Posted on Apr 20, 2020 in Featured

HealthAffairs.org This article highlights work that happens on a daily basis at your local health department. The daily jobs that get done to make sure communities stay healthy could be considered behind the scenes and most often go unnoticed. And when things are going well that’s a good thing. The coronavirus pandemic has brought work being done by...

Posted on Apr 19, 2020 in Featured

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Posted on Apr 14, 2020 in Featured

The Darke County General Health District will continue closure to the public until further notice. “We are still at a critical time with COVID-19, and we need to continue to practice social distancing,” stated Health Commissioner, Terrence L. Holman, DVM. At this time, the Health Department does not have a date to reopen to the public but we are still...

Posted on Apr 10, 2020 in Featured

The Darke County Health Department is asking for volunteers to register with the Medical Reserve Corps (MRC). MRC consists of community-based units established by local organizations to meet the public health needs of their communities. The MRC consists of medical and non-medical volunteers who are able to help with response efforts in time of emergency....

Posted on Apr 7, 2020 in Featured

Our April 2020 Special COVID-19 edition Healthline Newsletter is now available Check it out!...