Coshocton County Health Department – 724 South 7th Street, Coshocton Ohio

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Mission Statement:

The mission of the Coshocton County General Health District is to protect, promote, and improve the health and safety of Coshocton County residents.

CCHD Administration:

Steve Lonsinger, R.S., M.A., Health Commissioner

Tammy Smith , RN, Director of Nursing

Zach Fanning, RS, Director of Environmental Health

Cindy Hilbish, Director of Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)

Wendy Wilson, Fiscal Officer & Vital Statistics Registrar

Denise Thompson, Public Health Nurse, BCMH

Jackie Buchanan, Deputy Registrar

Jesse Christmas, PHEP Coordinator

Board Of Health Members: Term Expires

Scott Limburg, Licensing Council Rep/President 2022

Dr. Robert Gwinn, MD 2024

Don Wells 2020

Dr. Jeff Poland, DVM 2021

Linda Weber 2023

WHATS IN THE NEWS:

Situation to Date concerning Covid-19
Covers both City & County Data

Current as of 10:00 am, November 23rd 2020
we have had:
728 Confirmed cases
177 (new cases last 2 weeks)
62 Probable cases
281 Quarantined
258 Isolated
17 Currently Hospitalized (confirmed or probable only)
14 Deaths related to Covid-19
Age Range <1- 93

2019-2020 Novel Coronavirus

Risa R. Pesapane, MS, PhD -The Ohio State University
Tick identification and Testing Research in Coshocton!

Ticks can be brought into our County office at 724 S. 7th St. Coshocton. Ticks will be identified and tested for diseases. (Ticks will be pooled together when testing)

Hepatitis A

Coshocton County Health Department
740-295-7305

USDA Rabies Surveillance
Report sick, found dead
animals such as fox, raccoon,
skunk, coyote

OHIO COVID-19 Response Call Center is open 7 days a week from 9:00am-8:00pm ASK-ODH (1-833-427-5634) They are available to answer questions and provide accuate information about COVID-19

Ohio Department of Health Dashboard Regarding Cases

Many agencies and personnel in Coshocton County are diligently working to respond to the COVID-19 outbreak. The safety and health of our citizens is of utmost priority. County and City agencies are in constant communication with local partner agencies, as well as State.

The City & County Health Departments will contact anyone who needs to know or take action. There is great need for Personal Protection Equipment (masks, gloves, gowns, etc.). Any industry or business that has these types of items and would be able to donate items so that we can protect our First Responders and medical care providers please contact the Coshocton County EMA office at 740-622-1984.

To prevent the spread of the disease the CDC encourages everyone to follow these effective practices:

*Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, use an alcohol based hand sanitizer only if soap and water are not available.*Avoid touching you eyes nose and mouth *Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when coughing or sneezing *Avoid contact with sick people *Stay home when you are sick* Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces and objects – doorknobs, light switches, keyboards, etc.

For further information visit the Facebook pages of the City of Coshocton Health Department, the Coshocton County Health Department and the Coshocton County EMA ad the following websites: www.cdc.gov/coronavirus, www.coronavirus.ohio .gov. People with questions about COVID-19 can call the Ohio Department of Health COVID-19 Call Center, 7 days a week from 9am-8pm at 1-833-4-ASK-ODH (1833-427-5634)