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Food Service Classes Want to Quit Tobacco?

3rd Annual Health Fair

The Monroe County Health Department will be sponsoring the 3rd annual Health Fair to be

held on Saturday, October 9 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Woodsfield Fire House!

Information will be available to residents about the many different services that are offered, not only in Monroe County, but its surrounding areas as well. The Air Evac Lifeteam helicopter will be back again this year and will be on display as long as weather permits. Flu vaccines will be given if vaccine is available. Sign up for your chance to win door prizes and bring along your children to have pictures taken with Shrek!

Pictures from 2009 Health Fair

-WANT TO QUIT TOBACCO?-

FREE Tobacco Cessation Classes will be held this Fall.

Please call 740-472-1677 Ext. 203 for more information and to register.

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!

Flu shots coming this fall!

Watch this site for clinic dates.

The Monroe County Health Department is working to prepare the county for the upcoming flu season. Robin Groves, Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coordinator was able to purchase temporal thermometers, hand sanitizer, tissues and informational posters for schools. Pictured are Switzerland of Ohio School District and St. Sylvester’s Central nurses, Noreen Decker and Janet Indermuhle receiving the supplies from Robin Groves. Supplies will also be distributed to Monroe Achievement Center, GMN Monroe based preschools and Polly’s Preschool.

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