Environmental Health
nursing services
construction programs
Community health
administrative services
Environmental Health
The Environmental Health Division comprises many different program areas that fall under four major categories: Food Safety, Watershed Protection, Solid Waste Management and Vector Control. Go to Division
Nursing Services
Providing health care from birth through elderly. Physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, and social workers provide this care. We strive to promote healthy lifestyles for our community through assessment, health education, referral and care coordination.
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Construction Programs
Program is responsible for enforcing the Ohio Manufactured Homes Commissions installation standards in Erie, Huron and Lorain Counties. Go to Division
Community Health
Improving the health status of the residents of Erie County by collaborating with community health partners to monitor community health status, and provide effective interventions that would address high priority health needs. Go to Division
Administrative Services
Financial planning and all of the details surrounding the fiscal management of the agency including billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, purchasing, logistics, facilities management, work force training, vital statistics, payroll, and various departmental programs. Go to Division
Winter 2012
JUST RELEASED
Erie County Health Assessment Reports for 2012:
2012 Community Health Assessment
2012 Children with Special Needs Assessment
2012 Disaster Preparedness Assessment
For additional report information, please Click here»
January, 2012
USDA Introduces the SuperTracker
The USDA has launched a new online SuperTracker to help individuals meet their diet and physical activity goals. Read the Backgrounder and Learn More»
Community Health
Flu Clinics
Flu shots for children age 6 months through 18 yrs will be given at outreach clinics and in the lab. Adults may get their flu shots at any flu clinic location. For additional flu information, Learn More»
Environmental Health
Rabies in Wildlife Continues to Pose
Risks to Pets, People
Columbus, OH – The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) wants to remind Ohioans that rabies in wildlife continues to pose a risk to pets and people. Learn More»
CDC News
September, 2011
CDC Podcast about Adult Smoking
This podcast is based on the September, 2011 CDC Vital Signs report. Fewer Americans are smoking cigarettes, and daily smokers are smoking less; however, even occasional smoking causes harm. Learn More»
May, 2011
Shingles
Almost 1 out of every 3 people in the United States will develop shingles. Learn More»
June, 2011
World Sickle Cell Awareness Day - June 19
Due to the severity of health complications associated with SCD there is a need for increased knowledge and awareness about the disease. Learn More»
June, 2011
FDA WARNING: SimplyThick
FDA is warning parents, caregivers and health care providers not to feed SimplyThick, a thickening agent for management of swallowing disorders, to infants born before 37 weeks. Learn More»
Resources
Mobile Dental Center
Smile Express Mobile Dental Center
TEXT4BABY
Use your cell phone to text the word BABY (or BEBE for Spanish) to the number 511411.
2-1-1
Providing free and confidential information and referral
No Smoking
Information on Ohio's
smoking ban
Ohio Department of Health
To protect and improve the health of all Ohioans
CDC
CDC 24/7: Saving lives, protecting people, reducing health costs
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Questions and Answers
