What is this Health Levy? The Paulding County Health Levy (PCHD) is a half-tenth (0.5) mill renewal levy that will help cover the operating cost of the Paulding County Health District for the next 10 years. Why is PCHD asking for a Levy? This is not a new levy, but a renewal of the existing…
By: Jennifer Dempsey, Prevention Specialist, PASS September is National Suicide Awareness Month. In 2018, 1,836 Ohioans died by suicide and in 2019 suicide was the second leading cause of death in Ohio residents aged 10-34. These statistics prove how important it is to be educated about the characteristics and warning signs of suicide. So many…
Honor Flight Northeast Indiana (HFNEI) has canceled two fall flights planned for October 6 and October 27. After lengthy review and thorough consideration, the Board of Directors of Honor Flight Northeast Indiana has made the difficult decision to cancel the Honor Flights scheduled for the remainder of 2021 due to unforeseen logistical issues and continuing…
The Paulding County Hospital Foundation is pleased to announce they were able to donate $10,000 to the Paulding County Hospital! The money will be used for a negative airflow machine in isolation rooms. PCHF was able to make this possible to do our members donations and two yearly fundraisers; Valentine’s Dinner & PCHF Golf Outing.…
Ten graduates of the Vantage Career Center Adult Education Licensed Practical Nursing program were recognized during a Pinning Ceremony held on August 5, 2021. Practical Nursing Instructor Jessica Hoyng welcomed family and friends who attended the ceremony in support of the graduates, while Superintendent Rick Turner commended the students for their hard work and dedication…
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…
By: Harriet Keith, Relay for Life of Defiance County Music and family fun while gathering for a good cause are the ingredients for a perfect summer evening. Relay for Life of Defiance County presented by Johns Manville brings that kind of fun to Triangle Park Aug. 6 at 6 p.m. With a nautical cruise theme…
Our summer rains have been quite variable. Some rains have been hard and fast while others have been slow and steady. About 10 days ago, “million-dollar” rain occurred; a slow steady all day 1” total rain. Million-dollar rains are called that because farmers assume that 100% of that precipitation can be utilized to increase crop…
USDA Announces $500 Million for Expanded Meat & Poultry Processing Capacity as Part of Efforts to Increase Competition, Level the Playing Field for Family Farmers and Ranchers, and Build a Better Food System USDA is announcing it intends to make significant investments to expand processing capacity and increase competition in meat and poultry processing to…
Paulding County Health Department will continue to make vaccine clinics available this summer to anyone who hasn’t yet been vaccinated for COVID-19. Several options will be available on a recurring basis. Recurring clinics are planned at the following times and locations: • Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:00a.m.-4:00 p.m. at Paulding County Health Department, 800 East Perry…
Now that Ohio has lifted its COVID health orders, the Alzheimer’s Association suggests people focus on improving their cognitive health as an important part of their return to normal. “The past year has been extremely challenging for most people,” said Pam Myers, Program Director for the Alzheimer’s Association Northwest Ohio Chapter. “Chronic stress, like that…
Paulding County Hospital gives back to all three area schools. Antwerp, Paulding and Wayne Trace schools all received a donation to their athletic departments from Paulding County Hospital this past week. Paulding County Hospital offered sports physicals to local athletes during the school day. Sports physicals were performed at all three county schools for a…
