Make plans to attend the 2024 Health, Business & Industry Fair at the Paulding County Senior Center on March 27, 2024. This annual event takes place at the Paulding County Extension Building and will run from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for guests to check out the over 40 vendors. Vendors in the Health, Business…
Paulding County Senior Center is hosting their 18th annual Health, Business and Industry Fair on Wednesday, March 22nd from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the Paulding Co. Extension Building. Free to the public. Several local agencies and businesses will be there with great community resources. Door Prizes, lot’s of swag goodies and food will…
Paulding County Health Department (PCHD) is pleased to announce that Paulding County is ranked among the healthiest counties for health outcomes and health factors in the 2022 County Health Rankings. The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, in conjunction with the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute, released its annual County Health Rankings, a comprehensive annual report that…
With homeschooling and hybrid learning disrupting classroom learning for the past 18 months, it’s easy to forget what preparing for a “normal” school year might look like for the nearly 96,200 Allen County students. In addition to buying new clothes, dorm furnishings and stocking your child’s backpack with the right supplies, Lutheran Health Network recommends…
WHEREAS, the Paulding County Health Department has an obligation to prevent disease in the community; WHEREAS, the Paulding County Health Department values empowerment by providing individuals with the information necessary for healthy decision-making; The Paulding County Health Department released the following statement of concern and call to action: COVID-19 is spreading in Paulding County. Paulding…
According to mortality reports from the Ohio Department of Health, drug overdoses killed more Ohioans in 2020 than in at least 14 years. The COVID-19 Pandemic led to a spike in substance abuse, and now more than ever, local communities should be aware of recovery resources and services. Families of Addicts Van Wert will present…
In a reversal of trends, American baby boomers scored lower on a test of cognitive functioning than did members of previous generations, according to a new nationwide study. Findings showed that average cognition scores of adults aged 50 and older increased from generation to generation, beginning with the greatest generation (born 1890-1923) and peaking among…
As the days get longer and more of our community is opening up, a local physician is encouraging patients to reverse the extra pounds they may have added over the past year of the pandemic. David Mohan, MD, Family Medicine, with Lutheran Health Physicians, says it’s a great time to get back on track with…
Ellise Koenn, Certified Nurse Practitioner, will be working with Dr. James Gray at the Antwerp Family Health Center on Buffalo Street in Antwerp, Ohio. Ellise will be starting on September 10, 2018. Appointments can be scheduled using the Healow app or by phone. Ellise will be working in the family health center, assisting with all…
The Paulding County District Advisory Council will be accepting resumes from any county resident interested in becoming a Board of Health Member. It is planned to have the selected members assume the position in August 2018. A special District Advisory Council meeting will be held to select the board members. Any questions and or concerns…
Dr. Nauman Shahid, MD joined the medical staff of Paulding County Hospital. Dr. Shahid is board certified in Internal Medicine. He also completed a Medical Oncology Fellowship at the University of Toledo Medical Center. Dr. Shahid specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer and blood disorders. Suitable patients may be treated through medication including…
Community Memorial Hospital has announced the expansion of its Family Health Centers staff with the addition of family physician, James Gray, D.O. Dr. Gray has a family practice office in Auburn, Indiana at the DeKalb Health Medical Offices, located at 1316 E. 7th Street, Entrance # 4, Auburn, Indiana, on the DeKalb Health campus. …
It began as a fun activity and turned into a community project. Rainbow Child Care of Leo, Indiana, asked their students to begin collecting used children’s books, and the results were much greater than expected! So they decided to bless other kids in the community by donating their collection to Christian Community Health Care in…
