Wyandot County Public Health

01/13/2026

It's Monday. It's winter. Healthy eating may not be top of mind today, but hear us out!

💡 Today's healthy eating tip from the CDC is: Limit added sugars 🍫🍦🍰

Too much added sugar in your diet can contribute to type 2 diabetes, heart disease, weight gain, and obesity. Added sugars are sugars/syrups added to foods and drinks when they are processed and prepared. Cane juice, corn syrup, dextrose, fructose, table sugar, maple syrup, and honey are all considered added sugars. Sugary drinks like pops and juices are a very common source of added sugars.

To limit added sugars, try these ideas:
👉 Skip sugary drinks and snacks when shopping. When these items are out of sight, it's easier to keep them out of mind too.
👉 Drink water instead of sugary drinks. Carbonated waters give you the fizz without added sugars. Or try making your water more flavorful by adding berries, or slices of lime, lemon, or cucumber. 🍓🍋🥒 (Remember: Healthy habits don't have to be boring!)
👉 Add fruit to your cereal or yogurt for sweetness. 🍌🍍🍑
👉 At coffee shops, skip the flavored syrups and whipped cream. Ask for low-fat or fat-free milk or an unsweetened, fortified soy beverage. Or get back to basics with your favorite tea or black coffee. ☕
👉 Read nutrition labels and choose foods with no or lower amounts of added sugars.

https://bit.ly/CDCHealthyEatingTips

01/11/2026

Meeting your health goals in 2026 is all about making simple and maintainable choices, including today's healthy eating tip from CDC:

💡Add more potassium 🍎🍊 🍌🥑

Potassium helps the kidneys, heart, muscles and, nerves function properly. Not getting enough potassium can increase blood pressure, deplete calcium in bones, and increase the risk of kidney stones.

Get more potassium with these ideas:
👉 Try new recipes that use beet greens, lima beans, or Swiss chard.
👉 Try variety of drinks that are high in potassium including: 100% prune, pomegranate, or orange juice, fat-free milk, or low-fat kefir.
👉 Have a banana as a snack. Make it dessert by trying out 1-ingredient banana ice cream: loveandlemons.com/banana-ice-cream/

01/11/2026

We're back with another healthy eating tip from the CDC to make your health goals long lasting in 2026!

💡 Today's tip... increase Calcium and Vitamin D for optimal bone 💪 health.

Our bodies make vitamin D from sunshine🌞, but some have difficulty producing enough. Plus, too much sun exposure can increase the risk of skin cancer. Instead, choose foods and beverages that are fortified with vitamin D.

Try this to increase your calcium and vitamin D intake this year:
👉 Drink vitamin D milk with meals.
👉 When you pack your lunch, include a packet of salmon or can of sardines once a week.
👉 Add spinach, collard greens, bok choy, mushrooms, or taro root to vegetable dishes.
👉 Shop for foods that are fortified with calcium and vitamin D. Soy beverages, soy yogurt, orange juice, and some whole-grain cereals may have these added nutrients.

01/10/2026

Did you know that the second Friday of January each year is dubbed "Quitters Day," a day celebrating the end of a short-lived New Year's Resolution. Instead of quitting your health goals this year, aim for slow and sustainable change. The difference it will make in how you feel and in keeping your healthy habits going all year long might surprise you.

Good nutrition is about consistently choosing healthy foods and beverages. Over the next few days we'll be sharing one tip a day from the CDC for small changes you can make to your diet that will help you eat healthier in 2026!

💡 Today's tip... Bump up fiber! 🍅🍊🥕🍌🍐🥒🍇🍆

Fiber helps you digest and feel full in addition to controlling blood sugar and lowering cholesterol. Fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds are good sources of fiber.

Consider the following ideas for easy incorporation into your routine:

👉 Slice up raw vegetables to use as quick snacks. Storing celery and carrots in water in the refrigerator will keep them crisp longer.

👉 Start your day off with a whole grain cereal like oatmeal. For even more fiber, top with berries, pumpkin seeds, or almonds.

👉 Add half a cup of beans or lentils to your salad to add fiber, texture, and flavor.

👉 Enjoy whole fruit — start with fruit you already love or experiment with something new — with a meal or as dessert.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/CDCHealthyEatingTips

01/09/2026

The shorter, darker days and lack of sunlight can make January feel long and tough to get through at times. Remember, taking care of your mental health is part of taking care of your family. It's okay to not be okay, you are not alone. ❤️
Need additional support or someone to talk to? Talk with your local WIC clinic for mental health resources or get in touch with text or call based support from the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline: https://mchb.hrsa.gov/programs-impact/national-maternal-mental-health-hotline

01/06/2026

Great tips for reducing the spread of norovirus from our neighbors at Crawford County Public Health! If you're sick and potentially contagious, please consider staying home to avoid sharing with others.

Last night (January 5th) around 7:00pm we received the monitoring alerts that Crawford County has exceeded our predicted threshold for people reporting to the local ERs & Urgent Care Centers for gastrointestinal illness (in other words, lots of puking & pooping). Norovirus is often the culprit for "stomach bug" issues and it is highly contagious. Keep frequently washing your hands! Here are some tips for preventing the spread as well as some more info about Norovirus: https://www.cdc.gov/norovirus/prevention/index.html

01/06/2026

Did you know? Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S.

You can’t see, smell, or taste it, but it can be a problem in your home. Check your home and protect your family. Request a free radon test kit: ohio.radon.com

01/01/2026

Happy New Year & Feliz Año Nuevo! 🩶 Wyandot County Public Health

12/31/2025

Wyandot County Public Health is closed Wednesday Dec. 31 and Jan. 1. We wish you a very happy and bright start to 2026.

12/30/2025

Las fiestas traen sorpresas, pero una multa por conducir borracho no debería ser una de ellas. Maneja tomado y serás arrestado. 🎁🚓

The holidays are full of surprises, but getting a DUI shouldn’t be one of them. Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over. 🎁🚓

12/28/2025

Driving high starts the new year on a low note ☹️ If You Feel Different, You Drive Different. Drive High, Get a DUI.

12/28/2025

Las fiestas traen sorpresas, pero una multa por conducir borracho no debería ser una de ellas. Maneja tomado y serás arrestado. 🎁🚓

The holidays are full of surprises, but getting a DUI shouldn’t be one of them. Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over. 🎁🚓