Novel Coronavirus: No cases have been reported in Ohio and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says the risk to the American public is low. COLUMBUS — Amy Acton, MD, MPH, Director of the Ohio Department of Health (ODH), declared novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), an immediately reportable disease today. By issuing a Director’s Journal […]
Heads or tails? Sometimes it comes down to the coin toss. The winner of Super Bowl 54 will soon be determined and although you will not have an active part in the outcome of the game, you can be a winner off the field by choosing to celebrate responsibly. In 2018, there were 10,511 people […]
CDC, has defined EVALI as e-cigarette, or vaping, product use-associated lung injury. Vaping causes serious injury and even death. Wyandot County Public Health would like to take this opportunity to share the following report, courtesy of Byron Morales, MD, FAAFP, Director of Population Health & Wellness at Wyandot Memorial Hospital in Upper Sandusky. • As of […]
The Wyandot County Safe Community Coalition is encouraged to report that there were no fatal traffic accidents on Wyandot County roadways in the last four months; however, we are sad to report that, when looking back, there was a significant increase in fatalities in 2019. According to Jeff Ritchey, Wyandot County Safe Communities Coordinator, during […]
The CDC defines influenza aka "flu" as "a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat, and sometimes the lungs. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death." To find out if you have the flu, your health care provider will check your medical history […]
In 2018, 10,511 people nationwide died as a result of drunk driving. Driving after drinking can lead to death. Despite this undeniable fact, drunk driving is still happening. The threat of a decrease in finances, loss of a job or of a relationship due to drunk driving appears not to matter; neither does the possibility […]
It’s Not Too Late to Get a Flu Vaccine! CDC recommends a yearly flu vaccine for everyone 6 months of age and older as the first and most important step in protecting against seasonal flu viruses. Even though we are in the month of December, flu vaccine continues to be beneficial. Some people are at […]
During the holidays, we may find ourselves stretched a little thinner. We may skip meals, overeat, or indulge in foods that we have never tried before. These foods may or may not "agree" with us. During the holidays, we tend to eat more sweets and, perhaps, drink alcohol more often than usual. We may experience […]
The Thanksgiving holiday centers round years of traditions that include: family, friends, gratitude, and food. It is also one of the busiest travel times of the year, which greatly increases the chances of being involved in a vehicle crash. Since Thanksgiving isn’t complete until all family and friends are safely seated around the dinner table, […]
For many, Thanksgiving weekend marks the REAL beginning of the holiday season. Millions of Americans will soon be taking to the roadways for family feasts and to shop for the perfect gift at the perfect price. With this in mind, Wyandot County Safe Communities and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration would like to take […]
