News
Preparing for Upcoming Heatwave
Jun 26, 2026
As northeast Ohio prepares for extreme heat that is in the forecast starting June 29, 2026, SCPH put together tips to help people prepare and avoid heat related illness.
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Mosquito and Tick Bite Prevention
May 22, 2026
Mosquito and tick season has officially begun in Summit County and Summit County Public Health would like to remind residents to take every precaution to eliminate the risk of mosquito bites that can carry diseases, such as West Nile virus...
ODH Director: Improving Diet and Exercise Decreases Risk of Many Chronic Diseases, Cancers
Apr 14, 2026
Dr. Vanderhoff, ODH Director: Improving Diet and Exercise Decreases Risk of Many Chronic Diseases, Cancers
But small improvements can make a big difference
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)— Taking small steps to improve your diet and get more exercise...
ODH Announces New Data Tool on Ohio School Immunization Rates
Apr 14, 2026
ODH Director Dr. Vanderhoff Announces New Data Tool on Ohio School Immunization Rates
Data can be sorted by year, county, school and specific vaccine
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)— Ohio Department of Health (ODH) Director Bruce Vanderhoff, MD, MBA,...
Birth and Death Records
Mar 26, 2026
Summit County Public Health (SCPH) offers certified birth and death certificate copies for all Ohio counties for any person who was born or died in the State of Ohio.
The cost to purchase a certified birth or death certificate at Summit...
MowGREENER 2026
Mar 24, 2026
Akron Regional Air Quality Management District (ARAQMD), a service of Summit County Public Health (SCPH), is excited to once again offer the lawn mower exchange program – MowGREENER. Families living in Medina, Summit or Portage County can...