We strive to offer services in support of our Board priorities and our agency mission of fostering, protecting and improving the health of our residents and our community. Appointments are available for most preventative services.
Our staff focuses on preventing chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes, stroke and others, and offers technical assistance, coordination of services, programming, policy development and more to ensure that our community is healthy and well.
Our Environmental Health Division consists of a staff of dedicated and professional people who work every day to assure the citizens of the Health District have a safe and healthy environment where they can live, work and play.
RECENT NEWS
Delaware Public Health District Announces $20,000 in Micro Grant Funding to Promote Healthy Lifestyles
DELAWARE, Oh. — The Delaware Public Health District (DPHD) Community Health Division is making up [...]
SAFE Delaware Kicks Off Drive Sober Campaign at Main Street Delaware’s First Friday Event
DELAWARE, Oh. — The SAFE Delaware County Coalition will hold its annual Drive Sober or [...]
Community Health Assessment Data to Be Released on August 12
DELAWARE, Oh. — Community members, local leaders, healthcare professionals, and partner organizations are invited to attend [...]
Take Our Resident Survey to Help Shape a Healthier Future
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SOCIAL
Join us in person for the 15th Annual Suicide Prevention Walk—15 Years of Hope. Together We Walk. Together We Prevent! Happening this Saturday!
Click here to pre-register:
www.eventbrite.com/e/15th-annual-suicide-prevention-walk-tickets-1995947883850?aff=oddtdtcreator
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🦇 We’ve had bats brought to us in some pretty creative ways recently! If you need to bring a bat to us for testing, please call us first at 740-368-1700 and bring the bat in a clear, secure container — like the one shown in the photo.
🦇 We’re also seeing an increase in calls about bats getting into homes. Now is a good time to check your home for ways bats may be getting inside. Look for:
🔎 Holes or gaps around your home
🔎 Missing or damaged shingles
🔎 Gaps around chimneys, vents, windows and doors
🔎 Other openings where a bat could enter
🏠 Make repairs and seal openings to help keep bats out of your home.
🐶🐱 Keep pets current on their rabies vaccinations.
Need help with wildlife removal? Consider contacting an ODNR-licensed wildlife control operator: ohiodnr.gov/discover-and-learn/safety-conservation/wildlife-management/nuisance-wildlife
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Learn the warning signs of suicide for the people in your life, and for yourself. Changes in mood, sleep, or behavior; withdrawing from others; talking about having no reason to live: samhsa.gov/mental-health/suicidal-behavior/warning-signs
#SPM2026 #suicideprevention #SupportMatters
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We're partnering with the City of Delaware, Ohio Parks and Recreation and the Delaware County Regional Planning Commission, to invite community partners and local leaders to join us for a conversation about the future of trails in Delaware County.
📅 Thursday, October 1, 2026
⏰ 8:30–11:30 a.m.
📍 Delaware Public Health District
470 S. Sandusky St., Delaware, OH
We’ll discuss current and new trail plans, major connections, priority projects, trail gaps, funding opportunities, challenges and solutions, and next steps.
🤝 Bring your ideas and help strengthen trail development and connectivity across Delaware County!
👉 RSVP today by clicking this link: forms.delawarehealth.org/Forms/VkWQW
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If you have a septic system, do you know how it works and how to properly care for it? Kick off Septic Smart Week by joining the National Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association (NOWRA) for a FREE webinar for homeowners on Monday, September 14 at 3pm.
The webinar will cover:
🔹 How onsite wastewater systems work
🔹 Proper use and maintenance
🔹 Ways to extend the life of your septic system
🔹 Why septic system care matters for your property and the environment
A little knowledge and routine maintenance can go a long way toward preventing problems and costly repairs!
👉 Register here:
pathlms.com/nowra/courses/292831/webinars/175735
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🍽️ September is Food Safety Month! A few simple food safety habits can help protect you and your family from foodborne illness. Keep these tips in mind when preparing, cooking, and storing food!
If you think you may have a foodborne illness, report it to us to help us identify potential outbreaks and protect our community:
👉forms.delawarehealth.org/Forms/foodborneillness
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