Holmes County General Health District

06/19/2026

Call Kerry at the Health District, 330-674-5035 EXT. 251, to talk about falls prevention!

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. ...

06/19/2026

06/18/2026

Look, don’t touch! No matter how cute these little critters may be, it’s safest to admire wildlife from a distance.

Close contact with wild animals may expose you to rabies or other diseases, so enjoy the view and respect their space. Learn more about rabies prevention: https://bit.ly/48glTVs

06/18/2026

📊 Holmes County Communicable Disease Report📊

The Health District recently completed its analysis of communicable disease data from 2025. Key findings were:

🔹 Lyme disease was the most reported communicable disease in Holmes County, with cases increasing more than 500% since 2021.

🔹 Pertussis (whooping cough) saw a significant increase, with most cases occurring among school-aged children.

🔹 Holmes County accounted for 21% of all Ohio LaCrosse virus cases reported in 2025.

06/17/2026

Today, members of our Area Agency on Aging Region 9 team gathered in Holmes County at the Darb Snyder Senior Center to share more about the services we offer, how we support individuals throughout the county, and the positive impact AAA9 programs have on the health, independence, and well-being of older adults in the community.

We also had a great conversation about the work we do at AAA9 and the valuable partnerships that help us better serve Holmes County residents. By working together with local organizations and community partners, we're able to connect older adults and individuals with disabilities to the resources and support they need to live safely and independently.

A special thank you to everyone who joined us today! We appreciate Holmes County Commissioner Eric Strouse, Kerry and Jen from the Holmes County Health Department, State Representative Mark Hiner, Congressman Troy Balderson's Representative Javan Johnson, Regional Advisory Council (RAC) Member Jim Nusbaum, Jenni, Ella, and Bess from Holmes County Job & Family Services, Ombudsman Elissa Barr and Julie Esack, and our special guest, Abby Morgan from Area Agency on Aging Region 10B. Your partnership and commitment to serving older adults and individuals with disabilities make a meaningful difference in our communities.

Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make today's County Tour a success!

06/17/2026

Diaper Drive! Help Us Collect 10,000 Diapers and Supplies!

"Every diaper donated brings comfort, care, and hope to a local family. Together, let's reach our goal and make a lasting impact in our community." – Mackenzie Bornt, Health Department Diaper Bank Coordinator.

Donations may be dropped off at Holmes County Library locations in Millersburg and Walnut Creek June 22-29th.

06/17/2026

Be aware and be prepared! Severe weather is in the forecast for much of Ohio on Wednesday night. Meteorologists are predicting thunderstorms and damaging winds.

Now is the time to:
✅ Make sure your emergency kit is fully stocked and up to date.
✅ Have a safe shelter plan.
✅ Sign up for your community’s warning system to get timely alerts.

The Emergency Alert System (EAS) and NOAA Weather Radio are also great ways to stay informed.

Learn more about preparing for severe weather: http://aging.ohio.gov/beprepared

06/17/2026

The Holmes County General Health District will be closed on Friday, June 19th in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. We will reopen on Monday, June 22nd at 8:30 am.

06/16/2026

Holmes and Wayne County residents can join free summer trail walks to improve physical health and prevent falls. See link below ⬇️

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