Highland County Health Department

06/03/2026

🚴 Happy World Bicycle Day! Biking is great for your health, your community, and the planet — but safety has to come first. And that starts with a helmet.

The numbers don't lie:
🔴 In 2021, 41,615 people were injured from not wearing a helmet — enough to fill Nationwide Arena in Columbus twice.
✅ Helmets reduce the risk of head injury by 85% and severe brain injury by 88%
✅ 75% of bike-related fatalities could be prevented with a helmet
⚠️ In Ohio, only 10–20% of children wear bike helmets

Ohio currently has no statewide helmet law, which makes awareness and access even more critical. Through education and resources, we can prevent injuries and save lives. 💚

🎉HCHD has FREE helmets available in multiple sizes! Stop by our office to grab yours. (While supplies last.)

06/03/2026

Narcan is a medication that can reverse an overdose caused by an opioid drug, such as he**in, illicit fentanyl, or prescription pain medications.

If you or someone you know is at risk for a drug overdose, Narcan is available for FREE at the Highland County Health Department through an Ohio Department of Health funded program called Project Dawn.

Call us at 937-393-1941 or stop by today!

If you are searching for resources please log on to www.highlandhelps.org for a list of resources in and around Highland County for substance use disorder, housing, mental health, domestic violence, and much much more!

💞Help is within reach!

06/03/2026

🚐💉 The Care-A-Van is coming to YOU Buford & Lynchburg!

The Highland County Health Department's Care-A-Van will be making stops in our community every 1st Wednesday now through September 23, 2026!

📍 Stop 1: Buford Church of Christ — 10am to 12pm
📍 Stop 2: Lynchburg Park — 1pm to 4pm

✅ Services are FREE and include:
• Blood glucose & blood pressure readings
• Adult & child immunizations
• Certain lab work
• Head lice screening
• Flu & Covid-19 vaccines

No need to travel far — we're bringing public health right to your neighborhood. See you there! 💙

06/02/2026

DYK⁉
June is National Month.

Never leave pets in the car! Temperatures rise quickly even with the windows down and can be deadly for your pet.

06/02/2026

June is **Men’s Health Month**

The Highland County Health Department is offering **FREE PSA blood tests** during normal business hours. **Walk-ins welcome!**
📍 1487 N High Street, Suite 400, Hillsboro
📞 937-393-1941

06/01/2026

📞 Know who to call in Ohio:

911 – Emergencies needing police, fire, or EMS
988 – Mental health or su***de crisis support
211 – Local community resources for food, housing, health, and more

By the end of June 2026, Ohio 211 will be available in all 88 counties making it easier than ever to get the right help at the right time. 💙

Save this. Share this. You never know when someone may need it.

06/01/2026

💔 Every day, more than 1,000 people in the U.S. experience sudden cardiac arrest — that's someone near you, at any moment.

Knowing CPR and how to use an AED could save their life. And here's the thing: someone near you knowing these skills may one day save yours.

The more people trained, the more lives saved. 🫀

Get trained. Spread the word. Be the reason someone makes it home.


📅 National CPR & AED Awareness Week — June 1–7

05/29/2026

🚗♻️ Tire & Electronic Disposal Event ♻️🚗

Got old tires or electronics taking up space? Bring them to our Tire & Electronic Disposal Event and dispose of them safely and responsibly!

📅 August 22, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 1487 N. High St., Hillsboro, OH

See flyer for fees, rules, and accepted items.
✔️ Open to residents of Ross, Pickaway, Highland, and Fayette counties
⚠️ First come, first served — event may end early if containers fill

Help keep our community clean and safe—spread the word! 💚

For more information: rphfsolidwastedistrict.com or 740-420-5452

Follow the event page for additional details!⬇
https://www.facebook.com/share/1Ctw3meJHK/

05/29/2026

🎀 Early detection saves lives! 🎀

Most breast and cervical cancers can be treated successfully when found early. The Ohio Department of Health 's Breast and Cervical Cancer Project (BCCP) helps uninsured women get access to free screenings and support navigating the healthcare system.

📞 For eligibility in Southwest Ohio, call (866) 838-8973
💻 Or visit Premier Health BCCP: https://www.premierhealth.com/services/community-health/breast-and-cervical-cancer-project

Take charge of your health—schedule your screening today! 💗

05/29/2026

Dumpster Days in Hillsboro, Today, May 29 from 8am-until full!!

City of Hillsboro, Ohio

🚛✨ Clean Sweep 2026...Free Dumpster Days! ✨🚛

Got clutter? Yard debris piling up? We’ve got you covered!

Join us for Clean Sweep 2026, a FREE community event where you can safely dispose of unwanted items. With the yard waste site no longer available, this is a great opportunity to get rid of unwanted yard waste and other debris, so don’t miss out!

📍 Location: 1484 N High St (Shaffer Park parking lot)
⏰ Time: 8:00 AM – until the dumpster is full

🗓️ Event Dates:
• Friday, May 29
• Saturday, July 18
• Friday, September 18

♻️ This is one of the best chances this year to clear out your property, especially yard waste...at no cost. Once the dumpsters are full, the event ends, so come early!

📄 Please see the attached flyer for details on accepted and prohibited items.

Let’s work together to keep our community clean and beautiful. Spread the word and bring a friend!