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11/03/2021

The COVID-19 vaccine is now available for children ages 5-11. We know you have questions, and we have answers. The facts show that the vaccine is safe, effective, and has been rigorously tested. Find our FAQ document here: https://bit.ly/3nQYykC

10/15/2021

Today is World Pregnancy and Infant Loss Day. 1 in 4 women will lose a baby during pregnancy, delivery, or infancy. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3vcMM7q

10/14/2021

The 2021 Great Apple Crunch is scheduled for TODAY at noon. Grab your apple and join over 300,000 Ohio youth and adults in crunching to celebrate Ohio farmers, healthy kids, and strong communities. Learn more: https://cias.wisc.edu/applecrunch/

10/07/2021

10/05/2021

Did you know? ODH offers free lead testing in drinking water at eligible child care facilities. Testing is currently offered to licensed child care facilities in Cuyahoga and Hamilton counties. If lead is identified, leaded fixtures will be replaced at no cost! Learn more: https://bit.ly/3mHtdjR

10/04/2021

Younger Ohioans 12-25! Get your COVID-19 shot and get a shot at one of five $100,000 scholarships or one of 150 $10,000 scholarships to use at any Ohio college, university, trade/technical school, or career program of your choice! Registration is now open at OhioVax2School.com.

10/01/2021

The 2021 Great Apple Crunch is scheduled for noon on Thursday, October 14, 2021. Join over 300,000 Ohio youth and adults in crunching to celebrate Ohio farmers, healthy kids, and strong communities. Learn more: https://cias.wisc.edu/applecrunch/

09/24/2021

Did you know: Nearly half of all car seats are installed incorrectly. In the state of Ohio, the average misuse rate is 60%. Find and schedule a car seat check to make sure your child is in the right seat for their age and size. https://bit.ly/3APLGQt

09/22/2021

As your children grow, their needs change. They’ll need bigger clothes, more school supplies, and, potentially, a new type of car seat. Visit NHTSA.gov/carseat to enter their age and size, and make sure they’re in the right seat.

09/20/2021

Parents have a long list of things they do out of love for their children and making sure they are safe while driving in a vehicle should be a top priority. Know for sure that your child is buckled in safely and correctly — every trip, every time. https://www.nhtsa.gov/therightseat

09/17/2021

It’s important that all people who can become pregnant get 400 mcg of folic acid daily to help prevent some major birth defects of a developing baby’s brain & spine. Get your 400 mcg folic acid daily from a vitamin with folic acid, eating fortified foods like some breads, breakfast cereals, and corn masa flour, and eating folate-rich foods from a varied diet.

The video documents the compelling story of how Folic Acid fortification has become a staple in the lives of women of child-bearing age everywhere to protect...

09/15/2021

This National Folic Acid Awareness Week, join us in celebrating folic acid fortification as a public health success. More babies in the U.S. are now born without birth defects of the brain and spine thanks to fortification. Visit www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/folicacid/index.html to learn more!

A woman having enough folic acid in her body before / during pregnancy, can help prevent major birth defects of the baby’s brain and spine.

09/13/2021

Reminder: September is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Month. Get involved by registering for the Ohio FASD 5th Annual Forum on September 17: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BgTDCYJ0TqiCKER7CFum5g

09/10/2021

is an essential service that screens babies for serious but treatable medical conditions. Learn more below.

09/09/2021

Need a crib? Find a Cribs for Kids provider who can help here and see if you qualify for a free crib:

09/07/2021

September is National Infant Mortality Awareness Month. Are you interested in learning more about how to prevent sleep-related infant deaths? Access this interactive e-handout from the National Institute for Children’s Health Quality (NICHQ) from home and use it to teach friends and family members about safe sleep:

09/03/2021

September is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Month. Get involved by registering for the Ohio FASD 5th Annual Forum on September 17: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BgTDCYJ0TqiCKER7CFum5g

09/02/2021

Mealtime is a valuable learning experience for toddlers. Having a regular mealtime routine can make it more fun and smoother for all of you. Check out this list for ideas about how to keep mealtime clean, fun, and educational:

Do you wish mealtime went a bit smoother in your home? Read our tips!