Marion Public Health

Marion Public Health We want to ensure everyone in our community has the opportunity to be as healthy as they can be. Local Public Health Department for Marion, Ohio.

03/07/2026

Please join us on Saturday, March 7th from 1-4pm for our Family Fun Day at the Marion Coliseum. There will be free hotdogs, chips, water, popcorn, and cotton candy while supplies last. Also, kids can enjoy bounce houses, face painting, and kid-friendly activities provided by our exhibitors. There will also be hourly prize drawings for adults and kids. You won't want to miss this!

We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Butch Winslow for 17 years of service as the District Advisory Counci...
03/06/2026

We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Butch Winslow for 17 years of service as the District Advisory Council President.

Thank you for being a champion of public health and the dedication you have provided to our agency!

Have you checked out our new Health Education page yet?Our health educators provide education and programs for all ages....
03/06/2026

Have you checked out our new Health Education page yet?

Our health educators provide education and programs for all ages. You can even request a class for your organization or business from the website!

Check it out here: https://marionpublichealth.org/health-education/

👶 The results are in... babies are BOOMING!In 2025, Marion County had 744 births including 380 baby girls and 364 baby b...
03/05/2026

👶 The results are in... babies are BOOMING!

In 2025, Marion County had 744 births including 380 baby girls and 364 baby boys.

These days of the year had the most births with 6 each day: January 6th, 13th, and 21st, March 18th, July 1st, 15th, and 24th, and September 15th!

It's the first week of  ! This year's theme is Discover the Power of Nutrition!  We would like you to power your day wit...
03/04/2026

It's the first week of !

This year's theme is Discover the Power of Nutrition!

We would like you to power your day with nutrition by packing a healthy lunch:
🥦 Choosing foods from all food groups
🍎 Alternating your food choices to get a variety of nutrients
⛔ Avoid fad diets that promote unnecessary restrictions



Check out these additional resources to get you inspired:https://feedva.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Pack-It-Cook-book-Bag-Lunch-TBP-v4.pdf andhttps://feedva.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Pack-It-Cook-book-Bag-Lunch-TBP-v4.pdf

Leadership Lesson: We may miss a date or a social media post, but we never miss the value a person brings.This March, we...
03/02/2026

Leadership Lesson: We may miss a date or a social media post, but we never miss the value a person brings.

This March, we’re proud to recognize Schelby Gabel in our Employee Spotlight for everything she does for Marion Public Health.

Congratulations, Schelby — and thank you for your dedication to our community!

03/02/2026
1 in 10 high school students face dating violence. If you’re in a similar relationship, know this: You are not alone. Yo...
02/27/2026

1 in 10 high school students face dating violence.

If you’re in a similar relationship, know this: You are not alone. You are deserving of a healthy relationship. Love is not about pain, pressure or control. What’s something respected love would never ask you to give up? Tell us!

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month .

United States Teen Dating Violence Stats
🚨4,105 Teens daily are victims of dating violence
🚨10% of U.S. Teens have been the victim of dating violence
🚨23% of females who experienced DV prior to r**e
🚨10% reported sexual victimization for a dating partner

Find more resources for parents, teens, and educators at teendvmonth.org and loveisrespect.org

02/25/2026
As a grandparent or other caregiver raising children whose parents cannot, you can apply for WIC benefits for children u...
02/25/2026

As a grandparent or other caregiver raising children whose parents cannot, you can apply for WIC benefits for children up to age 5 in your care!

With WIC, you'll have access to healthy foods, nutrition counseling, healthcare referrals, and more!

Contact our WIC clinic at 740-383-5533 or email us at wic@marionpublichealth.org

Too cold to go outside to play? Here are 3 indoor activities to get wiggles out or get your creativity flowing! 🎨 Make p...
02/23/2026

Too cold to go outside to play? Here are 3 indoor activities to get wiggles out or get your creativity flowing!

🎨 Make paper chains or paper crafts like snowflakes using construction paper or printer paper.
⭐ Use painters tape to make a hopscotch board on the floor.
📺 Put your favorite kid friendly music videos or silly movie on the TV and have a dance-along party.
🌈Do a rainbow challenge, try to find items at home in each color category of the rainbow. Whoever completes their rainbow first wins!

Learn how WIC can support your family, contact our WIC clinic at 740-383-5533 or email us at wic@marionpublichealth.org

Address

181 S Main Street
Marion, OH
43302

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 4:30pm

Telephone

+17403876520

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Marion Public Health is the Local Public Health Department for Marion, Ohio. We offer birth and death certificates, immunizations for all ages, sexual health clinics, sewage and solid waste inspections, food inspections, investigate infectious diseases and dog bites plus so much more! Get to know us on social media - Instagram: MarionPublicHealth Twitter: @MPHTweets