Van Wert County Health Department

Van Wert County Health Department Proud to serve the residents of Van Wert City and County. We provide childhood and adult immunizations and administer tuberculin skin tests.

The Nursing Division at the Van Wert County Health Department is involved invarious programs and areas of service. Through the Help Me Grow Program, prenatal home visits are made to expectant parents and newborn home visits are made to parents of newborns. Our nurses also assist with school health screenings in some of the county schools. The Bureau for Children with Medical Handicaps Program, which is funded by the Ohio Department of Health, is administrated by our local health department. In addition, our Nursing Division is responsible for the investigation of infectious diseases and Emergency Preparedness Planning. The Environmental Health Division of the Van Wert County Health Department conducts various activities geared toward preserving and improving public health in Van Wert County through protection from environmental health hazards. This is done by regulation of private drinking water supplies and sewage treatment systems, as well as inspection of public food establishments, schools, swimming pools and campgrounds. The Environmental Health Division is also responsible for inspection of manufactured home parks, solid waste disposal facilities, and body art establishments. Finally, the Environmental Health Division conducts nuisance complaint investigations, rabies prevention activities, and provides consultation and advice to the public on various other environmental health-related issues. The Vital Statistics Division maintains Birth and Death records from 1908 to present. If a person died in Van Wert County, that record is available at our office. Certified birth certificates are available at this office for persons who were born anywhere in Ohio after 1908. Birth and Death records are used for Passports, Age Verification, Genealogy, Social Security Benefits, Insurance, Health Related Reasons and Research. The Van Wert County Health Department's emergency preparedness responsibilities include developing effective plans and resources at a local and regional level to create defense against Bioterrorism, other outbreaks of infectious disease and other public health threats and emergencies. Development of the Public Health Infrastructure is a key component in strengthening the nation's Homeland Security.

The Van Wert County Board of Health will hold their monthly meeting on Monday, September 15, 2025, at 5:30 pm in the con...
09/11/2025

The Van Wert County Board of Health will hold their monthly meeting on Monday, September 15, 2025, at 5:30 pm in the conference room at the health department.

Don't forget! Today is our first walk-in flu vaccination clinic for fall 2025!
09/10/2025

Don't forget! Today is our first walk-in flu vaccination clinic for fall 2025!

The Van Wert County Health Department will have the first walk-in flu clinic on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 from 9 am ...
09/09/2025

The Van Wert County Health Department will have the first walk-in flu clinic on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 from 9 am to 4 pm. Regular and high dose flu vaccine is available.

Future walk-in clinics will be available every Wednesday. If other days/times are needed, appointments can be scheduled with our clinic staff.

All of our systems are back up and running. We are able to process birth and death certificates and our staff are able t...
08/26/2025

All of our systems are back up and running. We are able to process birth and death certificates and our staff are able to send/receive emails again. Thank you for your understanding!

Our department is currently experiencing a network outage. We are unable to process birth or death certificates and staf...
08/25/2025

Our department is currently experiencing a network outage. We are unable to process birth or death certificates and staff may not receive emails.

Please watch our page for updates.

World Mosquito Day – Aug. 20Mosquitoes aren’t just annoying—they can also spread serious diseases. Here in Van Wert Coun...
08/20/2025

World Mosquito Day – Aug. 20
Mosquitoes aren’t just annoying—they can also spread serious diseases. Here in Van Wert County, the biggest concern is West Nile virus (WNV), which can cause symptoms like fever, headache, joint pain, rash, and vomiting. Most cases are mild, but some can become severe or even life-threatening.
It’s important to take simple steps to protect yourself and your family:
✅ Cover up – Wear long sleeves and pants, especially at dawn and dusk when mosquitoes are most active.
✅ Use repellent – Apply EPA-approved products containing DEET, Picaridin, IR3535, Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus, PMD, or 2-undecanone on exposed skin.
✅ Secure your home – Keep windows closed or make sure screens are in good condition to prevent mosquitoes from entering.
✅ Eliminate standing water – Mosquitoes breed in even small amounts of water. Check your property for bird baths, wading pools, buckets, flowerpot trays, and old tires. Empty, rinse, or treat water weekly, or use mosquito larvicide dunks in water that can’t be drained.
By taking these simple steps, we can all help reduce mosquito populations and lower the risk of disease in our community.
Together, we can reduce mosquito risks in our community! 💙
https://odh.ohio.gov/know-our-programs/zoonotic-disease-program/diseases/mosquito-borne-diseases?fbclid=IwY2xjawMTFOlleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFXSUpMV3d2YzdrYW90ZDhjAR5wOW4lh8S61glmJykPZpXGqX1PzhQ117dFh3fXNkNaBl_BbpEILafoNgSJHw_aem_qKn3X-3brhsYuSlapdwy9A #:~:text=LAWS%20%26%20RULES-,Mosquito-borne%20Diseases%20in%20Ohio,-Diseases%20spread%20by

🚨 Lyme Disease on the Rise in Ohio 🚨Ticks aren’t just a nuisance—they can carry dangerous diseases like Lyme disease. Ca...
08/19/2025

🚨 Lyme Disease on the Rise in Ohio 🚨
Ticks aren’t just a nuisance—they can carry dangerous diseases like Lyme disease. Cases are increasing in Ohio, making it more important than ever to protect yourself.
✅ Wear long sleeves and pants when outdoors
✅ Use EPA-approved insect repellent
✅ Check yourself, kids, and pets for ticks after being outside
✅ Remove ticks promptly and safely
Your best defense is awareness and prevention. Don’t let a tick ruin your summer. 🦠🕷️
🔗 https://odh.ohio.gov/know-our-programs/zoonotic-disease-program/media/lyme-disease-map?fbclid=IwY2xjawMRTgRleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFEUEtXbkwzYmVyT3lvamNWAR4MzeIFTEFrzCdHXFxmESk-jebegSQi_y9_bUhTLlIXoGrIewT_cjTmA0fKSg_aem_t4LrLhrY0eZVoZ7qqiAlfw

Don’t let your kiddo’s lunch spoil the school day. Skip the paper bag and pack smart with an insulated lunch bag and two...
08/13/2025

Don’t let your kiddo’s lunch spoil the school day. Skip the paper bag and pack smart with an insulated lunch bag and two cold sources to keep food safe until the lunch bell rings. 🔔🥪

Address

1179 Westwood Drive, Ste 300
Van Wert, OH
45891

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+14192380808

Website

http://vanwertcountyhealth.org/social-media-policy/

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