Crawford County Public Health

03/09/2026

Plan on attending one of the best evenings of the year! Friday, March 27th, is the 8th Annual Unified Basketball Game organized by the Crawford County Board of Developmental Disabilities and hosted by Bucyrus City Schools. You will find yourself smiling and laughing the entire time and truly enjoying one of the best basketball games of the year! See you there!

03/07/2026

Don't forget to change your clocks when you go to bed tonight! Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday, March 8th, at 2:00am. We may lose an hour of sleep, but we gain an hour of evening daylight! Rise and shine, Crawford County! Extra sunshine is just around the corner!

03/06/2026

An important skill for everyone to know is "how to be the help until help arrives." Learning Heartsaver CPR and how to use an AED are skills we should all learn. We will be hosting a class on Tuesday, March 24th, from 4:00pm-6:30pm in our conference room at 1520 Isaac Beal Rd., Bucyrus, Ohio. The fee is $30 per person -- unless you are a coach, a student or a staff member at a school - then the fee is $15 per person. To register, call (419)562-5871 ext. 1212. Get CPR Certified!

03/05/2026

This weekend we will "Spring Forward" as Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday, March 8th. A tip for those with young children - move bedtime 15 minutes earlier each night for the 3 nights before the change. For example, if bedtime is normally 8:00pm on Wednesday (the 4th), set bedtime for 7:45pm on Thursday, 7:30pm on Friday, 7:15pm on Saturday and then you are all set to go back to your 8:00pm bedtime on Sunday. For those with little ones, here is an article with some more tips on adjusting sleep schedules: https://www.happiestbaby.com/blogs/parents/daylight-saving-time-sleep-schedule

03/05/2026

*****UPDATE AS OF 4:15PM***** The system is back to being operational and we are once again able to access birth certificates for people born in Ohio.

Due to a statewide system outage, we cannot process birth certificate orders. We will post an update as soon as the system is restored. Thank you for your patience!

03/04/2026

International Board Certified Lactation Consultant® (IBCLC®) Day celebrates the extraordinary services that IBCLCs provide to expectant parents and new mothers. IBCLCs are the highest-accredited experts specializing in breastfeeding and lactation care. IBCLCs can help with finding the best breastfeeding position for you and baby, establishing an optimal breastfeeding routine, issues related to latching, milk supply, breast anomalies, cleft palate, tongue ties and more along with common and complex lactation challenges. Thank you, Deanna, for all of the care, support, guidance, and knowledge you provide to our community each and every day. Happy IBCLC Day!

03/03/2026

March is National Nutrition Month. We all know we should reach for the veggies and not the chips when we need a late-night crunchy snack while watching TV. If you're like many families we know, it's easier to munch & crunch on a veggie when it's paired with a great dip! But not if it's an unhealthy dip loaded with calories and fat that will totally negate reaching for a healthy snack. We think you will like this easy-to-make dip from the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics that is low-fat and provides 9g protein. Happy Munching!

Use this whipped dip with chips or veggie trays, as a spread on toast, in pasta dishes, or swap out the herbs and garlic for honey and cinnamon for a fruit dip.

03/02/2026

Self-Injury is when someone causes deliberate self-injury or harm in the form of cuts, bruises and/or burns. It is a coping mechanism for fear, stress, anxiety and sometimes a way of inducing positive feelings. While self-harm is often not intended as a su***de attempt, people who self-injure and people who attempt su***de share much in common, such as intense emotions, not feeling like there is a better way to resolve problems, and a tendency toward impulsivity. Therefore, if a person is engaging in self-injurious behaviors, they should be screened for suicidal thoughts and intent.
If you or someone you love needs help, please call or text 988.

02/27/2026

𝗧𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗜𝗦 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗧 𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗧𝗢 𝗚𝗨𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗘 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗥𝗧! 🚨

Want to make sure you have your 8th Annual Crawford County Unified Exhibition Basketball Game t-shirt? 🏀

𝗢𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗮 𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗿𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗶𝘇𝗲!

Shirts will be available for purchase at the game, but those sales will be first come, first served and sizes are not guaranteed.

Sizes Small–3XL: $20
Sizes 4XL–5XL: $25

𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗗𝗗 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 “𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀” 🌎

𝗢𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘆!
✔ Click the link: https://thevasilcompany.com/product/snb26-tshirt/?preview=true
✔ Scan the QR code
✔ Select Local Pickup (Crawford County Board of DD or Vasili’s) or choose delivery

Don’t miss out — secure yours today! ❤️

02/26/2026

The most recent list of food pantries/meals in Crawford County was shared with us and we wanted to make sure we shared it with all of you! (Please note, we did not create this list and information for the pantries often changes.)

02/25/2026

The Crawford County District Advisory Council (DAC) consisting of the local township trustees, mayors and County Commissioners will be meeting on March 25th. One item on their agenda will be to either re-elect one of our Board Members to serve another 5-year term or to select another candidate to serve. The candidate must reside within either one of the 16 townships or 5 villages in Crawford County. (Can not reside within the city limits of Bucyrus or Galion.) For more information, contact Kate Siefert at (419)562-5871 ext. 1213 or by email at kate.siefert@crawfordhealth.org

02/24/2026

Ohio offers free statewide behavioral health crisis support for all youth ages 20 and under. Best of all, the services come to you at a place convenient for you at a time that works best for you. To receive this support during a crisis for someone age 20 and under, call 988 and ask for MRSS.