Health

WILMINGTON — Demonstrations, information and free samples will be on hand when Wilmington College holds its annual Community Health & Fitness Fair on March 30, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the indoor turf field in WC’s Center for Sport Sciences off Elm St.

WILMINGTON – A new grant application window will open March 1 for Clinton County-based 501(c)3 organizations, government entities that work to promote the good health of residents in Clinton County. The first step in the two-step process is to submit a letter of intent describing the project.

The following information is obtained from the Clinton County Health District and is compiled from inspection reports.

The following information is obtained from the Clinton County Health District and is compiled from inspection reports.

The following information is obtained from the Clinton County Health District and is compiled from inspection reports.

The American Dental Association recognizes February as National Children’s Dental Health Month. Dental care starting at an early age is very important. Early childhood tooth decay has become the most common chronic childhood disease. According to the ADA, more than 40% of children have tooth decay by the time they reach kindergarten. Kids who suffer from poor dental health are three times more likely to miss school due to dental pain.

Clinton County Community Action Program, in partnership with the James Cancer Center, the Ohio State University, Wexner Center provided mammograms to 19 Clinton County residents recently. The Mobile Mammogram will return on March 29. To schedule an appointment, Clinton County residents can call 614-293-6924.

The 2022 Health Commissioner’s Award recipient is the Clinton County Health District (CCHD) Environmental Health Director Matt Johannes. This annual award recognizes an employee for their loyalty, dedication and service to the CCHD, the Clinton County Board of Health and the citizens of Clinton County. Johannes will be retiring from his role as the environmental health director on Feb. 28, 2023, the position he has held since 1996. Johannes is pictured with Health Commissioner Pamela Walker-Bauer.

Preventing falls begins at home. Our bodies change as we age, but often our homes do not. As a result, it can become less safe to do things that used to be easy. The CDC reports that 80 percent of falls in the home occur in the bathroom. The good news is that simple changes can help your home catch up with your body’s changes.

COLUMBUS — Ohio Department of Health (ODH) Director Bruce Vanderhoff, MD, MBA, and Ohio Department of Aging Director Ursel J. McElroy are urging Ohioans to give themselves maximum protection from the virus by staying up to date with vaccinations, including the updated booster.