Board of Health meeting - October

GCPH Holds Sock Drive for HTC

Greene County Public Health announced that it will hold a “Spooktacular Sock Drive” from October 1-27 to collect new socks for local children in partnership with HTC (formerly known as Hannah’s Treasure Chest). Full Story

Season 3, Ep. 18 of Public Health Matters is Now Available

In this episode of Public Health Matters, Laurie Fox talks with Erin Gebhardt of Greene County Public Health and Beth Brown of the City of Xenia’s Community Paramedicine Program about harm reduction, SafeTrade, naloxone, recovery, and the power of connecting people with the resources they need—before a crisis happens. Listen and learn how our community is working together to save lives, prevent emergencies, reduce stigma, and support recovery. Full Story

Press Release: New Trail Amenities Coming to Wright Brothers-Huffman Prairie Bikeway

FAIRBORN, OH — Greene County Public Health (GCPH) and the City of Fairborn are adding new features to the Wright Brothers-Huffman Prairie Bikeway. The new features will make the trail more comfortable, useful, and welcoming for walkers, runners, and bikers. Full Story

Press Release: GCPH Announces 'Every Baby Sleeps Safe' Program

XENIA, OH — Greene County Public Health is announcing its new ‘Every Baby Sleeps Safe’ program to help local families give their babies a safe place to sleep. This grant-based program is offered through the Ohio Department of Children and Youth. Full Story