September 6, 2010
UPCOMING CLINIC INFORMATION Minimize
Walk-in immunization clinics are available without appointment at the following times:
 
  • First Tuesday of each month at the Health Department from 9 until 11 am and 1 until 3 pm.
 
  • First Thursday of each month at the WIC Office (302 Second Avenue) in Chesapeake from 1 until 3 pm.
 
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OHIO SMOKING BAN INFORMATION Minimize

For information regarding the Ohio Smoking Ban, please visit www.ohionosmokelaw.gov.

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JAROD'S LAW FOR SCHOOLS NOW IN EFFECT Minimize

School safety and inspection rules (also known as “Jarod’s Law” rules) went into effect Sept. 27, 2007. The law, named for Jarod Bennett, and its associated rules are designed to protect and improve the environmental health and safety of Ohio’s primary and secondary school students and the staff working in school buildings. For more information on the school environmental health and safety law and rules, contact ODH staff at 614-466-1390. You may review the rules here.


The School Environmental Health Program Web page is now active. It contains the Ohio School Environmental Health and Safety Guidance manual, as well as information regarding dangerous and recalled products that may be found in school buildings around the state. View this Web page here.

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MRSA: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Minimize

MRSA: What you need to know about antibiotic-resistant bacteria


Listen to a public service announcement about MRSA or find other resources about steps you can take to reduce the risk of infection.

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FOOD SAFETY INFORMATION Minimize

 

Food Safety - Ohio Food Recall Announcements

This section provides Ohioans information regarding primarily "class I" food product recall announcements. "Class I" food product recall announcements are defined by United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a situation in which use of or exposure to a volatile product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

The information regarding these announcements is obtained from information provided by the FDA and/or the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) in cooperation with the company the recall affects. The Ohio Department of Health and Ohio Department of Agriculture then jointly provide the Ohio recall announcement information.

To see these recalls, visit this site:  http://www.odh.state.oh.us/alerts/food/foodRecall.aspx

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HEALTHY OHIO Minimize

Healthy Ohio, managed by the Ohio Department of Health (ODH), is part of Governor Ted Strickland’s comprehensive health care reform initiative.  Healthy Ohio consists of three core areas: health promotion, disease prevention and health equity with an overall goal of improving the health of all Ohioans.  The Small Steps, Big Strides tagline of the program illustrates the concept that achieving a healthier lifestyle is within everyone's reach by taking a series of small steps which ultimately add up to big strides toward a healthier life. 

For more information, please visit:  www.healthyohioprogram.org

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OHIO COMMITTEE FOR SEVERE WEATHER AWARENESS Minimize

The goal of the Ohio Committee for Severe Weather Awareness is to inform residents of weather hazards that typically affect the state, and to encourage families to plan ahead and know what to do during different weather and home emergencies; organize emergency preparedness kits; and practice safety drills to protect themselves from severe weather emergencies and home fires.


For nearly 30 years the Ohio Committee for Severe Weather Awareness has been dedicated in educating the public on severe weather safety and preparedness. Committee members include the American Red Cross, the National Weather Service, Ohio Citizen Corps, Ohio Department of Public Safety - Emergency Management Agency, Ohio Insurance Institute, Ohio News Network, Ohio Department of Commerce - State Fire Marshal, the Emergency Management Association of Ohio, and the Ohio Departments of Aging, Education, Health, Insurance, and Natural Resources.

Please visit www.weathersafety.ohio.gov for more information.

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Childhood Immunizations

The Health Department receives vaccines for children less than 19 years of age from the Ohio Department of Health. Any child residing the the state of Ohio may receive routine childhood immunizations at the Health Department.   Children eligible for the federal Vaccine for Children Program (no insurance, American Indian or Alaskan native, or having a medical card) may receive all routine vaccines free. For children not VFC eligible, some vaccines may require payment, although most are still free. A minimal administration fee is charged.
 
Walk-in immunization clinics are available without appointment at the following times:
 
  • First Tuesday of each month at the Health Department from 9 until 11 am and 1 until 3 pm.
 
  • First Thursday of each month at the WIC Office (302 Second Avenue) in Chesapeake, Ohio from 1 until 3 pm.  
Other times may  be available by appointment at the Health Department. Please call to schedule your appointment.
 
Adult Immunizations
 
Flu, pneumonia, tetanus and Hepatitis B immunizations are available for adults at a nominal administration fee. During the fall, flu immunization clinics are conducted throughout the county. The Health Department also participates in the High-Risk Hepatitis Program, which provides free Hepatitis vaccines to persons who qualify under guidelines for this state-subsidized program. 
 
