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- [30th Annual Protect & Serve Tavern at Great Lakes Mall](https://www.lcghd.org/30th-annual-protect-serve-tavern-at-great-lakes-mall/) - The Lake County Crime Prevention Taskforce, the Lake County Association of Chiefs of Police and the Lake County Safe Communities Coalition will team up to host the 30th Annual Protect & Serve Tavern on Saturday, December 6th from noon – 3:00 p.m. at the Great Lakes Mall, located at 7850 Mentor Avenue in Mentor. This
- [Community Impact Shared with Lake County Residents](https://www.lcghd.org/community-impact-shared-with-lake-county-residents/) - The Lake County General Health District (LCGHD) announced their first Bi-Annual Community Impact Report, which is available for download at www.lcghd.org/home/newsletter-3/. This easy-to-read report is a representation of the work that LCGHD did throughout 2024. Future reports will be released twice each year and will cover the previous six months of operations. “The goal is
- [Bird Flu in Ohio: What You Need to Know](https://www.lcghd.org/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 the symptoms they cause in chickens. Low pathogenic avian influenza viruses do not cause illness in poultry and are common in wild birds around the
- [Over 6,000 Ounces of Breastmilk Donated at Local WIC Mothers’ Milk Bank Depot Site](https://www.lcghd.org/over-6000-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 opened their first Mothers’ Milk Bank Depot site where they accepted breastmilk donations from mothers from all over Northeast Ohio. The milk WIC collects is
- [After the Storm: Tips from LCGHD to Put Safety First During an Ongoing Power Outage](https://www.lcghd.org/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 trees, downed power lines, and power outages that have impacted many residents for multiple days. Debris is being cleared from roads and electric companies are
- [Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Campaign Kickoff Event to Be Held on August 15th at Painesville Farmers Market](https://www.lcghd.org/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 (NHTSA) national Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over high-visibility enforcement effort. The national impaired driving campaign is during the Labor Day holiday and runs from
- [LCGHD Receives Creating Healthy Communities Grant](https://www.lcghd.org/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 project period begins October 1, 2024, and funding will be renewed annually through a five-year cycle that concludes September 30, 2029. Thirty-one Ohio counties were
- [LCGHD Receives $38,500 in Traffic Safety Grants](https://www.lcghd.org/lcghd-receives-38500-in-traffic-safety-grants-2/) - 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 Office (OTSO) for federal fiscal year 2025. “Working alongside law enforcement and other community organizations, our goal is to reduce the number of traffic-related motor
- [Out of the Fog: Quitting Smoking Benefits Your Mental Health](https://www.lcghd.org/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 someone’s pre-existing mental health condition worse, decrease how well their medications work, and have negative impacts on their financial and social standing. Quitting smoking can
- [29th Annual Protect & Serve Drive Sober Event](https://www.lcghd.org/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 States Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to host an event to remind all drivers about the dangers of drinking and driving. The
- [We Want to Hear From You](https://www.lcghd.org/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. This assessment is a way for LCGHD and University Hospitals to hear from the public about their health-related concerns like access to healthy food, smoking
- [Carbon Monoxide Poisoning awareness ](https://www.lcghd.org/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 use this time of year. According to the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) more than 400 Americans die from unintentional CO
