Highland County Health Department

05/28/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month:

Being there for someone through a difficult moment can include helping them connect to support. 988 is available 24/7. Call or text anytime, anywhere in the U.S. You don’t have to figure this out alone.

Learn more: 988lifeline.org

05/27/2026

May is American Stroke Month

If any of these symptoms appear suddenly, call 911 right away:

⚠️ Numbness or weakness in the face, arm, or leg (especially on one side)
⚠️ Confusion or trouble speaking or understanding sp*ech
⚠️ Trouble seeing in one or both eyes
⚠️ Trouble walking, dizziness, or loss of balance
⚠️ Severe headache with no known cause

Remember: Time lost = Brain lost

05/27/2026

☀️ World Sunscreen Day ☀️

Protecting your skin isn’t just for the beach—it’s an everyday habit that can help prevent skin cancer and premature aging.

Before you head outside, remember:
🧴 Apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher
⏰ Reapply every 2 hours (and after swimming or sweating)
🧢 Wear protective clothing, hats, and sunglasses
🌳 Seek shade during peak sun hours

Even on cloudy days, UV rays can still reach your skin. Make sunscreen part of your daily routine to keep your skin healthy year-round!

Your future self will thank you. 💙

05/27/2026

💥Mowrystown & Belfast💥

We are headed your way!
10am-12pm-- Edgington Funeral Homes- Mowrystown
1pm-4pm--Belfast United Methodist

We will be offering the following services on our Care-A-Van:
💥BACK to SCHOOL Immunizations
💥Adult & Child Immunizations
💥Blood glucose Readings
💥FREE Blood Pressure Readings
💥Head Lice Screening
💥Tuberculous Testing
💥Lab work

Come see our nurses!

05/27/2026

Some good sun safety tips as we gear up for summer! ☀️😎

Protection from the strong UV rays can also protect you from skin cancer. If you're headed outside, make sure to stay safe in the sun ☀️ Follow these tips and more at https://bit.ly/4tDVzvA

05/26/2026

🌞 Splash into Summer Safely! 💦
As the temperatures rise, splash pads become a favorite spot for kids to cool off and have fun.
But did you know that without proper precautions, these water play areas can spread germs and cause illnesses?
Stay safe with these simple steps:
Do:
✅Stay out of the water if you're sick with diarrhea.
✅Shower before entering the splash pad.
✅Take kids on bathroom breaks or check diapers every hour.
Don't:
🚫Swallow the water.
🚫Let water go up your nose.
🚫Poop or p*e in the water.
Remember, swim diapers don't stop germs from getting into the water. Let's all do our part to keep splash pads fun and safe for everyone!
For more information, visit the CDC's guide:
https://www.cdc.gov/.../stay-healthy-at-splash-pads.html

05/25/2026

Small inflatable or plastic kiddie pools and water slides don't have the same protection against germs that a swimming pool, hot tub, or splash pad do. It is unsafe to add germ-killing disinfectants, such as chlorine or bromine, to the water in kiddie pools and water slides because:

💦A large portion of the water can be lost quickly through splashing or from spilling out, making it hard to figure out how much disinfectant should be added.
They don't have filters to remove debris such as leaves, dirt, or skin cells which can use up the disinfectant needed to kill germs.

💦ABecause disinfectants are not added to the water, germs can spread more easily in small inflatable or plastic kiddie pools and water slides. Larger inflatable or plastic pools require a filter and disinfection. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for filtering and disinfecting these types of pools to prevent the spread of germs and protect everyone's health.

💦For more information:

How to keep plastic pools and slides germ-free and safe for kids.

05/25/2026

In honor of Memorial Day, our office is closed today as we pause to remember and honor those who gave their lives in service to our country.

We will reopen tomorrow, May 26, 2026 at 8:00 AM.

We wish everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day. 💙

05/24/2026

Plans to grill this Memorial Day? You can help prevent food poisoning. Always use a food thermometer to make sure meat, poultry, and seafood reach a safe internal temperature. Never place cooked meat back on a plate that held raw meat.
More grilling tips: https://bit.ly/3AD1056

05/24/2026

🎀 Early detection saves lives! 🎀

Most breast and cervical cancers can be treated successfully when found early. The Ohio Department of Health 's Breast and Cervical Cancer Project (BCCP) helps uninsured women get access to free screenings and support navigating the healthcare system.

📞 For eligibility in Southwest Ohio, call (866) 838-8973
💻 Or visit Premier Health BCCP: https://www.premierhealth.com/services/community-health/breast-and-cervical-cancer-project

Take charge of your health—schedule your screening today! 💗

05/22/2026

Highland County Health Department participates in an ODH funded program called Project Dawn that helps us supply FREE Narcan to our community! If you've recently acquired Narcan from HCHD and it has an expiration date of June 2026, we have GOOD NEWS...we just received a new shipment! If your Narcan is expired or about to expire, stop in and see us for another box!

If you or someone you know is at risk for a drug overdose, Narcan is available for FREE at the Highland County Health Department.

Call us at 937-393-1941 or stop by today!

If you are searching for resources please log on to www.highlandhelps.org for a list of resources in and around Highland County for substance use disorder, housing, mental health, domestic violence, and much much more!

💞Help is within reach!