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Hepatitis A Outbreak Update

Oct 08, 2019
Hepatitis A Outbreak Multiple states across the country have reported outbreaks of hepatitis A, primarily among people who use drugs and people experiencing homelessness. Since the hepatitis A outbreaks were first identified in 2016, more...

Sound of Ideas: Vaping-Related Lung Illness on the Rise

Sep 12, 2019
The link below will take you to a recorded IdeaStream discussion on the rise of vaping-related illnesses: https://www.ideastream.org/programs/sound-of-ideas/vaping-related-lung-illnesses-on-the-rise

RFP posting for Fairway Storm and Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project Rebid

Sep 10, 2019
SCPH is seeking bids for the Fairway Storm and Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project Rebid. Deadline for RFP submission is 9:00 AM October 7, 2019 Bid packet

FDA Advises Consumers Not to Eat Yellowfin Tuna Steaks from Kroger Retail Stores in Multiple States

Sep 09, 2019
The FDA is advising consumers to not eat yellowfin tuna steaks from the seafood counter or seasoned yellowfin tuna steaks in store-prepped Styrofoam trays from Kroger retail stores in AL, AR, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MI, MO, MS, NE, OH, SC, TN...

Summit County Public Health Urges Residents to Stop Using Vaping Products

Sep 04, 2019
Summit County Public Health (SCPH) is urging residents to stop using any vape and/or e-cigarette devices immediately. Individuals from Ohio have been hospitalized with severe pulmonary illness. These individuals reported using vape...

Keep People and Pets Safe From Harmful Algal Blooms

Aug 27, 2019
Summit County - Cyanobacteria, often called blue-green algae, are commonly found in Ohio lakes, ponds, and slow-moving rivers. Although many species of blue-green algae do not produce toxins, some species of blue-green algae can cause...

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