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.

The Van Wert County Health Department will be closed Monday, February 16, 2026 in honor of Presidents' Day. Regular busi...
02/16/2026

The Van Wert County Health Department will be closed Monday, February 16, 2026 in honor of Presidents' Day. Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, February 17th.

02/13/2026
Join us on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at the Van Wert County Health Collaborative Meeting for the presentation of the V...
02/11/2026

Join us on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at the Van Wert County Health Collaborative Meeting for the presentation of the Van Wert County Community Health Assessment, led by the Ohio University Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Services.

The Community Health Assessment is a survey completed by community members that helps the Van Wert County General Health District and local partners identify the most important health issues facing our county. The results guide the development of new programs and educational efforts to better serve our community.

We look forward to sharing this important information with you!

The Van Wert County Board of Health will hold their monthly meeting on February 17, 2026 at 5:30 pm at the Van Wert Coun...
02/09/2026

The Van Wert County Board of Health will hold their monthly meeting on February 17, 2026 at 5:30 pm at the Van Wert County Health Department, located at 1179 Westwood Drive, Suite 300.

Planning to enjoy the game with friends tonight? See someone about to get behind the wheel after drinking? Intercept tho...
02/08/2026

Planning to enjoy the game with friends tonight? See someone about to get behind the wheel after drinking? Intercept those keys! 🔑 Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk.

Gathering with friends this weekend for the big game? A game plan is the key to success. Make your own plan before kicko...
02/06/2026

Gathering with friends this weekend for the big game? A game plan is the key to success. Make your own plan before kickoff by designating a sober driver. 🏈 Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk.

As the severe winter storm brings extremely cold conditions, make sure you are heating your home safely.- Keep any heati...
01/29/2026

As the severe winter storm brings extremely cold conditions, make sure you are heating your home safely.
- Keep any heating sources at least 3 feet away.
- Always plug space heaters directly into an outlet.
- NEVER use your oven to heat your home.
ready.gov/winter-ready

Here's the real p**p on norovirus🤢💩:👉 Most norovirus is spread by people who didn't wash their hands. Wash your hands fo...
01/28/2026

Here's the real p**p on norovirus🤢💩:
👉 Most norovirus is spread by people who didn't wash their hands.
Wash your hands for 20 seconds with hot water and soap🫧 after going to the bathroom, before preparing meals, and before giving or taking medicine.
⚠️Note: Hand sanitizer alone doesn't work well on norovirus, and is not a substitute for proper hand washing. 🧼
👉 If you get norovirus illness, you can shed billions of norovirus particles that you can’t see without a microscope.🔬 It only takes a few norovirus particles to make you and other people sick.
👉 You are most contagious when you have symptoms of norovirus illness, especially vomiting and also during the first few days after you feel better. However, studies have shown that you can still spread norovirus for 2 weeks or more after you feel better.
Learn steps for prevention of norovirus here: cdc.gov/norovirus/prevention

Due to the continued extreme cold and weather conditions, our office will be closed today, Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
01/27/2026

Due to the continued extreme cold and weather conditions, our office will be closed today, Tuesday, January 27, 2026.

Dress warm and in layers if you have to go outside.Keep all skin covered. Don't forget your ears, nose, fingers and toes...
01/27/2026

Dress warm and in layers if you have to go outside.
Keep all skin covered. Don't forget your ears, nose, fingers and toes!
If clothing gets wet, take time to change.
Enjoy the beautiful snow while staying safe!

Be safe out there!
01/26/2026

Be safe out there!

Bundle up, friends! ❄️ With extremely low temperatures in the forecast this week, it is important to remember that layers of loose-fitting, lightweight clothing will keep you warmer than one bulky layer.

January is National Radon Action Month. Radon testing is the process of measuring the concentration of radon gas—a natur...
01/26/2026

January is National Radon Action Month. Radon testing is the process of measuring the concentration of radon gas—a naturally occurring, radioactive, and odorless gas—inside a home or building. Because radon is invisible and tasteless, testing is the only way to detect its presence. Get a free test kit at www.ohio.radon.com.

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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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