A vibrant community starts with better health

Providing health and safety services that positively impact and improve the well-being of all who live, work, and play in Wyandot County.

Project DAWN

Project DAWN (Deaths Avoided With Naloxone) is an overdose education and naloxone distribution program created as a way to combat Ohio’s opioid overdose epidemic.
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County Health Assessment

This snapshot of our community is the result of mobilizing partnerships to improve community wellness and quality of life in Wyandot County.
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Lead Education

Learn more about the risk factors of elevated lead levels, where to be tested, when to be tested, and the high-risk areas in Wyandot County.
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Excess hog waste fertilizer connected to discolored creek in Carey

Wyandot County Public Health is aware of a strange “purple” color in a creek east of Carey known as Poverty Run in the area of County Highway 16 and Township Highway 105. As of 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12, the Ohio EPA determined the cause was an overuse of hog manure as fertilizer on nearby fields. The excess waste washed into the creek. Three pumps are now running to add air to the water to help clean it, with two pumps along Township Road 18 and one along Township Road 16.

Wyandot Public Health

Leadership Team

Keri Harris, MD
Vincent Donnersbach, RN BSN
Kelli Owens
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Candace Kimmel, RN, BSN
Molly Owens, MPH, REHS
Krystina Auble, RD, LD
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Health Commissioner & Medical Director

Keri Harris, MD

Today, public health professionals must cope with ever-expanding challenges; from newly recognized diseases to illnesses once conquered, but which are now re-emerging as public health threats.

As society continues to change, Wyandot County Public Health will work with other public health agencies to improve the lives of individuals, families, and our community.

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August 13, 2025
Well water sampling encouraged for Carey residents living along 'Poverty Run' Creek
Wyandot County Health District
August 12, 2025
Excess hog waste fertilizer connected to discolored creek in Carey
Wyandot County Health District
August 11, 2025
West Nile virus-positive mosquito samples identified in Carey, Ohio
Wyandot County Health District
August 6, 2025
Friday Fun Fest offers free night of fun for whole family on Aug. 8
Wyandot County Health District
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Our Services

Environmental Health

Through a variety of licenses and permits, Environmental Health staff monitors operations with public health significance and impact.

Nursing

Public health nurses are available to answer questions you may have about offered services. Browse our website or call us for more information!

Emergency Response

The goal of the emergency preparedness program is to prepare, mitigate, respond, and recover from public health emergencies.

Vital Stats

Vital Statistics provides various services including issuing Birth Certificates, if born in Ohio, as well as Death Certificates for those who perished in Wyandot County.

WIC

WIC provides support for new mothers and children by teaching breastfeeding, providing formula, cereal, fruits and vegetables as well as other support services.

Immunizations

At Wyandot County Public Health, up-to-date immunizations are just a phone call away. Call today to schedule your appointment!

Public Health Education

Public Health Education seeks to bring health-related information to the community in accessible formats. Tell us what you want to learn about.

Free Covid Testing

Wyandot County Public Health offers free rapid at-home COVID-19 test kits as supplies are available.
Wyandot County Public Health is nationally accredited through the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB). Established in 2007, PHAB is the non-profit organization that administers the national accreditation program, which aims to advance and transform public health practice by championing performance improvement, strong infrastructure, and innovation.