The Greene County Safe Communities program is sad to report that there was a total of ten fatal crashes in the fourth quarter of the grant’s fiscal year, July - September 2024. There has been a total of sixteen fatalities for the year to date, compared to a total of five for the entire year in 2023. Full Story
Attention SNAP recipients: Did you lose food during power outages? You can request replacement SNAP benefits within 10 days of the loss by completing a JFS 07222 form with the Ohio department of Job and Family Services: https://www.odjfs.state.oh.us/forms/num/JFS07222/pdf/ Full Story
Autumn is here, and that means that the deer are on the move. During the day or at night, encountering a deer while you're on the road can be dangerous and scary. Deer season is fully upon us and the Greene County Safe Communities Coalition would like to remind you that your safety on Greene County roadways is a top priority. Full Story
Public Health officials at Greene County Public Health (GCPH) continue to take steps to remind citizens to make their health a priority and stay on top of all recommended vaccinations for the coming fall and winter virus season. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) and GCPH all recommend the updated 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccines, the updated 2024-2025 flu vaccines, and the RSV vaccine to protect against severe illness this fall and winter.
Greene County Public Health and SafeTrade syringe services program officials have partnered with Hep C Cure Squad powered by Central Outreach Wellness Center to provide a crucial health service in Xenia. This event will take place at the main office of Greene County Public Health located at 360 Wilson Drive in Xenia on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, from 1:00 – 4:00pm. Full Story