The Huron County General Health District's Medical Division is pleased to offer many medical services to serve our local community.
Dental Services
Give Kids a Smile Day
The Huron County General Health District partners with the North Central Ohio Dental Association (members of the Ohio Dental Association and the American Dental Association) to provide free dental health screenings from area dentists and dental hygienists to children in conjunction with National Dental Health Awareness Month.
The first Friday of February is designated as Give Kids A Smile Day. If further care is needed, referrals may be made to local participating dentists for assistance. We encourage persons who may be eligible for Medicaid to apply for coverage. For more information, go to
http://www.huroncountydjfs.org
Dental Van
For regular checkups, the Smile Express van is hosted at the Huron County General Health District once a month offering low cost, full service dental care. To make an appointment, please call 419-241-1641.
Head Lice Checks
Public Health Nurses can perform a head lice check on persons who think they may have lice. Most schools in Huron County have a "no nit" policy which requires that children with lice or nits be seen by the Health District or their physician and receive a note that says they no longer have lice or nits. The Health Department can perform a head lice check on a walk in basis, however, there may be a wait until there is a nurse available. The fee for this service is $20.00 and Medicaid is accepted. Please call if you have questions about the head lice check or want more information about preventing or getting rid of head lice.
Head lice are most commonly spread by direct head-to-head (hair-to-hair) contact and much less frequently by sharing clothing or belongings onto which lice or nits may have crawled or fallen. Lice do not fly or jump. Head lice do not live on animals. The risk of getting infested by a louse that has fallen onto a carpet or furniture is very small. Head lice survive less than 1-2 days if they fall off a person and cannot feed; nits cannot hatch and usually die within a week if they are not kept at the same temperature as that found close to the human scalp.
The following are steps that can be taken to help prevent and control the spread of head lice:
Avoid head-to-head (hair-to-hair) contact during play and other activities at home, school, and elsewhere (sports activities, playground, slumber parties, camp).
Do not share clothing such as hats, scarves, coats, sports uniforms, hair ribbons, or barrettes
Do not share combs, brushes, or towels. Disinfest combs and brushes used by a person with head lice by soaking them in hot water (at least 130°F) for 5-10 minutes
Do not lie on beds, couches, pillows, carpets, or stuffed animals that have recently been in contact with someone with lice
Machine wash and dry clothing, bed linens, and other items that someone with lice wore or used during the 2 days before treatment using the hot water (130°F) laundry cycle and the high heat drying cycle. Clothing and items that are not washable can be dry-cleaned OR sealed in a plastic bag and stored for 2 weeks.
Vacuum the floor and furniture, particularly where the infested person sat or lay.
Do not use fumigant sprays or fogs; they are not necessary to control head lice and can be toxic if inhaled or absorbed through the skin.
To get rid of head lice, see the Four Step Battle Plan Head Lice to Dead Lice. The Huron County General Health District does not recommend the use of prescription or over the counter pediculocides.
Forms:
Flyer_Head Lice Kit For Sale.docx
Head Lice to Dead Lice Treatment Program.pdf
Head Lice to Dead Lice - SPANISH.pdf
Injections & Testing
HIV/ Hepatitis C Testing
Huron County General Health District hosts free, confidential HIV/Hepatitis C testing twice a month, each, in our Norwalk and Willard locations. HIV testing is also available on the third Tuesday of each month at our Bellevue Office. Please call 419-668-1652 x 255 to schedule an appointment.
Tuberculosis Testing
Huron County General Health District provides Tuberculosis testing by appointment. Please call 419-668-1652 x 255 to schedule an appointment.
Lead Testing
Huron County General Health District provides Lead testing by appointment. Please call 419-668-1652 x 255 to schedule an appointment.
Hemoglobin Testing
Huron County General Health District provides Hemoglobin testing by appointment. Please call 419-668-1652 x 255 to schedule an appointment.
Pregnancy Testing- Walk Ins Welcome
Huron County General Health District provides pregnancy testing and walk ins are welcome.
Injections
Huron County General Health District can provide Injections such as:
Contraceptives (Prescribed by private physican) or Depo Provera
Vitamin Injections (Prescribed by private physican)
Please call 419-668-1652 x 255 to discuss your options for injections.
Health Presentations
Health Presentations
Please call 419-668-1652 ext. 230 to discuss health presentations available to the community.
