Marion Public Health

05/27/2026

We are hiring!

As a member of the WIC team, the Service Coordinator assesses eligibility of applications for inclusion in the Women Infants & Children program and receipt of WIC benefits. This position also provides general clinic and WIC office support including clerical duties, outreach, and programming.

Follow the link to learn more: https://marionpublichealth.org/wic-service-coordinator-job-posting-2/

05/27/2026

Sleep deprivation is real, but safe sleep still has to come first. Here are simple ways to protect your baby, even when you’re exhausted:

💤 Always place your baby on their back for every sleep
🛏 Use a firm, flat sleep surface with no pillows, blankets, or toys
🤍 Room share, don’t bed share, keep baby close but in their own space
⏰ If you feel yourself dozing while feeding, move to a safer spot like an empty bed and set an alarm
👶 Swaddle only until signs of rolling, then switch to a sleep sack

It’s okay to be tired, build safe habits that work even on your hardest nights. For more safe sleep tips visit https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/sleep/Pages/safe-sleep-tips-for-sleep-deprived-parents.aspx

05/25/2026

In honor of the brave men and women who gave their life to protect our country, Marion Public Health is closed today in observance of Memorial Day.

We will reopen tomorrow at normal business hours.

05/22/2026

It’s Mental Health Awareness Month. Time to check in on your brain like you would your truck (or at least your fantasy team).

Loneliness isn’t just a hollow, disconnected feeling – it impacts your health. Men aren't meant to be lone wolves. The Hack? Connect through shared action. Sign up for a class, call an old friend, or ask someone to help you move some furniture or fix a gutter. Even small ways to connect will make a difference.

Learn more at mantherapy.org

05/21/2026

Join us today at Third Thursday in Downtown Marion for a FREE BIKE HELMET GIVEAWAY!

Join us this Thursday May 21 at Downtown Marion, Inc.'s Third Thursday for a FREE bike helmet giveaway!

We have 90 children's helmets (30 small, medium, and large each) available to give away to kids that need them! This will be first come first serve so make sure to get there early!

Also, we would like to give a special shoutout to Ohio AAP for providing these helmets through their Put A Lid On It helmet safety program! Thanks to their donation, more kids can ride safely this year.

05/20/2026

A safe sleep routine for baby = peace of mind for you 💙👶💤

Create a calm, consistent routine each night 🌙✨
🛁 Warm bath
📖 Quiet story or cuddle time
🕯️ Dim lights & soothing environment

Then follow safe sleep basics:
✔️ Back to sleep
✔️ Firm mattress with fitted sheet
✔️ Empty crib

🚫 No pillows
🚫 No blankets
🚫 No toys

Same routine. Same safe space. Every nap & every night 💤💙
Because when baby sleeps safely, you rest easier too 🤍✨

05/19/2026

Join us this Thursday May 21 at Downtown Marion, Inc.'s Third Thursday for a FREE bike helmet giveaway!

We have 90 children's helmets (30 small, medium, and large each) available to give away to kids that need them! This will be first come first serve so make sure to get there early!

Also, we would like to give a special shoutout to Ohio AAP for providing these helmets through their Put A Lid On It helmet safety program! Thanks to their donation, more kids can ride safely this year.

05/18/2026

Are you looking for a food truck to have at your next event? Check out our most current list of licensed food mobiles here in Marion County!

Interested in starting a mobile food business? Contact us first! We will do our best to make that dream a reality while keeping people safe in the process.

05/15/2026

Did You Know ❓

Women are almost 2x as likely as men to have conditions, like depression & anxiety. 🧠

You are not alone, & help is available!

This National Women's Health Week, visit the Office on Women's Health page for tips & resources to support your mental health.

https://womenshealth.gov/nwhw/mental-health

05/14/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month—because even the toughest guys need a tune-up now and then.

Anxiety is like a dashboard full of flashing warning lights, but they're all false alarms. Clear the dashboard with a shock of cold. Splash ice water on your face or take a cold shower. The shock forces a "hard-reset," snapping your thoughts back to reality.

Learn more at mantherapy.org

05/13/2026

Tiny sleepers, big safety 💙👶✨

Keep it simple:
🚫 No pillows
🚫 No blankets
🚫 No stuffed animals

✔️ Back to sleep
✔️ Firm mattress
✔️ Empty crib

Less in the crib = more peace of mind 💤💙
Protect every nap and every night 🌙✨