Chillicothe, OH – Ross County Health District (RCHD) is notifying residents in the areas listed below that additional mosquito spraying is scheduled for Tuesday, September 8, 2026, beginning after 8:00 p.m. Spraying is planned after an additional mosquito collection trap tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV) and one trap tested positive for La Crosse virus….
Chillicothe, OH – Ross County Health District (RCHD) is notifying residents in the areas listed below that mosquito spraying is scheduled for September 8, 2026, after 8:00 p.m. due to mosquito collection traps testing positive for West Nile virus (WNV). If spraying is postponed due to rain or high winds, it will be rescheduled for…
Andrew Baker, Outreach Specialist for Cardinal Treatment Center in Chillicothe, is a dedicated public servant who works daily to help provide hope, resources, and support to those in need. From a desire to reach as many residents in need as possible, Andrew founded All The Things Outreach, a group that provides as well as promotes…
Chillicothe, OH – Two mosquito pools in Ross County have tested positive for West Nile virus. One positive pool was identified in Green Township, and one was identified in Union Township. Ross County Health District Director of Environmental Health Kelly Spindler received confirmation of the results. These are the first positive West Nile virus results…
Chillicothe, OH – A mosquito from a pool collected from Colerain Township in Ross County has tested positive for La Crosse Virus. No human cases have been reported. The mosquito that primarily transmits La Crosse virus is the Eastern Treehole mosquito (Aedes triseriatus), an aggressive daytime biting mosquito commonly found in wooded areas. While no human…
Cyclosporiasis Update*** As of 07.24.2026, Ross County has 22 confirmed cases of Cyclosporiasis from 06.17.2026 to 07.24.2026. To follow case numbers: https://ow.ly/ZzwK50ZsgYR On 07.19.2026, the FDA shared new information about the Taco Bell/Taylor Farms lettuce outbreak. A lettuce sample that first tested positive for Cyclospora was checked again. Experts found it was a false positive….
Ross County Health District and Equitas Health are hosting a Summer Pop-Up Event at the Huntsmen Market (6211 Blain Hwy, Chillicothe, OH 45601) on Wednesday, August 5 from 11am to 3pm! All services at this event are *FREE* and open to everyone. Come see us for: – testing for HIV, Hep C, and syphilis– *FREE…
CDC and U.S. Food and Drug Administration public officials are investigating a multistate outbreak of Cyclospora infections linked to shredded iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell locations in 5 states:⬇️ https://ow.ly/Fz0x50Zp3XX https://ow.ly/z4pG50Zp3XZ Do not eat shredded iceberg lettuce from Taco Bell locations in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and West Virginia. CDC is also investigating other outbreaks and illnesses…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECHILLICOTHE, OHJuly 8, 2026 The Ross County Health District (RCHD) is investigating 16 confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis among Ross County residents. These cases were diagnosed between June 17, and July 8, 2026. The increase in local cases is part of a larger, nationwide increase in cyclosporiasis that is being investigated by state and…
Ross County Health District Creating Healthy Communities (CHC) Program Coordinator Jordan George organized the planting of a school garden at Paint Valley Local Schools with 4th and 5th graders.🌱 Debra Calvin of Ohio State – Ross County Extension partnered with this CHC strategy for gardening and healthful eating education support. Jordan and Debra completed the…