Articles written by Richland County Health Department


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  • Are You Tough Enough?

    Richland County Health Department|Jul 26, 2017

    On Friday, August 4th, the Richland County Fair & Rodeo arena will be flooded with pink for the annual "Tough Enough to Wear Pink" fundraiser. Event sponsors Duane and Sherry Mitchell, The Lucky Buckle, and Mike's Hard Lemonade/Blue Rock are encouraging you to wear pink to support the local Cancer Aid Fund. The Fund receives $3 for every patron wearing pink that evening. Patrons will be counted by the ticket-takers, so pink must be easily visible and significant, such as a shirt, pants, dress...

  • Preventing West Nile Virus

    Richland County Health Department|Aug 28, 2013

    West Nile virus is a risk you can do something about. West Nile virus is now in most of the United States. The most important way people become infected is through the bite of an infected mosquito. You can reduce your chance of getting infected by avoiding mosquito bites. Adults are at highest risk. People over age 50 and people who have ever received a solid organ transplant are more likely to develop serious symptoms of West Nile virus if they do get sick and should take special care to avoid mosquito bites. What happens if I get infected? A...