- [Lake County General Health District Officials Remind Residents To Protect Themselves From Mosquitoes](https://www.lcghd.org/lake-county-general-health-district-officials-remind-residents-to-protect-themselves-from-mosquitoes/) - With recent heavy rains, it is a busy time for the Lake County General Health District (LCGHD) mosquito control staff. By far the most visible component of their program is the nighttime spraying. LCGHD is using new quieter electric sprayers. They do not emit exhaust gasses since they are battery powered. This decreases the carbon
- [WIC’s 50th Birthday is Coming Up and You’re Invited](https://www.lcghd.org/wics-50th-birthday-is-coming-up-and-youre-invited/) - 2024 marks Women, Infants, and Children (more commonly known as WIC) 50th birthday! Just in time before the start of school, join the Lake-Geauga WIC Program in celebrating their 50th Birthday on August 16 from 1 to 4 pm at the Charlton Abbott in downtown Willoughby. The event is free for all to attend, and
- [Lake-Geauga WIC Offering Free Infant Feeding Groups](https://www.lcghd.org/lake-geauga-wic-offering-free-infant-feeding-groups/) - The Lake County General Health District is offering a free Infant Feeding Group on the first Monday of every month at the Charlton Abbott in Willoughby from 10-11 a.m. The Group is led by the Lake-Geauga County Breastfeeding Support Team. The Infant Feeding Group is open to parents and infant caregivers who want to connect
- [Don’t Let Vaping Slow You Down](https://www.lcghd.org/dont-let-vaping-slow-you-down/) - While, the 2021 Youth Risk Behavior Survey shows a decrease in the number of adolescents smoking traditional cigarettes; 70% in 1991 down to 58.4% in 2003 and even further down to 28.9% in 2017, e-cigarettes entered the U.S. marketplace around 2007, and are now the most commonly used tobacco product among the youth population. In
- [Are You In Compliance?](https://www.lcghd.org/are-you-in-compliance/) - Visualize the check-out area at your favorite store. What do you see? Most likely a variety of candy, snacks, but also tobacco and e-cigarettes. It’s not out of the ordinary for these products to be in areas that are at eye-level for youth, and easily accessible. This a topic that we should talk about and
- [LCGHD Begins Monitoring Beach Water Quality at the Two Lake County Public Beaches](https://www.lcghd.org/lcghd-begins-monitoring-beach-water-quality-at-the-two-lake-county-public-beaches/) - The bathing beach recreation season officially begins on Memorial Day. The Lake County General Health District (LCGHD) will start reporting beach water quality at the two Lake County public beaches: Mentor Headlands State Park Beach and Lake Metroparks Fairport Harbor Beach. Every morning a member of staff will collect data and record observations. The data
- [Job Posting: Mosquito Spraying](https://www.lcghd.org/job-posting-mosquito-spraying/) - Looking for motivated people interested in driving our mosquito control spray trucks. Working to prevent mosquito illnesses. Hours: Variable, usually 4-5 hours Monday -Thursday, starting 1 hour before sunset. Spray schedule will depend on mosquito population and weather. Minimum Requirements: Valid State of Ohio driver’s license, in good standing and automobile insurance Must be
- [PRESS RELEASE: Don’t Let that Tick Make You Sick: It’s Lyme Disease Awareness Month](https://www.lcghd.org/dont-let-that-tick-make-you-sick-its-lyme-disease-awareness-month/) - May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month and the Lake County General Health District is encouraging all residents to take action to prevent Lyme disease. Lyme disease is a sickness caused by the bite of a blacklegged or deer tick (Ixodes scapularis) that carries the Borrelia burgdorferi bacterium. Over the past few years, in the United
- [Clean Inspection Awards](https://www.lcghd.org/clean-inspection-awards/) - Each year the Lake County General Health District (LCGHD) gives Clean Inspection Awards to food service operations and retail food establishments that...
