DELAWARE, Oh. – The Delaware Public Health District with assistance from the Delaware County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management are partnering to lead county-wide efforts to vaccinate eligible residents against COVID-19. Starting next week, providers registered in Delaware County will receive a limited supply of doses for specific populations identified in Ohio's Phase 1B. "It is extremely important [...]
DELAWARE, Oh. – The Health District is celebrating by not only breaking ground at a future home today, but also introducing the public to a new name! Today's groundbreaking at the impending location of 470 South Sandusky Street in Delaware marks the moment the Health District is officially known as the Delaware Public Health District. [...]
Delaware, OH -- Each November, the SAFE Delaware County Coalition acknowledges those who passed away due to motor vehicle crashes in Delaware County through a remembrance ceremony. Although public events are not what they were in years past, SAFE feels it is more important than ever to acknowledge these individuals and observe their memory. It [...]
DELAWARE, Oh. – The Delaware General Health District will be offering an opportunity to get your flu vaccination on Saturday Oct. 31, 2020 from 10am - 11:30am at Scioto Township Hall located at 3737 Ostrander Road in Ostrander. Pre-registration appointments are available and walk-up and drive-ins will be accepted. In addition, face masks, hand [...]
DELAWARE, Oh. – The Delaware General Health District will be offering an all-day opportunity to get your flu vaccination on Wednesday Oct. 21, 2020 from 9am to 7pm at the Delaware County Fairgrounds. The Health District is introducing the "Flu Fast Pass" this year, which allows attendees to pre-register online and go straight to [...]
DELAWARE, Oh. - With Americans set to celebrate the upcoming Labor Day weekend, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is reminding everyone about the dangers of drinking and driving. This Labor Day weekend, NHTSA will join the SAFE Delaware County Coalition in spreading the word about impaired driving dangers and [...]
Communities Need to Work Together to Provide Support for Breastfeeding Mothers DELAWARE, Oh. – August is Breastfeeding Awareness Month in Ohio and Aug. 1-7 is 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 [...]
DELAWARE, Oh. – The Delaware General Health District is informing residents within the City of Delaware that mosquito fogging will occur on Wednesday, July 29 due to a suspect case of the mosquito-borne disease La Crosse Encephalitis. The Heath District’s Residential Services Unit will fog the area of the city that is west of the Olentangy River. Fogging will [...]
Delaware, OH – Delaware County was upgraded today to a Level 3 on the Ohio Public Health Advisory System, meaning Delaware County has met four of the seven indicators resulting in a red alert level. Under Level 3, residents are to use the same guidelines as Levels 1 and 2 along with all current health orders, [...]
DELAWARE, Oh. - PUBLIC NOTICE: The Personnel Committee will meet Tuesday, June 16, 2020, at 6 p.m. The meeting will be a virtual meeting. To access the meeting, please go to the Delaware General Health District's Youtube Channel, where the virtual meeting will be streamed live. Members of the public can participate and ask questions by [...]