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Emergency and healthcare medical information form
Perry County Ohio Health Department emergency and healthcare medical information form. Fill out one form for each member of your household, place in envelope and tape to inside of front/main door.

Coronavirus - Make a Plan Before You Get Sick
Plan to keep enough food and other resources needed for at least a two week isolation period. Make sure you have any prescription medications filled. Read on...

Perry County Chamber of Commerce, Director John Ulmer PSA
Perry County Ohio Chamber of Commerce, Director John Ulmer PSA

Perry County Children Services, Director Amy Frame PSA
Perry County Ohio Children Services, Director Amy Frame PSA

Perry County Courthouse to remain open during state of emergency
The Perry County Ohio Courthouse will remain open during the state of emergency caused by the Coronavirus outbreak with limited staff and public access.The Perry County Commissioners recently limited access to the courthouse to the handicap entrance on the West Brown Street side of the building. All other entrances, including the Main Street entrance, will remain closed.

Public Health Assist Team Survey
Perry County Ohio Health Commissioner, Angela DeRolph, discusses the public health assist team survey for Perry County. Message 16.

Licensed Personnel for Surge
Perry County Ohio Health Commissioner, Angela DeRolph, discusses the availability of licensed personnel to respond to potential hospital surge from COVID-19. Message 15.

The Perry County Health Department confirms a 4th case of COVID-19
Perry County Ohio Health Commissioner, Angela DeRolph, confirms Perry County's fourth case of COVID-19, a 30 year old female. Message 14.

Alert: Individual Posing as OCR Investigator
It has come to OCR’s attention that an individual posing as an OCR Investigator has contacted HIPAA covered entities in an attempt to obtain protected health information (PHI). The individual identifies themselves on the telephone as an OCR investigator, but does not provide an OCR complaint transaction number or any other verifiable information relating to an OCR investigation.

FBI Releases Guidance on Defending Against VTC Hijacking and Zoom-bombing
OCR is sharing the following update with our listserv from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, warning individuals to remain vigilant for scams related to COVID-19.

Village of Somerset, Mayor Tom Johnson PSA
Village of Somerset, Ohio, Mayor Tom Johnson Public Service Announcement.

Fairview Assisted Living PSA
Fairview Assisted Living Director, Tara Layne, provides a Public Service Announcement.

Perry County Board of Developmental Disabilities PSA
Perry County Ohio Board of Developmental Disabilities Superintendent, David Couch, Public Service Announcement.

David Couch PSA
Perry County Ohio Board of Developmental Disabilities Superintendent, David Couch, Public Service Announcement.

The Perry County Health Department confirms a third positive COVID-19 case
Perry County Ohio Health Commissioner, Angela DeRolph, confirms Perry County's third case of COVID-19, a currently hospitalized 76 year old male. Message 13.

OCR Announces Notification of Enforcement Discretion to Allow Uses and Disclosures of Protected Health Information by Business Associates for Public Health and Health Oversight Activities During The COVID-19 Nationwide Public Health Emergency
Today, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the U.S Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced, effective immediately, that it will exercise its enforcement discretion and will not impose penalties for violations of certain provisions of the HIPAA Privacy Rule against health care providers or their business associates for the good faith uses and disclosures of protected health information (PHI) by business associates for public health and health oversight activities during the COVID-19 nationwide public health emergency.

Perry County Sheriff discusses how to subscribe to the Perry County, Ohio EOC YouTube Channel
Perry County Ohio Sheriff, William R. Barker, discusses how to subscribe to the Perry County, Ohio EOC YouTube Channel.

Perry County Temporary Sick Leave Policy and Temporary FMLA
The Perry County Ohio Commissioners approve a Temporary Emergency Paid Sick Leave Policy effective April 1, 2020 until December 31, 2020.

Perry County District Library PSA
Perry County Ohio District Library Director, Melissa Marolt, provides a Public Service Announcement.

A Word From Our County Treasurer - Melissa (Leasa) Walters - Updated 4/2/2020
A word from our County Treasurer, Melissa (Leasa) Walters: Updated Thursday, April 2, 2020.

Judge Luann Cooperrider PSA
Perry County Ohio Juvenile and Probate Court Judge Luann Cooperrider Public Service Announcement.

Perry County Transit PSA
Perry County Ohio Transit Mobility Manager, Lisa Leckrone, Public Service Announcement.

Fred Redfern Perry County Anglers PSA
Fred Redfern for Perry County Anglers Public Service Announcement

The Perry County Health Department confirms a second positive COVID-19 case
Perry County Ohio Health Commissioner, Angela DeRolph, confirms Perry County's second case of COVID-19. Message 12.1.

Perry County Waste Reduction and Recycling PSA
Perry County Ohio Waste Reduction and Recycling Education Specialist, Katrina Carpenter, provides a Public Service Announcement (PSA).

Ohio Department of Health Receives All Allocated PPE from the Strategic National Stockpile
Ohio Department of Health Receives All Allocated Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) from the Strategic National Stockpile. Supplies received and the state’s reserve will not meet the immediate or future needs

Employee Rights Under The Families First Coronavirus Response Act
Paid sick leave and expanded family medical leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act.

The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio has launched the Appalachian Ohio Emergency Response Fund
The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio has launched the Appalachian Ohio Emergency Response Fund because there are urgent needs facing our communities. Our region’s nonprofit and public organizations are rising to meet them now more than ever, but they can’t do it alone. Give today to ensure that the nonprofits in your community have the support they need.

Perry County Health Department Tips For Grocery Shopping
Perry County Ohio Health Department offers tips for grocery shopping.