Investigates animal bites in accordance with state law. Upon receipt of an animal bite report the animal must undergo a 10-day quarantine period, either on the owner's premises 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.

Provides management and follow-up of reportable communicable diseases in Lucas County. The epidemiologists work to provide surveillance on disease cases and symptoms, further investigate selected diseases cases, and assist in outbreak response. The office is driven to provide disease education and reduce the incidence of communicable disease in the community.

Reporting and investigation of communicable or infectious disease.

Prevents human cases of rabies by investigating all reported animal bites and by vaccinating dogs against rabies. Program includes: * Investigation of all animal bites * Laboratory examination * Recommending rabies post-exposure vaccine * Any animal that bites i required to be quarantined following the bite incident * Animals that have bitten are not confiscated or euthanized

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

Investigates and follows up on all reports of infectious diseases in accordance with Ohio Revised Code 3701.3.03. Provides COVID-19 at home test kits. NOT a PCR test. Results will take 30 minutes to process.

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.

Provides non-recurrent, short-term benefits that deal with a specific crisis situation or episode of need; not intended to meet recurrent or ongoing need; and will not extend beyond four months. Vehicle Repair /Gas Cards (4-$100 gas cards per year); Rental and Utility Assistance; Job related services: uniform, work boots, safety glasses; Job retention services: job coaching, vocational assessment; Lice Eradication; and Parenting Classes .

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).

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

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.

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.

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.

Investigates and follow-ups on all reported cases of communicable diesease. Oversees disease surveillance, implements prevention strategies and educations the public on communicable diseases.

Acts as the reporting agency for all reportable communicable diseases, 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.

Provide nutrition education and supplemental food for women, infants and children who are determined to be a nutritional risk. Provides supplemental foods such as milk, eggs, cheese, fruit juices, etc. at no cost to participants.

Provide nutrition education and supplemental food for women, infants and children who are determined to be a nutritional risk. Provides supplemental foods such as milk, eggs, cheese, fruit juices, etc. at no cost to participants.

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

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

Environmental services include septic, water, well, plumbing and food services inspections.

Athens City-County Health Department strives to protect its residents from public health emergencies, by developing and maintaining emergency response plans that addresses foodborne outbreaks, bioterrorism, infectious disease outbreaks, etc. Health Department staff participate in annual exercises, that focus on public health emergencies, so that we can respond effectively and efficiently, at any given notice.

Disease reporting, questions and concerns regarding infectious diseases and other public health emergencies.

Provide nutrition education and supplemental food for women, infants and children who are determined to be a nutritional risk. Provides supplemental foods such as milk, eggs, cheese, fruit juices, etc. at no cost to participants.

Provide nutrition education and supplemental food for women, infants and children who are determined to be a nutritional risk. Provides supplemental foods such as milk, eggs, cheese, fruit juices, etc. at no cost to participants.