Mission Statement

The Highland County Health Department is charged with administering those functions necessary to protect the health of the citizens of Highland County.  It is concerned predominately and primarily with disease prevention and control and other services that are necessary to ensure the optimal health status of the community.

The Highland County Health Department once again has started offering flu shots to all Highland County Residents. Flu shots are recommended for everyone 6 months and up. The cost is $20.00. Medicare and Medicaid will be billed. THE HIGH DOSE FORMULA WILL BE AVAILABLE TO THOSE 65 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER. Any questions please contact the Highland County Health Department at (937) 393-1941.

IMPORTANT DATES

Some Helpful Websites

"HIV Among Youth in the US"

• http://www.cdc.gov/vitalsigns/HIVAmongYouth/index.html

Kitchen & Cooking Fire Safety:

• This site gives tips on how to prevent accidental kitchen fires, accidental scalds/burns (children and adults) and other fire safety tips. 
  http://www.usfa.fema.gov/citizens/home_fire_prev/cooking.shtm

Surviving Grief During the Holiday Season

• This site gives tips on getting through the holidays. 
  http://dying.about.com/od/thegrievingprocess/a/holiday-grief.htm

Stress, Depression and the Holidays

• This site provides tips for coping. 
  http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/stress/MH00030