Public Health Matters

Greene County Disconnect 2 Connect: https://www.greenecophoh.gov/wellness-services/maternal-and-child-health/disconnect-to-connect Global Day of Unplugging: https://www.globaldayofunplugging.org/ Episode credits:This podcast is produced, edited, and mixed by Laurie Fox. Artwork designed by Laurie Fox. Links:Greene County Public Health www.greenecophoh.govBe sure to like, follow and tag Greene County Public Health on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube and Linked In. Topic Suggestions: Email lfox@greenecophoh.gov

Ohio Department of Health - Director's Press Conferences and Podcasts: https://odh.ohio.gov/media-center/resources/director-of-health-press-conferencesOhio Department of Health - Respiratory Dashboard: https://odh.ohio.gov/explore-data-and-stats/published-reports/data-and-stats-seasonal-flu Episode credits:This podcast is produced, edited, and mixed by Laurie Fox. Artwork designed by Laurie Fox. Links:Greene County Public Health www.greenecophoh.govBe sure to like, follow and tag Greene County Public Health on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube and Linked In. Topic Suggestions: Email lfox@greenecophoh.gov

Greene County:Violence Free Futures – Support for victims of domestic/sexual abuseCall 937.426.2334 or Text 937.347.5917Website: Violencefreefutures.org Instagram: @violencefreefutures1979  and @VFFteensState:BRAVO – Support for Ohio LGBTQIA+ survivors of hate/violence/abuseCall 866.86.BRAVO (27286) or Text 614.333.1907bravo.equitashealth.org | @bravoavpOhio Sexual Violence Helpline – 24/7 confidential supportCall 844.644.6435ohiosexualviolencehelpline.comNationwide:Love is Respect – Organization for healthy teen relationshipsCall 866.331.9474 or Text “LOVEIS” to 22522loveisrespect.org | @loveisresepectofficialOne Love – Organization for healthy teen relationshipsjoinonelove.org | @join1loveThe Trevor Project – Mental Health support for LGBTQIA+ youth866.488.7386thetrevorproject.org | @trevorprojectThe Hotline – National Domestic Violence Hotline800.799.SAFE (7233)thehotline.org | @ndvhofficialRAINN – Rape, Abuse, and Incest National NetworkCall 800.656.4673rainn.org | @rainn988 Lifeline – National Suicide & Crisis LifelineCall or Text 988998lifeline.org | @988lifelinemyPlan Teen – Safety planning appmyplan.org | “myPlan Teen” in your phone’s app store Episode credits:This podcast is produced, edited, and mixed by Laurie Fox. Artwork designed by Laurie Fox. Links:Greene County Public Health www.greenecophoh.govBe sure to like, follow and tag Greene County Public Health on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube and Linked In. Topic Suggestions: Email lfox@greenecophoh.gov

Mental Health and Recovery Board Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthRecoveryBoard/Greene County Community Resource Guide: https://www.greenecophoh.gov/files/documents/files/2025/11/Greene_County_Community_Resource_Guide.pdfGreene Spaces booklet: https://www.greenecophoh.gov/platform/cms/Healthy%20Lifestyles/Greene%20Spaces%20Booklet.pdfGrewene County Public Health Healthy Lifestyles page: https://www.greenecophoh.gov/wellness-services/chronic-disease-injury-prevention/healthy-lifestyles-programsSAMHSA: https://www.samhsa.gov/988: https://988lifeline.org/  Episode credits:This podcast is produced, edited, and mixed by Laurie Fox. Artwork designed by Laurie Fox. Links:Greene County Public Health www.greenecophoh.govBe sure to like, follow and tag Greene County Public Health on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube and Linked In. Topic Suggestions: Email lfox@greenecophoh.gov

Easy to download apps to help you quit smoking or vaping, as recommended by Bruce Barcelo: Quit Now: https://www.quitnow.app/enSmokefree.gov: https://smokefree.gov/Become an EX: https://www.exprogram.com/Ohio Quitline: 1-800-QUIT NOWAsk Bruce: https://www.sotertechnologies.com/ask-bruce-barcelo/ Episode credits:This podcast is produced, edited, and mixed by Laurie Fox. Artwork designed by Laurie Fox. Links:Greene County Public Health www.greenecophoh.govBe sure to like, follow and tag Greene County Public Health on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube and Linked In. Topic Suggestions: Email lfox@greenecophoh.gov

