Morrow County Health District - Mt. Gilead Ohio

10/22/2026

10/21/2026

💊 REMINDER: Drug Take Back Day is THIS SATURDAY! 💊
And today happens to be National Check Your Meds Day!

Now is a GREAT time to clean out your medicine cabinet and safely dispose of old or expired medications!
Proper medication disposal is an important way to help keep you, your family, and our community safe.

✅ Check your medicine cabinet
✅ Gather old or expired medications
✅ Stop by Discount Drug Mart this Saturday, October 24th!

Let’s work together to keep our community safe!

10/20/2026

🎃🍂 ‼️ YOU BE THE JUDGE ‼️ 🍂🎃

At our monthly staff meeting today, our employees were randomly paired up and challenged to show off their creativity in a little friendly pumpkin carving/decorating competition! 🎨🎃

Now, we need YOUR help deciding who takes home the bragging rights! 🏆

Voting is easy, comment the letter of your favorite ON THE ORIGINAL POST (letters are in red in the top left corner of each photo)

Winners will be announced Wednesday, October 28, 2026! May the best pumpkin win! 🎃🏆

10/19/2026

🩺 Simple, consistent actions can make a big impact!

Illness and infection aren’t always visible, but the steps we take to protect our health can make a big difference!

From washing your hands regularly to staying up to date on recommended vaccines, these simple, consistent actions help protect you, your family, and our community.

💧 Wash your hands often. 💉 Stay up to date on recommended vaccines. ❤️ Practice healthy habits every day.

Together, we can help prevent the spread of illness and build a healthier, safer community for everyone!

10/16/2026

🎀 Breast Cancer Awareness Month & National Mammography Day 🎀

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and National Mammography Day is a great reminder to prioritize your breast health! 💗

Mammograms are an important tool that can help detect breast cancer early. Talk with your healthcare provider about your breast cancer risk and when screening is right for you.

Taking care of your health starts with being proactive! 💕

10/15/2026

October 15 is !

Clean hands are one of the simplest ways to help protect yourself, your family, and your community from illness. Washing your hands regularly can help prevent the spread of infections. 🫧

Remember to wash your hands:

🍴 Before, during, and after preparing food
🍽️ Before and after eating
🤢 Before and after caring for someone who is sick with vomiting or diarrhea
🩸 Before and after treating a cut or wound
🚽 After using the toilet
🧻 After changing diapers or helping a child who has used the toilet
🤧 After blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing
🐓 After touching animals, animal feed, or animal waste
🐶 After handling animal food or treats
🗑️ After touching garbage

Take a few extra seconds to wash with soap and clean, running water. Your hands can help stop the spread of germs!

10/10/2026

Today is
Take time today to check in with yourself, your loved ones, and your friends. Remember, you are not alone.

If you are in need of extra support, call or text 988 or chat online at https://988lifeline.org/

10/09/2026

💜 OCTOBER IS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH 💜

Domestic violence isn’t always visible. It’s not always a black eye or a broken bone.

It can also look like being constantly criticized, controlled, threatened, isolated, or manipulated — or being made to question your own reality.

Everyone deserves to feel safe, respected, and supported. If you or someone you know may be experiencing domestic violence, help is available. 💜

10/08/2026

💉WE HAVE FLU SHOTS! 💉
Give our office a call and we will get you scheduled!

10/08/2026

Save the date for the Drug Take Back Day! Safely dispose of old medications and needles at on October 24! Together, we create a safe and healthy environment.