Delaware Public Health District

11/08/2025

Our offices will be closed Tuesday, Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day.

We will resume normal business hours on Wednesday, Nov. 12.

11/07/2025

Our Environmental Health Division is closed today, November 7, 2025. This closure includes plumbing, food, sewage permits and licensing services. Normal business hours will resume on Monday, November 10.

11/05/2025

Attention Big Walnut Local Schools, Buckeye Valley Local School District, Delaware City Schools & Olentangy Schools high school students! HelpLine of Delaware and Morrow Counties, Inc. is excited to offer the Delaware County Youth-Led Council (DC-YLC) for a second year! They are looking for students who are:

✅Curious, creative, and collaborative
✅Available to meet once a month in the evenings
✅Able to commit to the program which runs August 2025 to May 2025

Visit their website for additional information or to sign up:
helplinedelmor.org/prevention-education-training/violence-prevention/delco-youth-led-council/

11/04/2025

Our SAFE Delaware Coalition invites you to join us in remembering those lost to traffic crashes in 2025. Each life mattered — and together, we remember, reflect, and recommit to safer roads.

The SAFE Delaware County Coalition, led by the Delaware Public Health District, reviews every traffic death in our county — a sobering reminder of how important safe driving is, especially during the busy holiday months.

In 2024, 20 lives were lost in 19 crashes — five of those during November and December. So far this year, 14 lives have been lost in 10 crashes. Alarmingly, many were due to drivers crossing the center line or not wearing seat belts.

SAFE invites the community to join us in remembering these lives during the Worldwide Day of Remembrance for Traffic Victims on November 14 at noon, at the Ohio State Highway Patrol Post (1500 Columbus Pike, Delaware) or via Facebook livestream. &

11/02/2025

📣 Attention WIC Families!📣

We understand that new SNAP benefits may be temporarily unavailable — but our WIC clinics are still OPEN and here for you!

Please continue to attend your scheduled appointments and use your WIC benefits as usual.

If you have any questions, give us a call at 740-203-2050.
You can also find more information here: 👉 WIC Delaware & Union Counties

11/02/2025

See below for some great resources from our friends at Delaware County Board of Developmental Disabilities.

Additionally, a list of food pantries and other resources, including a donation option, can be found here from our partners at the Delaware County Hunger Alliance or by visiting https://www.delawarecountyhunger.org/.

Due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, SNAP benefits may not be issued in November 2025, leaving many individuals and families uncertain about where to turn for help. We know how stressful this moment is for so many in our community.

Please remember, you are not alone. HelpLine of Delaware and Morrow Counties, Inc.'s Hotline Team is available 24/7 to connect you with food pantries, community meals, and emergency assistance programs across Delaware County and surrounding areas.

Call 211 to speak directly with a trained specialist who can connect you to local resources, or visit HelpLine's online resource database to search for nearby support.

HelpLine's online resource database: https://ow.ly/fR3c50XkT5z
Delaware County Hunger Alliance food pantry and free or reduced community meals: https://ow.ly/g8AQ50XkT5A

At DCBDD, even when federal programs pause, our community network of care continues. If you or someone you know needs assistance, HelpLine is here to help.

[Alt text: Venn diagram illustrating the functions of hotlines 211, 988, and 911, with contact details for crisis support.]

10/31/2025

Our team wishes everyone a safe, happy, and healthy Halloween! We celebrated in style today with a pumpkin decorating contest and best costume competition! 👻🎃

10/31/2025

Deadly Listeria outbreak linked to ready-to-eat pasta meals. Click below for more info and if you have any of these meals, throw them away!

fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-listeria-monocytogenes-prepared-pasta-meals-june-2025

Do not eat or serve certain pasta salads or meals containing pre-cooked pasta. FDA’s investigation is ongoing.

10/29/2025

Do you get it? 🤣 If not, check out NBC4's recent story on the Can Opener: nbc4i.com/news/local-news/delaware/delaware-food-pantrys-message-to-drive-donations-includes-infamous-overpass/

As a member of the Delaware County Hunger Alliance, we're proud to share a laugh for a great cause to help families in need! Donate today and keep the movement growing:
delawarecountyhunger.org/pantrypartnerlocations

10/29/2025

Join our team and make a difference in your community. We’re looking for passionate professionals to fill some roles, including:
✔️ Public Health Nurse
✔️ Director of Financial Services

Learn more and apply today ➡️ DelawareHealth.org/CAREERS

10/27/2025

During September, Viral Hepatitis (Hepatitis A, B, and C) accounted for 31% of all communicable disease reports investigated by the DPHD. While these infections come from different sources, all forms of viral hepatitis carry serious health risks — even if you don’t have symptoms.

The good news? Hepatitis A and B are preventable with vaccines, and there is an effective treatment for Hepatitis C.

Getting tested is an important step in protecting your health. Talk to your doctor to see if testing is right for you. DPHD offers Hepatitis A and B vaccines — visit our clinic website to schedule your appointment today.

DelawareHealth.org/immunizations

10/23/2025

Every minute counts during an opioid overdose. Naloxone can save a life. And in Delaware County, getting it is easy!

👉Delaware County Jail Naloxone Vending Machine is in the lobby and is available 24 hours a day. 844 US-42 N, Delaware, OH

👉Safe Harbor Peer Support Services Annie’s Outreach Center NaloxBox located outside 241 Paddock Ct, Delaware, OH

👉Concord Township Park NaloxBox located outside bathrooms located at 6385 Home Rd, Delaware, OH

👉Delaware Public Health District available during business hours at 470 S Sanusky St, Delaware, OH

Learn more at: DelawareHealth.org/naloxone