Richland Public Health officials have been notified that West Nile Virus has been detected in mosquitoes in the city of Mansfield.
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Richland County Youth Substance Use Coalition urges adults not to provide alcohol to teens as summer risk rises
The Richland County Youth Substance Use Coalition is asking adults to help prevent underage drinking by refusing to provide alcohol to minors.
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Thousands expected as Richland Public Health brings free Guardcare event to Mansfield July 30 to Aug. 1
MANSFIELD — Richland Public Health is proud to announce that it will host GuardCare 2027, a large-scale community health and wellness event, from July 30 through Aug. 1, 2027, at The Ohio State University at Mansfield campus. GuardCare is a community outreach initiative led by the Ohio National Guard that provides free health services and […]
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Richland Public Health sponsors lifeguard certification through Mansfield YMCA
MANSFIELD – Richland Public Health is proud to announce a new partnership with Mansfield YMCA to sponsor free lifeguard certification courses for eligible individuals in Richland County. This initiative aims to strengthen the local lifeguard workforce, improve water safety, and expand access to essential lifesaving training. Through this program, any resident of Richland County or […]
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Richland Public Health partners with Mansfield on improved city parks, including King Street
Richland Public Health and city of Mansfield officials gathered Tuesday to mark improvements at King Street Park on the city’s north side.
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Senior Spring Extravaganza slated for May 29 in Ontario
ONTARIO — The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, Inc. will host a free Senior Spring Extravaganza on Friday, May 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Mid-Ohio Education Center 890 West 4th Street in Mansfield. In partnership with the Administration for Community Living, this year’s Older Americans Month theme is Champion Your Health. […]
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Richland Public Health sets free Community Health Day screenings for Dec. 18
MANSFIELD — Richland Public Health in collaboration with Cleveland Clinic, OhioHealth, Grace Episcopal Church and Food Pantry, and Third Street Family Health Services will hold a FREE Community Health Day on Dec. 18 at Grace Episcopal Church located at 41 Bowman St., Mansfield. The event will feature free/low cost health screenings as well as resources, […]
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Voters approve Richland Public Health levy renewal
According to final, unofficial vote totals from the Richland County Board of Elections, 9,933 voters were in favor of the measure.
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Richland Public Health offers locking pill bottles, drug deactivation pouches
MANSFIELD – Richland Public Health is now offering free Safe RX locking pill bottles and Deterra drug deactivation pouches as part of ongoing efforts to protect families from prescription drug misuse. These are two powerful tools to help residents safely store and dispose of prescription medications. These free resources are made possible through funding from […]
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Renewal levy could keep Richland Public Health services affordable for the next decade
MANSFIELD — A levy renewal on the Nov. 4 ballot aims to keep Richland Public Health’s services affordable and accessible for county residents. Voters in Richland County will see a 0.9-mill property tax renewal for Richland Public Health on the ballot. The levy, if approved, will generate $2,077,881 each year and will remain in effect […]