475 Western Ave., Suite A
Chillicothe, OH. 45601
Phone: 740-779-9652
Fax: 740-779-0744
Programs
PROGRAMS
Women, Infants and Children: WIC is a supplemental food program that is offered without cost to Ross County residents who are pregnant, breastfeeding, had a baby within the last 6 months or have a child under the age of 5, and who qualify financially and have a nutritional need. When an appointment has been scheduled, you must bring your child or children; identification for the person the services are for; income verification and/or pregnancy verification. Once you have checked in, filled out the proper paper work and have been determined income eligible, clinical data will be taken. After talking with a health professional and a nutritional need has been determined, food packages are given and coupons are printed. Foods provided may include milk, cereal, whole grains, fresh fruit and vegetables, beans, peanut butter, eggs and 100% fruit juices. Women who are breastfeeding can receive cheese, carrots and tuna if no supplemental formula is received. WIC authorized formula can be provided to infants who are not totally or partially breastfed with baby cereals and jarred fruit and vegetable baby foods when age appropriate. Totally breastfed babies can receive the baby cereal and jarred fruit, vegetable as well as meat baby foods when age appropriate. Some special formulas can be provided with a WIC prescription form from a physician. For more information on our WIC program call (740) 702-6709 or stop in Suite 2A of the Ross County Service Center, 475 Western Ave., Chillicothe.
We can also be reached via Email . Also, while in our office ask about registering to vote, or visit the Ohio Secretary of State's Web site .
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Southern Ohio Women's Cancer Project: Since 1994 the Southern Ohio Women's Cancer Project has been serving women in a 10-county area from its base at the Ross County Health District. Counties served include: Pike; Highland; Vinton; Jackson; Scioto; Adams; Brown; Gallia; and Lawrence. Using grant monies from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, SOWCP offers programs free of charge to uninsured and low income women. Services, such as pap smears and mammograms, are actually provided by more than 90 contracted physicians in the 10-county region.
For more information or to see if you qualify, call 1-800-944-2232, or 740-775-7332, or Email us.
Together We Can: Together We Can provides funds for mammograms for women with limited income and no insurance to cover mammograms. Funding for routine mammograms is available for women aged 40-64. Women aged 25 - 64 who are experiencing breast problems, or have a family history of breast cancer, may also be eligible.
For more information call Nicole Wax at 740-770-0783 or 1-800-944-2232, or via Email .
Help Me Grow: Working closely with the Newborn Home Visit Program, health educators assist families with developmental screenings for at-risk children who qualify (typically those at 300 percent of the poverty level). Health educators help families identify resources and find services. Additionally, a number of Help Me Grow staff are also certified car seat technicians and free car seat checks are offered throughout the year.
For more information call 775-3598, or Email Us .
Safe Communities: Safe Communities works with many local agencies, such as law enforcement, schools and the local MADD and SADD chapters to promote programs that address issues such as seat belt use, impaired driving and motorcycle safety.
For more information contact Heather Dunham at 740-775-3598, ext. 236, or via Email .
Community Preparedness: This program promotes education and awareness about the importance of family and individual preparedness and planning. A variety of brochures are available by visiting the health district offices, 475 Western Ave., Suite 5A, which is the Vital Statistics Office. Additionally, you can view or print them by clicking the tabs below: