Public Health Alert
for Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
Columbus
Public Health and Franklin County Board of Health officials have issued a
Public Health Alert to area physicians to actively monitor potential cases of
pertussis (whooping cough). Parents and
loved ones need to get vaccinated with a booster, as protection weakens over
time. Pertussis (Whooping Cough) is a highly contagious respiratory tract
infection. Although it initially resembles an ordinary cold, whooping cough may
eventually turn more serious, particularly in infants. More
Additional
Vaccinations Required for K & 7th Grade
As
summer passes, we are starting to see school supply promotions at retail
stores. We are reminded when seeing these items that the new school year is
just around the corner. This year, additional vaccines for kindergarten and 7th
grade students are required. More
Lead Certification
Training Classes Offered in Zanesville - New!
The
Muskingum Healthy Homes Collaborative and the City of Zanesville Building
Department have teamed up to offer Lead Certification training Classes in
Zanesville on September 28 & 29,
2010 (choose one day), from 8:00am-4:30pm at Zanesville City Hall. For
information, click here. To
register for your lead certification training class, click here.
The
Public Health Tip for July
Protect yourself and your family against
mosquitoes! Use
mosquito repellents containing DEET and follow label directions. When possible,
wear long sleeves, long pants and socks when outdoors. Remove standing water
from containers where mosquitoes can lay eggs. Support local mosquito control
programs. If you live in Muskingum
County and would like to request spraying for your neighborhood, call 454-9741
extension 300. Learn more about Mosquito
Control
Kindergarten
Backpack & School Supplies Event
Hey
Kids! On August 7, 2010, from 9-11am,
meet your Superintendent, your School Mascot, UGO Bee Healthy Honey Bee, and
get your free backpack and the school supplies you’ll need for kindergarten. More
2010 Recycling Dates
Household Waste & Prescription Pills Collection – August 7 –
Ohio University Zanesville Campus Parking Lot
Tire Collection –
October 2 – Muskingum County
Recycling Center (Adamsville Road)
Board of Health –
August Meeting
ZMCHD
will hold a Board of Health Meeting at 7:00pm
on August 19, 2010 at the Health
Department, 205 N. 7th Street.
Bed Bugs are Making a Comeback
Bed Bugs are making a comeback and
have affected Zanesville-Muskingum County. Please check out our list of
resources below and call if you have questions at 454-9741 extension 236. Ohio
Department of Health fact sheet
Ohio State University Extension fact sheet
National Center for Healthy Housing -
Bed Bug Control in
Multifamily Housing
Best Practices for Schools
This document provides
information on Best Practices for Schools regarding nutrition and physical
activity.
2009 County Health Rankings Report
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute released its 2009 County Health Rankings Report. The County Health Rankings are the first to rank
the overall health of the counties in all 50 states by using a standard formula
to measure how healthy people are and how long they live.
The online report, available at www.countyhealthrankings.org,
includes a snapshot of each county in Ohio with a color-coded map comparing
each county’s overall health ranking.
Muskingum
County Wellness Coalition
Next
Coalition Meeting – Thursday, August 5, 2010, from 9-11am
About
Us – The History of the Wellness Coalition
News - Information and Activities
Contact Us – Wellness Coalition Directory Listing (TBA)
Wellness Meeting Minutes
Community Obesity Prevention Action
Plan
Take a Walk on One of Muskingum County’s Trails
This booklet
provides a map with parks and trails listed, as well as tips to stay safe and
healthy.
Smoke
Free Ohio Compliance: Filing a Complaint
The Ohio Department of Health has established a statewide toll-free
hotline for reporting violations to the SmokeFree Workplace Act. If you visit
an establishment in Muskingum County and you believe they have violated the
law, use one of the following methods to report the violation.
By
Phone - 1-866-559-OHIO (6446)
The Ohio Department of Health's Toll-free enforcement line. This telephone
number must appear on No Smoking signs as required by Ohio Revised Code,
Chapter 3794.
By E-mail - nosmoke@odh.ohio.gov
Report a violation to the Ohio Department of Health 24 hours a day, 7 days a
week.
Legal Notice
The annual Cash Balance Report Dept
is available for inspection for the Zanesville-Muskingum County Health Dept and
Pro-Muskingum Families & Children First during normal business hours by any
citizen who so requests within 180 days (3/12/10-9/08/10) after publication of
this notice of its availability. Contact Corey Hamilton, Health Commissioner,
ZMCHD, 205 N. 7th St. Zanesville, OH 43701. 740/454-9741.
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