Van Wert County Health Department

Van Wert County Health Department Proud to serve the residents of Van Wert City and County. We provide childhood and adult immunizations and administer tuberculin skin tests.

The Nursing Division at the Van Wert County Health Department is involved invarious programs and areas of service. Through the Help Me Grow Program, prenatal home visits are made to expectant parents and newborn home visits are made to parents of newborns. Our nurses also assist with school health screenings in some of the county schools. The Bureau for Children with Medical Handicaps Program, which is funded by the Ohio Department of Health, is administrated by our local health department. In addition, our Nursing Division is responsible for the investigation of infectious diseases and Emergency Preparedness Planning. The Environmental Health Division of the Van Wert County Health Department conducts various activities geared toward preserving and improving public health in Van Wert County through protection from environmental health hazards. This is done by regulation of private drinking water supplies and sewage treatment systems, as well as inspection of public food establishments, schools, swimming pools and campgrounds. The Environmental Health Division is also responsible for inspection of manufactured home parks, solid waste disposal facilities, and body art establishments. Finally, the Environmental Health Division conducts nuisance complaint investigations, rabies prevention activities, and provides consultation and advice to the public on various other environmental health-related issues. The Vital Statistics Division maintains Birth and Death records from 1908 to present. If a person died in Van Wert County, that record is available at our office. Certified birth certificates are available at this office for persons who were born anywhere in Ohio after 1908. Birth and Death records are used for Passports, Age Verification, Genealogy, Social Security Benefits, Insurance, Health Related Reasons and Research. The Van Wert County Health Department's emergency preparedness responsibilities include developing effective plans and resources at a local and regional level to create defense against Bioterrorism, other outbreaks of infectious disease and other public health threats and emergencies. Development of the Public Health Infrastructure is a key component in strengthening the nation's Homeland Security.

Happy Thanksgiving from the staff at the Van Wert County Health Department. Our office will be closed today and tomorrow...
11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from the staff at the Van Wert County Health Department. Our office will be closed today and tomorrow. We will open on Monday, December 1, 2025.

The Van Wert County Health Department will be closed this Thursday, and Friday, November 27-28, 2025, for Thanksgiving. ...
11/26/2025

The Van Wert County Health Department will be closed this Thursday, and Friday, November 27-28, 2025, for Thanksgiving. Have a safe and happy holiday!

Still planning to get your Flu or Covid shot? The Van Wert County Health Department is holding one more walk-in clinic o...
11/17/2025

Still planning to get your Flu or Covid shot? The Van Wert County Health Department is holding one more walk-in clinic on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. No appointment is necessary. Please bring your insurance information with you.
If you've been unable to attend one of our walk-in clinics you can call to schedule an appointment anytime. We will continue to offer the vaccinations by appointment after the walk-in clinics are over. Call 419-238-0808 ext. 103 to schedule.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and ByHeart Inc. have expanded a nationwide recall of all batches of ByHeart...
11/13/2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and ByHeart Inc. have expanded a nationwide recall of all batches of ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula cans and Anywhere Pack packets due to a growing outbreak of infant botulism linked to two lots of the company’s Whole Nutrition Infant Formula.
Please review the complete recall listing from the U.S. FDA at https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/byheart-broadens-voluntary-recall-while-investigation-continues?fbclid=IwY2xjawOCwLVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFpTXVha05tb0pDcFJ6NUc0c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHjTSGRCGQfX-DnA0Sg48QdrtNJ__dYMUybgmPcJt8-3gEV0I1fqPsnTNXOuw_aem_Zjqj4y7XUGO7yhDW3AKH-A .
Consumers who have purchased the recalled product are urged to immediately discontinue use and dispose of the product. If your infant is experiencing symptoms related to infant botulism, contact your health care provider immediately. Note that symptoms of infant botulism can take up to several weeks to develop; therefore, parents are urged to remain vigilant in monitoring their infants for signs and symptoms → https://www.cdc.gov/botulism/hcp/clinical-overview/infant-botulism.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawOCwL1leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFpTXVha05tb0pDcFJ6NUc0c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHpzr0p-oEO3kII2Xgx8XPQUGApTUeNX_jWLRv9bxohmtdohUGxU8kH1WRy36_aem_vw2lBz11-ufLkcd-_gasTg -signs-and-symptoms.

Happy World Kindness Day! Kindness starts with you! One small act can make a big difference.
11/13/2025

Happy World Kindness Day!
Kindness starts with you! One small act can make a big difference.

The Van Wert County Health Department staff would like to express our gratitude to all Veterans. Thank you for your serv...
11/11/2025

The Van Wert County Health Department staff would like to express our gratitude to all Veterans. Thank you for your service to our country.

The health department is closed today, and will reopen Wednesday, November 12, at 8:00 am.

The Van Wert County Health Department will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 in observance of Veteran's Day.
11/10/2025

The Van Wert County Health Department will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 in observance of Veteran's Day.

Stay safe this Halloween! Hocus-pocus! Think before you smoke it. 😮💨 Summon your spell book and designate a sober driver...
10/31/2025

Stay safe this Halloween! Hocus-pocus! Think before you smoke it. 😮💨 Summon your spell book and designate a sober driver.🪄📕 If You Feel Different, You Drive Different.

Treats are sweeter when everyone's safe! 🍬 Shine bright, walk smart, and have a spook-tacular night! 🎃 Learn more tips a...
10/30/2025

Treats are sweeter when everyone's safe! 🍬 Shine bright, walk smart, and have a spook-tacular night! 🎃 Learn more tips at https://bit.ly/3oitfRq

Getting into a crash will haunt you forever. 👻 Don’t drink and drive on Halloween. Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving.
10/29/2025

Getting into a crash will haunt you forever. 👻 Don’t drink and drive on Halloween. Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving.

We are so close to our goal number of surveys. Can you please help our department by filling out our Community Health As...
10/28/2025

We are so close to our goal number of surveys. Can you please help our department by filling out our Community Health Assessment Survey. This will help our department determine the needs of our community and to develop programs in the future.
https://tinyurl.com/2bu692v8

Address

1179 Westwood Drive, Ste 300
Van Wert, OH
45891

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+14192380808

Website

http://vanwertcountyhealth.org/social-media-policy/

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