OSHP Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/OhioStateHighwayPatrolOSHP X/Twitter page: https://x.com/OHHPatrolGreene County Safe Communities: https://www.greenecophoh.gov/wellness-services/chronic-disease-injury-prevention/safe-communitiesNHTSA: https://www.nhtsa.gov/Law Enforcement Recruitment: https://publicsafety.ohio.gov/what-we-do/our-programs/office-of-law-enforcement-recruitmentOhio Traffic Safety Office: https://otso.ohio.gov/ Episode credits:This podcast is produced, edited, and mixed by Laurie Fox. Artwork designed by Laurie Fox. Links:Greene County Public Health www.greenecophoh.govBe sure to like, follow and tag Greene County Public Health on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube and Linked In. Topic Suggestions: Email lfox@greenecophoh.gov

Fairborn Fire Department: https://www.fairbornoh.gov/government/fire_department/community_risk_reduction.phpGreene County Public Health Emergency Preparedness: https://www.greenecophoh.gov/community-services/emergency-preparednessBeavercreek Fire Department: https://www.beavercreekfireoh.gov/169/Community-EducationXenia Fire Department: https://www.cityofxenia.org/280/Fire-SafetyBellbrook Fire Department: https://www.bellbrook.gov/page/fire_homeGreene County Ohio Fire Department listing: https://www.sheriff.greenecountyohio.gov/fireDepartments   Episode credits:This podcast is produced, edited, and mixed by Laurie Fox. Artwork designed by Laurie Fox. Links:Greene County Public Health www.greenecophoh.govBe sure to like, follow and tag Greene County Public Health on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube and Linked In. Topic Suggestions: Email lfox@greenecophoh.gov

Food Safety: https://www.greenecophoh.gov/environmental-health/food-safetyEducation & Training: https://www.greenecophoh.gov/environmental-health/food-safety/education-and-trainingFoodborne Illness Reporting: https://www.greenecophoh.gov/environmental-health/food-safety/foodborne-illness-reportingFood Temperatures to Remember: https://www.greenecophoh.gov/platform/cms/EH%20Gen%20Svcs/Food%20Education/Temperatures%20to%20Remember.pdf  Episode credits:This podcast is produced, edited, and mixed by Laurie Fox. Artwork designed by Laurie Fox. Links:Greene County Public Health www.greenecophoh.govBe sure to like, follow and tag Greene County Public Health on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube and Linked In. Topic Suggestions: Email lfox@greenecophoh.gov

The Ohio Department of Health (a little cumbersome to navigate): https://odh.ohio.gov/know-our-programs/complex-medical-help/complex-medical-helpCMH via Greene County Public Health: https://www.greenecophoh.gov/wellness-services/maternal-and-child-health/cmhStephanie SandersPublic Health Nurse937-805-9032ssanders@greenecophoh.govSusie BrooksPublic Health Nurse937-308-7010sbrooks@greenecophoh.gov Episode credits:This podcast is produced, edited, and mixed by Laurie Fox. Artwork designed by Laurie Fox. Links:Greene County Public Health www.greenecophoh.govBe sure to like, follow and tag Greene County Public Health on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube and Linked In. Topic Suggestions: Email lfox@greenecophoh.gov

CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/sudden-infant-death/about/index.htmlCribs for Kids: https://cribsforkids.org/Greene County Public Health: https://www.greenecophoh.gov/platform/cms/MCH/Cribs%20for%20Kids%20Flyer.pdfPublic Health Dayton Montgomery County: https://www.phdmc.org/programs-a-to-z/cribs-for-kidsSafe to Sleep: https://safetosleep.nichd.nih.gov/ Episode credits:This podcast is produced, edited, and mixed by Laurie Fox. Artwork designed by Laurie Fox. Links:Greene County Public Health www.greenecophoh.govBe sure to like, follow and tag Greene County Public Health on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube and Linked In. Topic Suggestions: Email lfox@greenecophoh.gov

