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…
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Paulding County Medical Reserve Corps
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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
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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
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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
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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…
PCH Provider Featured on Ohio Governor’s Press Conference
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Dr. Virginia Halachanova, MD from Paulding County Hospital had the opportunity to speak to the public in the Governor of Ohio Mike DeWine’s press conference held on Thursday, December 10th. Dr. Halachanova spoke on the importance of social distancing and staying at home as much as possible. She was also able to share a message…
New Lab Test Clarifies the Potential Protective Effects of COVID-19 Antibodies
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Knowing you have developed antibodies against the SARS-CoV-2 virus after recovering from COVID-19 doesn’t tell you everything about your immunity. The levels and even types of antibodies can differ among patients, and those differences can influence whether a person is protected against being reinfected. Scientists at The Ohio State University have developed a new lab…
PC Has Big Turnout for Testing
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The Paulding County Health Department and the Paulding County EMA worked together to bring free COVID testing to the fairgrounds for the residents of Paulding County. There were 139 covid-19 tests at the Paulding County Extension Center and handled by the Ohio National Guard. People maintained social distancing and were able to wait in their…
COVID-19 Pop-Up Testing Site Available in Paulding
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A COVID-19 pop-up testing site will be available in Paulding on November 30. Anyone can get a no-cost test at this location. No appointment is needed; anyone can arrive on the scheduled day. A health care provider’s referral is not needed. Quantities may be limited. Pop-up testing sites throughout Ohio are open to anyone. The…
Paulding County Emphasizes Safe Holiday Amidst COVID Crisis
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The Paulding County Health Department & The Paulding County Emergency Management Agency held a joint news conference at the Paulding County Health Department on Monday afternoon, November 23rd. In attendance for this conference were PC EMA director, Ed Bohn; Bill Edwards, Emergency Coordinator of Paulding County Health Department; Ron Goedde, CEO of Paulding County Hospital;…
PCHD RELEASE ON COVID
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COVID-19 cases continue to increase across Paulding County, and the upcoming holidays create a risk that this will continue. Most people are doing a good job at school and work, but the things we do at home around our friends and family are just as important to prevent COVID-19. If we’re smart, we can enjoy…
COVID-19 Pop-Up Testing Site Available in Paulding
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Paulding – A COVID-19 pop-up testing site will be available in Paulding on November 30. Anyone can get a no-cost test at this location. No appointment is needed. A health care provider’s referral is not needed. Quantities may be limited. Pop-up testing sites throughout Ohio are open to anyone. Paulding Pop-Up Testing: Paulding County Health…
A Note from Paulding County Interim Health Commissioner…
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We would ask that residents of Paulding County (and those visiting) recommit our efforts to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. We have reached Risk Level 3/Red which means there is very high exposure and spread of COVID-19 in Paulding County. There is the increased current concern of the coronavirus pandemic and now the onset…
