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Recent Press Releases:
2026
May 11 – Williams County Health Department Responding to an increase in Whooping Cough Cases
The Williams County Health Department is reporting a 325% increase in Pertussis (Whooping Cough) cases this year, from a total of 4 confirmed cases in 2025 up to 17 confirmed cases so far in 2026. The Health Department is working … Read more
April 14 – Williams County Health Department Responding to Pertussis (Whooping Cough) Outbreak
The Williams County Health Department is currently investigating and responding to an outbreak of Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, within a local Amish Community. At this time, six confirmed cases … Read more
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
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September 2025
In this month’s issue:
- Child Passenger Safety Month
- Staff Spotlight – Katie Brown
- Farm Safety Week
- Customer Satisfaction Survey
- Suicide Prevention Month
- Food Safety Education Month
- WCHD Fair Booth
- National Recovery Month