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The Van Wert County Health Department is a Combined Health District that proudly serves the residents of Van Wert City and Van Wert County, Ohio.  Our primary functions are to prevent epidemics and the spread of disease, protect against environmental hazards, prevent injuries, promote and encourage healthy behaviors, respond to disasters and assist our community in recovery, and assure the quality and accessibility of health services.  We encourage you to visit the various areas of our website to learn about the many resources we provide to our community.

  

      
The Van Wert County Health Department is open for regular business at this time. 

On April 17, 2014, a media release was mistakenly printed stating that the health department services were suspended until further notice.  The media release was sent out during a preparedness exercise in which the health department was participating, and was marked as being part of an exercise.  If you have any questions, please contact the Van Wert County Health Department at 419-238-0808.  The health department is open for business and regular services. 

We will be closed at 12:00pm on Friday, April 18, 2014 in observance of Good Friday. 

 
  Immunization Forms: Prior to your appointment, ensure you have the proper information and forms filled out.  Use the INSURANCE QUESTIONNAIRE when contacting your insurance company prior to your appointment and verify insurance coverage for all vaccinations. Please bring the completed form with you to your appointment.
View all other forms here.
 

  Selling Food to the Public
The Ohio Revised Code requires that any person or group serving food to the public must obtain a Temporary Food Service Operation (FSO) license unless they are at a licensed location.  The application and fee must be received at least 7 days prior to an event.  Obtain an application here.
 

County Health Rankings
The 2014 County Health Rankings give Van Wert an overall health ranking of 24th among the 88 counties in Ohio.  This represents significant progress over the overall health ranking of 39th out of 88 Ohio counties in 2011.  Read more here.  
 
  STD Clinic.
The clinic operates every Monday from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm.  Please call 419-238-0808 extension 101 for instructions prior to visiting the clinic.  Click here for additional information.
  Van Wert County Health Department and Van Wert County Hospital have partnered with community leaders to form the Van Wert County Health Collaborative. The goal of this collaborative is to work together to improve the health of individuals, families and our community. Find out more and view the Community Health Assessment and Community Health Improvement Plan here.
 
  Medical Reserve Corps.
The Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) is one of several components of Citizen Corps and USA Freedom Corps.  It is a network of community-based, citizen volunteer.. More
 

This link is for the new Emergency Information Form for children with special needs. It is advisable for parents to complete this form and keep in a safe place in case of an emergency.  For more information or assistance with this form please contact Van Wert County Health Department at (419)238-0808.
  Saving Minutes
Saving Minutes is a software program for Van Wert County's special/functional needs population that may include those on respiratory devices and anyone with disabilities.  If you are an individual or have a family member with special needs please visit the website above and sign up. Please click on the link above to register on our secure website. More information

The Van Wert County Health Department
is located at:
1179 Westwood Drive, Suite 300
Van Wert, Ohio 45891
 
 

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