This RSS feed should be viewed using an RSS Reader or RSS Aggregator. Firefox users click the Subscribe to feed icon. Feed URL: http://www.lickingcohealth.org/news http://www.lickingcohealth.org/news Public health news and information from the Licking County Health Department en-us Licking County Health Department http://www.lickingcohealth.org/news The Licking County Health Department urges smokers to make November 20th, the Great American Smokeout, their day to quit. http://www.lickingcohealth.org/news The Licking County Health Department has Flu Mist available for well children ages 2 to 18 years of age. It is recommended for children who may be especially afraid of injections as it is given in each nostril as a fine spray. The cost is $10 per child or a Medicaid card may be presented to cover the fee. Other forms of flu vaccine for children are also available at the Licking County Health Department children clinics.  Call 740-349-6535 for clinic availability. http://www.lickingcohealth.org/news SASS for Breast Cancer, offers FREE mammograms to women who qualify. Getting tested regularly is the best way for women to lower their risk of dying from breast cancer. Screening tests can find breast cancer early, when it’s most treatable. Starting at the age of 40, women should have annual screening mammograms. Women under age 40 with a family history of breast cancer and other concerns about their personal risk should consult with a health care provider about risk assessment and when to begin screening mammography. To schedule a free mammogram, contact Vicky at (740) 349-6535 http://www.lickingcohealth.org/news Saurday October 4th, Licking County CourthouseNo entry fee! Registration 9:00 a.m. at the Gazebo Walk 10:00 a.m. -11:30 a.m. (Rain or Shine)Donations accepted at the walk. All proceeds benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure funded SASS for Breast Cancer. SASS provides support to Licking County breast cancer survivors. All survivors receive a free t-shirt. http://www.lickingcohealth.org/news The members of Moundbuilder’s Country Club in Newark showed their support for “The Rally for the Cure” by donating $22,643 to the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Of this $20,153 will stay in Licking Co. to benefit the Services and Social Support (SASS) for Breast Cancer program based at the Licking County Health Department. http://www.lickingcohealth.org/news The Licking County Safe Communities Coalition is hosting “Thank You for being a Designated Driver Day’ at Roosters from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. on Friday, August 29, 2008. This event is sponsored by the Licking County Health Department, Licking County Safe Communities Coalition, Licking County Sheriff’s Office, Matesich Distributing and Roosters. http://www.lickingcohealth.org/news The Licking County Safe Communities Coalition is hosting “Thank You for being a Designated Driver Day’ at The Grill on 21st street from 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. on Friday, August 22, 2008. This event is sponsored by the Licking County Health Department, Licking County Safe Communities Coalition and Matesich Distributing. http://www.lickingcohealth.org/news The Licking County Health Department reports that four WNV positive mosquito pools were identified from traps in Newark and Pataskala. http://www.lickingcohealth.org/news The Licking County Health Department would like to remind parents of preschoolers, teens, or college freshmen that they have only a short period of time until school starts and they need to make sure their child’s immunizations are current. http://www.lickingcohealth.org/news Licking County Health Department mid year status report and statisitics.