Hispanic Health program designed to help the Hispanic community have access to medical care, social services and health education. Provide blood sugar, cholesterol and blood pressure screenings. Health Liaison serves as the link between the Hispanic community and health services. Assistance given to clients in Spanish with appointments and interpretations. The Promotora (community health liaison) teaches basic health education topics in Spanish.

Community Health Centers of Greater Dayton provides access to high quality, affordable, primary healthcare in the region with general health education, physician referrals, and medical social work.

Hispanic Health program designed to help the Hispanic community have access to medical care, social services and health education. Provide blood sugar, cholesterol and blood pressure screenings. Health Liaison serves as the link between the Hispanic community and health services. Assistance given to clients in Spanish with appointments and interpretations. The Promotora (community health liaison) teaches basic health education topics in Spanish.

Hispanic Health program designed to help the Hispanic community have access to medical care, social services and health education. Provide blood sugar, cholesterol and blood pressure screenings. Health Liaison serves as the link between the Hispanic community and health services. Assistance given to clients in Spanish with appointments and interpretations. The Promotora (community health liaison) teaches basic health education topics in Spanish.

The Wellness Initiative for Senior Education (WISE) is designed to help older adults celebrate healthy aging, making healthy choices and avoid substance abuse. This educational program offers six lessons that cover a wide range of topics. Participants will have an opportunity to meet new people and: - Learn about the aging process and how to make healthy lifestyle choices - Celebrate this exciting stage of life and all the benefits that come with it - Discuss risk factors and behaviors you should avoid to stay healthy - Examine how alcohol, prescription, and over the counter medications affect seniors differently and how you can avoid problems - Learn how to use simple tools to help you feel more empowered about your health and the healthcare you receive.

Provides a support group for those with diabetes.

Offers a variety of health education programs and events for older adults. Some topics may include Medicare, Medicaid, SNAP, Diabetes, Nutrition, Education, Fall Prevention and more.

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.

Provides wellness lectures, fitness and exercise classes and workout machines.

Hispanic Health program designed to help the Hispanic community have access to medical care, social services and health education. Provide blood sugar, cholesterol and blood pressure screenings. Health Liaison serves as the link between the Hispanic community and health services. Assistance given to clients in Spanish with appointments and interpretations. The Promotora (community health liaison) teaches basic health education topics in Spanish.

Hispanic Health program designed to help the Hispanic community have access to medical care, social services and health education. Provide blood sugar, cholesterol and blood pressure screenings. Health Liaison serves as the link between the Hispanic community and health services. Assistance given to clients in Spanish with appointments and interpretations. The Promotora (community health liaison) teaches basic health education topics in Spanish.

TMP offers a variety of Group Activities and Classes designed to encourage participation and education in a group setting. Class schedule changes monthly; refer to www.themainplace.org

Provides an evidence-based multi-session workshop that reviews techniques and strategies individuals can use to reduce their risk of falling by improving balance and fitness, and making their habits, home and environment safer. Workshop is led by trained coaches who have previously participated in the workshop.

Hispanic Health program designed to help the Hispanic community have access to medical care, social services and health education. Provide blood sugar, cholesterol and blood pressure screenings. Health Liaison serves as the link between the Hispanic community and health services. Assistance given to clients in Spanish with appointments and interpretations. The Promotora (community health liaison) teaches basic health education topics in Spanish.

Hispanic Health program designed to help the Hispanic community have access to medical care, social services and health education. Provide blood sugar, cholesterol and blood pressure screenings. Health Liaison serves as the link between the Hispanic community and health services. Assistance given to clients in Spanish with appointments and interpretations. The Promotora (community health liaison) teaches basic health education topics in Spanish.

Hispanic Health program designed to help the Hispanic community have access to medical care, social services and health education. Provide blood sugar, cholesterol and blood pressure screenings. Health Liaison serves as the link between the Hispanic community and health services. Assistance given to clients in Spanish with appointments and interpretations. The Promotora (community health liaison) teaches basic health education topics in Spanish.

Health education programming for schools, groups and presentations available on health related topics.

Function and Purpose: The Ohio cooperative Extension Service, an educational outreach arm of the Ohio State University-OCES, conducts research-based and interests in agriculture & natural resources, community development, family strengths, nutrition, diet and health and 4-H youth development and leadership. Service: 1. Educational information in agriculture, resource management, family life, nutrition and youth education. 2. Insect and pest identification 3. 4-H clubs and programs for youth 4. Programs and newsletters on various subject matters 5. Speakers for organizations, schools, etc. 6. Food and nutritional eduction program for limited income families - groups and individual teaching

Hispanic Health program designed to help the Hispanic community have access to medical care, social services and health education. Provide blood sugar, cholesterol and blood pressure screenings. Health Liaison serves as the link between the Hispanic community and health services. Assistance given to clients in Spanish with appointments and interpretations. The Promotora (community health liaison) teaches basic health education topics in Spanish.

Hispanic Health program designed to help the Hispanic community have access to medical care, social services and health education. Provide blood sugar, cholesterol and blood pressure screenings. Health Liaison serves as the link between the Hispanic community and health services. Assistance given to clients in Spanish with appointments and interpretations. The Promotora (community health liaison) teaches basic health education topics in Spanish.

Hispanic Health program designed to help the Hispanic community have access to medical care, social services and health education. Provide blood sugar, cholesterol and blood pressure screenings. Health Liaison serves as the link between the Hispanic community and health services. Assistance given to clients in Spanish with appointments and interpretations. The Promotora (community health liaison) teaches basic health education topics in Spanish.

Provides a variety of monthly health education and wellness programs, and special events.

Works to prevent disease, prolong life and promote good health. Provides public health nursing, health promotion programs, disease control, birth and death information, and environmental health services. Addresses current and changing public health concerns.

Offers home visits and follow-up care for older adults 60 years and older with chronic lung disease. Respiratory therapist provides training on how the disease affects the patient's life and how to maintain quality of life. Provides on-going support and access to resources.

Provides services such as advocacy, research and education to the public. The Brain Injury Association of Ohio's Helpline offers toll-free access to information and resource identification for seeking information on brain injury issues.