News
Flu Season is Coming - Get Your Flu Vaccination
Sep 25, 2018
Summit County Public Health (SCPH) reminds Summit County residents that the 2018 Flu season starts in early October. It takes about two weeks after the vaccination for the body to develop the antibodies to provide protection from the flu...
Operation Permits
Sep 20, 2018
Summit County Public Health (SCPH) is continuing to implement the statewide sewage rules that went into effect on January 1, 2015. These rules will likely impact most of the 33,000 homes in Summit County with septic systems often referred...
The Story of Your Dinner
Sep 07, 2018
It’s National Food Safety Education Month!
Between busy back-to-school schedules and preparing for the holiday season, millions of Americans will be cooking and sharing meals with family and friends. To support home cooks in getting a...
Join Us for ON THE TABLE
Sep 06, 2018
YOUR VOICE MATTERS! Join us for ON THE TABLE
On the Table Greater Akron is a one-of-a-kind initiative created by Akron Community Foundation where thousands of diverse residents from all walks of life gather together to share a meal and...
Honey Smacks Recall
Sep 05, 2018
https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2018/09/recalled-honey-smacks-still-for-sale-salmonella-outbreak-continues-to-grow/
Public health officials are asking consumers who see Honey Smacks for sale to immediately contact the FDA Consumer...
Updated West Nile Virus Prevention
Aug 31, 2018
The CDC has updated their West Nile Virus prevention messaging to include:
Mosquitoes bite during the day and night.
People should use insect repellent whenever they go outside
Updated prevention messaging can be found here: https://www....