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January 30, 2012	Breast Cancer Awareness is the topic of the Delaware General Health District’s next “Health Talk” coming up at the Center for Older Adults of Delaware County.
January 5, 2012	The Delaware General Health District and its Delaware County Safe Kids Coalition are increasing access to professional child car seat installation services and inspections in 2012 with more events spanning more hours.
December 27, 2011	Keep Delaware County Beautiful asks community recycling bin users to report overflows by phoning 740-203-2076.
Decenber 27, 2011	Children in possible need of specialized developmental assistance will benefit from a major American Electric Power donation to the Delaware General Health District’s Friends for Life Fund.
December 8, 2011	The Delaware Board of Health revoked The Lost Shepherd’s food service license Tuesday night because of numerous critical and repeated food safety violations.
December 7, 2011	Law enforcement officers and highway safety promoters are presenting big bright red bows to taverns across Delaware County to remind patrons to always have a sober driver.
December 1, 2011	A computer-recycling teenager, team of littercollecting youngsters, and a new library building were among 11 award recipients at today’s Keep Delaware County Beautiful’s annual awards reception at the Lodge at Deer Haven Preserve.
November 22, 2011	More children will be riding in safety thanks to a new grant to the Delaware General Health District’s Friends for Life Fund.
November 16, 2011	In response to multiple highway deaths in crashes involving heavy trucks, the Delaware County Safe Communities Coalition has formed a Commercial Vehicle Crash Task Force.
November 15, 2011	The Great American Smokeout is coming up on Thursday, Nov. 17.
November 9, 2011	Appointments are available to get child car seats checked at the Concord Township Fire Department on Wednesday, Nov. 16.
October 25, 2011	Hundreds served at Hazardous Waste, Computer, Tire Dropoff Event.
October 24, 2011	Delaware Health Commissioner Frances M. Veverka MPH, RS, is pleased to announce the Ohio Department of Public Safety’s Office of Criminal Justice Services (OCJS) awarded $40,000 in federal traffic safety funding to the Delaware General Health District (DGHD) for federal fiscal year 2012.
October 19, 2011	The community recycling drop-off bin in Berlin Township is moving to a new site.
October 14, 2011	The Household Hazardous Waste, Tire, Computer, and Cell Phone Drop-Off event at the Delaware County Fairgrounds is coming up on Saturday, Oct. 22, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
October 11, 2011	A full-scale exercise by Delaware County emergency services will simulate a zombie outbreak. Over the course of the afternoon, responders will contain, decontaminate, and treat the zombies to restore them to their normal human selves.
October 11, 2011	A number of pupils at Delaware’s Woodward Elementary School observed International Walk to School Day last week with this foot procession before school.
October 3, 2011	The Delaware General Health District enjoys strong recognition and confidence from the community it serves, according to a consultant who surveyed local public opinion on health issues this summer.
October 3, 2011	Susan Sutherland R.S. MPH of the Delaware General Health District presents a rain barrel to lucky drawing winner Dave Swift of Delaware.
October 3, 2011	The Delaware General Health District’s Office of Vital Statistics will be closed from noon to 1 p.m. weekdays beginning Wednesday, October 5, until completion of the Health District elevator replacement project.
September 16, 2011	Much of the illegally dumped trash, junk, and debris collected during the recent Scioto River Sweep cleanup could have been recycled for cash or legally discarded with ease.
September 14, 2011	The Delaware General Health District Vital Statistics office is moving temporarily to a ground floor space while an elevator is replaced.
August 26, 2011	Mosquito fogging will continue in the City of Delaware and resume in Genoa Township next week, weather permitting.
August 19, 2011	Delaware County law enforcement leaders and prosecutors kicked off the local “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” safety campaign with a ceremony this morning at Mitsubishi North.
August 18, 2011	Mosquito fogging is planned to resume Monday in the City of Delaware, weather permitting.
August 9, 2011	Mosquito fogging will continue in two Delaware County communities this week, weather permitting.
August 3, 2011	Mosquito fogging will commence tonight in portions of the Village of Ashley, weather permitting.
July 22, 2011	The Delaware General Health District has scheduled five special “Back to School” immunization clinics for adolescents and teens starting August 16.
July 15, 2011	The Delaware County Safe Communities program reports that there was one traffic death in Delaware County in June.
July 13, 2011	Appointments remain available for next week’s Car Seat Check in Delaware. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to use the service and make sure all children are riding in safety.
June 29, 2011	“Dining with Diabetes,” a three-session cooking course to assist people with diabetes and other chronic illnesses, will be offered in August.
June 24,2011	Even with budgets continuing to tighten at both the state and local levels, the Delaware General Health District (DGHD) will continue both educational programs to prevent and reduce tobacco use as well as enforcement of Ohio’s Smoke Free Workplace Law.
June 22, 2011	The Delaware Board of Health’s June meeting has been rescheduled for Thursday, June 23, at 7 p.m. in the third floor board room at 1 W. Winter St., Delaware.
June 17, 2011	Area businesses are invited to upcoming workshops on reducing trash disposal costs through waste reduction and recycling.
June 16, 2011	The Delaware County Safe Communities program reports that there was one traffic death in Delaware County in May.
June 16, 2011	The Delaware General Health District will provide HIV tests at a special day-long clinic on National HIV Testing Day on Monday, June 27.
June 2, 2011	The time has arrived once again for residents to protect themselves against mosquito bites and take steps against mosquito breeding.
May 23, 2011	When Powell Police spotted a minivan on its side after a T-bone crash on Sawmill Parkway March 12, they expected fatalities.
May 13, 2011	Hundreds of local teenagers have signed pledges and banners to drive safely and sober during this prom season and beyond.
