Belmont County Health Department

11/21/2025

Lets Talk Men's Health!
Movember is celebrated for the month of NOvember to raise awareness for men's health issues, including: prostate cancer, mental health and su***de prevention, and testicular cancer. Call for an appointment! Get a screening scheduled. 740-695-1202

Support the initiative and grow a mustache!

11/20/2025

Proposed Authorization of Ohio Hazardous Waste Management Program (RCRA) Revisions – Accepting Public Comment;
The current deadline to submit comments is December 18, 2025

Please see the attached letter regarding EPA’s Proposed Authorization of Ohio’s Hazardous Waste Management Program (RCRA) Revisions.

On November 18, 2025, the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a Federal Register notice proposing to authorize Ohio for additional regulations under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). The State program revision includes, but is not limited to, the following provisions: Organic Air Emissions Standards, the revised Definition of Solid Waste, National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants, and Addition of Aerosol Cans to the Universal Waste Regulations.

EPA is accepting public comments on EPA’s proposed decision to authorize Ohio for changes to the State’s hazardous waste management program. The current deadline to submit comments is December 18, 2025. Instructions on how to submit comments are included in the November 17, 2025, Federal Register notice: https://www.federalregister.gov/d/2025-20129. Information regarding EPA’s proposed decision can also be found at EPA’s website: https://www.epa.gov/publicnotices/ohio-proposed-authorization-state-hazardous-waste-management-program-revisions.

For further information please contact me at leonard.daniel@epa.gov.

Dan Leonard
RCRA State Authorization Specialist
Land, Chemicals, and Redevelopment Division
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 5

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11/19/2025

Universal Children's Day - November 20th

Tomorrow is Universal Children's Day! Every child, everywhere, has the right to a safe, healthy, and fulfilling life. Tomorrow, the whole world comes together to stand up for kids! We're talking about their right to go to school, to be protected, to be treated fairly, and to have their voice heard.

WIC is here to support children and families by providing access to nutritious foods, health care referrals, breastfeeding support, nutrition education, and so much more - from pregnancy to your child's 5th birthday!

Call Belmont County WIC at 740-676-2232 to sign up!

11/19/2025

Fall Movement

Staying active doesn't have to be boring! Getting outside and playing a game or going on a family walk can bring you together while also teaching kids about healthy routines like regular movement or exercise!

How does you family like to stay active in the fall?

Build healthy habits and get nutrition support with WIC: www.signupwic.com

11/19/2025

Breastfeeding Support - Know Your Rights

Did you know you have legal protections for breastfeeding at work and in public?

You deserve to feed your baby with confidence, wherever you are! Luckily, WIC is here to support lactation in the workplace by providing breast pumps and support through peer counselors and breastfeeding experts to program participants.

Know your rights and find a WIC clinic near you by visiting:
https://signupwic.com/resources/know-your-rights-breastfeeding

11/17/2025

Our Health Department is proud to partner with the Ohio Department of Health to provide technical assistance to businesses, agencies, and schools in developing breastfeeding policies and creating designated spaces for employees.

We know that returning to work after maternity leave can be challenging, but when employers provide support, it makes a meaningful difference.💕

Breastfeeding employees need:
✅Appropriate break times
✅A private, comfortable space to pump or breastfeed

We want to recognize and thank all the Belmont County businesses, schools, and agencies that have taken steps to support their employees by implementing these important policies and spaces.

Your participation in this project shows a true commitment to the health and well-being of your workforce.👏

Interested in getting your business involved?
We'd love to hear from you - please reach out to us at 740-695-1202 ext. 140!

11/12/2025

Involve Kids in Meal Prep

Get kids involved in meal preparation! Let them pick out fruits and veggies at the grocery store or farmers market, and then have them help wash, peel, and chop them for meals.

When kids are involved in food preparation, it can encourage them to try new foods and learn where our foods come from. And with WIC, you can get fresh, canned, or frozen fruits and veggies to accommodate your families specific needs and preferences!

Not enrolled in WIC yet? Learn more about the benefits and get started today: https://signupwic.com/about

11/12/2025

WIC-Approved Food of the Month: Butternut Squash

'Tis the season for one of our favorite, versatile fall vegetables to take center stage: butternut squash!

From blending butternut squash into a mac and cheese for your littles to roasting it as a side dish or adding it to a veggie chili, butternut squash is here to provide you with vitamin A, fiber, and vitamin C!

You can even make your own carrot and butternut squash baby food at home with this simple recipe from Texas WIC: https://texaswic.org/recipes/savory-carrot-squash-baby-food

11/12/2025

Nutrient Highlight: Vitamin B12

This tiny vitamin plays a big role in your and your little one's health: Let's talk about Vitamin B-12!

B-12 is found naturally in animal products. Great sources of B-12 include meat, poultry, & fish; eggs & dairy products (milk, yogurt, cheese); and foods fortified with B-12 (check labels on cereals, plant-based milks, and nutritional yeast)!

A special note for our vegan/vegetarian families: Since B-12 isn't found in plants, fortified foods or a supplement are often necessary. Talk to your WIC nutritionist - we're here to help!

You've got questions? We've got support! If you're concerned about your B-12 intake or have questions about your diet, your local WIC clinic is your go-to resource. Let's work together to keep your family thriving. Visit www.signupwic.com to get connected!

11/12/2025

Indigenous Recipes from the Otoe-Missouria Tribe

Through their Not My Destiny recipe series, the Otoe-Missouria Tribe Health Department shares nutritious and delicious Indigenous recipes using many WIC-approved ingredients to make health eating more approachable without compromising on traditional ingredients and flavor!

Get the recipe videos and downloadable PDFs: https://signupwic.com/resources/not-our-destiny-recipe-series

11/12/2025

Soup Season

The leaves are falling, there's a chilly breeze in the air, and your family is gearing up for autumn temps and activities!

Gather together at the table this soup season with a cozy, delicious egg drop soup recipe for the whole family: https://thewoksoflife.com/egg-drop-soup/

11/12/2025

American Diabetes Month - Gestational Diabetes Awareness

Diabetes management and gestational diabetes don't have to be scary! WIC has your back with fresh, nutritious foods, nutrition education, and healthcare referrals to support your health throughout your pregnancy and postpartum journey!

Learn more about diabetes management during pregnancy and how to help prevent gestational diabetes: https://wicworks.fns.usda.gov/resources/diabetes-type-1-type-2-and-gestational