Notes from the Ohio Revised Code about public health: https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/chapter-3707 and https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/chapter-3709Issues on the ballot for the November 4 election in Greene County, Ohio, 2025: https://www.boe.ohio.gov/greene/c/upload/Election_QIList.pdfWhat is Public Health? Watch this video: https://www.greenecophoh.gov/about/what-is-public-healthSocial Media for Greene County Public Health:X/Twitter: https://x.com/GreeneCoPHFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/GreeneCoPHInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/greenecoph/Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/greene-county-public-healthFind our Community Health Assessment, Community Health Improvement Plan, and the Strategic Plan, among others, here: https://www.greenecophoh.gov/about/accreditation    Episode credits:This podcast is produced, edited, and mixed by Laurie Fox. Artwork designed by Laurie Fox. Links:Greene County Public Health www.greenecophoh.govBe sure to like, follow and tag Greene County Public Health on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube and Linked In. Topic Suggestions: Email lfox@greenecophoh.gov

Links for Emergency Preparedness:Greene County Public Health: https://www.greenecophoh.gov/community-services/emergency-preparednessGreene County EMA: https://www.greenecountyohio.gov/191/Emergency-Management-AgencyReady.gov: https://www.ready.gov/Medical Reserve Corps/Ohio Responds: https://www.ohioresponds.odh.ohio.gov/Ohio CERT: https://ema.ohio.gov/prepare-respond/ohiocert/ohiocertAmerican Red Cross: https://www.redcross.orgFEMA: https://www.fema.gov/ Episode credits:This podcast is produced, edited, and mixed by Laurie Fox. Artwork designed by Laurie Fox. Links:Greene County Public Health www.greenecophoh.govBe sure to like, follow and tag Greene County Public Health on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube and Linked In. Topic Suggestions: Email lfox@greenecophoh.gov

Greene County Council on Aging: https://www.gccoa.org/ ---> Fall Prevention and Wellness Event info: https://www.gccoa.org/_files/ugd/a22f58_590fd15aa6f741278763d19080343f77.pdfArea Agency on Aging: https://info4seniors.org/Ohio Department of Aging: Steady U Ohio: https://aging.ohio.gov/care-and-living/health-and-safety/fall-prevention/steady-u-ohio Episode credits:This podcast is produced, edited, and mixed by Laurie Fox. Artwork designed by Laurie Fox. Links:Greene County Public Health www.greenecophoh.govBe sure to like, follow and tag Greene County Public Health on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube and Linked In. Topic Suggestions: Email lfox@greenecophoh.gov

Helpful links and resources: GCPH mail order: https://www.research.net/r/GCPH_PDFormSafeTrade locations and times: https://www.greenecophoh.gov/wellness-services/chronic-disease-injury-prevention/harm-reductionNaloxone Ohio (trainings, statewide request system): https://naloxone.ohio.gov/Project DAWN: https://odh.ohio.gov/know-our-programs/project-dawn/project-dawnRecovery Ohio (stigma, recovery resources): https://recoveryohio.gov/Reach out to Kaci directly at 937-374-5673 or email her at kwarren@greenecophoh.gov.  Episode credits:This podcast is produced, edited, and mixed by Laurie Fox. Artwork designed by Laurie Fox. Links:Greene County Public Health www.greenecophoh.govBe sure to like, follow and tag Greene County Public Health on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube and Linked In. Topic Suggestions: Email lfox@greenecophoh.gov

