by Richland Public Health | Oct 4, 2021 | Blog, Health Risks, Healthy Events
OCTOBER is filled with a many health and safety events. Here are a few from the National Health Observances Calendar: Children’s Health Month National Breast Cancer Awareness Month National Dental Hygiene Month National Physical Therapy Month Eat Better, Eat Together...
by Richland Public Health | Sep 27, 2021 | Blog, Health Risks
DEER-VEHICLE COLLISIONS INCREASE IN THE FALL Richland County, OH — Ohio drivers beware. Your risk of colliding with deer increases in October, according to officials at the Ohio Department of Public Safety (ODPS) and the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP). The increased...
by Richland Public Health | Sep 14, 2021 | Blog, Health Risks, Healthy Events
Child Passenger Safety (CPS) Week, September 19-25, is designed to increase awareness of the importance of properly restraining children in motor vehicles. Car crashes are a leading cause of death for children. On average, two children under 13 were killed and an...
by Richland Public Health | Aug 26, 2021 | Blog, Environmental Health, Health Risks
Mosquitoes Carrying West Nile Virus Detected in Mifflin, Weller Townships Richland County, Ohio – Richland Public Health officials have been notified by the Ohio Department of Health that West Nile Virus (WNV) has been detected in mosquitoes in Mifflin and Weller...
by Richland Public Health | May 25, 2021 | Blog, Health Risks
Richland Public Health and the National Council for Skin Cancer Prevention Partner to Remind Americans to Enjoy the Sun Safely this Summer Friday before Memorial Day Declared “Don’t Fry Day” as Reminder to Take Small Steps for Sun Safety Richland County, OH — To...
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...
