Pickaway County Public Health

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Accidents happen fast — especially with curious kids. Store personal care products up, away, and out of sight. 📞 Poison Control: 1-800-222-1222 Available 24/7 • Free • Confidential Prevention starts at home. #PublicHealth #PickawayCounty

Every motorcyclist is someone’s family member, friend, neighbor, or coworker. Watching for motorcycles protects real people in our community. Share the road. Save lives. #WatchForMotorcycles #ShareTheRoad #MotorcycleSafety #LookTwiceSaveALife #CommunitySafety

Looking for accessible information on the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline this Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month? Explore more at 🔗 dbh.ohio.gov/988toolkit.

🤔Think vaping is safe? Think again. 😶‍🌫️Vaping is NOT safe for teens & young adults. 🧠The adolescent brain is still developing and taking in these substances may be harmful. getsmartaboutdrugs.com/vaping Drug Enforcement Administration -DEA The United States Department of Justice

Please monitor your local weather conditions and head indoors at the first sign of thunderstorms in your area.

This year, 153k people will be diagnosed with colon cancer in the U.S. and 52k will die. But, by knowing your choices and getting screened, we can make colon cancer the preventable cancer. Visit #LeadFromBehind’s website to understand your choices: leadfrombehind.org

Join us for a FREE day of fun, family connection, and wellness at the Pickaway County Fairgrounds! 📅 Saturday, April 4 ⏰ 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM 📍 415 Lancaster Pike, Circleville, OH 43113 #PickawayCounty #FamilyFunDay #ChildAbusePreventionMonth #WildAndWell #CommunityStrong

🎈 Healthy Kids Day is April 18! ⏰ 10 AM – 1 PM 📍 Pickaway County Family YMCA FREE fun for the whole family—games, activities, bounce houses & more! 💚 Let’s get kids moving this spring 🌱 #HealthyKidsDay #PickawayCounty #PCPH

988 and 911: Know who to contact to get the right support at the right time.

A balanced meal is key to staying healthy Aim to have half your plate/bowl fruits and vegetables! Learn more healthy habits at odh.ohio.gov/know-our-progr… (*Please be aware of foods that can be considered choking hazards in children under four years old.)

Over 154K This year, over 154k people will be diagnosed with colon cancer in the U.S. and 53k will die. But colon cancer is The Preventable Cancer, and getting screened saves lives.. Visit #LeadFromBehind’s website to understand your choices: leadfrombehind.org

Early detection saves lives, and together we are removing barriers to care for those who need it most. A sincere thank you to Guardant for awarding us the grant that made this initiative possible. Together, we are building a healthier Pickaway and Highland County.

If a substance gets into your eyes, rinse immediately with clean, running water for 15 to 20 minutes. Do not wait. Then call Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222 for guidance. They’re available 24 hours a day.

Vaccines save lives. ✔ Safe ✔ Effective ✔ Protective Vaccination helps protect you and those around you. Have questions? Pickaway County Public Health is here to help. #VaccinesWork #PickawayCounty

👍 A balanced lunch helps kiddos energy and focus ➡️ Start with a fresh fruit. Ex. Banana, apple slices, berries ➡️ Pick two veggies. Ex. Carrot and cucumber sticks ➡️ Add a healthy protein. Ex. Yogurt or hummus for a yummy dip ➡️ Choose a whole grain. Ex. Whole grain crackers

Do you know the risk categories for severe weather? Learn the severe weather outlooks issued by the Storm Prediction Center @NWSSPC spc.noaa.gov

March 24 is World TB Day! This date marks the day in 1882 when the bacterium that causes tuberculosis was discovered. TB bacteria usually attack the lungs, but it can attack any part of the body such as the kidney, spine, and brain.

Store personal care products up high, out of reach, and in their original containers. If possible, keep them in a locked cabinet. Prevention is simple — and it protects the people we love most. If something happens, call 1-800-222-1222 right away.

Join us Wednesday, March 25 from 5–7 PM at the Pickaway County Library for this FREE open house for expectant parents and families with babies and toddlers! #PickawayCounty #CribsForKids #SafeSleep #CommunitySupport #PublicHealth #FamilyResources