Darke County General Health District

Darke County General Health District Nursing Division Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Friday 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM.

Immunization Clinic
Tuesdays from 8:00-10:30 AM and 2:00-5:00 PM
Environmental Division and Vital Statistics Hours: Monday-Thursday 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Closed Fridays

Help us celebrate Nikki on her 18-year work anniversary! 🎉Serving as a Public Health Nurse and Early Intervention Servic...
06/11/2026

Help us celebrate Nikki on her 18-year work anniversary! 🎉

Serving as a Public Health Nurse and Early Intervention Service Coordinator and Supervisor, her favorite part of working at the Darke County General Health District is collaborating with her dedicated co-workers. She loves being part of a team that is genuinely committed to assisting our community members and truly cares about the individuals we serve. ❤️

If there is one major thing Nikki has learned over the last 18 years, it’s that nothing is impossible. She has seen firsthand that with hard work, patience, encouragement, hope, and support, anything can be achieved.

What keeps her motivated every day? Without a doubt, the families and kids she works with. Nikki considers it a true privilege to help the families of Darke County and watch their children grow and learn. 🌱

Thank you, Nikki, for nearly two decades of dedication and heartfelt service to our community!

Heat is the leading cause of weather-related deaths most years. Protect yourself during excessive heat and stay weather ...
06/10/2026

Heat is the leading cause of weather-related deaths most years. Protect yourself during excessive heat and stay weather ready with these tips:
☀️Find air conditioning
☀️Avoid strenuous activities
☀️Wear light clothing
☀️Check on family members and neighbors
☀️Drink plenty of water
☀️Watch for heat cramps, exhaustion, and stroke
☀️Never leave people or pets in a car

📱✨Play, learn, and grow right from your phone! 📱✨We’ve partnered with the Ohio Department of Children & Youth to bring D...
06/09/2026

📱✨Play, learn, and grow right from your phone! 📱✨

We’ve partnered with the Ohio Department of Children & Youth to bring Darke County families Sparkler, a FREE mobile app designed for children and their families.

With Sparkler, you can:

👉Take the mobile Ages & Stages Questionnaires® to check in on milestones.

👉Unlock 2,000+ fun, off-screen play activities.

👉Get parenting tips and advice when you need it.

Ready to get started? * Download Sparkler in the App Store or Google Play.

Enter access code OHDCGHD

June Board of Health Meeting 🗓️When: Friday, June 12th @ 9:00 AMWhere: Upper Level Nursing Division Conference RoomAs a ...
06/09/2026

June Board of Health Meeting 🗓️
When: Friday, June 12th @ 9:00 AM
Where: Upper Level Nursing Division Conference Room

As a reminder, these meetings are open to the public.
Have questions? Call us at 937-548-4196.

🧓Did you know there’s a lot you can do to help you stay independent as you age? Regular physical activity is key to gett...
06/08/2026

🧓Did you know there’s a lot you can do to help you stay independent as you age? Regular physical activity is key to getting strong, improving your balance, and doing the things you love.

has tips and resources you can use to get moving: https://odphp.health.gov/moveyourway

The Darke County General Health District has been awarded a $24,999 mosquito control grant through the Ohio Environmenta...
06/06/2026

The Darke County General Health District has been awarded a $24,999 mosquito control grant through the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency to fund our mosquito trapping program this summer.🎉

🦟We trap, collect, and ship local mosquitoes to the Ohio Department of Health, where they are tested specifically for West Nile Virus and La Crosse. A total of 14 traps (toolbox gravid, standing gravid, and BG types) will be set up around Darke County this year. Traps are set out at the beginning of the week and collected the following day. The mosquitoes are frozen overnight, counted, labeled, and shipped off for testing.

🦟Beyond covering the mileage to manage these traps throughout the county, this grant allows us to purchase larvicide tablets for Darke County residents, mosquito adulticide spraying in local villages and mosquito repellent products that we plan to hand out to residents at the Darke County Fair!

Have questions? Please call us at 937-548-4196.

Stay safe and have a great summer! ☀️

Greenville, OH – On June 4, 2026, The Darke County General Health District received notice that a bat from Darke County ...
06/05/2026

Greenville, OH – On June 4, 2026, The Darke County General Health District received notice that a bat from Darke County tested positive for rabies. A bat found outside of a Greenville residence was sent to the Ohio Department of Health Laboratory for testing, which concluded the positive result. The last confirmed case of rabies in an animal in Darke County was May of 2016.

Rabies is a dangerous virus that attacks the brain and nerves. It can infect any mammal, including humans, dogs, and cats. It is most common in wild animals like bats, skunks, and raccoons. The rabies virus is found in an infected animal's spit. It spreads when an infected animal bites someone, or if its spit gets into a person's eyes, nose, mouth, or an open cut.

Rabies is deadly if it is not treated early. However, rabies is preventable if you get medical help right away. Post exposure prophylaxis (PEP) is needed for an individual who was exposed.

How to protect yourself and your family:
• Stay away from wild or stray animals.
• Never touch an animal that looks sick, hurt, or dead.
• Be careful if you see animals like bats or raccoons out during the day. These animals usually only come out at night.

If you think you or your pet came into contact with a rabid animal, call your doctor or local health department immediately.

Are you pregnant or recently welcomed a newborn? While supplies last, you could receive a $50 Kroger gift card and a FRE...
06/04/2026

Are you pregnant or recently welcomed a newborn? While supplies last, you could receive a $50 Kroger gift card and a FREE in-home nurse visit! 💙Sign up for our Family Connects Ohio program at any point during your pregnancy!

📞 Call 937-548-4196 ext. 235 to learn more and sign up!

06/03/2026

Wednesday June 3, 2026 - Our Vital Statistics team is currently unable to issue birth and death certificates due to a system outage.

We appreciate your understanding and apologize for any inconvenience!

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300 Garst Avenue
Greenville, OH
45331

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