Geauga Public Health

The Ohio “Tobacco 21” Law takes effect on Oct. 17. The new age to purchase tobacco and vaping products is now 21. The Ohio Tobacco Quit Line (1-800-QUIT-NOW) offers free resources for quitting.

Two day ServSafe Training at Geauga Public Health: 470 Center Street, Building #8 Wednesday & Thursday December 11-12, 2019 8am - 5pm Ohio Department of Health Level Two Certification will be issued upon passing the examination. The cost: $150 440-279-1900

The #FirstDayOfFall marks Falls Prevention Awareness Day! Preventing falls is a team effort. #FPAD2019 Watch for our new Falls Prevention Program for Geauga County Seniors! 6 Steps for Preventing Falls in the Elderly | NCOA ncoa.org/healthy-aging/…

September 16th – 20th is #SepticSmartWeek! Is your home connected to a septic system? Are you concerned it may fail? Follow us through the week as we break down some tips and tricks to keep your septic system performing at its best! Do your Part. Be SepticSmart!

CDC makes no preferred recommendation for one #influenza vaccine product over another when multiple licenses and recommended products are available. View all #fluvaccine recommendations for upcoming #fluseason at _go.usa.gov/xVDqw @CDCMMWR

“...Tobacco companies are actively addicting our next generation through vaping – which is not safe, contrary to the perception..." ODH Director Amy Acton, MD, MPH

#RecoveryMonth is here! Join communities across the country in spreading the word that treatment is available and #recovery is possible. #RisforRecovery

CDC, FDA, States Continue to Investigate Severe Pulmonary Disease Among People Who Use E-cigarettes | CDC Online Newsroom | CDC cdc.gov/media/releases… via @CDCgov

Be sure to come visit our Geauga Public Health booth at the Great Geauga County Fair and get in on the gift card drawing by sharing your thoughts about potential health priorities we are identifying in our next Community Health Assessment.

Please consider following us on Facebook at GeaugaPublicHealth. We have lots to share!

Uptick in Lyme disease cases reported in Ohio news5cleveland.com/news/originals…

We are so pleased to share the news that we were successful in securing a $75,000 grant to help increase access to Naloxone to prevent overdose fatalities. It is always good news when we can bring additional resources into our County.

We hope everyone has a safe and healthy Independence Day. Our office will be closed on the 4th and closed to the public for a staff training day on the 5th. Keep your kids a safe distance from the fireworks and your potato salad a safe distance from the sunshine.

Severe Weather may be headed our way. Here are some resources: Food Safety: odh.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov…

Severe Weather may be headed our way. Here are some resources: Emergency Flood Cleanup: odh.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov…

Severe Weather may be headed our way. Here are some resources: Portable Generator Safety: weathersafety.ohio.gov/PortableGenera…

Severe Weather may be headed our way. Here are some resources. Private Water Systems: odh.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov…

Don't fry Friday!