Posts by Health Department Admin
Take Down Tobacco National Day of Action is 04.01.2024
From March 25th to April 1st, the Harrison County Health Department will launch a Facebook social media campaign targeting tobacco prevention and control. The media campaign will encompass smoking education and tobacco as a risk factor to chronic diseases. Tobacco kills more than 480,000 people annually, more than AIDS, alcohol, car accidents, illegal drugs, murders,…
Read MoreFlexFit Introduced as New Physical Fitness Initiative
By: Katie Norris, Deputy Health Commissioner This week the Harrison County Health Department announced its new physical fitness initiative, FlexFit. The Harrison County Board of Health approved contracting with two local instructors to offer cardio and yoga fitness classes. Harrison County residents of any age are…
Read MoreMarch is National Nutrition Month!
March is a month dedicated to celebrating National Nutrition Month, and we are excited to kick things off with a spotlight on the importance of healthy eating and overall wellness. In this article, we focus on latest tips, trends, and resources to help you make informed choices about your nutrition. Good nutrition is essential in…
Read MoreHousehold Sewer Treatment System Funding Available through WPCLF Program
The Harrison County General Health District is participating in the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund (WPCLF) program with the Ohio EPA. The program provides financial assistance in the form of principal forgiveness subsidies to counties and local health districts so they can assist low to moderate income homeowners with repair or replacement of failing household…
Read MoreKeep Your Chicken Wings in the Big Game
By: PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST KENNETH KING, USDA-FSIS —————————————————————————————- When it comes to food safety during the big game, you can’t just wing it. Chicken wings are one of the most popular foods to eat during the Super Bowl, and USDA has some tips to keep foodborne illness from intercepting your Super Bowl Sunday. Should We Pass…
Read MoreCOVID-19 VACCINATION OPPORTUNITIES
To find vaccine providers by zip code where you live, work or wherever it’s most convenient for you, visit: https://gettheshot.coronavirus.ohio.gov/ or click this image: For up to the minute updates in Ohio and Harrison County, visit: www.coronavirus.ohio.gov and https://www.facebook.com/harrisoncohealthdepartment/ Link (2/5/2020): ODH monitoring a new PUI & new guidelines for sharing PUI information…
Read MoreTips for Meal Kit and Food Delivery Safety
Subscription meal kits, mail-order food, and home-delivered groceries offer convenience. Make sure food safety is part of the package, too. Home-delivered food must be handled properly so it is safe to eat. Whether food is shipped to your home or delivered by a local service, it needs to stay at a safe temperature to prevent…
Read More2018 Ohio Drug Overdose Report
From 2017 to 2018, the rate of unintentional drug overdose deaths decreased by 22.7%, making it the lowest overdose death rate since 2015. • Beginning in the second quarter of 2017, the number of unintentional overdose deaths began to decrease, and this trend continued into the first half of 2018. However, the number of deaths…
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