Bird Flu in Ohio: What You Need to Know
The Bird Flu is a virus which is caused by an infection with avian influenza Type A viruses like H5N1 and H7N9.Avian influenzas are categorized based on the severity of […]
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Over 6,000 Ounces of Breastmilk Donated at Local WIC Mothers’ Milk Bank Depot Site
Lake-Geauga WIC’s Milk Bank Depot reached their one-year anniversary after collecting over 6,000 ounces of donated breastmilk from just a handful of local mothers. Back in January of 2024, WIC […]
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We Want to Hear From You
The Lake County General Health District (LCGHD), with University Hospitals, is currently conducting the 2025 Lake County Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) and want to hear from you, the public. […]
29th Annual Protect & Serve Drive Sober Event
This holiday season, the Lake County Crime Prevention Taskforce, the Lake County Association of Chiefs of Police and the Lake County Safe Communities Coalition will team up with the United […]
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Out of the Fog: Quitting Smoking Benefits Your Mental Health
Smoking any type of tobacco can negatively impact a person’s physical health, but there are also consequences to their mental health that are not usually considered. Tobacco use can make […]
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Carbon Monoxide Poisoning awareness
As we move into colder weather, Lake County General Health District (LCGHD) is reminding everyone to protect themselves from sources of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning that are more commonly in […]
LCGHD Receives $38,500 in Traffic Safety Grants
Lake County General Health District (LCGHD) recently announced that it has been awarded $38,500 in federal traffic safety funding from the Ohio Department of Public Safety’s (ODPS) Ohio Traffic Safety […]
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LCGHD Receives Creating Healthy Communities Grant
Lake County General Health District (LCGHD) has received an award in the amount of $95,000 from the Ohio Department of Health as part its Creating Healthy Communities grant program. The […]
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Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Campaign Kickoff Event to Be Held on August 15th at Painesville Farmers Market
The Lake County Safe Communities Coalition (LCSCC) is reminding drivers about the lifesaving benefits of not driving while impaired during the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s […]
After the Storm: Tips from LCGHD to Put Safety First During an Ongoing Power Outage
According to the National Weather Service (NWS), four confirmed EF-1 tornadoes touched down across Northeast Ohio on Tuesday, August 6th. Lake County, Ohio was in the path and suffered fallen […]
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