Tuberculosis Testing
 
The Health Department also houses the Lawrence County TB Unit, which is separately funded through the Lawrence County TB Board. The Board provides a county tuberculosis nurse, who is responsible for reporting, investigating and following possible cases of tuberculosis in the county, as mandated by Ohio law. In some situations this may involve direct administration of TB medications to active cases, or may simply involve coordination of prophylactic medications to persons with positive TB skin tests who are at risk for developing tuberculosis later in life. The county TB Unit also acts as a resource to provider offices and receives referral patients for education and coordination of care.
 
Prenatal Clinics
 
Prenatal clinics are charged a clinic fee according to income. Patients are provided quality care for a fraction of the cost of a private physician. Medicaid is also accepted.  Currently prenatal clinics are held each Tuesday morning by Dr. Herb Myers.  Patients who come through LCHD prenatal clinic will deliver at Cabell Huntington Hospital.
 
Family Planning Clinics

 Appointments can be made for:

·         Pap exams
·         Breast exams
·         Contraception
·         Emergency contraception
·         Physical exams
·         Colorectal screenings for women over 40  
·         Screenings for STD’s.
 
Flu and Pneumonia Clinics

Flu and pneumonia shots are offered each fall at various locations throughout the county for a nominal fee. Medicare and Medicaid are both accepted.

Southern Ohio Women's Cancer Project

The primary goal of this project is to detect and prevent breast and cervical cancr by providing free or reduced cost clinical breast exams, mammograms, pelvic exams and pap tests to eligible women in Adams, Brown, Gallia, Highland, Jackson, Lawrence, Pike, Ross and Vinton Counties. 

Specialty Clinics (For those 21 years of age and under)
 
·         Hearing Clinic
·         Vision Clinic

Environmental Health Services

For specific information concerning rules and regulations of the following topics or to view the Ohio Revised Code or Ohio Administrative Code, please visit www.odh.state.oh.us and look for the rules and regulations tab on the left side of the page (at the bottom of the list).  Be sure to look in FINAL rules.

·         Food service inspections
·         Water and sewage inspections
·         Public swimming pool inspections
·         Animal bite investigation
·         Illegal dumping investigation
·         Mobile home park inspections
·         School safety inspections
 
Other Services Offered
 
·         Well child clinics
·         Car seat program
·         Bureau for Children with Medical Handicaps services (BCMH)
·         Lead testing to detect elevated blood levels in children
·         Communicable disease education and treatment
 
Provider Education
 
MOBI presentations (Maximizing Office-based Immunizations) are available to office practices through an IAP (Immunization Action Plan) grant from the Ohio Department of Health/US Center for Disease Control.   This program provides immunization education on the best practices for vaccine administration and storage, new vaccines, latest schedules, and reminder/recall systems. The IAP grant also funds the AFIX Program (Assessment, Feedback, Incentives, and Exchange), which is a confidential chart review by trained Health Department personnel of immunization rates and practices at physicians offices or clinics to assist them in quality improvement. A quarterly newsletter on immunization practices is also mailed to all providers and school nurses in the county.
 
Public Education 

The Health Department immunization staff is happy to provide current information by way of literature or presentations to any individuals or groups. Literature and VFC Provider information is also provided to parents of newborns in cooperation with the Help-Me-Grow program and through community bulletin boards and health fairs.

Infectious Diseases
 
The Health Department receives Infectious Disease Reports, as required by Ohio law, from health care providers and other entities on a variety of reportable illnesses. They are reviewed and entered into ODRS (Ohio Disease Reporting System). Follow-up is initiated by the Infectious Disease coordinator in conjunction with the regional Epidemiologist, who tracks trends and completes surveillance activities. 
 
These activities are also a part of the county emergency preparedness plan (Public Health Infrastructure), which would activate in case of a public health emergency involving the need for activating the National Stockpile, distribution of preventative drugs or vaccines, and assisting other response agencies with health information regarding Infection Control.
 
The list of Ohio Reportable Illnesses, forms, contact numbers and resources is distributed by the Health Department to all healthcare provider agencies and schools annually.

 
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TOBACCO PREVENTION Minimize

 

 

Tobacco Prevention

The Lawrence County Health Department reccomends the Ohio Quit Line to all clients that are smokers and are requesting cessation help.  Healthcare providers are trained using the Ohio Tobacco Prevention Foundation "Quit Kits" to recommend the Quit Line to patients and to use the Quit Line Fax Referral Form.  We provide information and assistance to schools and workplaces desiring to develop smoke-free areas.  Health Fairs and displays are set up to educate the public about second hand smoke, smokeless tobacco and cessation.  Funding for these activities comes from the Ohio Tobacco Prevention Foundation.

To become involved with tobacco prevention activities, join the Lawrence County QUIT Coalition that meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month at noon.  Please check our calendar tab for the location of each meeting.

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