Posted on Jun 17, 2020 in Featured

The Darke County Health Department has received several questions regarding antibody testing and how the results of these antibody tests may be incorporated into our county COVID-19 count. Antibodies are Y shaped proteins that are made by the body after it recovers from a sickness. These antibodies are specifically made to be able to bind to things called...

Posted on Jun 12, 2020 in Featured

Health Department Supports the Use of Face Masks   There has been a lot of information about whether or not to wear a mask.  The Darke County General Health District wants the community to know that masks can help to reduce the spread of disease. Because many positive COVID-19 individuals do not feel sick and are asymptomatic (without symptoms), masks...

Posted on May 14, 2020 in Featured

The Darke County General Health District will reopen offices to the public by appointment only. All visitors will be screened upon entry and a mask will need to be worn. If you do not have a mask, we will provide one to you. The Environmental Division will be accepting in office appointments with limited hours beginning May 18, 2020. If you need to make an...

Posted on May 8, 2020 in Featured

Health Department Sees Great Community Need for Masks   The Darke County General Health District was able to distribute approximately 800 masks during their first drive-thru mask distribution held on Wednesday, May 6, at the Health Department, 300 Garst Ave., Greenville, Ohio.  We want to thank everyone who came out to get masks and a special thank...

Posted on Apr 28, 2020 in Featured

JOB VACANCY Help Me Grow HOME VISITOR Darke County General Health District’s Help Me Grow Program is seeking to fill one, full-time Help Me Grow Home Visitor position to provide services in Darke County. Prefer candidates with previous home-based experience. Qualifications/License Requirements: Registered Nurse Preferred. Minimum of two (2) year degree in...