Crawford County Public Health

02/21/2026

Are you a caregiver of children ages 0-12 with developmental delays or disabilities? Avita Health System (Galion) is hosting a FREE 6-week course to help you tackle issues like managing anger, creating bedtime routines, and setting goals for change. And since it falls during the early evening hours, dinner is provided for participants! Interested? Call Megan Derby at (614)809-2009 for questions or to sign up.

02/20/2026

Happy National Love Your Pet Day! Research has found that pets can help lower blood pressure, decrease stress, improve heart health, reduce anxiety and depression, ease loneliness, encourage exercise, and improve your overall health. For all that they do, give your pets a little extra love and maybe even a few extra treats today. Please share some pics of your pets in our comments below! (Seriously -- share your pet pics! We're an office full of pet lovers and we would love to see them!)

02/20/2026

If you are an experienced RN with your work-life balance feeling a little out of whack and you find yourself dreaming of making a change, we think you should consider joining our team. After many years with us, our current Director of Nursing is fortunate to retire in a few months and we would love to have our next Director spend some time to learn from her before she heads out on adventures. Must be an RN with five (5) years of supervisory experience. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and three (3) references to amy.ramirez@crawfordhealth.org . The complete job description can be viewed at: https://crawfordhealth.org/current-openings/

02/17/2026

We are always happy to partner with the Crawford County Su***de Prevention Coalition!

02/16/2026

In observance of the Presidents Day Holiday, all Crawford County Public Health offices are closed to the public today. We will re-open to the public tomorrow, February 17th, at 8:00 am.

02/14/2026

Dear Crawford County,
On this day, please let us express to you how much we love providing public health services to you. Happy Valentine's Day!
(We have some pretty awesome folks working here at Crawford County Public Health. Feel free to show them some love on Valentine's Day with a positive shout-out in the comments!)

02/13/2026

We love partnering with the Crawford County Su***de Prevention Coalition on projects and are thrilled to help them distribute Anchor Boxes to provide support, inspiration, and hope to those who may with struggling. Anchor Boxes contain an array of informational and inspirational messages of encouragement and other items for emotional support. The Anchor Boxes are designed to help individuals discover and hold onto their own anchors, providing a tangible source of hope during difficult times. When you are done with whatever items you may need, please feel free to return the Anchor Box for someone else who may be in need. You may also feel free to add a message for support and an item that would be helpful for the next person to use the Anchor Box. Together, we can make a difference in preventing su***de and reminding people that they are valued, they are not alone, and there is always hope.
These Anchor Boxes are going to be placed around the Crawford County Community beginning the week of February 16th. Please be on the look out for these boxes of hope!

02/12/2026

February is the month for lovers - including skunks! Skunks do not fully hibernate all winter like some other mammals. They will wake up periodically throughout the winter to search for food, especially when it warms up a little bit. In Ohio, striped skunks will breed from mid- to late February through March. Why are we sharing this information? The takeaway message is that during this time of year if you see a skunk wandering around, don't panic. It's not necessarily a sign of rabies - just give him a little space as he looks for love. If your pet inadvertently happens to disturb the search for love and gets sprayed, here is a great site for a homemade remedy that really works! https://vcahospitals.com/resources/conditions-dog/skin-coat/what-to-do-if-your-dog-gets-skunked

02/11/2026

Every year on February 11, we celebrate National 211 Day, a day dedicated to recognizing the invaluable service provided by 211 helplines across the nation. These helplines play a crucial role in connecting individuals and communities to essential resources, support, and information. We would like to take this opportunity to thank the Pathways of Central Ohio Crisis Hotline staff that provide 211 to Licking, Knox, Pickaway, Crawford, Marion, Wyandot, Coshocton, Guernsey, Noble, Monroe, Washington and Athens Counties 24/7/365.

02/11/2026

𝗦𝗔𝗩𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘!🏀
The 𝟴𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗿𝗮𝘄𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗘𝘅𝗵𝗶𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲 is coming back this March!
When: Friday, March 27, at 7:00PM
Where: Bucyrus High School
Admission: FREE, but Donations welcome
𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗼𝗼𝗻 — 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘄!❤️

02/09/2026

Today our thoughts are with the family, friends, co-workers and former patients of Dr. Stephen Novack as they gather to say goodbye to someone that still had a lot more to do and a lot more to give. A well-respected, dedicated surgeon and addiction medicine specialist, Dr. Novack served the community from March 2019 until September 2025 as the physician representative on the Crawford County Board of Health. He lived a life dedicated to serving others, advocating for the vulnerable, and improving the lives of our residents. He was always generous in sharing his expertise, a good joke, a laugh, a smile, and his positive outlook on life. His wisdom, dedication, and kind heart will be deeply missed.

View Dr. Peter Stephen Novack's obituary, send flowers and sign the guestbook.