The Center for Disease Control reports that disease from mosquitos, ticks, and fleas has increased since 2004.  Many diseases, such as Lyme Disease, West Nile Virus, and other vector borne disease can be transmitted to humans [...]

May is Hepatitis Awareness Month! Are you HepAware? Learn more from the CDC here

Keep up to date with the most recent FDA food recalls by checking out the FDA's website here.  Many times, food products are recalled due to contamination, foodborne illness outbreaks, mislabeled products, unidentified allerg [...]

North Fork Animal Clinic and Ross County Health District will be sponsoring a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Saturday, May 12, 2018, from 12 - 2 pm at the Lion's Shelter in Yoctangee Park! See flyer for details.  

RCHD has received funding through the Ohio EPA's Water Pollution Control Loan Fund (WPCLF) for the replacement or repair of household sewage treatment systems in Ross County. Interested applicants can apply for the funding if [...]

The Ross County Health District's 2017 Annual Report is now available for view.  The Annual Report provides a look at 2017 and the services provided by the Ross County Health District including program highlights, county demo [...]

The Ross County Health District recommends that you take precaution when going outdoors to protect yourself from ticks.  With the spring weather, we are starting to see ticks when going outdoors.  Ticks can spread disease suc [...]

With spring comes the risk for severe weather. Please take the time to be familiar with emergency plans at your work, school, and/or home. Also be sure to practice tornado drills and other safety measures related to severe we [...]

Protect yourself and your family from the #flu. Learn more from the CDC  HERE!

Given the heavy rain that Ohio has experienced recently, here is some information to help keep everyone safe when flooding occurs. Flood water is not just a nuisance, it also can contain potentially dangerous materials, such [...]