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Offers way to grow community garden. Program coordinator works with low-income families in developing vegetable gardens. Gardens are located at schools, apartments, neighborhoods, and partnered with may organizations. The gardeners range in age from pre-school youth to adults at senior centers. We teach healthy gardening for healthy lives.

HelpLink 211 Dayton

Provides an information line regarding seasonal flu and seasonal flu vaccines.

LSS 211 Central Ohio

Manages a drop-in center for teens and young adults, regardless of gender expression or sexual orientation, who would like a safe space to socialize with other youth. Seeks to prevent HIV and other STDs. Offers education, employment assistance, leadership opportunities, counseling, HIV testing and HIV/AIDS education programs. Provides recreation such as movies, game night, music and parties and offers programs on topics such as staying in school, preparing for college and occasionally offers tutoring.

211 Cleveland

Operates an information line regarding the seasonal flu and seasonal flu vaccinations.

211 Cleveland

The Public Health Nursing Division provides important services to the residents of Highland County. Each of these programs is designed specifically to improve the health of our community. The Public Health Nursing Division prides itself in continuing to be an active and influential part of the community health care system. The Infectious Disease Program monitors various infectious diseases that are reported to our agency by health care providers, laboratories, and the community. Almost 100 infectious diseases are mandated by law to be reported to the health department. Our Public Health Nursing department monitors and analyzes data of these infectious diseases to identify trends such as increased incidence of disease “clusters" or "outbreaks", changes in medication-resistance disease patterns, and disseminating information derived from data analysis. Prevention, control, and providing education of infectious diseases is one of the most important aspects of the health department. Another program, sponsored by the Ohio Department of Health, is The Bureau for Children with Medical Handicaps (BCMH). The BCMH program is devoted to providing assistance to eligible parents/guardians of children with special needs. A nurse at the health department is available to assist families with the application process, home visits to the child and/or family, and coordinating services. The Health Department provides immunizations for both children and adults. Check our clinic schedule for dates, times, locations and cost for immunizations. The Care-A-Van (CAV) is a unique service provided by the Health Department. The CAV is a mobile unit, providing preventative services to many areas in the community. Immunizations, laboratory services, blood pressure screenings, and diabetes screenings are just some of the services offered on the Care-A-Van. The Highland County Health Department is proud to be have been one of the first jurisdictions in the state to offer this type of mobile clinic to our community. These are just a few of the services the Public Health Nursing Division offers to the community.

HelpLink 211 Dayton

The Fairfield County Department of Health provides information about vaccines and the illnesses they prevent, laws related to vaccines and exemptions.

211 Fairfield

Offers monthly newsletter, publications, online resources and presentations related to Parkinson's disease.

LSS 211 Central Ohio

Offers a nutrition education program for pregnant women, nursing mothers, infants and children 5 years and younger. Provides supplemental food through the WIC Nutrition Card that can be used at local grocery stores. Provides formula for infants. Offers breastfeeding education and support, including, breast pumps for work or school. WIC also provides referrals to health and other social services.

LSS 211 Central Ohio

The Autism Society provides information and referrals via a toll-free phone line for autism-related questions and an on-line database with local and national resources. The Autism Society is made up of a nationwide network of chapters designed to provide information and support geographically. The Autism Society hosts an annual and several local conferences and publishes a quarterly magazine, the Autism Advocate. The Autism Society impacts local, state and federal public policy and increases awareness about day-to-day issues and promotes research that leads to applied practices to improve the quality of life for those living with autism.

211 Cleveland

Provides disability outreach and support services for families directly affected by disabilities. Services include health education and life skills programs, parent support, links to health and other resources, referrals, and mentoring.

UW 211 Greater Toledo

Blood Glucose Screening is provided in the clinic during our regular business hours. A 2-4 hour fast is required to perform the blood sugar screening. There is NO CHARGE at this time for this service. Hemoglobin A1c testing is provided at a cost of $20 for all patients. Hemoglobin A1c screening monitors the average blood glucose levels over the last 3 months for those with a diagnosis of diabetes. It is an indicator of overall blood glucose control. Fasting is not necessary. Also will provide glucometers at no cost to Muskingum County residents when available.

211 Pathways

211 UWGC

National initiative to help Americans achieve a heart healthy lifestyle.

LSS 211 Central Ohio

Offers a nutrition education and obesity prevention program serving low-income adults and youth. Facilitates voluntary adoption of healthy food and physical activity choices and other good nutrition-related behaviors.

UW 211 Greater Toledo

Provides supplemental food card that includes staple foods, fruits and vegetables; nutrition education; breastfeeding education; support and counseling; and referral services to eligible women and children. During the summer also provides a one-time $30 supplemental voucher to a limited number of participants for fruits and vegetables from selected local growers (Farmers' Market Nutrition Program), available while supplies last. Also offers speakers who discuss the program and the value of good nutrition.

211 Cleveland

HelpLink 211 Dayton

Accepts requests for health information, brochures, speakers, and displays.

211 Mansfield OH

Provides a variety of health services designed to enhance wellness, decrease stress, deal with pain, and improve symptoms related to chronic health conditions. Services may include acupuncture, acupressure, crainosacral therapy, frequency-specific microcurrent therapy, osteopathetic manipulation, myofascial release and Reiki.

211 Cleveland

Provides information on rare, orphan, neglected, and genetic diseases. Links to journal publications, conferences, support groups, treatments, and clinical trials are provided on web site. Answers questions about specific diseases, rare diseases in general, and undiagnosed conditions.

211 Cleveland

Services include: Linkage to HIV testing (confidential, but not anonymous) and pre/post-test counseling. Offers counseling for those who have been newly diagnosed. Also provides HIV support groups as well as "Peer Navigation". This program links people who are newly diagnosed or need a little extra support to manage living with HIV with experienced people who have had HIV a long time and are doing well.

211 Cleveland

Provides information on diseases of the heart, lung, blood, and sleep disorders and accepts orders for free publications. Topics include asthma, cholesterol, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, heart disease, high blood pressure, obesity, peripheral arterial disease, sickle cell anemia, and sleep disorders. Note: Does not provide referrals to doctors or counsel people on specific medical problems.

211 Summit

Provides information about vaccines and immunizations (such as childhood, seasonal, and travel vaccinations). Can answer questions about the rules concerning vaccination exemptions and will refer to information from the Centers for Disease Control as to the effectiveness or potential risks concerning immunizations. Does not give medical advice or recommendations.

211 Cleveland

The Health Center is a patient-centered medical home offering preventive and primary care to patients of all ages. Medical services will include, but are not limited to: treatment of illness such as ear aches, colds, sore throats, sinus infections and management of chronic disease such as diabetes; physical exams for work, school and sports; well-child exams; immunizations for children and adults; and women’s health including pregnancy tests and Pap tests. Dental services include cleanings, fillings, sealants, extractions, x-rays, fluoride treatments, oral health exams and oral cancer screenings. Other clinical services include substance abuse treatment and counseling services. Health Center staff will also connect patients with other community services that can help them, including tobacco cessation classes and nutrition counseling. Medical services are available at the East Main Street Danville Health Center location.

211 Pathways

Nutrition professionals promote wellness and disease prevention by ensuring effective nutrition education and counseling.

211 Pathways

Provides a 12-week multidisciplinary program for chidlren and youth with a BMI greater than the 85 percentile. Each 90 minute session is run by a dietician, a behavioral health specialist, and an exercise physiologist. Children and parents meet separately or the first hour and then jointly to work with the exercise physiologist for the last 30 minutes.

211 Cleveland