Clinton County Health District-Ohio

Here is a cheat sheet for you to use for your Thanksgiving turkey preparation.

We wanted to share this Thanksgiving act of kindness that occured yesterday. During our inspection at Wilmington Pizza Hut, the owners of the facility presented one of their employees with a turkey for Thanksgiving. We thought that we should share this wonderful act of kindness.

The Clinton County Health District will be Closed for Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 23, 2023 and Friday, November 24, 2023. We will reopen for business on Monday, November 27, 2023 at 7:30 AM. Enjoy your holiday with family and friends. Happy Thanksgiving!

CCHD Wilmington City Schools Nurses, Jennifer and Delilah, providing hearing and vision screenings at Holmes Elementary today.

HMC Farms Voluntarily Recalls Whole Peaches, Plums and Nectarines Sold at Retail Stores in 2022 and 2023 Because of Possible Health Risk https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/hmc-farms-voluntarily-recalls-whole-peaches-plums-and-nectarines-sold-retail-stores-2022-and-2023

If you are going to stuff your turkey, make sure you are following these guidelines:

1. Cook all ingredients in the stuffing/dressing prior to stuffing the turkey.
2. Stuff the turkey right before you put it in the oven, not the night before, with the cooked ingredients.
3. Do not overstuff your turkey. Leave some room for the stuffing to expand.
4. Make sure your stuffing reaches 165 F with a thermometer to ensure proper cooking.
5. Once you have enjoyed your turkey and stuffing, make sure you refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours to prevent any bacteria from growing.

Follow these steps if you are stuffing your turkey, and you should have a happy and safe Thanksgiving!

The Ohio Department of Health recently surveyed our pool program. Several members of our Environmental Health Staff did a pool inspection for the survey.

Today’s the day! Make sure you get that turkey out of the freezer so it is ready to be cooked on Thanksgiving. Make sure you have plenty of room on the bottom shelf of your refrigerator, and don’t forget to put a tray under the turkey so don’t have a big mess in your refrigerator. Happy Turkey Day!

Have you thought about thawing your turkey yet? A 16-pound turkey can take 4 to 5 days to safely thaw out!😳 Find out how long you should thaw your 🦃👉🏽 https://bit.ly/3sntZWf. Remember to cook your turkey to an internal temperature of 165 °F.

Wilmington City Transit and several CCHD staffers completed their American Red Cross CPR/AED training today. Want to learn more about our training, call Kate at 937.382.3829 x 4120.

What you need to know about Pneumonia Vaccines
by Michaella Quallen, RN

Pneumonia, an infection of the lungs is caused by a bacteria that can be prevented by vaccines. Besides pneumonia, these bacteria can also cause ear or sinus infections, blood stream infections, or an infection of the tissue covering the brain and spinal cord, called meningitis. Most of these infections are mild. However, some can result in long term problems, such as hearing loss, or brain damage, or even death. Anyone can get pneumococcal disease, especially those with underlying medical conditions, children under the age of two, adults 65 years or older. Also, cigarette smokers are found to be at a higher risk too.

Prevnar 20 vaccine helps protect against 20 types of bacteria. It is part of the routine schedule for children at 2, 4, 6, and 12 through 15 months old. In infants, protection from the pneumococcal vaccine lasts only several months while babies build up immunity to the bacteria. That’s why babies need multiple doses of the pneumonia vaccine a few months apart.

Two vaccines that are given to adults are Pneumovax23 and Prevnar20. Young adults with health concerns like diabetes, cardiac or lung diseases should ask their doctor about Prevnar 20. Adults at the age of 65 should receive both vaccines, at least a year apart, to boost their immune system and gain protection for many years.

Please call Clinton County Health District with questions, at 937-382-3829. Appointments available by appointment: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 8:30 AM-11:00 AM, 1:00 PM-4:00 PM.

