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.
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🦟 How do we decide when to spray for mosquitoes? Our Mosquito Control Program monitors mosquito activity throughout the season by collecting and testing mosquitoes from traps across Delaware County for West Nile virus (WNV).
We only spray when a mosquito trap comes back positive or there is a reported human case of mosquito-borne illness. Our goal is to protect your health while using mosquito treatments responsibly.
Residents can also help reduce mosquito activity by:
✔️ Dumping standing water every 3–4 days
✔️ Using EPA-registered insect repellent
✔️ Wearing long sleeves and pants when possible
✔️ Keeping window and door screens in good repair
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We’re excited to recognize these Delaware County schools participating in the Team Tressel Fitness Challenge! These schools are helping students build healthy habits by encouraging physical activity, healthy choices and overall wellness.
👏Thank you to our schools for getting students moving and making wellness a priority. Let’s give a BIG Delaware County shout-out to:
🏫 Alum Creek Elementary
🏫 Berlin Middle School
🏫 Big Walnut Intermediate
🏫 Big Walnut Middle School
🏫 Buckeye Valley Middle School
🏫 Buckeye Valley West Elementary
🏫 Carlisle Elementary
🏫 Conger Elementary
🏫 Deer Run Elementary
🏫 East Elementary School
🏫 Eli Pinney Elementary
🏫 Fouse Elementary School
🏫 Genoa Christian Academy
🏫 Genoa Middle School
🏫 Glen Oak Elementary School
🏫 Guardian Academy
🏫 Heritage Elementary
🏫 Heritage Middle School
🏫 Indian Springs Elementary
🏫 John C. Dempsey Middle School
🏫 Johnnycake Corners Elementary
🏫 Laura Woodward Elementary
🏫 Liberty Middle School
🏫 Liberty Tree Elementary School
🏫 Oak Creek Elementary School
🏫 Olentangy Berkshire Middle School
🏫 Olentangy Orange Middle School
🏫 Peachblow Crossing Elementary School
🏫 Robert Frost Elementary
🏫 Schultz Elementary
🏫 Scioto Ridge Elementary
🏫 Shale Meadows Elementary
🏫 Smith Elementary School
🏫 Tyler Run Elementary
🏫 Walnut Creek Elementary
🏫 Wyandot Run Elementary School
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What an incredible day on the Ohio Wesleyan University JAYwalk! 💜 We were proud to join our amazing community partners to raise awareness for #overdoseawarenessday.
Students and staff stopped by to grab giveaways, connect with local resources, and pick up something that can make a life-saving difference — free naloxone kits.
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Does your organization have a project that could help make Delaware County healthier? Funding is available to help make it happen!
We're investing in projects that:
🥗 Improve access to healthy food
🍎 Encourage healthy eating
🏃 Increase opportunities for physical activity
💪 Help reduce chronic disease in Delaware County
We're releasing the application process today! Learn more at:
DelawareHealth.org/2026/08/31/2027-micro-grant
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💜 On Overdose Awareness Day | August 31, we’re releasing the 2025 Annual Accidental Overdose Report, which provides a closer look at overdose deaths, emergency department visits, substances involved, and local naloxone distribution in Delaware County.
In 2025, 11 Delaware County residents died from an accidental overdose, while there were 214 emergency department visits for suspected drug overdose. At the same time, our community continues to expand access to naloxone, with 906 individual naloxone kits distributed in 2025.
For more, read the 2025 Annual Accidental Overdose Report:
DelawareHealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2025-Overdose-Annual-Report.pdf
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We're hosting one more opportunity to get rid of those old tires—for FREE! Mark your calendar for Free Tire Disposal Day on Saturday, October 3, from 9 a.m.–12 p.m. at the Delaware County Fairgrounds.
Delaware County residents only. Up to 10 passenger tires (rim sizes 13"–24") accepted. No bike or agricultural tires.
Properly disposing of old tires helps eliminate places where mosquitoes can breed and protects our community. 🦟 Clear out those old tires and help keep mosquitoes from breeding!
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