Paulding – A COVID-19 pop-up testing site will be available in Paulding on November 30. Anyone can get a no-cost test at this location. No appointment is needed. A health care provider’s referral is not needed. Quantities may be limited. Pop-up testing sites throughout Ohio are open to anyone. Paulding Pop-Up Testing: Paulding County Health…
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A Note from Paulding County Interim Health Commissioner…
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We would ask that residents of Paulding County (and those visiting) recommit our efforts to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. We have reached Risk Level 3/Red which means there is very high exposure and spread of COVID-19 in Paulding County. There is the increased current concern of the coronavirus pandemic and now the onset…
Ohio Alzheimer’s & Dementia Deaths Trending Higher During the Pandemic
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Tillie Day’s beautiful brown eyes looked blank into the glass window. Then there was terror. Distress. She holds a phone not knowing what to do with it. She cries, her worn hand covering her face. She purses her lips and looks down as nursing staff try to get her to look up to see her…
Pop Up Testing Paulding 11 30 2020
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COVID-19 Pop-Up Testing Site Available in Paulding Paulding – A COVID-19 pop-up testing site will be available in Paulding on November 30. Anyone can get a no-cost test at this location. No appointment is needed. A health care provider’s referral is not needed. Quantities may be limited. Pop-up testing sites throughout Ohio are open to…
COVID-19 & FLU IN 2020
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This fall and winter will be a challenge as both influenza and COVID-19 viruses circulate among people in Paulding County. The good news is we know steps that can significantly reduce the spread of both illnesses. Both COVID-19 and flu are respiratory illnesses caused by different viruses. They have symptoms in common, such as fever…
PCHD: COVID Will Challenge Us In Fall & Winter
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This fall and winter will be a challenge as both influenza and COVID-19 viruses circulate among people in Paulding County. The good news is we know steps that can significantly reduce the spread of both illnesses. Both COVID-19 and flu are respiratory illnesses caused by different viruses. They have symptoms in common, such as fever and/or…
COVID-19 Pop-up Testing Event in Defiance County
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OCTOBER 29, 2020: A COVID-19 pop-up testing site will be available in Defiance County on Friday, October 30thfrom 1:00pm to 6:00pm at the George M. Smart Athletic Center 1000 Webster Street Defiance, Ohio Anyone can get a no-cost test at this event, which is a partnership between Defiance County General Health District, Defiance College, the Ohio…
Paulding County Health Department Reports First COVID-19 Death
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The Paulding County Health Department is reporting the death of a Paulding County resident who had tested positive for COVID-19. “On behalf of the entire county, we express our deepest sympathies for the family and friends of the patient who died,” said Bill Edwards of the health department. “We also extend our sympathies to the…
Ohio Department of Health Releases Latest COVID Stats; Halloween Guidance
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Total confirmed cases, deaths, and hospitalizations continue to increase. Very high exposure and spread conditions have been identified in six counties by ODH Limited access to nursing homes and similar facilities continues. Personal Protective Equipment, Mass Fatality, and Medical Surge workgroups continue efforts. Two active RRF remains in-progress; 13 addressed and are no longer active.…
Ohio COVID Patient Rates Continue to Drop
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The numbers of COVID are continuing to be published for various reasons. The stats the state puts out want you to know that the “Total confirmed cases, deaths, and hospitalizations continue to increase.” Of course, this is true because the number can never drop. If 10,000,000 people die from cancer can that number ever decrease…
State Minority Health Strike Force Launches “More Than A Mask” Campaign
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The State of Ohio’s Minority Health Strike Force has launched the “More Than A Mask” campaign to provide specific messaging and resources within communities of color in Ohio to protect and prevent the spread of COVID-19. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, evidence has shown that communities of color have been disproportionately affected by the virus, especially…
August is Breastfeeding Awareness Month
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August is Breastfeeding Awareness Month in Ohio and Aug. 1-7 was World Breastfeeding Week (WBW). The last week in August is celebrated as Black Breastfeeding Week. Research suggests that breastfeeding is a key modifiable factor for disease for both mothers and infants. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the World Health Organization (WHO) recommend…
WORLD DISEASES – “COVID-19 Vaccine”
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By: Caroline Longardner This pandemic of COVID- 19 has taken a grip on every state; world nation, and community. Now every person that we know is wearing a mask (or should be wearing one in public for their own protection as well as for other). Each night on the national news we hope to hear…
