by Richland Public Health | May 20, 2021 | Blog, Health Risks
After being at Level 3/Red in the Ohio Public Health Advisory System (OPHAS) since December 24, 2020, Richland County has moved back to Level 2/Orange as of May 20, 2021. At this level, residents are advised to exercise a high degree of caution and to follow all...
by Richland Public Health | May 13, 2021 | Blog, Healthy Events
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 12, 2021 MEDIA CONTACTS: Dan Tierney: 614-644-0957; Breann Almos: 614-644-0957 Governor DeWine Announces Vaccine Incentives, End Date for Health Orders (COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine on Wednesday announced a series of...
by Richland Public Health | May 10, 2021 | Blog, Healthy Events
Maddox Memorial Temple COGIC Hosting Vaccination Site, May 20 Mansfield, OH — Richland Public Health has announced a partnership with Maddox Memorial Temple Church of God in Christ for drive-thru COVID-19 vaccinations on May 20 from Noon to 4 p.m. The vaccine is at no...
by Richland Public Health | May 3, 2021 | Blog, Health Risks
HEATSTROKE AND CHILDREN LEFT IN CARS It was confirmed on April 30, 2021, that a North Carolina 5-month-old baby lost her little life after being left alone in a hot car last Sunday, April 25. This was the first hot car death of the year. Though it is too late for this...
by Richland Public Health | Apr 30, 2021 | Blog, Healthy Events
MAY IS NATIONAL BIKE MONTH and MOTORCYCLE SAFETY AWARENESS MONTH Richland County, OH — As the weather warms up so does the urge to get back outside and hit the road (or trail) on a bicycle or a motorcycle. That’s why May is a...
by Richland Public Health | Apr 19, 2021 | Blog, Clinic, Health Risks, Healthy Events
National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW) is a yearly observance highlighting the importance of protecting children two years and younger from vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs). NIIW 2021 is April 24 – May 1, 2021. Current Challenges The COVID-19 pandemic has caused...
