Fact: Quitting smoking at any stage of your pregnancy has health benefits for you and your baby. Even after just one day of not smoking, your baby will get more oxygen. This will help your baby's lungs develop well. Quitting [...]
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Protect Your Family From Radon
Protect Your Family from Radon. Radon is a gas that you can’t see, smell, or taste – but it can be dangerous. It’s the second leading cause of lung cancer. 1 out of 15 homes have high radon levels. Learn more by calling the N [...]
Read More10.6.19 – Ross County Overdose Warning
10.6.19 - Overdose Warning - Ross County is experiencing an unusually high number of sudden overdoses. This most likely represents the presence of extremely potent opiate (or opioid) narcotic products in the community. This p [...]
Read More2019 Flu Shot Schedule for September 23- 27
The Ross County Health District will be providing flu shots at the following locations in your area of the county for the week of September 23rd through 27th. Don't miss out on this great opportunity to get a flu shot close [...]
Read More8.23.19 – Ohio Department of Health Issues Health Alert Regarding use of E-cigarettes and “Vaping”
8.23.19- Ohio Department of Health Issues Health Alert Regarding use of E-cigarettes and “Vaping” HEALTH ALERT Severe Pulmonary Disease Associated with “Vaping” Summary and Action Items The Centers for Disease Control and Pr [...]
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Health District Offices Closed Friday July 26th from 10 AM – 4:30 PM
On Friday July 26th, 2019 the Ross County Health District offices will be open from 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM. We will be closing at 10:00 AM for the remainder of the day for an Employee Professional Development day. Regular busin [...]
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RCHD 2nd Quarter 2019 Report
7.22.19 - The Ross County Health District has released its Quarterly Report for the 2nd quarter of 2019. This reports includes recent accomplishments, activities, and program information regarding the health district. The r [...]
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Press Release July 11, 2019 – Tobacco Cessation and Prevention Grant
7.11.19 - The Ross County Health District has been awarded grant funds from the Ohio Department of Health to increase community readiness on tobacco control in Chillicothe and Ross County. The goal of the grant is to create a [...]
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Media Release 6.17.19 – West Nile Virus Report
The Ross County Health District has detected the first pool of positive West Nile Virus Mosquitoes from a trap site located at Donnel E. Coppel Athletic Complex located on Star Drive, Chillicothe. Please see the following me [...]
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Health Needs Survey – Ross County Residents
Health Needs Assessment - Partners for a Healthier Ross County asking Ross County Residents to take the Health Needs Survey 6-10-19 - Please consider taking our health needs survey. The survey is part of a county-wide surv [...]
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