In this final episode of Public Health Matters for 2025, host Laurie Fox sits down with Lt. Joseph Weeks, Xenia Post Commander of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, to talk all things winter driving safety. From navigating snow and ice to avoiding impaired driving, buckling up, sharing the road with snowplows, and prepping your vehicle for cold-weather travel, Lt. Weeks offers practical tips to help keep you and your family safe. Whether you're traveling across the county or across the state, this is one episode you won’t want to miss!Full Story
XENIA, OH —Leading into the winter holiday season, a time of frequent celebrations and round-the-clock traffic, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) urges drivers to make safe choices even before getting behind the wheel and to keep this message in mind: If You Feel Different, You Drive Different.Full Story
XENIA, OH — The winter holidays bring special events and increased, around-the-clock traffic, underscoring the need for safe driving behaviors throughout the festive season. The Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reminds drivers about the dangers of drinking and driving and their obligation to steer clear of it.Full Story
XENIA, OH – As officials from the National Weather Service (NWS), the Greene County Emergency Management Agency (EMA), and Greene County Public Health (GCPH) monitor the cold front, residents across the region are encouraged to take precautions amid extreme cold.Full Story
This episode of Public Health Matters dives into essential fire safety tips for the holiday season. Host Laurie Fox sits down with Fairborn Fire Chief Ryan Williams to discuss common holiday fire risks, kitchen mishaps, safe decorating, smoke alarms, and simple steps every family can take to stay safe. Keep your celebrations joyful — and fire-free — with these expert insights.Full Story