May 11, 2011	The Delaware General Health District invites Delaware County residents and workers to take part in the Healthy Ohio Fitness Walk on Wednesday, May 18, at noon.
May 11, 2011	A Delaware teenager campaigning to remove tobacco off all Ohio school grounds has been named Ohio Public Health Citizen of the Year.
May 11, 2011	Victoria Stalter, a 3rd grader in Mrs. Melissa Flanagan’s class at Johnnycake Corners Elementary School, is the winner of the Delaware General Health District’s 2011 Swimming Pool Safety Coloring Contest.
May 5, 2011	The Delaware General Health District is presenting Clean Establishment Awards to 153 restaurants, stores, and other food service operations.
April 20, 2011	The Delaware General Health District encourages smokers to try the Ohio Tobacco Quit Line service.
April 19, 2011	All Delaware County residents, clubs, and neighborhood and community groups are encouraged to join the Great American Cleanup.
April 15, 2011	The Delaware General Health District’s Delaware County Safe Communities program reports that there was one traffic death in Delaware County in March after a fatality-free February.
April 13, 2011	Appointments remain available for upcoming Car Seat Checks for Delaware County parents and child care providers.
April 7, 2011	The Delaware General Health District is referring one business to the Delaware County Prosecutor’s Office for possible legal action for operating without a valid food license.
March 30, 2011	Delaware County came out on top in Ohio again in the second annual county-by-county health rankings issued today.
March 22, 2011	Keep Delaware County Beautiful’s award-winning Senior Appliance Pickup Service is returning on more than just a seasonal basis.
March 22, 2011	The Delaware General Health District will celebrate National Public Health Week with an Open House promoting safety on Friday, April 1.
March 1, 2011	The Evening Kiwanis Club of Delaware has donated 1,000 CHAD (“Children Have an Identity”) stickers to the Delaware General Health District for child safety seats.
February 18, 2011	The Delaware County Safe Communities program reports that there was one traffic death in Delaware County in January.
February 14, 2011	Keep Delaware County Beautiful is again taking calls for the Senior Appliance Pickup service.
February 10. 2011	DELAWARE GENERAL HEALTH DISTRICT EARNS NATIONAL “ACCHIEVE” GRANT. One of 40 Communities Named Across the U.S.
February 10. 2011	Delaware County high school age teens are invited to attend the STAND UP 2011 Leadership Training Camp.
February 9, 2011	Major changes will occur this month with the community recycling dropoff bins serving Delaware County communities without curbside collection.
January 31, 2011	The Delaware General Health District reminds all Delaware County residents to make sure they take precautions for winter storms.
January 26, 2011	The community recycling bin serving Sunbury will be moved to the Vineyard Church on Friday.
January 20, 2011	The new Delaware County Sewage Treatment System Appeals Board was created because of a new provision in state law adopted by the Ohio General Assembly last year. Similar boards are being set up in all Ohio counties.
January 14, 2011	The Delaware General Health District has scheduled more flu shot clinics.
January 10, 2011	The Delaware County Safe Communities program reports that there was one traffic death in Delaware County in December. This compares to two traffic deaths on local highways in December 2009.
January 7, 2011	Appointments remain available for the Delaware General Health District car seat inspection event on Wednesday, Jan. 19.
December 30, 2010	Women of childbearing age need to take a multivitamin with 400 micrograms of folic acid every day.
December 22, 2010	The Delaware County Safe Communities program reports that there was one traffic death in Delaware County in November.
December 17, 2010	The Delaware General Health District has arranged for a mobile mammography unit to visit Delaware County six times in 2011.
December 16, 2010	No matter where you were born in Ohio, you can now get your birth certificate at the Delaware General Health District.
December 14, 2010	Anonymous HIV testing clinics previously scheduled for the mornings of Dec. 23 and 30 have been canceled by the Delaware General Health District.
December 10, 2010	Several community organizations, dedicated individuals, and Delaware County‘s newest educational institution were praised at the annual Keep Delaware County Beautiful awards reception today.
December 9, 2010	Keep Delaware County Beautiful (KDCB) is asking for citizens’ assistance to keep community recycling bins from overflowing after Christmas.
December 1, 2010	The Delaware General Health District has added more flu shot clinics to its December clinic schedule.
November 23, 2010	Delaware Health Commissioner Frances M. Veverka MPH RS is pleased to announce that the Ohio Department of Public Safety’s (ODPS) Ohio Traffic Safety Office (OTSO) awarded $32,400 in federal traffic safety funding to the Delaware General Health District for federal fiscal year 2011.
November 18, 2010	Students at four Delaware County high schools planned to chalk up their support for healthy lifestyles today in observance of the 35th Great American Smokeout.
November 17, 2010	The Delaware County Safe Communities program reports that there were no traffic deaths in Delaware County in October. This compares to 2 traffic deaths on local highways in October 2009.
November 10, 2010	Pertussis cases have climbed past the 100 mark in the Delaware General Health District this year. Most of the cases have been children.
November 8, 2010	The Delaware General Health District only has three scheduled car seat safety checks left in 2010. Holiday travel and winter driving hazards are additional reasons to ensure that all children are properly restrained in the back seat of your vehicle.
October 20, 2010	The Tobacco-Free Delaware County Coalition wants to commend local store clerks who refused to sell tobacco to underage teens in a police compliance check operation this summer.
October 19, 2010	The Delaware General Health District will be holding flu clinics throughout Delaware County during the rest of the month of October.
October 19, 2010	The Delaware General Health District is proud to present Dining with Diabetes, a three session diabetes education program focused on holiday dining.
October 18, 2010	This Saturday, October 23rd, Household Hazardous Waste Day will be held at the Delaware Fairgrounds from 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

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