Category: Health

Vantage Students Assist in Vaccinations at PCH

Beginning on March 12th, Vantage adult education students enrolled in the PNP (Practical Nursing Program) assisted in vaccinating Paulding County residents, at Paulding County Hospital COVID Vaccine Clinic. PNP students will continue to assist Paulding County Hospital in vaccinating eligible individuals who wish to receive the vaccine throughout the month of March.  Eligible Paulding County…

COVID Tests at the Library

The state of Ohio is offering free at home COVID Test Kits. These at home kits are available for free from all Paulding County Carnegie Library locations. There are technical components that are required in order to use these tests. You must have access to a Smart Phone, tablet or computer with a webcam and…

COVID-19 Update: K-12 Progress, Rent Assistance, Ongoing Nursing Home Vaccination Plan

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted provided the following updates on Ohio’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.  K-12 PROGRESS Governor DeWine announced progress toward the goal of getting K-12 students back into the classroom by March 1. In December, 45 percent of Ohio students were attending school remotely full-time, but today, less…

Congressman Latta Visits Paulding County Hospital

Congressman Bob Latta visited Paulding County Hospital on Monday, February 8th to discuss the impact that the pandemic has had on the hospital. In addition, the discussion involved how the hospital is administering COVID-19 vaccines to those currently eligible in the community.  One of the main topics of discussion centered on vaccine availability and the…

Paulding County School employees begin vaccinations Friday

Paulding County school staff who have chosen to be vaccinated for COVID-19 will receive their first dose that will take place on Friday, February 19, 2021. Paulding County Health Department is the chosen provider for all Paulding County Schools and is working with the Paulding County Hospital to support these vaccination efforts. Schools will utilize…

Paulding County Exceeds 1,278 Vaccinations

February 4, 2021, Paulding, Ohio –We are proud to announce that with the coordination between Paulding County Health Department and Paulding County Hospital combined, both entities have been able to vaccinate 1,278 healthcare workers and community members thus far. Both entities have been working closely with the State of Ohio and remain committed to provide…

Paulding County Medical Reserve Corps

The Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) is a national network of volunteers, organized locally to improve the health and safety of their communities.  MRC volunteers include medical and public health professionals, as well as other community members without healthcare backgrounds.  MRC units engage these volunteers as well as local and state level partners to strengthen public…

Paulding County Health Department Administers COVID-19 Vaccines to Phase 1A

Paulding County Health Department administered their first doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine today, December 30, 2020, to individuals in phase 1a of the Ohio Department of Health Covid-19 vaccination program. Included in day 1 of administration were several members of Paulding EMS, and PCHD nursing staff, Amber Gochenour and Barbara VanArsdalen.  “Getting my COVID-19…

COVID 19 Vaccines Distribution Start in Paulding

Paulding County Health Department began distributing COVID-19 vaccines this week. As part of Ohio’s Phase 1A, we are providing vaccines for health care workers, EMS responders and people with developmental disabilities. We expect regular shipments but don’t yet know how long it will take to provide vaccines to people who want them in Phase 1A.…

Local Hospitals and Health Networks to Distribute COVID-19 Vaccine to Prioritized Health Care Workers

Northeast Indiana hospitals and health networks identified to participate in the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) COVID-19 vaccination program expect to receive their first shipment of the vaccine after Dec.15, pending anticipated Emergency Use Authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Cameron Memorial Community Hospital, Lutheran Health Network, Marion General Hospital and Parkview Health…