Lawrence County Health Department

10/15/2026

LCHD Supports Breast Cancer Awareness Month!🎀
This month, we wear pink in solidarity with all those impacted by breast cancer. Together, we honor survivors, remember those we’ve lost, and stand alongside individuals and families affected by this disease.

10/13/2026

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This month, we recognize those impacted by breast cancer and encourage our communities to prioritize awareness, education, and early detection.
Early detection can make a difference. Know your risk, talk with your healthcare provider, and stay up to date on recommended breast cancer screenings.
Together, we can spread awareness and support healthier communities🎀


Source: American Cancer Society

10/05/2026

Flu shots are available for all ages at the Lawrence County Health Department!

10/05/2026

Today marks the 17th year since the passing of Leslie Dawn Cooper. Her death led to the creation of the Project DAWN (Deaths Avoided with Naloxone) program which now functions as Ohio’s state-operated overdose reversal medication distribution system. Learn more about how we honor her memory and all those affected by substance use by visiting https://bit.ly/4ymV642

10/02/2026

An apple a day is great, but it doesn’t stop the flu!
Whether you decide on visiting an apple orchard or a pumpkin patch this weekend, add a quick stop for a flu shot to your itinerary and stay flu-free all fall!
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4dwuPYB

10/01/2026

Come and join us for a Senior’s Day Out at the Farmers market in Ironton. Lots of resources, information on healthy living, door prices, food, and more. We will be here until 2pm!

10/01/2026

09/29/2026

🧘🏻‍♀️ FREE YOGA TONIGHT! 🧘🏼
Come join us this evening at 5:00 PM at Briggs Library in Ironton!
Take a break, relax your mind, stretch your body, and build strength.

09/27/2026

Have you noticed the leaves changing into their autumn colors?

These beautiful colors mark the beginning of fall, and the start of respiratory virus season. Now is the time to schedule your immunizations before peak virus season arrives!

09/25/2026

The Lawrence County Health Department received a positive rabies antigen detection result in a bat. Please read this release and for more information on rabies check the ODH or CDC website listed below.
https://odh.ohio.gov/.../zoonotic-disease.../diseases/rabies
https://www.cdc.gov/rabies/about/index.html