Bullying: https://www.schoolsafety.gov/bullying-and-cyberbullying#:~:text=Bullying%20negatively%20affects%20those%20who,experience%2C%20violence%2C%20and%20suicideBoosters: https://odh.ohio.gov/know-our-programs/immunization/required-vaccines-child-care-school; https://odh.ohio.gov/wps/wcm/connect/gov/9683ace0-573f-4ed3-b9d4-08d714d1fb85/School+Immunization+Summary+2019-2020.pdf?MOD=AJPERESBedtimes:https://www.sleepfoundation.org/school-and-sleep/back-to-school-sleep-tipsBroccoli:https://www.fns.usda.gov/tn/back-schoolAdditional Resource:https://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Student-Supports/School-Wellness/School-based-Mental-Health/Supporting-Student-Wellness-ToolkitSchools and/or School-Based Health:https://xeniaschools.org/sbhchttps://www.gocreek.org/page/school-health-serviceshttps://www.fairborn.k12.oh.us/https://www.greeneview.org/https://www.ysschools.org/student-services/social-emotionalmentalphysical-health-and-wellnesshttps://www.cedarcliffschools.net/https://www.greeneccc.com/https://www.legacyknights.org/https://stbrigidxenia.org/school/https://saintlukeparishschool.org/https://communitysteam.com/https://www.chestertonacademyofstjoseph.org/ Episode credits:This podcast is produced, edited, and mixed by Laurie Fox. Artwork designed by Laurie Fox. Links:Greene County Public Health www.greenecophoh.govBe sure to like, follow and tag Greene County Public Health on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube and Linked In. Topic Suggestions: Email lfox@greenecophoh.gov

Check out the website for the Hall Hunger Initiative: https://www.hallhungerinitiative.org/Eat Fresh, Buy Local Kicks off August 8th: https://www.hallhungerinitiative.org/news-and-events/eat-fresh-buy-local-starts-august-8thLocal farmers' markets in Greene County: https://www.greenecountyohio.org/things-to-do/farms-and-farmers-markets/Downtown Xenia Farmers' Market: https://www.facebook.com/events/662250586484864/662250599818196   Episode credits:This podcast is produced, edited, and mixed by Laurie Fox. Artwork designed by Laurie Fox. Links:Greene County Public Health www.greenecophoh.govBe sure to like, follow and tag Greene County Public Health on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube and Linked In. Topic Suggestions: Email lfox@greenecophoh.gov

Links discussed in this episode can be found on the following webpage: https://www.greenecophoh.gov/environmental-health/body-art-establishment  Other related links:https://odh.ohio.gov/know-our-programs/body-art-program/welcome-to-body-art https://blogs.cdc.gov/niosh-science-blog/2009/10/27/tattoo/ Episode credits:This podcast is produced, edited, and mixed by Laurie Fox. Artwork designed by Laurie Fox. Links:Greene County Public Health www.greenecophoh.govBe sure to like, follow and tag Greene County Public Health on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube and Linked In. Topic Suggestions: Email lfox@greenecophoh.gov

Men's Health Network: https://menshealthnetwork.org/ Tristate Men's Health: https://tristatemenshealth.comTCN: https://www.tcn.org/Path Behavioral Healthcare: https://pathihc.com/988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline:  Call 988 or visit https://988lifeline.org/https://www.cdc.gov/prostate-cancer/screening/index.htmlMen's Health Facts: https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/mens-health.htm Episode credits:This podcast is produced, edited, and mixed by Laurie Fox. Artwork designed by Laurie Fox. Links:Greene County Public Health www.greenecophoh.govBe sure to like, follow and tag Greene County Public Health on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube and Linked In. Topic Suggestions: Email lfox@greenecophoh.gov

Greene County Public Health Accreditation information & plans: https://www.greenecophoh.gov/about/accreditationFarmer's Market website: https://www.greenecophoh.gov/wellness-services/farmers-marketFarmer's Market Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1H6Zoi8nwv/   Episode credits:This podcast is produced, edited, and mixed by Laurie Fox. Artwork designed by Laurie Fox. Links:Greene County Public Health www.greenecophoh.govBe sure to like, follow and tag Greene County Public Health on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube and Linked In. Topic Suggestions: Email lfox@greenecophoh.gov

This episode explores the challenging yet rewarding experience of serving on a local board of health. Guests Nancy Terwoord and Sylvia Ellison, both members of the Greene County Board of Health, share stories and challenges about their experiences. Episode credits: This podcast is produced, edited, and mixed by Laurie Fox.  Artwork designed by Laurie Fox.   Links: Greene County Public Health www.greenecophoh.gov Be sure to like, follow and tag Greene County Public Health on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube and Linked In.   Topic Suggestions:  Email lfox@greenecophoh.gov