Athens County EMA

GuardCare 2026: Free Health, Dental & Vision Services for All Ohio Residents

The Athens City–County Health Department is hosting GuardCare 2026, a free community event offering no‑cost health, dental, and vision services for anyone in Ohio. There are no income limits, no insurance requirements, and no appointments needed — services are first come, first served.

Services include dental care, health screenings, lab work, immunizations for all ages, eye exams and glasses, general wellness support, and a community resource fair.

See the flyer for full detail.

This is a great opportunity for families, individuals without insurance, and anyone needing preventive care.

For more information, contact the Athens City–County Health Department at 740‑592‑4431 or [email protected].

As vacation season approaches us, please keep these fire safety tips in mind before you leave.

National CPR & AED Awareness Week takes place every year from June 1 – 7. Throughout this week, we recognize the importance of initiating CPR and using an AED as a response to cardiac arrest. More than 350,000 people suffer cardiac arrest annually, but less than 10% survive.

Every second counts when responding to cardiac arrest. If you see someone suddenly collapse, become unresponsive, and stop breathing, call or ask someone to call 9-1-1, send someone for an AED, and begin CPR. Even if you aren’t trained, doing chest compressions (pushing hard and fast in the center of the chest) is better than doing nothing. In many cases, the 9-1-1 operator can talk you through CPR.

The American Red Cross offers Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED to help members of our communities be better prepared in case of an emergency. Tap the link to get more information and to sign up for a class: https://www.redcross.org/take-a-class

Don’t get caught on the side of the road with a dead battery, blown tire or an overheated engine.

Before the next scorcher hits, take 5 minutes and check these 3 things. ⤵️

Be aware, be prepared! Have a plan and know what to do when an emergency happens. For more information, visit: https://bit.ly/3LImC5h