𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧: Continue to promote and maintain the highest quality of health for all residents of Belmont County.
𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧: Provide optimal health services that are accessible to all.
𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐬: Education. Equality.
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𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞, 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐫, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲
Welcome to the Belmont County Health Department's social media page! The Belmont County Health Department (BCHD) uses social media to share accurate, evidence-based public health information, promote programs and services, and connect with our community. We encourage community members to engage with our content, ask questions, and participate in discussions that support healthier individuals and communities. For questions about public health or our programs and services, please contact our office at 740-695-1202 or submit a contact form through our website at www.BelmontCountyHealth.com.
𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐫
Comments, photographs, videos, and other content shared by members of the public do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of BCHD. The sharing of external links or information from other organizations does not constitute an official endorsement by BCHD. We welcome questions, comments, feedback, and respectful discussion, including differing opinions and constructive criticism. However, to maintain an appropriate environment for public engagement, we ask that users follow the guidelines outlined below.
𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬
BCHD does not necessarily agree with or endorse comments made by individuals on its social media accounts. Our goal is to encourage meaningful discussion and the respectful exchange of information. Comments may be hidden or removed if they contain:
• Credible threats of violence, unlawful harassment, or other unlawful content.
• Obscene material or sexually explicit content that may lawfully be restricted.
• Spam, scams, malicious links, or repeated comments intended to disrupt discussions.
• Unsolicited commercial advertising or promotional content unrelated to the discussion.
• Personal medical information, confidential information, or sensitive identifying information that may compromise an individual's privacy.
• Content that infringes upon copyrights, trademarks, or other intellectual property rights.
• Comments that are unrelated to the topic of the original post, when reasonable topic restrictions are consistently applied.
• Other content that violates applicable laws or legally permissible comment guidelines. Comments will not be removed solely because they express disagreement, criticism, or an opinion that differs from BCHD's position. These guidelines will be applied fairly and consistently, regardless of viewpoint. Links shared in comments may be reviewed and removed when they violate the guidelines above. Individuals who repeatedly violate these guidelines may have their ability to comment restricted or blocked when permitted by law and approved by authorized department personnel.
𝐀𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
Please do not share personal medical information or confidential details through public comments or social media messages. Individuals seeking personal health guidance or assistance with department services should contact BCHD directly. While social media is available 24 hours a day, our accounts are not continuously monitored. Comments and messages are reviewed as staffing and operational needs allow, and we may not respond to every comment or immediately identify content that violates these guidelines. BCHD reserves the right to manage its official social media accounts in accordance with applicable laws, established department policies, and platform requirements. For questions or concerns regarding our social media accounts or this policy, please contact the Belmont County Health Department at 740-695-1202.
