the lack of an effective plumbing infrastructure is a huge factor in the tragic statistics we are hear so often that we have become numb to their meaning. Read More

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