Environmental Health works to protect the public from the spread of rabies and educates the public of the dangers of rabies through monitoring of a nationwide immunization program, quarantine isolation and observance during bite cases (human and animal) and head submission for testing to the Ohio Department of Health. A Rabies Bite Form is available on the website www.miamicountyhealth.net/environmental-health-rabies-monitoring.

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).

Investigates all incidents of animal bites in the county both wild and domestic. Issues 10-day quarantine orders to the owners of dogs, cats, and ferrets involved in bites to determine if the animal was exposed to rabies prior to the biting incident with a follow-up veterinarian check and rabies vaccination, if applicable. Submits animal specimens to the Ohio Department of Health Laboratory in Columbus for rabies testing.

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).

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.

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.

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.

Environmental Health is the application of sanitary principles in disease prevention. Activities aimed at the preservation and the improvement of the environment have historically been a major part of public health. Our activities include inspection, consultation, plan review, sample collection, education, persuasion and enforcement.

Investigates animal bites in accordance with state law. Upon receipt of an animal bite report the animal must undergo a ten day quarantine period, either on the premises of the owner or at a pound or kennel. The animal cannot be released without proper rabies vaccination. The bite victim will be notified of the results of the quarantine findings and advised on any further action necessary.

Offers a tool that allows users to report side effects after Covid-19 vaccination or RSV vaccination to the Centers for Disease Control in almost real time.

Provide family planning services; free pregnancy testing. Provide testing and treatment for gonorrhea, syphilis, chlamydia, genital warts, and other STI’s. Provides information and educational presentations on sexually transmitted diseases to at-risk teen groups at community centers, Youngstown State University’s health classes and teachers, community groups, and health fairs.

Disease reporting, questions and concerns regarding infectious diseases and other public health emergencies, including nuisance complaints and animal bites.

Strengthens our community by preventing unintended pregnancy and empowering individuals with the knowledge, opportunity, and freedom to make private decisions about their reproductive and sexual health. PPSWO provides family planning services, this includes services for birth control, STD testing and treatment, annual and breast exams, pregnancy test and options counseling, UTI, Trich, yeast and bacterial vaginosis testing and treatment, PEP and PREP testing and prescriptions as well as comprehensive sex education training.

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

Disease reporting, questions and concerns regarding infectious diseases and other public health emergencies, including nuisance complaints and animal bites.

Investigates and provides instruction on all animal bites as outlined by Ohio Administrative Code 3701-3-29. Provides rabies testing and vaccinations. Oversees quarantine process of animals being tested for rabies.

Provides a variety of services to assist with the identification and control of communicable diseases. Surveillance and follow-up is conducted by public health nurses on all communicable diseases reported to the health department by private physicians and hospitals.

Investigates animal bites, food poisoning outbreaks, complaints of health hazards, and illegal dump sites .

Offers diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis (TB). Includes chest X-rays, skin tests, medication, lab work and outpatient medical services. If medication is required, a prescription will be written and filled on-site. Monitors the incidence of the disease within Cuyahoga County (physicians are required to notify this program within 24 hours of suspecting an active TB case). Admits those who have symptoms of active TB who otherwise cannot be isolated within their current environment, such as someone who is homeless (any hospital should admit someone under those circumstances).

Provide family planning services; free pregnancy testing. Provide testing and treatment for gonorrhea, syphilis, chlamydia, genital warts, and other STI’s. Provides information and educational presentations on sexually transmitted diseases to at-risk teen groups at community centers, Youngstown State University’s health classes and teachers, community groups, and health fairs.

Enforcement of regulations governing environmental health, food inspections, water testing rabies control, nuisance complaints, swimming pool and campground inspections. Siting and approval of new septic systems and private water supplies.

Reporting and investigation of communicable or infectious disease.

Disease reporting, questions and concerns regarding infectious diseases and other public health emergencies. Protects the residents of the city of Galion by enforcing environmental health regulations relating to clean air and water, safe food, proper waste disposal, insect infestation and safety.

Provides a walk-in immunization clinic for adult and children. Also provides: Blood pressure screenings, communicable disease control, health education, nutrition services, and prevention services.