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Press Release - Flu Status in Summit County

Jan 12, 2018

Media Contact: Leanne Beavers, BSN, RN, Summit County Public Health (330) 926-5617 Marlene Martin, PIO, Summit County Public Health (330) 926-5774 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Flu Status In Summit County Akron, Ohio – Summit County Public Health...

Lakemore bans smoking in most recreation areas

Dec 05, 2017

See this article in the West Side Leader about how Summit County Public Health is working with a local community to reduce chronic disease burden through no-smoking policies: Lakemore bans smoking in most recreation areas

Opiate Epidemic: Summit County Executive Declares State of Emergency

Dec 05, 2017

See this article from the Akron Beacon Journal regarding Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro's recent declaration of a state of emergency due to the opiate epidemic: Summit County executive declares state of emergency over opiate...

Caring for Septic Tank Systems

Nov 30, 2017

Read this article published in the West Side Leader regarding proper care for septic tanks: Caring for Septing Tank Systems

Protect Yourself, Your Family and Your Pets from Ticks

Oct 23, 2017

Summit County Public Health (SCPH) would like to take the opportunity to remind Summit County residents to take precautions to avoid tick bites. Although the weather is getting colder, ticks are still very active in Ohio. Ticks can carry a...

Quick Response Teams to Fight Opioid Addiction in Akron