Wyandot Public Health News

DRINKING WATER WARNING

Contaminants may have entered the Village of Nevada water supply only on the area listed below. All other areas are safe to use. BOIL YOUR WATER BEFORE USING OR USE BOTTLED WATER Due to a water main break or depressurization, contaminants that may cause illness in people may have entered the water supply. A boil […]

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Screening for Autism Spectrum Disorder | Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Developmental monitoring Developmental monitoring is an active, ongoing process of watching a child grow and encouraging conversations between parents and providers about a child's skills and abilities. Developmental monitoring involves observing how your child grows and whether your child meets the typical developmental milestones, or skills that most children reach by a certain age, in […]

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ODH director urges parents to ensure children are vaccinated against measles as outbreak confirmed in Ohio

Ohio Department of Health (ODH) Director Bruce Vanderhoff, MD, MBA, announced a measles outbreak in Ashtabula County and one confirmed case of a visitor in Knox County who exposed others to measles in Knox and nearby counties. Dr. Vanderhoff said ODH and Ashtabula County have identified 10 measles cases. Nine are linked to an adult […]

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Department of health director announces measles case in Ohio

Ohio Department of Health (ODH) Director Bruce Vanderhoff, MD, MBA, has reported the state’s first measles case of 2025. The infected adult is from Ashtabula County. The individual was unvaccinated and had contact with someone who had recently travelled internationally. ODH is working with the Ashtabula County Health Department to follow up on potential exposures […]

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Cancer and Men | Cancer

Overview Most cancers take years to develop. Many things can affect your chance of getting cancer. Things that raise your chance of getting cancer are called risk factors. You can’t control some risk factors, like getting older. But you can control many others. In fact, there are things you can do every day to avoid […]

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About Venous Thromboembolism (Blood Clots) | Venous Thromboembolism (Blood Clots)

Overview Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a term referring to blood clots in the veins. VTE includes deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE). DVT occurs when a blood clot develops in a deep vein, most commonly in the lower leg, thigh, or pelvis, but can also occur in the arm. PE occurs when a […]

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WCPH leading initiative to combat period poverty in county during Women’s History Month

In March, Women’s History Month, Wyandot County Public Health and Period Kits Ohio are teaming up to support those affected by period poverty in Wyandot County.

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ODH urges parents to protect their kids following state’s first pediatric flu death of season

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) today is reporting the state’s first flu-associated pediatric death of the 2024-25 flu season, a teenager under the age of 18 from Allen County. “Sadly, this tragic death reminds us that influenza, though common, is a serious health threat,” said ODH Director Bruce Vanderhoff, MD, MBA. […]

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Opinions Needed: Wyandot County Quality of Life Survey

The Wyandot County Health Alliance is seeking feedback from Wyandot County residents about their quality of life. Take the five-minute survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WCQOL25. This survey is being conducted as part of the Community Health Assessment and Community Health Improvement Plan process. Survey collection will close on March 7, 2025.

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Skin Cancer Awareness | Cancer

Overview Summer is full of outdoor activities. You probably put sunscreen on yourself and your kids when you go to the pool or the beach. But do you know you should protect your skin with more than just sunscreen anytime you're outside? Sun protection is important all year round, and it's best to use several […]

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