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 […]
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 […]
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.
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. […]
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.
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 […]
The overall risk to Ohioans is low, but those in close contact with sick or dead poultry or wild birds should take precautions COLUMBUS, Ohio —The Ohio Department of Health is reporting the state’s first probable human case of influenza A(H5), also known as Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), or bird flu. An adult male […]
Plan for a sober ride home For Super Bowl LIX on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025, the Wyandot County Safe Communities Coalition, and local law enforcement are teaming up to remind drivers: Fans don’t let fans drive drunk. Get ahead of the game and create a plan for a sober ride home from Super Bowl parties […]
Wyandot County Public Health is working with the Ohio Department of Health to protect farm workers from H5 bird flu. The H5 bird flu is widespread in wild birds worldwide and is causing outbreaks in poultry and U.S. dairy cows. There have been several recent human cases in U.S. dairy and poultry workers. While the […]
Cervical Cancer Awareness Month is celebrated each year in January. This month is meant to encourage proactive steps toward preventing human papillomavirus (HPV) through vaccination and getting screened for cervical cancer. According to the Ohio Department of Health, 37,300 cases of cancer could be prevented by HPV vaccination each year in the United States. January […]
