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Ticks Abundant in Ohio
| May 13, 2013The Health Department is issuing a warning about the abundance of ticks being reported in Richland County. Ticks are a health concern because they can transmit diseases.
Seat Belt Enforcement Saves Lives
| May 13, 2013Motorists who refuse to wear their seat belts – beware. The 2013 national Click It or Ticket seat belt enforcement mobilization kicks off May 20 to help save lives by cracking down on those who don’t buckle up.
Healthy and Safe Swimming
| May 6, 2013The week before Memorial Day is Recreational Water Illness and Injury (RWII) Prevention Week.
Motorcycle Awareness
| May 6, 2013Pictures from the Motorcycle Safety Awareness kickoff event at Boomers Powersports on May 4, 2013.
April Traffic Fatality Report
| May 1, 2013The Richland County Safe Communities Coalition reports that for the month of April there were no traffic deaths in Richland County.
Minority Health Fair Pictures
| April 29, 2013Pictures from the Minority Health Fair at the Ocie Hill Neighborhood Center, April 27, 2013.
Motorcycle Awareness Event 2013
| April 28, 2013To bring attention to Motorcycle Safety Awareness, the Richland County Safe Communities Coalition has joined with Boomer’s Powersports in Mansfield in sponsoring a ride on Saturday, May 4. Bikers will gather at Boomer’s Powersports at 539 Park Ave. East for a “Blessing of the Bikes” at 10 a.m. followed by a road ride.
Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
| April 23, 2013Warm weather also means motorcycles are back on the roads and May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.
National Infant Immunization Week
| April 12, 2013As part of National Infant Immunization week, April 20-27, the Mansfield/Ontario/Richland County Health Department is reminding parents and caregivers to make sure babies get all their shots.
Minority Health Fair 2013
| April 9, 2013The 16th Annual Minority Health Fair will be held Saturday, April 27, at the Ocie Hill Neighborhood Center, 445 Bowman Street, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The health fair, a combined project of many Richland County agencies and partners, will offer many free health screenings.
Prescription Drug Take Back Day
| April 5, 2013Turn in your unused or expired medication for safe disposal on Saturday, April 27, from 10 am to 2 pm at the Richland County Solid Waste Management Facility.
Public Health Day Awards 2013
| April 3, 2013The Health Department honored two organizations at its annual Public Health Day breakfast and awards program on April 3.
March Traffic Fatality Report
| April 1, 2013The Richland County Safe Communities Coalition reports that for the month of March there were no traffic deaths in Richland County.
Distracted Driving Awareness
| March 27, 2013April is National Distracted Driver Awareness Month and the Richland County Safe Communities Coalition is bringing attention to the increasing amount of crashes and resulting injuries and fatalities caused by driver inattention.
Public Health Day
| March 25, 2013The Mansfield/Ontario/Richland County Health Department will host its annual breakfast and awards program April 3, observing the important role of public health in a healthy community.
Traffic Crashes and OVI
| March 6, 2013The Ohio Department of Public Safety has released traffic crash data from 2012 and the State Highway Patrol has released their OVI Statistics.
St. Patrick's Day and DUI
| March 6, 2013As St. Patrick's Day approaches (March 17), the Richland County Safe Communities Coalition is reminding drivers not to get behind the wheel if they've been drinking.
Environmental Law Workshop
| March 5, 2013Experts involved in local, state and federal efforts to fight environmental crimes will share their knowledge with law enforcement, public officials, community leaders and public defenders at a free workshop March 15, 9 a-3p at the Longview Center.
Spring Forward March 10
| March 2, 2013Spring: It's time for a change! Change your clocks and batteries....
February Traffic Fatalities
| March 1, 2013The Richland County Safe Communities Coalition reports that for the month of February there was one traffic death in Richland County.
National Nutrition Month
| February 25, 2013March is National Nutrition Month and the Health Department has tips for starting healthy eating, including 20 downloadable tip sheets.
County Births and Deaths
| February 11, 2013The Mansfield/Ontario/Richland County Health Department has posted the totals for causes of death in 2012 as well as the statistics for births in the county.
American Heart Month
| February 4, 2013February is American Heart Month. Find out about warning signs for heart attacks and strokes and five easy ways you can avoid heart disease or decrease your risk.
Monthly Traffic Fatality Report
| February 1, 2013The Richland County Safe Communities Coalition reports that for the month of January there were two traffic deaths in Richland County.
Hike for Health
| January 31, 2013The Health Department and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources are sponsoring the annual Winter “Hike For Health,” Saturday, February 23, at Malabar Farm from 10 am to 2 pm.
Wear Red Day Feb. 1
| January 25, 2013National Wear Red Day, February 1, is a day when we call attention to the #1 killer of women: heart disease.
Super Bowl Parties and Responsible Driving
| January 24, 2013Help spread an important safety message to the public about designating a sober driver on Super Bowl Sunday – Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk.
Flu Widespread; Shots still available
| January 10, 2013The flu virus is considered “widespread” throughout the state and Richland County. The good news is that flu shots are still available through the Health Department. Call 419-774-4540 for an appointment.
Radon Action Month
| January 3, 2013Take advantage of “National Radon Action Month” and test your home for the presence of radon gas. The Health Department is making radon test kits available for free.
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Events
Free Senior Health Screening
June 5, 2013
Butler Adult Senior Center, 20 W. Henry St., Butler, 8:30 - 10 a.m. ...read more
Neighborhood Immunizations
June 5, 2013
Lucas Village Offices, 101 E. First St., 9 - 11:30 a.m. ...read more
