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Food Service Classes WIC Events

Are you concerned about the flu! Help Me Grow Event

2012 Health Walk and Health Fair

Need a Flu Shot?

Vaccine is available!

Clinic Dates and Times:
Tuesday, October 18th, Beallsville Masonic Lodge Hall 10 am to 2 pm

Thursday, October 20th, Monroe County Senior Center Woodsfield 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Tuesday, October 25th, Antioch Fire Hall 10 am to 2 pm

Wednesday, October 26th, Clarington Fire Hall 10 am to 2 pm

Cost: $20, or Medicare Part B Medicaid/Medicaid HMOs (Caresource, Molina and UnitedHealthcare), Health Plan (excluding Self Funded or Employer Funded Plans)

Can't attend one of these clinics:
Please call for an appointment 740-472-1677 ext 202

Upcoming Events!

Carnival - March is National Nutrition month.

Farm Fun

World Breastfeeding Awareness Month

August is world breastfeeding month. Monroe County WIC celebrates breastfeeding every year by hosting a picnic to celebrate breastfeeding women's commitment to providing the best source of infant nutrition for their children. For more information please call 740-472-1833

OVBC Mall Walk

The Walk is the 1st Saturday in August at the Ohio Valley Mall, registration begins at noon. Walk starts at 1 pm. There is a 50/50 drawing, refreshments, door prizes, and breastfeeding information and support.

Breastfeeding Mothers Group

If you are interested in attending the next mother's group please call the WIC office at 740-472-1833 for more information.

Upcoming Help Me Grow Event!

Car Seat Classes

Please call HMG at 740-472-0852 for more information.

Monroe County Health Department Annual Health Walk
May 12, 2012

Monroe County Health Department Annual Health Fair
October 4, 2012

Food Safety/Person In Charge (PIC) Training

The Food Safety Program of Monroe County Health Department offers workshops on food safety. Each class is designed to promote proper food handling procedures to prevent food borne illnesses. Advanced registration must be made to attend.

Workshop I: “Person-In-Charge” Length: 2 Hours

The Ohio Uniform Food Safety Code requires that all food facilities have a person in charge (PIC) working at all times. To be a PIC, an employee should understand food safety procedures that relate to the operation. This class will teach food safety principles necessary to be a PIC.

Where: Monroe County Senior Center

When: 2nd Tuesday of every month 1:30—4:00

Contact: Brian Griffin R.S or John Shreve R.S 740-472-1677

Are you concerned about the Flu?

The Monroe County Health Department is working to prepare the county for the flu season. Robin Groves, Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coordinator was able to purchase temporal thermometers, hand sanitizer, tissues and informational posters for schools.

First and most important: wash your hands! Try to stay in good health. Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage our stress, drink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious food. Try not to touch surfaces that may be contaminated with the flu virus. Avoid close contact with people who are sick.

There are everyday actions that can help prevent the spread of germs that cause respiratory illnesses like influenza.

Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue or use your sleeve when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based cleaners are also effective.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread this way.
Try to avoid close contact with sick people.

Call Karen if you have questions at 740-472-1677 ext 202