Defiance County Health Department

Defiance County Health Department OUR MISSION
To promote & protect the health & well-being of all people and places in Defiance County

The Defiance County General Health District (DCGHD) wishes to provide public health information and discussion of public health issues in formats utilized by the citizens of Defiance County. Facebook provides a method of providing timely information to the general public. We wish to promote a respectful format for this to occur, free of promotion of products or services for self-interest. POLICY

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All links posted as comments on the Defiance County General Health District page will be reviewed and may be deleted. The following content is not permitted:
-Hate speech, profanity, obscenity or vulgarity;
-Nudity in pictures;
-Defamation, name calling/and or personal attacks to a person or people, or DCGHD employee;
-Spam comments, such as the same/similar comment(s) posted repeatedly on a profile;
-Comments that would disclose protected health information;
-Comments that include promotion of events, groups, pages, websites, organizations and programs not related to or affiliated with DCGHD; or
-Other comments that DCGHD deems inappropriate. Repeated violations of DCGHD’s comment policy may cause the author to be blocked from the DCGHD page. Information posted on any of our social media platforms shouldn’t be considered medical advice and shouldn’t replace a consultation with a healthcare professional. DCGHD will make reasonable efforts to monitor and/or moderate content posted on its social media platforms; however, we cannot always respond in a timely manner to online requests for information. By submitting content to DCGHD’s page, you understand and acknowledge that this information is available to the public. Please note that other participants may use your posted information beyond the control of DCGHD. If you do not wish to have the information you have made available via this site used, published, copied and/or reprinted, please do not post on this page.

Did you know that our Environmental Health Specialists inspect Defiance County Campgrounds to provide a safe camp exper...
06/03/2026


Did you know that our Environmental Health Specialists inspect Defiance County Campgrounds to provide a safe camp experience for all?

As of 10:50am on Wednesday June 3, the state system is back up! DCHD can once again print birth and death certificates. ...
06/03/2026

As of 10:50am on Wednesday June 3, the state system is back up! DCHD can once again print birth and death certificates. Thanks for your understanding!

TODAY June 3, 2026Due to a statewide system outage, we cannot print Birth or Death certificates at this time. Services w...
06/03/2026

TODAY June 3, 2026
Due to a statewide system outage, we cannot print Birth or Death certificates at this time. Services will resume as soon as the state system is up and running.

A fall doesn’t have to change your lifestyle. 🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️A Matter of Balance is a free, award-winning program designed to h...
06/03/2026

A fall doesn’t have to change your lifestyle. 🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️

A Matter of Balance is a free, award-winning program designed to help older adults build strength, improve balance, and feel more confident staying active.

If you’ve fallen before, worry about falling, or have slowed down because of balance concerns — this class is for you.

📍 Summit 60 Hicksville Summit 60 Social Center & Defiance County Senior Services
📅 Starts Tuesday, June 23
📞 Call 419-784-3818 to register today!

Your experience could help another mom succeed. 🤱💙Defiance County WIC is looking for a part-time Breastfeeding Peer Help...
06/03/2026

Your experience could help another mom succeed. 🤱💙

Defiance County WIC is looking for a part-time Breastfeeding Peer Helper to support local families. If you’ve breastfed and enjoy encouraging others, this could be a great fit!

📍 14 hours/week
📞 419-782-7770
Apply today!
https://defiancecohealth.org/career-opportunities/

06/02/2026


Fairview Elementary 3rd graders definitely enjoyed the MyPlate Program bringing them fruits and veggies to test out! Rem...
06/02/2026

Fairview Elementary 3rd graders definitely enjoyed the MyPlate Program bringing them fruits and veggies to test out! Remember to get some more free fruits and vegetables with your Chief voucher from the program. Thanks Fairiview!

Animal bites are not something to be patient with. If you are bitten my an animal - pet or wild- please seek medical att...
06/02/2026

Animal bites are not something to be patient with.
If you are bitten my an animal - pet or wild- please seek medical attention immediately and report the bite to the doctor, veterinarian, or local health department.

Summer nights do not need to mean mosquito bites.Follow these preventative tips (and some tips in case you do get bitten...
06/01/2026

Summer nights do not need to mean mosquito bites.
Follow these preventative tips (and some tips in case you do get bitten) for mosquitoes.

Ayersville Local Schools 3rd graders participated in the MyPlate program in May. Thanks for helping us spread the news t...
06/01/2026

Ayersville Local Schools 3rd graders participated in the MyPlate program in May. Thanks for helping us spread the news to your kiddos about delicious and nutritious foods!
Don't forget to use that voucher at Chief for your fruits and veggies!

Address

1300 E 2nd Street, Ste 100
Defiance, OH
43512

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+14197843818

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