August is Breastfeeding Awareness Month. Help Wyandot WIC celebrate 31 ways breastfeeding is beneficial for both mom and baby during the 31 days of August. Studies lean toward higher IQ's in breastfed babies. Breastmilk causes less diarrhea for babies. Breastfed babies have fewer urinary tract infections. Breastfeeding lessens the risk of SIDS. Breastmilk helps protect […]
It's summertime in Ohio and the rain has finally let up. The beautiful, sunny weather has led to increased two legged and two wheeled action on the roadways. With this in mind, it is important that we take the time to remember what it means to "Share the Road". Sharing the road, for those sitting […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 12, 2019 Health Director Reports First Measles Case in Ohio Dr. Amy Acton reminds Ohioans that vaccinations are the safest, most-effective way to prevent vaccine-preventable diseases Editor’s Note: Video and audio on the importance of vaccination, measles FAQs, travel guidelines and more are available for use via the following links: Video […]
Outdoor concerts are a popular attraction, especially during hot summer months. Take time to plan properly before the event. Following are a few tips to ensure a safe time. Be smart. If alcohol is involved, designate a sober driver ahead of time. Consider purchasing your sober driver's ticket and/or food and alcohol-free beverages for them […]
With the continuous rain and warm weather WCPH is encouraging everyone to take time to reduce mosquito breeding sites around the home, and to protect themselves from mosquitoes during outdoor activities. According to Jeff Ritchey of Wyandot County Public Health Department, many of the most common breeding sites can go unnoticed by homeowners. “We have […]
Usted quiere hacer lo mejor para sus hijos. Sabe la importancia de los asientos de seguridad para el automóvil, las barreras de seguridad en la casa y de otras formas de cuidar la seguridad de sus hijos. Pero, ¿sabía que una de las mejores formas de proteger a sus hijos es asegurarse de que tengan […]
You want to do what is best for your children. You know about the importance of car seats, baby gates and other ways to keep them safe. But, did you know that one of the best ways to protect your children is to make sure they have all of their vaccinations? Immunizations can save your […]
Every day around the world, parents protect their children from illness and injury. They buckle them in age appropriate car seats. They install baby gates and outlet covers. They make them wear bike helmets and protective sports gear. They install smoke alarms and install safety latches on cupboards and locks on doors. All these things, […]
An updated list of Wyandot County food security resources is available at the WyandotHelp.org resource website. NOTE: The WyandotHelps.org website is a project of the Wyandot County Health Alliance and is maintained by Wyandot County Public Health. If you notice a resource in need of updating or a resource that is missing from this list […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 11, 2019 Contact: KidsAndCars.org: Janette Fennell, Janette@KidsAndCars.org, (484) 278-4641 or (415) 336-9279 KidsAndCars.org: Amber Rollins, Amber@KidsAndCars.org, (913) 732-2792 2 Children Die, 1 Survives After Left Alone in SUV that Rolled into Creek KidsAndCars.org warns, even parked cars present imminent danger to unattended children (Philadelphia, PA) - On March 9, 2019, a […]
