The Galion City Health Department

08/27/2026

Car seat applications will be accepted but there will be a delay in scheduling your class due to staff shortages and car seat supplies.

The GCHD is unable to schedule immunizations currently until the middle of September. Please be patient while we transition some staff. Thank you!

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08/21/2026

NATIONAL WELLNESS MONTH

08/17/2026

📚✏️ Back-to-School Walk-In Clinic Update! ✏️📚

Our clinic for tomorrow is almost full! If your child still needs required school vaccinations, please consider making an appointment for tomorrow or plan to come another day to avoid a long wait!

08/17/2026

We have more fresh vegetables in our lobby. Stop by and help yourself. We are open Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm and Friday 8am-12pm.

08/16/2026

Back to school season is here! If you have a Kindergartener, 7th or 12th grader, they may need immunizations for school. We are offering walk-in clinics all this week during our regular business hours. Please bring your insurance information. Questions? Call Brandi at 419-468-1075, ext. 1264.

08/13/2026

It is almost time for school to start! Do you have a Kindergartener, 7th or 12th grader? If so, they may need immunizations for school. We are offering walk-in clinics the week of August 17-21 during our operating hours. Just remember to bring your insurance card. If you have questions, please call Brandi at 419-468-1075, ext. 1264.

08/10/2026

Wow Galion, way to show up! Our first Free Family Fun Day was such a success and we could not have done it without the generous community support. We were thrilled to see so many families come spend the day with us and enjoy everything that was offered! Big thanks to Phil's Deli, Caleb's At DK's, Three Bean Coffee House, Seventh Day Adventist Church, Galion Kiwanis, Cleaning by Carrie, LLC, Ole Dog's Coffee Culture, The Sweet Bake Company, Avita Home Health & Hospice, North Central Ohio Media Group, Mayor Brian Saterfield, and Galion City Fire Chief Pennington and the fire department. We can't wait until next year!

08/10/2026

We have a few veggies available in our lobby. We are open Monday-Thursday from 8am-5pm and Friday 8am-12pm. Help yourself!

08/07/2026

🎉 FREE FAMILY FUN DAY IS THIS SATURDAY! 🎉

The Galion City Health Department invites you and your family to join us for a fun-filled day at East Park on Saturday, August 8th from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM!

🌭 FREE Food
• Hot dogs-Phil's Deli
• Watermelon-Seventh Day Adventist
• Chips-Galion Kiwanis
• Lemonade-Three Bean Coffee House
• Cupcakes-The Sweet Bake Company

🎈 Activities & Community Partners 🎨 Free face painting
🚌 School bus presentation from Galion City Schools
🚒 Meet Chief Pennington and check out a Galion Fire Department fire truck from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
💦 Dunk tank featuring your chance to dunk the Mayor!
❤️ FREE blood pressure checks provided by students from Ross Medical Education Center
🎯 Fun games and prizes from Avita Home Health & Hospice

🎁 Awesome Giveaways & Door Prizes 🍦 Coupons for a FREE small cone at Caleb's at DK's
☕ Gift basket from Ole Dog's Coffee Culture
🏨 Overnight stay at Quality Inn Suites & Conference Center in Bellville
🏛️ Ohio State Reformatory tickets
🦁 Columbus Zoo & The Wilds Safari tickets courtesy of North Central Ohio Media Group
🚲 Bike giveaway sponsored by Cleaning by Carrie & resource table
🎉 Plus many more giveaways throughout the day!

Bring the whole family and enjoy an afternoon of food, fun, prizes, and community connections. We look forward to seeing you at East Park on Saturday from 11 AM to 3 PM!