Holmes County General Health District

01/16/2026

Chronic pain can lead individuals to stop being physically active. This in turn can lead to a fall due to loss of muscle mass from the lack of daily physical activity. Take steps now to prevent that from happening! Contact Kerry at the Health District, 330-674-5035 EXT. 251, for further information on falls prevention.

The benefits of exercise are well established--but sticking to a fitness routine isn't easy when your knees hurt, your hips ache, and your back is stiff. Here's the good news: the right kinds of movement can actually reduce pain. Ready to get started?

01/16/2026

🥶 An arctic air mass will arrive late weekend into early next week, with the coldest wind chills of -10 to -20°F expected Monday night into Tuesday. ❄️ Several clipper systems will also bring periods of widespread light snow into mid-next week.

01/16/2026

Anazao Community Partners

01/15/2026

01/15/2026

Parents — remind yourselves that bulky, puffy coats can jeopardize a snug fit in a car seat harness.

Dress your little one in snug-fitting layers instead. 🧒✔️

01/15/2026

01/14/2026

Join us for Social Bowling this Friday at Spare Time Lanes in Millersburg! Bowling will take place from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM at 39 Logsdon Ave, Millersburg, OH 44654. Enjoy a game for just $4, with a shoe rental fee of $2.50. Come out and have a great time! Holmes DD 🎳

01/14/2026

Temperatures plummet behind a cold front today with wind chills ranging from 5 to -5°F expected Thursday morning. An arctic airmass arrives late this weekend with wind chill values expected to fall to near or below 0°F next week. Stay warm!

01/14/2026

Contact Kerry at the Health District, 330-674-5035 EXT. 251, to learn more about falls prevention and the Falls Prevention Program of Holmes & Wayne!

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one-fourth of Americans aged 65+ falls each year. Answer a few quick questions to assess your risk of falling and get a personalized report to share with your health care provider. ...

01/13/2026

visit https://www.holmeshealth.org/birthdeath-certificates/ for more information

01/12/2026

visit https://www.holmeshealth.org/immunizations/ for the HCGHD's immunization clinic schedule.