Wood County Community Health Center celebrating health care week

Wood County Health Department

Wood County Community Health Center is celebrating National Health Center Week Aug. 8 -14. In honor of National Health Center Week the health center dental staff will be attending Bowling Green Farmers Market on Wednesday, Aug. 11. People can stop by their table and receive a free gift. 

The health department is continuing to offer free COVID vaccines to those 12 and over at the Bowling Green Farmers Market and the Perrysburg Farmers Market.

More vaccine opportunities can be found on the health department’s website and Facebook.

The health center offers a variety of services with sliding fee benefits for those who qualify. They offer primary care for all ages, men’s and women’s health, behavioral health including the Medication Assisted Treatment program, on-site pharmacy and dental services. 

The team consists of a primary care doctor, a dentist, two nurse practitioners, two registered nurses, a dental hygienist, two dental assistants, a pharmacist, a pharmacy technician, a behavioral health specialist, a peer support specialist, a social worker, an outreach and enrollment specialist and four front desk support staff.

The health center is still offering curbside free COVID testing. Call 419-354-9656 for questions or to schedule an appointment for testing. Remember to stay in your car and call the number on the sign. A nurse will come to you.

The mission of Wood County Health Department is to prevent disease, promote healthy lifestyles and protect the health of everyone in Wood County. Our Community Health Center provides quality health services to improve the well-being of individuals and families. We welcome everyone regardless of insurance coverage or ability to pay. For more information, visit WoodCountyHealth.org.