CCHD: What you need to know about pneumonia vaccines - Wilmington News Journal Pneumonia, an infection of the lungs, is caused by a bacteria that can be prevented by vaccines. Besides pneumonia, these bacteria can also cause ear or sinus infections, blood stream infections, or an infection of the tissue covering the brain and spinal cord, called meningitis.

Congratulations to Nurses Samantha and Hannah! They both are now Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology certified in Infection Prevention and Control.

Come see Nurse Hannah at today's ATSG Health Fair. If you would like for us to attend your Clinton County community health fair, please contact us at: [email protected]. We can provide info on our programming and services such as immunizations and blood pressure screenings.

Clinton County Drive to Succeed Program Update: To date, the Scholarship Committee has awarded 5 Driving Education Scholarships to very deserving Clinton County children! To learn more about the Clinton County Program and eligibility, visit the link here:

Official Website for Clinton County Ohio - Drive to Succeed Grant Program The official website for Clinton County, Ohio

Thanksgiving Food Safety Tips to make your life a little easier. Have a Safe and Happy Holiday!

Press Release - Speed Limit Reductions

It's Turkey Time! Try to simplify your holiday cooking by using these four guidelines: Clean, Separate, Cook, and Chill. The chart below can help with these guidelines. Everyone stay safe and stay healthy. Happy Turkey Day!

Recall of Frito Lay: Off the Eaten Path Chickpea Veggie Crisps due to undeclared allergens.

Frito-Lay: Off The Eaten Path Chickpea Veggie Crisps Frito-Lay today issued a voluntary recall of 16,100 bags of 6 ¼ oz. Off The Eaten Path Chickpea Veggie Crisps that may contain undeclared milk ingredients due to the unintended presence of caramel seasoned crisps. The recall is the result of an investigation following a consumer complaint.

WanaBana Recalls WanaBana, Weis, and Schnucks Apple Cinnamon Fruit Purée Pouches & Cinnamon Apple Sauce Due to Elevated Lead Levels https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/wanabana-recalls-wanabana-weis-and-schnucks-apple-cinnamon-fruit-puree-pouches-cinnamon-apple-sauce

Recall of Wanabana, Weis and Schuncks apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches..

WanaBana Recalls WanaBana, Weis, and Schnucks Apple Cinnamon Fruit Purée Pouches & Cinnamon Apple Sauce Due to Elevated Lead Levels WanaBana USA is voluntarily recalling WanaBana Apple Cinnamon Fruit Purée pouches due to reports of elevated levels of lead found in certain units of the product. Pursuant to the FDA, lead is toxic to humans and can affect people of any age or health status. Protecting children from exposure to le

It's Turkey Time! When you cook your Thanksgiving Turkey make sure you have a thermometer and you are checking the thickest part of the meat to ensure that the internal temperature is reaching 165F. Let's keep everyone safe this Holiday season! Happy Turkey Day!

Mid America Pet Food Expands Voluntary Recall to Include Additional Dog and Cat Food Products Due to Possible Salmonella Health Risk https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/mid-america-

Senior Nursing students from the Wright State University School of Nursing, Kinesiology, and Health Sciences met today with our Director of Nursing, WIC Director and Health Commissioner learn more about Public Health in Clinton County. These students in turn, shared information about their "Vial of Life" community project for the City of Wilmington.

Nurse Jennifer and Nurse Delilah worked with the Smile Programs the mobile dentists yesterday at Wilmington City Schools' Holmes Elementary. Learn more about the program that brings dental care to schools at no cost here: https://mobiledentists.com/

As many of us are starting to make list for our holiday meals, we want to make sure we stay safe and keep our family safe from foodborne illness. Make sure when you make your grocery list, that you have plenty of room in your refrigerator to handle all of the food you are buying, including the turkey. Make sure you are storing your cooked foods on the top shelf, raw fruits and vegetables on the middle shelves and raw meats (including that turkey) on the bottom shelf to avoid any possible contamination. Make sure you have a thermometer to check the temperature of the turkey. Also be sure and check the dates of the food products that you are purchasing. If you have any questions regarding food safety, please contact our office at 937-382-7251 we will be more than happy to help! Happy shopping!

Reminder that the Clinton County Health District will be Closed for Veterans Day on Friday, November 10, 2023.

Hearn Kirkwood Issues Safety Alert on Undeclared Soy and Milk in Various Croissant Sandwiches https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/hearn-kirkwood-issues-safety-alert-undeclared-soy-and-milk-various-croissant-sandwiches

We did it! On November 7, 2023, CCHD achieved national accreditation status through the Public Health Accreditation Board.
Accreditation is a rigorous process that shows our commitment to quality and performance improvement, collaboration, and public health practice. We are proud to have our work and programs nationally recognized and remain committed to the health and wellbeing of our community. A huge thank you to our great team for all their hard work and dedication in making this happen!

It’s time to think about that Thanksgiving dinner!! We all know that we have forgotten about getting the turkey out of the freezer. Below is a chart to help you with when to put your turkey in your refrigerator and properly thaw that Thanksgiving turkey to have a safe holiday meal.

It's almost Turkey time and everyone is starting to plan their holiday meals. No one want to make anyone sick at their holiday meal, so we need to take some time and think about how to prepare our meal safely. Below are some tips are preparing your meal, cooking your meal and storing your meal safely. Happy Turkey Day.

The Clinton County Health District will be Closed on Friday, November 10, 2023 in observance of Veterans Day. We will reopen on Monday, November 13, 2023 at 7:30 A.M.

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/tyson-foods-inc--recalls-chicken-patty-product-due-possible-foreign-matter

Tyson Foods Inc. Recalls Chicken Patty Product Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination | Food Safety and Inspection Service The .gov means it’s official. Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you’re on a federal government site.

It's that time of year when we start to think about holiday cooking, family gatherings and Thanksgiving dinner. Here is a chart to help you with Food Allergens that some of your family member/children might experience. Make sure you think about those family members with food allergens and possibly offer some different choices. This chart provides you with some common food allergens and how to prevent your friends and family from worrying about these during the holidays.

The weather outside is getting colder. Please make sure that you are dressing appropriately, in layers. As the temperatures are getting colder make sure that you have a warm hat, gloves and heavy coat to protect yourself from the cold.

The Grief Recovery Method® is a guide designed to improve emotional health and well being related to loss. The program is about taking actionable steps to process the emotions that are causing pain. The Clinton County Health District-Ohio is now offering one on one support. The Clinton County Health District offers this program and book at no cost.
Visit: https://www.griefrecoverymethod.com/grms/renee-quallen to learn more or call 937-481-2129 to discuss the program with Renee Quallen BSN, GRMS.

Boo to the Flu! Come see Nurse Monica tonight for your Flu and/or COVID vaccines at Your Father's Kitchen from 6-7pm. Happy Halloween!

Mid America Pet Food Issues Voluntary Recall of Victor Beef Meal & Rice Dog Food Due to Possible Salmonella Health Risk https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/mid-america-pet-food-issues-voluntary-recall-victor-beef-meal-rice-dog-food-due-possible-salmonella

Notice: Our November CPR/AED training has been changed to Tuesday, November 14th from 5:30-7:30pm due to the Election Day conflict. For more info visit: https://co.clinton.oh.us/departments/HealthDistrict/CPRTrainingProgram

Don't forget to get your vaccinations before the holiday season! Call our office for an appointment if you prefer that over a walk in clinic at 937.382.7221

Don't forget this Saturday is National Prescription Drug TakeBack Day. You can take your old, out dated or no longer needed prescription drugs to Blanchester Kroger's, Wilmington Municipal Building and Sabina IGA this Saturday, October 28, 2023 between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM.

Campground inspections are conducted twice a year by our Environmental Health staff. They check the spacing requirements, the restrooms, the dump stations/sewage treatment, backflow prevention on the water systems and the overall condition of the campgrounds to ensure they are safe for the community. We were able to get some great pictures at some of our local campgrounds this year.