Ohio University Chillicothe to host community health fair

Ohio University Chillicothe nursing students will host a Community Health Fair on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Ohio University Chillicothe’s Bennett Hall, located at 101 University Drive in Chillicothe.

This free event, which is open to the public, welcomes individuals of all ages to explore a variety of educational booths focused on health and wellness. Topics will include hygiene, internet safety, vector-borne illness prevention (ticks and mosquitoes), social media use, recognizing opioid overdose symptoms and using naloxone, sun safety/skin cancer prevention, heart health, nutrition, and anti-bullying.

The fair will showcase interactive exhibits developed and presented by Ohio University’s nursing students as part of their community health coursework.

The Ross County Health District (RCHD) will offer Flu and COVID-19 vaccines in Bennett Hall between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 14, and between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 15. RCHD accepts most insurance plans. Recipients must have their insurance ID card available to receive the benefit. The cost without accepted insurance coverage is $30.

“We’re excited to contribute to improving the health and well-being of the members of the Chillicothe and Ross County communities through education and collaboration,” said Assistant Professor of Instruction Angel Hardiesty-Kelley. “Our nursing students can practice the skills they are learning in class and apply their knowledge for the betterment of our neighbors through community health initiatives like this.”

For more information or to inquire about participation, please contact Hardiesty-Kelley at hardiesty@ohio.edu.