With the continue hot weather we are experiencing in the area, the Ross County Health District wants to remind you the importance of staying cool, staying hydrated, and staying safe! To learn more about how you can help stay [...]
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Community Baby Shower Monday 7.30.18
Please join the Ross County Breastfeeding Coalition for a Community Baby Shower on Monday, July 30, 2018 at 10am - 12 pm at the Ross County Service Center, 475 Western Avenue, Chillicothe, OH 45601. This event is ideal for p [...]
Read MoreEmployment Opportunities 6.29.18
The Ross County Health District has two position openings and are looking for qualified applicants. Please see the attached position descriptions and details for information about the open position for Sanitarian-in-Training [...]
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Mosquitoes Carrying West Nile Virus Detected in Ross County 6/25/18
Mosquitoes Carrying West Nile Virus Detected in Ross County CHILLICOTHE, OH. - The Ross County Health District (RCHD) has been notified by the Ohio Department of Health that mosquitoes tested from one of RCHD's traps were con [...]
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Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) looking for volunteers!
Whether you're a healthcare professional, educator, laborer, business person or even a retiree, the Ross County Health District offers a variety of volunteer opportunities through the Ross County Medical Reserve Corps (MRC). [...]
Read MorePublic Health Advisory for Food Operations and Power Outage June 19, 2018
Public Health Advisory for Food Service Operations and Retail Food Establishments – Ross County, Ohio June 19, 2018 2:00 PM, June 19, 2018 - The Ross County Health District received a report that power is unavailable to mult [...]
Read MoreRoss County Health District – Media Release – Hep A – June 14, 2018
Public Health Notice: Update 6.14.2018 MEDIA RELEASE CONTACT: Susan R. Smith, PIO 740.775.1146 Three cases of Hepatitis A have been confirmed recently in Ross County, with the most current case being a food- handler at Doc’s [...]
Read MoreRoss County Public Health Advisory for Food Operations 6.14.18
Public Health Advisory for Food Service Operations and Retail Food Establishments – Ross County, Ohio - June 14, 2018 The Ross County Health District is currently investigating active cases of Hepatitis A in Ross County Ohi [...]
Read MoreRoss County Public Health Advisory – June 13, 2018
PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORY: A case of hepatitis A has been diagnosed in an employee who handled food at Doc’s Bainbridge Restaurant located at 3920 U.S. 50, Bainbridge, Ohio 45612. Ross County Health District is notifying patrons [...]
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Summer swimming safety, injury prevention, and illness prevention
Pools, hot tubs, and water playgrounds are great places to have fun, be active, or just relax. Learn how to stay healthy and safe when in the water this summer! Check out the Center for Disease Control's website here for det [...]
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