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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

2023 Press Releases

Williams County Safe Communities Launches the Click It or Ticket Campaign – 5/23/23

ThinkFast Interactive Teen Driving Safety Event Hosted for Local Schools – 5/18/23

ECHO Coalition Graduates from National Coalition Academy – 1/30/23

2022 Press Releases

Flu Cases are on the Rise in Williams County – 12/19/22

Influenza A Reported Throughout Williams County & Ohio – 11/3/22

2021 Press Releases

WCHD Advisory to Williams County Residents – 12/9/21

ECHO Coalition Awarded 5-Year $625,000 Grant to Support Community Substance Use Prevention – 9/21/21

COVID-19 Cases Increasing in Williams County: WCHD Issues COVID-19 Advisory – 8/20/21

Board of Health COVID-19 Health Advisory Statement: A Call to Action – 7/22/21

Williams County Seniors Lead COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts in the County: WCHD Encourages Younger Population to Get Vaccinated as Delta Variant Spreads – 7/9/21

Williams County Drops to Level 2 (Orange) on the Ohio Public Health Advisory System – 2/25/21

COVID-19 Vaccines Will Be Available for Williams County Residents 80 Years and Older – 1/13/21

2020 Press Releases

WCHD Receives First Shipment of COVID-19 Vaccines – 12/23/20

Free Pop-Up COVID-19 Testing Site in Williams County – 12/04/20

Updated COVID-19 Close Contact Guidance for Quarantine – 12/04/20

Resolution 24.20 COVID-19 Health Advisory – Williams County Board of Health – 11/17/20

WCHD Encourages Williams County Residents to Continue to Follow COVID-19 Safety Precautions – 10/8/20

Ohio EPA Announces H2Ohio Funding to Replace Failing Household Sewage Treatment Systems – 7/21/20

WCHD Reports Additional COVID-19 Cases – 4/21/20

Corrections Commission of Northwest Ohio (CCNO) Staff Member Tests Positive for COVID-19 – 4/15/20

Williams County Reports First Death Associated with Coronavirus (COVID-19) – 4/15/20

WCHD Reports Second Confirmed Case of COVID-19 – 4/9/20

WCHD Encourages Williams County Residents to Stay in Touch with Loved Ones from Home – 4/7/20

WCHD Reports First Case of COVID-19 in Williams County – 4/2/20

Stay at Home Order: Businesses Close to Protect Community Health – 3/25/20

WCHD Announces Changes in Services in Response to COVID-19 – 3/18/20

Flatten the Curve: Maintain Public Health By Staying Apart – 3/16/20

Community Talking Points

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April 2024

In this month’s issue:

National Public Health Week
Staff Spotlight: Michael Wright
Solar Eclipse & Eye Safety
Grief Recovery Group
Free Electronics Recycling Event – April 22nd
World Immunization Week
Kevin Briggs Suicide Prevention Events
Talking Points Content Survey

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Community Talking Points – April 2024

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