Welcome to the Public Health Partnership website!

The Public Health Partnership of Licking County is a non-profit, 501(C)3 tax exempt, charity established in 2005 to enhance the public health system and to improve the health of residents of Licking County.

The Partnership strives to ensure, through community participation, a clean and healthy environment, quality public health services, education for a healthy lifestyle, public safety, and community assessments to meet the needs of the population. 

Announcements

Ride for Your Health

Sponsored by the Licking County Health Department, We're Active Licking County (WALC), Advantage Fitness Clubs and Bayer USA Foundation.

Despite the winds and unseasonably cold temperature, the first annual "Ride for Your Health" was a success on Saturday, May 8, 2010.  While only 22 riders participated in the event, 18 made the 30 mile round trip to Johnstown and back to Advantage Fitness West (AFW) on West Main Street - Newark.  Riders from 9 years old to 83 years young took to the bike trail and had a great time.

Pit Stops were set up in Granville, Alexandria and Johnstown, providing water and granola bars to everyone out on the trail during the event.  A healthy lunch awaited the riders when they returned from their trip. 

T-shirts promoting safe bike riding can be ordered at any time, with pick-up at the Licking County Health Department upon availability.  There are two shirt designs: 1) "Share the Road" in safety green (designed to be worn while riding) and 2) "I Biked Today" in gray with mud splatters on the back (designed to be worn anytime).  Cost = $10.00 donation to the Public Health Partnership of Licking County (PHP, Inc.).  On-line payment is available.  "Manual" payment can be mailed to the Health Department.

Look for the second annual "Ride for Your Health" in May 2011.  Given the positive feedback we heard from the riders this year, you don't want to miss this ride!

If you have questions about the t-shirts or plans for next year's ride, please call (740) 349-6535, press 0 and ask for the Wellness Program.

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Programs Supported

Breast Cancer Awareness and Support

The Partnership and the Licking County Health Dept. received a Komen for the Cure grant to support breast cancer awareness and to assist breast cancer patients in Licking County. These patients will be able to get help with the cost of medical procedures, prosthetics, and general personal care.  The grant will also allow for support care for the families affected by the patients of Breast Cancer. SASS (Services And Social Support) for Breast Cancer is a program at the Licking County Health Department that serves Licking County residents with a prior or recent diagnosis of breast cancer .  The program offers many types of support and financial assistance at diagnosis, during surgery, treatment and long-term care.

Patient Navigator Program

Medical and Dental Case Management and Referral (Patient Navigator) helps those in need of medical or dental care access the health resources available in Licking County. The Patient Navigator (case manager) makes referral to health care providers and agencies that accept Medicaid or those that offer services for free or on a sliding fee scale. Limited funds are available through the Partnership to assist with lab and materials costs for health care providers that volunteer to see clients referred through this program. Call (740) 349-6535 for more information.

Child Car Safety Seats

Car seats are required by law in Ohio for children under 3 years and less than 30 lbs. Car seats are provided for low income families in need of seats through the Licking County Health Department's Child Safety Seat program. Funds donated to the Partnership are used to purchase additional seats for distribution to Licking County families. Parents are trained on proper installation and use of the seats and the seat is properly secured in the car by a trained car safety seat  technician.

Wellness Programs

We're Active Licking County (WALC) is an initiative started by the Licking County Wellness Coalition to improve the health and wellness of the community's residents by encouraging increased physical activity and healthy lifestyles. The Licking County Wellness Coalition is made up of individuals and organizations who have chosen to work collaboratively on initiatives to improve the health and wellness of Licking County residents. The WALC program receives partial funding from the United Way of Licking County.