Free and low-cost medical services
    Free Mammograms, Pap and other Diagnostic Tests for NE Ohio
    Lake County Free Medical (and Dental) Clinic
    Family Planning Association of NE Ohio - Offices in Painesville, Ashtabula and Middlefield


Influenza A (H1N1) Communications - the illness formerly referred to as Swine Flu
    CDC Health Advisory - Travel Risks and Swine Flu
    GCHD Initial Press Release conforming Swine Flu in Ohio
    ODH Press Release confirming Swine Flu in Ohio - 4/26/2009
    CDC Guidance for Treatment of Pregnant Women
    GCHD Message to Concerned Parents - Day care facilities and schools
    CDC Interim Guidelines for EMS Workers
    CDC Best Practices - Stigmitization - WHY WE DON'T CALL IT SWINE FLU
    ODH Press Release H1N1 (Swine Flu) in Ohio - 5/1/2009
    FDA & FTC Fraudlent Flu Products Warning - 5/1/2009
    ODH Press Release H1N1 (Swine Flu) Two New Confirmed Cases in Ohio - 5/2/2009
    CDC Guidance for Cardiovasular Disease, Rapid Tests and Cruise lines
    CDC Guidance on K-12 Dismissal for Influenza A (H1N1)
    Updated CDC Guidance on K-12 Dismissal for Influenza A (H1N1)
    Ohio Governor Strickland Press Release - Release of SNS 5/6/2009
    CDC Guidance 288 on Influenza A (H1N1)
    WHO Phase 6 - Health District Press Release
    ODH - Ohio Death related to H1N1 July 2, 2009
    First confirmed case H1N1 in Geauga County July 17, 2009
    H1N1 - Symptoms and Prevention
    Gov Strickland Emergency Proclamation - H1N1 Vaccine 10/8/2009
    H1N1 Live Attenuated Vaccine Information Sheet (VIS)
    H1N1 Inactivated Vaccine Information Sheet (VIS)
    Vacuna contra la influenza 2009 H1N1
    Viva atenuada (vacuna en atomizador nasal)
    Inactivada ("vacuna inyectable")
   H1N1 Influenza Vaccination Clinic Oct 31, 2009 10AM-2 PM Kent State Geauga Campus
    Vaccine administration record for 6-months to 9-years
    Vaccine administration record for 10-years and over
    ODH Expands Target Groups Beginning 12-14-2009
    ODH Private Pharmacy Anti-viral Distribution Agreement 12-9-2009

    2009 Influenza A H1N1 Activity here


Community Health
     ODH Releases Recommendations from Statewide Prescription Drug Overdose Action Group
     ODH Releases its reports on the Burden of Heart Disease on Ohioians
     Ohio Dept of Health - Ohio County Health Rankings  Click here to view the complete report

Meningitis & Staph - Information
  Meningitis - General Fact Sheet

   MRSA: Information about antibiotic-resistant bacterias (including Staph)

Thimerosal in vaccines
    FDA - Vaccines, Blood and Biologics
    CDC - Recommendations Regarding the Use of Vaccines That Contain Thimerosal as a Preservative
     MMWR - Prevention and Control of Influenza Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)

Emergency Preparedness - A Community Effort
    How can you help ? Become a disaster volunteer today

Influenza - flu topics

    Understanding Flu terms:
   Flu terms defined - Seasonal flu, avian flu, swine flue, and pandemic flu
                              are not the same.
   Prevent Spreading the Flu: Prevent Spreading Flu

    Pandemic Influenza Preparedness - Centers for Disease Control

    Pandemic Influenza Preparedness - Official US Government Website

    Pandemic Influenza Preparedness - Ohio Department of Health Website

    CDC - Avian Influenza (Bird Flu)
            WHO - Avian Influenza Information

    CDC -  Influenza Vaccine (Flu Shot)

  Lead in the Home
    EPA - Reducing Lead Hazards When Remodeling Your Home
    EPA - Testing Your Home for Lead  - In Paint, Dust, & Soil
    Ohio Department of Health - Frequently Asked Question about Lead and OAC 3701-82
   
    Other health topics
    Giant Hogweed - recognition, hazards, control
    Antibiotic Use And Clostridium difficile (C. diff.)
    Ohio Dept. of Health News Release - 2006 West Nile Virus Season
    CDC Advisory - Information Regarding Radioactive Polonium-210
    CDC Advisory - Halt use of Tainted Propofol
    Invasive Haemophilus Influenza Type B Diease in Young Children
    ODH / Geauga County Health District Urges Residents to Vaccinate against Pertussis
    Dr. Jackson, Director of ODH, to visit Geauga County on October 29, 2009
    ODH Updates Immunization Requirements for School-Age Children for 2010-2011 School Year

  Water Well Flooding
    Ohio Department of Health Water Well Warning During Flood Season
    ODH - Disinfection Fact Sheet for Water Wells After A Flood
 
    Other infectious disease topics