Zanesville Muskingum County Health Department

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November is American Diabetes Awareness Month
Diabetes is the leading cause of end-stage renal disease (ESRD), nontraumatic lower-extremity amputations (LEAs), and new cases of blindness among adults in the United States, and a major cause of heart disease and stroke. However, persons with diabetes, together with their support network, can take steps to control the disease and minimize the risk for complications. Learn More

Great American Smokeout -- November 18th
The American Cancer Society has scheduled the Great American Smokeout (GASO) for November 18, 2010, to encourage smokers to quit for a day in the hope they may quit for good. Pharmacotherapies, behavioral therapies, and counseling-including telephone counseling-can help patients quit and increase their chances of not relapsing. For more information, visit www.cancer.org.

Board of Health - November Meeting
ZMCHD will hold its regular Board of Health Meeting at 7:00pm on November 18, 2010 at the Health Department, 205 N. 7th Street.

Public Health Tip: Get Vaccinated Against the FluVaccination is the best protection against contracting the flu. Everyone 6 months of age and older should get vaccinated against the flu as soon as the 2010-2011 season is available.

If you do contract the flu, talk to your doctor about antivirals. Antiviral drugs are prescription medicines (pills, liquid or an inhaler) that can be used for prevention or treatment of flu viruses. If you get sick, antiviral drugs can make your illness milder and make you feel better faster.

Take these everyday steps to protect your health: Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Wash your hands often with soap and water. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Try to avoid close contact with sick people. Stay home is you are sick until at least 24 hours after you no longer have a fever or signs of a fever. While sick, limit contact with others as much as possible to keep from infecting them. Questions and answers about this flu season (CDC) Cover Your Cough Flyer

Bed Bugs are Making a Comeback
Bed Bugs are making a comeback and have affected Zanesville-Muskingum County. Please check out our list of resources below and call if you have questions at 454-9741 extension 236. Central Ohio Bed Bug Task Force Ohio Department of Health fact sheet Ohio State University Extension fact sheet National Center for Healthy Housing - Bed Bug Control in Multifamily Housing

2009 County Health Rankings Report
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute released its 2009 County Health Rankings Report. The County Health Rankings are the first to rank the overall health of the counties in all 50 states by using a standard formula to measure how healthy people are and how long they live.

The online report, available at www.countyhealthrankings.org, includes a snapshot of each county in Ohio with a color-coded map comparing each county's overall health ranking.

Muskingum County Wellness CoalitionNext Coalition Meeting - Thu, Nov 4, 2010, from 9-11amAbout Us - The History of the Wellness Coalition
News - Information and Activities
Contact Us - Wellness Coalition Directory Listing (TBA)
Wellness Meeting Minutes

Take a Walk on One of Muskingum County's TrailsThis booklet provides a map with parks and trails listed, as well as tips to stay safe and healthy.
Smoke Free Ohio Compliance: Filing a Complaint
The Ohio Department of Health has established a statewide toll-free hotline for reporting violations to the SmokeFree Workplace Act. If you visit an establishment in Muskingum County and you believe they have violated the law, use one of the following methods to report the violation.
By Phone - 1-866-559-OHIO (6446)
The Ohio Department of Health's Toll-free enforcement line. This telephone number must appear on No Smoking signs as required by Ohio Revised Code, Chapter 3794.
By E-mail - nosmoke@odh.ohio.gov
Report a violation to the Ohio Department of Health 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

The annual Cash Balance Report Dept is available for inspection for the Zanesville-Muskingum County Health Dept and Pro-Muskingum Families & Children First during normal business hours by any citizen who so requests within 180 days (3/12/10-9/08/10) after publication of this notice of its availability. Contact Corey Hamilton, Health Commissioner, ZMCHD, 205 N. 7th St. Zanesville, OH 43701. 740/454-9741.