Works to prevent disease, prolong life and promote good health. Provides public health nursing, health promotion programs, disease control, birth and death information, and environmental health services. Addresses current and changing public health concerns.

Investigates all reported domestic and wild mammal bites. State and Local regulations require the quarantine of dogs, cats, and ferrets involved in human bites to prevent the spread of rabies. Rabies is a viral disease that affects mammals and people. It is almost always fatal.

Licenses restaurants, retail food establishments, mobile and temporary food vendors, and vending machines which dispense perishable items, and conducts periodic inspections of these facilities. Assists those who are planning to open businesses of these types in applying for the proper licensing. Responds to consumer complaints about these establishments. Reports and investigates food-borne illnesses. Answers questions about food recalls.

Provides a collection of non-traditional library items, including: craft kits, bicycles, games, electronics, health related items, kitchenware, sewing machines, musical instruments, puzzles, outdoor activity items, STEM kits, telescopes, tools, adventure passes, memory kits, and the seed library. For a complete list of items, visit: https://www.mrcpl.org/browse/library-of-things/

Protects the residents of Perry County by enforcing environmental health regulations relating to clean air and water, safe food, proper waste disposal, pest control spraying, insect infestation and safety.

Tobacco cessation program to help pregnant women quit smoking and stay tobacco free after baby is born. Women who enroll in the program, quit smoking and remain tobacco free after the baby is born receive free diapers for 12 months (voucher to Walmart each month).

Responsible for licensing and inspection of food service operations and retail food establishments including restaurants, convenience stores, coffee shops, concession trailers, food vending, temporary food sales at events, deli and grocery stores.

Offers home and facility repairs for lead-based paint mitigation. Eligible repairs include window and door replacement; siding, soffit, and fascia enclosure; porch component repair, other items.

Tobacco cessation program to help pregnant women quit smoking and stay tobacco free after baby is born. Women who enroll in the program, quit smoking and remain tobacco free after the baby is born receive free diapers for 12 months (voucher to Walmart each month).

Provides regular tests for the presence of toxins in the City of Toledo's tap water supply. An online dashboard provides up-to-date information about toxin levels to keep the public informed. It includes a scale showing the current status of drinking water quality, according to Ohio EPA guidelines. The website also includes answers to the following frequently-asked questions: Information for the General Public during Harmful Algal Bloom Season (information provided as of 7/31/15 and may be updated or revised) Background - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued Health Advisories for microcystin in May 2015 for populations based primarily on age and a 10-day exposure period. EPA recommends threshold levels at or below 0.3 ppb in drinking water for children pre-school age (age 5) and younger. For school-age children (age 6) through adults, the recommended health advisory levels for drinking water are at or below 1.6 ppb for microcystin. What does this mean - The EPA and Ohio EPA recommend that the public not drink water with microcystin above two threshold levels (0.3/1.6 ppb) depending primarily on age for more than 10 days. How will we know when the threshold is reached - The Ohio EPA and the City of Toledo are working together so that if microcystin is present beyond recommended thresholds the public will be informed by a "Do Not Drink" Advisory. Drinking Water Advisories protect the public from adverse health effects by limiting potential exposure to microcystin. What is the City of Toledo doing to protect the drinking water from algal toxins - --Toledo has put an advance warning system in place for early detection of harmful algal blooms which allows us to adjust water treatment methods. --Toledo has dramatically enhanced its chemical feed capabilities as compared to 2014. --Staff has streamlined operations and communications regarding water quality. --The City of Toledo actively works with the Ohio EPA to ensure the public water supply is safe and operating within new microcystin guidelines. How Can I Prepare for a Do Not Drink Advisory - --Residents should keep a 3- to 7-day supply of bottled water on hand, or 1-2 gallons of water per person per day. --Sign up to receive emergency text alerts through www.lucascountyalerts.com. --Toledo water customers can check the water quality dashboard status of the drinking water at www.toledo.oh.gov , "like" us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter to receive real-time updates. How is the public notified of a Drinking Water Advisory - The public is made aware of the status of its drinking water quality, including, if needed, any Drinking Water Advisories through the Water Quality Dashboard at www.toledo.oh.gov, broadcast media, electronic billboards, Toledo-Lucas County Health Department website, and via the Lucas County Text Alert system. The website also includes answers to the following frequently-asked questions: Information for the General Public during Harmful Algal Bloom Season (information provided as of 7/31/15 and may be updated or revised) Background - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued Health Advisories for microcystin in May 2015 for populations based primarily on age and a 10-day exposure period. EPA recommends threshold levels at or below 0.3 ppb in drinking water for children pre-school age (age 5) and younger. For school-age children (age 6) through adults, the recommended health advisory levels for drinking water are at or below 1.6 ppb for microcystin. What does this mean - The EPA and Ohio EPA recommend that the public not drink water with microcystin above two threshold levels (0.3/1.6 ppb) depending primarily on age for more than 10 days. How will we know when the threshold is reached - The Ohio EPA and the City of Toledo are working together so that if microcystin is present beyond recommended thresholds the public will be informed by a "Do Not Drink" Advisory. Drinking Water Advisories p

Provides fire prevention and protection services for the Village of Highland Hills. Offers smoke detectors for seniors.

Accepts anonymous report information about the activities of people who are illegally disposing of litter, dumping and/or committing an environmental crime.

Acts as the reporting agency for all reportable communicable diseases except TB, HIV and STD; conducts surveillance for the incidence and control of communicable diseases, and provides education on communicable diseases to the public as well as to institutions in the community.

Provides fire protection services, emergency response services, and fire prevention information and education. Offers a CPR course, and provides carbon monoxide testing. Maintains a water rescue team to handle surface water and ice emergencies.

Offers referral and information services. KCHD does NOT provide extermination services for bed bugs.

Environmental health provides the following recreational services: * Licenses and inspects public swimming pools, spas, and special use pools. * Licenses and inspects recreational vehicle parks, recreation camps (campgrounds), combined park-camps, and temporary park-camps.

Monitors the mosquito population and apply controls for mosquito reduction to reduce the incidence of mosquito biting and mosquito borne disease within Richland County.

Provides fire suppression, fire prevention, and emergency medical services for the City of Fairview Park. Offers public fire safety awareness information, seminars on fire safety, and carbon monoxide testing. Answers questions concerning state and local fire and building codes and will conduct fire safety inspections for businesses. Will address concerns regarding smoke detectors and fire extinguishers. Provides tours of the fire station.

1. Provide consultation services and information to public regarding various vectors and their control. 2. Conduct a mosquito control program for the surveillance of encephalitis. 3. Conduct limited extermination services when the public health (on a large scale) is threatened.

Provides communicable disease control monitoring and tracking for Clermont County. Reports to the Ohio Department of Health.