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American Heart Month
| February 1, 2012February 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.
Whooping Cough Awareness
| February 1, 2012The Health Department is passing this information along from the American Public Health Association’s Get Ready Blog on Whooping Cough awareness and the importance of immunizations.
Tobacco Prevention
| January 31, 2012Ohio has recently seen smoking rates rise for the first time in over a decade. About 17,000 Ohio kids get hooked each year. More smokers mean more deaths—over 18,000 every year in Ohio—and more costs to the state and every taxpayer.
Super Bowl & Impaired Driving
| January 25, 2012The Richland County Safe Communities Coalition is reminding everyone to act responsibly by designating a sober driver if they plan on drinking alcohol on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 5.
Winter Hike for Health
| January 24, 2012The annual Winter “Hike For Health” at Malabar Farm will be Saturday, February 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
National Radon Action Month
| January 4, 2012January is Radon Action Month and the Health Department is making Radon test kits available for free. UPDATE Jan. 9: We now have a new supply of Radon kits available.
December Traffic Fatality Report
| January 4, 2012The Richland County Safe Communities Coalition reports that for the month of December there were four traffic deaths in Richland County. In 2011, there were thirteen (13) traffic-related fatalities.
Hypothermia Danger and Warning Signs
| January 3, 2012Expected cold weather throughout January, including evening temperatures in the teens, calls for awareness of hypothermia (dangerously low body temperature).
Flu Shots Available by Appointment
| December 19, 2011Flu shots are available by appointment through Public Health Nursing. Call 419-774-4540 to schedule an appoinment.
Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over
| December 7, 2011Richland County law enforcement agencies will be out in force this holiday season from December 16, 2011, to January 2, 2012, to arrest anyone caught driving drunk behind the wheel.
Richland County Traffic Fatality Update
| December 5, 2011The Richland County Safe Communities Coalition reports that for the month of November there was one traffic death in Richland County.
Safe Toy Buying Guidelines
| December 2, 2011The Mansfield/Ontario/Richland County Health Department and Safe Kids USA offer the following tips and suggestions for safe toy buying:
Winter Driving Safety Tips
| November 28, 2011The Mansfield/Ontario/Richland County Health Department and the Richland County Safe Communities Coalition is reminding all county residents to get ready for winter drivi
Holiday Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving
| November 23, 2011Richland County Safe Communities Coalition would like everyone to embrace the spirit of driving sober this season.
Holiday Shopping Traffic Safety Awareness
| November 18, 2011Holiday shopping season kicks off on November 25 and extends right through Christmas Eve. That means increased traffic in the Ontario shopping areas.
Buckle Up for Thanksgiving Travel
| November 17, 2011Don’t Turn Thanksgiving into a Tragedy: Buckle Up America. Every Trip. Every Time. Urges Richland County Safe Communities Coalition.
World AIDS Day Remembrance
| November 11, 2011December 1 is World AIDS Day. A Remembrance Service will be held at First Christian Church, 200 W. Third St., at 7 p.m.
Last Chance Flu Clinics Added
| November 8, 2011The Health Department has added three "last chance" flu clinics: Nov. 15 & 22 and Dec. 3.
America Recycles Day
| November 4, 2011The Richland County Solid Waste Facility is having an America Recycles Day event on Saturday, November 19, from 10 am to 2 pm.
Holiday Food Safety
| November 2, 2011Here are some quick reminders, in four easy steps, about the importance of food safety, especially with Holiday Meals in the coming months.
AAP SIDS Study Findings
| November 1, 2011The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) released guidelines on reducing the risk of SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome). Here is a summary of the new guidelines:
Traffic Fatality Update
| November 1, 2011The Richland County Safe Communities Coalition reports that for the month of October there was one traffic death in Richland County.
Flu Shots Tuesday, Nov. 1, at Health Department
| October 25, 2011Seasonal flu shots on Tuesday, November 1, will be at the Mansfield/Ontario/Richland County Health Department (555 Lexington Ave., Mansfield) from 2 - 6 p.m.
Child Passenger Safety Letter
| October 24, 2011We think child safety seats and booster seats are important. We received one heartfelt letter from a mother about our Child Passenger Safety page and we'd like to share that with you.
AARP Senior Driving Refresher Class
| October 14, 2011Due to popular demand, the Mansfield/Ontario/Richland County Health Department has added a second AARP Driver Safety Program class that will be free for all veterans and/or veteran’ spouses. The additional class will be November 14.
Seat Belt Use Up in County
| October 13, 2011Surveys put seat belt use in Richland County was just over 86%, the highest seat belt use percentage since surveys were conducted and a 4% increase since the 2007 survey.
Fall Driving Tips
| October 13, 2011Fall driving can be unpredictable because of weather changes and the end of daylight saving time. Here's some safe driving tips.
National Teen Driver Safety Week
| October 12, 2011National Teen Driver Safety Week, October 16-22, is dedicated to raising awareness and seeking solutions to unnecessary teen deaths on the road.
Deer-Vehicle Crash Season Upon Us
| October 6, 2011Richland County Safe Communities Coalition is providing tips for driving during the months of October through December with the emphasis on driver awareness of possible deer-vehicle crashes.
Prescription Drug Take Back Day
| October 3, 2011Turn in your unused or expired medication for safe disposal on Saturday, October 29, from 10 am to 2 pm at the Richland County Solid Waste Management Facility.
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Events
Neighborhood Immunizations
May 23, 2012
Springfield Township Fire Department, 3700 Park Ave. West, Ontario, 9 a.m. - Noon...read more
Community Health Screenings
May 23, 2012
Springfield Township Fire Department, 3700 Park Ave. West, Ontario, 9 a.m. - Noon ...read more
Neighborhood Immunizations
May 23, 2012
Ocie Hill Neighborhood Center, 445 Bowman St., Mansfield, 1:30 - 3 p.m....read more
