XENIA, OH — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the Greene County Safe Communities Coalition, and Greene County Public Health are reminding drivers that drinking and driving is deadly and never an option. Join these agencies in sharing this message for a safe Independence Day celebration: Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving. Every year, the days around and including the Fourth of July holiday rank as one of the deadliest periods on our nation’s roads. In 2024, there were 579 people killed in traffic crashes during the holiday period. From 2020 to 2024, there were 1,724 driver fatalities of the 2,719 total traffic fatalities. Thirty-eight percent of those drivers were drunk.Full Story
🦟 Mosquito season is here in Greene County! Find answers to common questions about prevention, fogging, pollinator protection, treatment areas, and more. Learn what to expect and how we work to control mosquitoes. Questions? Email vectors@greenecophoh.gov.Full Story
XENIA, OH – Greene County Public Health officials have announced a partnership with Walgreens in Xenia to provide free rapid testing for HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis C on June 26, in observance of National HIV Testing Day (NHTD).Full Story
Meet Sunny Greene — Greene County Public Health’s new Public Health Hero! You’ll start seeing Sunny stickers, featured on social posts, at local community events, and on educational materials all summer long.