MANSFIELD – Richland Public Health has made its 2022 Annual Report available online. The 12-page report provides a snapshot of local public health statistics and services provided by Richland Public Health in 2022. This report also highlights unique initiatives provided by Richland Public Health, including community health screenings, free pad and tampon dispensers in public […]
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Dr. Julie Chaya selected Richland Public Health Commissioner
MANSFIELD — The Board of Health has appointed Dr. Julie Chaya as the new Health Commissioner of Richland Public Health effective Feb. 7. Dr. Chaya has served as the Director of Community Health and Prevention Sciences at Richland Public Health since 2017 with a successful track record of establishing programs and obtaining grants for the […]
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Confirmed bat rabies variant found in Richland County
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP – A bat in Jefferson Township of Richland County was submitted for rabies testing and was confirmed positive with the disease by the Ohio Department of Health on Friday night, according to a press release from Richland Public Health. The last confirmed case of rabies reported in Richland County was also found in […]
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Richland Public Health releases 2021 annual report
MANSFIELD — Richland Public Health has made its 2021 annual report available online, to locally celebrate National Public Health Week. The 12-page report includes highlights of activities and statistics from 2021, with a look back on how the health department guided and protected the Richland County community through another year of the COVID-19 pandemic. The […]
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Richland Public Health temporarily out of COVID-19 test kits
MANSFIELD — Richland Public Health announced Monday afternoon the agency is out of COVID Test kits until further notice. The agency has an order into the Ohio Department of Health for more but does not know when it will receive more test kits. There are test kits available, at a cost, at some pharmacies and/or […]
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Top winter driving tip? Slow down
MANSFIELD — It may be hard to believe if you were enjoying the warm weather earlier this week, but Richland County may be looking at winter weather with possible snow flurries on Sunday, Nov. 14, and freezing cold on Monday, Nov. 15. Even if we manage to avoid snow, the low temperatures mean morning commutes […]
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Richland Public Health seeks public input on assessment project
MANSFIELD — Richland Public Health is asking for Richland County community partner’s and resident’s input on how they think the local public health system is performing. “This is one of the four measurements our county needs to complete for the Community Health Assessment (CHA) process,” said Dr. Julie Chaya, Director of Community Health & Prevention […]
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Richland Public Health will provide Moderna COVID-19 vaccine booster shots
MANSFIELD — Richland Public Health will provide Moderna COVID-19 vaccine booster shots to those that qualify (see below). Call 419-774-4700 to schedule. According to the Ohio Department of Health, at this time, booster doses are authorized for fully vaccinated Pfizer/Comirnaty or Moderna vaccine recipients who are at high-risk for exposure to COVID-19 or the complications from […]
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Richland Public Health hosts Health & Equity Visioning sessions for residents
MANSFIELD — Richland Public Health is asking for Richland County resident’s input on what they believe a healthy and an equitable community would look like. “This is one of the beginning phases of our Community Health Assessment (CHA) process” said Dr. Julie Chaya, Director of Community Health & Prevention Sciences at Richland Public Health. “The […]
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Richland Public Health: Flu shots available by appointment
MANSFIELD — Richland Public Health flu vaccines will be available by appointment starting in October through our Public Health Clinic. Call 419-774-4700 to schedule flu shots for you and your family. Everyone from age six months and up should get an annual flu shot. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends getting your […]