Press Release: Healthy and Safe Swimming Week 2026

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GREENE COUNTY, OH—Greene County Public Health (GCPH) officials want to remind families that the week before Memorial Day (May 18-24, 2026) is Healthy and Safe Swimming Week. Swimming is a fun, healthy way to stay physically active and spend quality time with family and friends. Healthy and Safe Swimming Week highlights the roles that swimmers, caregivers, aquatics, beach staff, residential pool owners, and public health officials play in preventing disease outbreaks, drowning, and pool chemical injuries. Full Story

Press Release: Hep C Cure Squad Coming To Fairborn, May 22

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FAIRBORN, OH – Greene County Public Health’s SafeTrade Harm Reduction program is teaming up with the Hep C Cure Squad from Central Outreach Wellness Center to offer an important health service in Fairborn. This event will be held at our new Fairborn location, Emanuel Ministries, located at 100 E. Main Street in Fairborn, on Friday, May 22, 2026, from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. Full Story

Editorial: Oral Health…Not Just a Children’s Issue

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Good oral health is about more than a bright smile — it is a key part of overall health at every age. As we celebrate 50 years of smiles during Smile Month this May, it’s the perfect time to highlight the importance of oral hygiene for both youth and adults across our community. This is the Oral Health Foundation’s flagship campaign to promote oral health awareness.  Full Story

Press Release: Greeneview High School Wins Spring 2026 Seat Belt Challenge

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XENIA, OH — Greene County Public Health is pleased to announce that Greeneview High School is the winner of the 2026 Spring Seat Belt Challenge! With an impressive 95.56% of students buckled, Greeneview High School earned the top spot and will receive a $250 award to support safety improvements at the school. Full Story

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