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Preventative Services

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.

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Community 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.

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Environmental Services

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.

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced a recall from the company Prophet Premium Blends of Santa Ana, California. The recall includes Diamond Shruumz Infused Cones, Chocolate Bars, and Gummies (Micro- and Mega/Extreme-Dose), because such products contain Muscimol, a chemical found in mushrooms of the genus Amanita; Muscimol could be a potential cause of symptoms consistent with those observed in persons who became ill after eating Diamond Shruumz products. Examples of products are picture but please visit the FDA's site for all product recall information:
www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/prophet-premium-blends-recalls-diamon...
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced a recall from the company Prophet Premium Blends of Santa Ana, California.  The recall includes Diamond Shruumz Infused Cones, Chocolate Bars, and Gummies (Micro- and Mega/Extreme-Dose), because such products contain Muscimol, a chemical found in mushrooms of the genus Amanita; Muscimol could be a potential cause of symptoms consistent with those observed in persons who became ill after eating Diamond Shruumz products. Examples of products are picture but please visit the FDAs site for all product recall information: 
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/prophet-premium-blends-recalls-diamond-shruumz-products-because-possible-health-risk#recall-photosImage attachmentImage attachment+1Image attachment

It has been reported to us that a bat has tested positive for rabies in the Village of Ashley, Ashley, Ohio area. Please always take the following precautions if you or your family come in contact with a bat:

๐Ÿฆ‡ If you can, safely capture the bat then call the Health District at (740) 368-1700. If the bat can be safely captured, it can be euthanized and tested for rabies. Follow these instructions for safe capture: cdc.gov/rabies/bats/contact/capture.html
๐Ÿฆ‡ If you come into direct contact with a bat, talk with your doctor about appropriate care, especially if the animal cannot be submitted for testing.
๐Ÿฆ‡ If a pet comes into direct contact with a bat, please contact the Health District about appropriate quarantine and veterinarian care.
๐Ÿฆ‡ Keep your pets up to date on their rabies vaccinations.
It's important to note that bat bites can be so small they can go undetected, therefore a person asleep, impaired, mentally disabled or a child may not know they were bitten. If a bat is found in the same room with one of these individuals it is considered an exposure, and you should call your doctor for appropriate care.
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It has been reported to us that a bat has tested positive for rabies in the Village of Ashley, Ashley, Ohio area. Please always take the following precautions if you or your family come in contact with a bat:

๐Ÿฆ‡ If you can, safely capture the bat then call the Health District at (740) 368-1700. If the bat can be safely captured, it can be euthanized and tested for rabies. Follow these instructions for safe capture: cdc.gov/rabies/bats/contact/capture.html
๐Ÿฆ‡ If you come into direct contact with a bat, talk with your doctor about appropriate care, especially if the animal cannot be submitted for testing.
๐Ÿฆ‡ If a pet comes into direct contact with a bat, please contact the Health District about appropriate quarantine and veterinarian care.
๐Ÿฆ‡ Keep your pets up to date on their rabies vaccinations.
Its important to note that bat bites can be so small they can go undetected, therefore a person asleep, impaired, mentally disabled or a child may not know they were bitten. If a bat is found in the same room with one of these individuals it is considered an exposure, and you should call your doctor for appropriate care.

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Please note that "come in contact with a bat" doesn't include you simply saw one. Injured or downed bats can be reported to licensed wildlife rehabilitators. There is no reason to needlessly slaughter these beneficial animals for no reason.

I would have labeled this as a Bat Report. Robin could have assisted.

I wonder who gave it to the poor thing

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Mosquito spraying is set for tomorrow in Marlboro Township as a result of a trap testing positive for WNV.

Learn more here:
DelawareHealth.org/2024/07/15/mosquito-spraying-marlboro-twp
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Mosquito spraying is set for tomorrow in Marlboro Township as a result of a trap testing positive for WNV. 

Learn more here: 
DelawareHealth.org/2024/07/15/mosquito-spraying-marlboro-twp

Get a free Naloxone overdose emergency kit through our mail order option or by simply walking into our Delaware office.
Click here to place a mail order: surveymonkey.com/r/freenarcan
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Get a free Naloxone overdose emergency kit through our mail order option or by simply walking into our Delaware office.
Click here to place a mail order: surveymonkey.com/r/freenarcan

Join us for a day packed with prizes, top-notch vendors, delicious food, and raffle prizes you won't want to miss! Whether you're expecting or already a parent, we've got everything to help you and your little one thrive. See you there! ... See MoreSee Less

Join us for a day packed with prizes, top-notch vendors, delicious food, and raffle prizes you wont want to miss! Whether youre expecting or already a parent, weve got everything to help you and your little one thrive. See you there!

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Ashley Reynolds

You have a school supply checklist, but do you have your kiddo's vaccine checklist? Make sure they're protected this coming school year by scheduling any of their needed vaccinations! Call us at (740) 203-2040 or visit DelawareHealth.org!

Or come see us on July 25 and July 26 where we'll be providing vaccinations at the Willis Education Center for the annual Supplies for Scholars event.
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You have a school supply checklist, but do you have your kiddos vaccine checklist? Make sure theyre protected this coming school year by scheduling any of their needed vaccinations! Call us at (740) 203-2040 or visit DelawareHealth.org!

Or come see us on July 25 and July 26 where well be providing vaccinations at the Willis Education Center for the annual Supplies for Scholars event.
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