UPCOMING EVENTS:
2016 Indoor Walking Opportunities - Held through-out year @ Various Locations
Grand Lake Health System has complied a list of 2016 Indoor Walking Locations click here for more times and locations. Visit https://www.grandlakehealth.org/about-us/outreach-programs/road-to-fitness.html for more information.
Mercer County Healthcare Disaster Planning Coalition (MCHDPC) - Tuesday, October 18th, 2016 from 10:00a.m.-12:00p.m. at Central Services Bldg., Conference Room B195 (Use Sugar St. Entrance)
The Mercer County Healthcare Disater Planning Coalition (MCHDPC) is a voluntary group chaired by the Mercer County-Celina City Health Department (MCCCHD), Mercer County Emergency Management Agency (EMA), and Mercer Health Hospital. Its goal is to maximize healthcare response capabilities and minimize healthcare system interruption during emergencies by planning together to identify and fill gaps. The Coalition is open to all organizations that provide or support health services in Mercer County. Recruitment of members will be ongoing. The Coalition meets semi-annually to engage in planning, completing training and exercises. The MCHDPC will work to support the restoration of community healthcare systems, including public health, medical, and mental/behavioral health, post-disaster. Contact Bill Steinbrunner (419) 586-3251 ext 1286 or bsteinbrunner@mccchd.org with questions or more information.
Walk In Flu Clinic at Mercer County Health Dept. – Friday, October 28th, 2016 from 7:15a.m.-3:15p.m.
No Appointment Needed! Walk In to get your flu shot at the Health Dept. Bring your insurance card with completed immunization forms HERE. Call us for more information (419) 586-3251 ext 1270.
The coalition joins to improve the quality of lives of Mercer County residents by preventing the harmful consequences of substance use and abuse among youth, families, and the larger community.
~Smaller “working groups” within the coalition have been formed and will begin working and planning at this meeting! At this point, the four focus areas will be:
~Increasing substance abuse education and awareness (parents and youth)
~Increasing positive youth alternative activities
~Reducing adult alcohol and other drug abuse
~Reducing opiate and prescription drug abuse
Contact Laura Sanford, LSW, Prevention Coordinator & Mercer County Prevention Coalition Coordinator, Foundations Behavioral Health Services - 4761 State Route 29, Celina, Ohio 45822 Phone: 419-584-1000; Fax: 419-584-1825 lauras@foundationsbhs.org
Walk In Flu Clinic at Mercer County Health Dept. – Tuesday, November 8th, 2016 from 9:30a.m.-5:30p.m.
No Appointment Needed! Walk In to get your flu shot at the Health Dept. Bring your insurance card with completed immunization forms HERE. Call us for more information (419) 586-3251 ext 1270.
ServSafe Manager Training (2 day course) - Monday, December 5th and Monday, December 12th, 2016 from 8:30a.m.-4:30p.m. at Mercer County OSU Extension Office (220 W. Livingston St., Rm B252)
Food Service Managers and Food Handlers at restaurants, convenience stores, grocery stores, school food service workers, and civic groups who prepare food for sale and consumption. This course meets the standards as set by the Ohio Department of Health as Level II Certification in Food Protection Manager Certification (Ohio Revised Code 3701-21-25). Deadline to register is Monday, November 28th, 2016 application form can be found at http://mercer.osu.edu/program-areas/family-and-consumer-sciences or click Here. Cost is $150 includes course, books, handouts, lunch and certification test. Certification is good for 5 years. Contact Barb Hennard, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator at 419-586-2179 or Email: hennard.1@osu.edu.
Mercer County Prevention Coalition Meeting - Monday, December 5th from 5:30p.m.-7:00p.m. at Central Services Bldg., Conference Room B195 (Use Sugar St. Entrance)
The coalition joins to improve the quality of lives of Mercer County residents by preventing the harmful consequences of substance use and abuse among youth, families, and the larger community.
~Smaller “working groups” within the coalition have been formed and will begin working and planning at this meeting! At this point, the four focus areas will be:
~Increasing substance abuse education and awareness (parents and youth)
~Increasing positive youth alternative activities
~Reducing adult alcohol and other drug abuse
~Reducing opiate and prescription drug abuse
Contact Laura Sanford, LSW, Prevention Coordinator & Mercer County Prevention Coalition Coordinator, Foundations Behavioral Health Services - 4761 State Route 29, Celina, Ohio 45822 Phone: 419-584-1000; Fax: 419-584-1825 lauras@foundationsbhs.org
4Q2016 MRC Meeting - December 14th, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at Central Services Bldg., Conference Room B195 (Use Sugar St. Entrance)
Interested in Volunteering? Contact Bill Steinbrunner (419) 586-3251 ext 1286 or bsteinbrunner@mccchd.org.
Drive Thru Flu Clinic at Mercer County Fairgrounds – Tuesday, October 3rd, 2017 from 9:30a.m.-6:00p.m.
Drive Thru to get your whole family flu shots and never leave the car! Please use the Market St. entrance at the Mercer County Fairgrounds and bring your insurance card with completed screening form for speedy service. Interested in Volunteering for the event? Contact Bill Steinbrunner (419) 586-3251 ext 1286 or bsteinbrunner@mccchd.org.