Van Wert County Health Department

08/24/2026

This , we honor those we've lost, support those impacted by overdose and reaffirm our commitment to take action and save lives. Learn about overdose prevention and find resources for individuals, families and communities: samhsa.gov/opioids

08/19/2026

August's mobile food distribution event will be next Tuesday, August 25th!

08/18/2026

Kettle Cuisine LLC of Savage, MD is recalling Marketside Tomato Bisque Soup Kit – 14oz (397g) because the product has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.

For more information and other product photos go to: https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/kettle-cuisine-recalls-marketside-tomato-bisque-soup-kit-sold-exclusively-walmart-stores-because?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery -photos

08/14/2026

Schools in our area will be starting next week so watch out for buses. Make sure to follow the law for stopped school buses!

for school buses! Stay alert and know when to stop: On a two or three lane road - drivers on BOTH SIDES of the road must stop when a bus is dropping off or picking up students. On roads with four or more lanes – drivers traveling the opposite direction of the bus DO NOT have to stop.

08/12/2026

Several products containing jalapenos, sold at major grocery stores and served in some restaurants, are being recalled due to salmonella concerns.
Click the links in the post from the FDA for more information.

As a result of the Coast Citrus Distributors recall, additional recalls are being conducted for recalled jalapeños and products containing recalled jalapeños due to potential Salmonella contamination. https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-salmonella-jalapeno-august-2026

Check the latest FDA and USDA-FSIS recall information and impacted products and do not use affected items. https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/fsis-issues-public-health-alert-various-meat-and-poultry-products-containing-fda-0

08/03/2026

Your mental health matters just as much as your physical health, and small daily habits can make a big difference. Pick one from the list — rest, connect, move, or talk — and make it yours this week. 💗

07/31/2026

Zion Christian Union Church donates to Help Me Grow Program

Under the Mission Board's leadership, members of Zion Christian Union Church held a diaper drive. In one month, they collected diapers of all sizes, wipes, diaper cream, and other necessities needed to support families in the Help Me Grow program. These donations are greatly needed and very much appreciated. The mission of Help Me Grow is to support families, strengthen community connections, and ensure every young child can thrive. It builds an organized system of resources to promote optimal child development and well-being from prenatal support through early childhood.

Core Focus Areas
· Supporting Families: Providing guidance, tracking development, and offering free screenings.
· Making Connections: Linking parents and caregivers to community-based programs, healthcare, and early intervention and build integrated support networks.

Pictured are Help Me Grow Home Visitors Melinda F. and Jennifer O. and Mission Board Members Penny Baucom and Tracy Medford.

07/31/2026

Do not eat, sell, or serve, recalled GreenWise-brand Organic Frozen Whole Blueberries or Whole Mixed berries. See the advisory for additional information. FDA’s investigation is ongoing. https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-e-coli-o145h28-frozen-blueberries-july-2026

07/28/2026

Mental wellness is something we can support through small, everyday habits. 💛
Talking to someone, going for a walk, listening to music, reading, journaling, or making time for nourishing meals can all be simple ways to care for your mental health.
You don’t have to do everything at once — even one small step can help you feel more grounded, supported, and refreshed.

07/27/2026

Midwest Poultry Services, L.P. is recalling certain shell eggs due to potential Salmonella contamination. The recalled eggs were produced in Texas between June 6–July 3, 2026, with sell by/best by dates of July 20–Aug. 17. Check for carton codes P-1950 or 0840962 with Julian Dates 157–184.

Consumers should check their refrigerators for recalled eggs and throw them away or return to place of purchase for a refund. https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-salmonella-eggs-july-2026