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 […]
For decades, Americans across the country have come together to celebrate their Irish heritage (Irish or not) over a pint of green beer and community festivities. Sadly, all this merry-making can lead to dangerous driving conditions as party-goers head home. In 2017 alone, 59 people were killed in drunk-driving crashes over the St. Paddy’s Day […]
Measles, a disease that could (and should) be eradicated, has begun to show a resurgence. The reason; lack of vaccination. The Washington Department of Health reports that in one of their counties (Clark), nearly 1 in 4 kindergarten students during the 2017-18 school year did not get all their immunizations. And in 3 of the […]
In Ohio, bacteria levels are one of the primary factors used to determine whether your well water is safe to drink. Based upon the results of water sample requests taken by the Health Department in 2018, over 20% of water systems tested were not bacteriologically safe. Water systems that are identified as unsafe should be […]
Vaccines are an important piece of healthcare. Humans are protected from vaccine-preventable disease soon after birth, even before leaving the hospital. This first vaccine is the first in a series of three that protect against Hepatitis B which is just one of many diseases that can be avoided through vaccination. Though vaccines are given to infants and […]
Taking preventive action is your best defense against having to deal with extreme cold-weather conditions. By preparing yourself, your home and your car in advance for winter emergencies, and by observing safety precautions during times of extremely cold weather, you can reduce the risk of weather-related health problems. Information on cold weather preparation can be found […]
The snow has finally arrived. Make sure you dress appropriately for the weather and watch for signs of frostbite. Information can be found at the following Ohio Department of Health website: https://odh.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/odh/media-center/feature-stories/Know-the-Warning-Signs-of-Frostbite.
Medical Insurance Billing/Collection Specialist and Immunization Clerk: Wyandot County Public Health: Full-time position, 40 hours per week. Applicants must have a minimum of 5 years work experience in medical billing/coding; Must be knowledgeable of medical necessity guidelines among all payers; Have basic accounting experience; Knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding and medical terminology; Must have […]
There is not yet a winner for Super Bowl LIII, but, we know who is on the short list for the MVP. Give up? It’s the designated driver. Start putting your playbook together now for Super Bowl LIII. Observe the following if you are planning to host a Super Bowl Party: Seek out your MVPs, […]
Registration for entry into kindergarten for the 2019-2020 school year has begun! Kindergarten screening dates have been set for Wyandot County schools. Contact your school district for registration details. You will need to present items for your child including their birth certificate and immunization record at screening. Are their vaccines up-to-date? Visit the ODH website for a […]
