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Recent Press Releases:
2024
Jan. 19 – WCHD Reinforces Ohio’s Smoke-Free Workplace Law Changes to Include E-cigarettes
To promote a healthier community, the Williams County Health Department (WCHD) wants to remind businesses and individuals about recent changes to Ohio’s Smoke-Free Workplace Law… Read more
2023
Oct. 9 – Older Drivers CarFit for Safe Driving
Older drivers often get a bad rap for being a menace on the road, but data about their safe driving practices
reveals quite the contrary. Read more
Aug. 22 – Paint Recycling Event Was A Success, More Events This Fall
Ohio’s annual observational seat belt survey, conducted by The Department of Public
Safety’s Ohio Traffic Safety Office (OTSO) shows the statewide seat belt compliance rate dropped from
84.1% in 2021 to 80.8% in 2022 – the lowest since 2005. Read more
Community Talking Points
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January 2025
In this month’s issue:
- Mindful New-Years Resolutions
- Staff Spotlight: Becky Hill
- Regional Substance Use Prevention Breakfast
- Mind-Body Wellness Day
- Holiday Lights Recycling
- Cervical Health Awareness Month
- Preventing the Winter Blues
- Customer Satisfaction Survey