- [Lake County General Health District Achieves Reaccreditation Status Through the Public Health Accreditation Board](https://www.lcghd.org/lake-county-general-health-district-achieves-reaccreditation-status-through-the-public-health-accreditation-board/) - On March 12, 2024, Lake County General Health District (LCGHD) successfully completed a review process to achieve reaccreditation status through the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB). In maintaining its accreditation status for another five years, LCGHD has demonstrated that it meets PHAB’s quality standards and measures, and has the capacity to continue to evolve, improve
- [Job Posting: Mosquito Program Technician](https://www.lcghd.org/job-posting-mosquito-program-technician/) - Looking for students interested in working to prevent mosquito and tick-borne illnesses as well as participating in the rabies surveillance program. Preference given to applicants pursuing a degree in Public Health, Environmental Health/Science, Biology, or a related field. Hours: Mon. – Fri., 8:30am to 4:30pm (June thru Sept) will depend on student’s schedule. Minimum
- [OhioHealth Mothers’ Milk Bank Opens Milk Drop Site at Lake-Geauga WIC in Painesville](https://www.lcghd.org/ohiohealth-mothers-milk-bank-opens-milk-drop-site-at-lake-geauga-wic-in-painesville/) - COLUMBUS, Ohio – The OhioHealth Mothers’ Milk Bank celebrates the grand opening ofa new milk drop location at Lake-Geauga WIC in Painesville. The new milk drop site, opened on January 22, 2024, is located at 89 Chester St. in Painesville, will house a freezer to store donated human milk, which will then be transferred to
- [PRESS RELEASE: 28th Annual Protect & Serve Drive Sober Event](https://www.lcghd.org/press-release-28th-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 States Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to host an event to remind all drivers about the dangers of drinking and driving. The
- [PRESS RELEASE: Lake County General Health District Receives $38,500 in Traffic Safety Grants](https://www.lcghd.org/press-releas-lake-county-general-health-district-receives-38500-in-traffic-safety-grants/) - Lake County General Health District (LCGHD) announced today that it has been awarded $38,500 in federal traffic safety funding from the Ohio Department of Public Safety’s (ODPS) Ohio Traffic Safety Office (OTSO) for federal fiscal year 2024. “Through partnerships with law enforcement and other community organizations, our goal is to reduce the number of traffic-related
- [PRESS RELEASE: Phones Down. It’s the Law. Enforcement Begins October 5](https://www.lcghd.org/press-release-phones-down-its-the-law-enforcement-begins-october-5/) - The Lake County Safe Communities Coalition (LCSCC)is reminding drivers that beginning October 5, 2023, law enforcement officials will begin issuing citations for violations of Ohio’s distracted driving law, which took effect on April 4, 2023. With limited exceptions, anything that involves using, holding, or supporting a device while driving is prohibited. This includes: Dialing a
- [PRESS RELEASE: Kiwanis Park StoryWalk Opens August 30 in Painesville](https://www.lcghd.org/press-release-kiwanis-park-storywalk-opens-august-30-in-painesville/) - Morley Library, the Lake County General Health District (LCGHD), the City of Painesville, Friends of Morley Library and Boy Scout Troop 62 will celebrate the grand opening of the Kiwanis Park StoryWalk® on Wednesday, August 30 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 5:30pm and a Story Time with the Fire Department starting at 6pm at the
- [PRESS RELEASE: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Campaign Kickoff Event to Be Held on August 18 at Painesville](https://www.lcghd.org/press-release-drive-sober-or-get-pulled-over-campaign-kickoff-event-to-be-held-on-august-18-at-painesville/) - 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 (NHTSA) national Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over high-visibility enforcement effort. The national impaired driving campaign is during the Labor Day holiday and runs from mid-August
- [PRESS RELASE: Rabies Baiting in Lake County to Begin on July 31st](https://www.lcghd.org/press-relase-rabies-baiting-in-lake-county-to-begin-on-july-31st/) - Beginning July 31, 2023, the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) and other agencies will partner with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Wildlife Services Program to immunize wild raccoons, skunks, foxes, and coyotes to help stop the spread of rabies. They will vaccinate them through oral rabies vaccine
- [PRESS RELEASE: LCGHD Launches New Food Safety Website](https://www.lcghd.org/lcghd-launches-new-food-safety-website/) - The Lake County General Health District (LCGHD) is excited to announce a re-launch of the Food Safety Ninja Website (www.foodsafetyninja.org). The newly designed website provides important food safety information that can be used by private residents and food services. The new homepage has up-to-date food recall and outbreak alerts, weekly food safety tips and videos,
- [PRESS RELEASE: Get Your Health Status at Free Spring Into Wellness Community Health Fair](https://www.lcghd.org/get-your-health-status-at-free-spring-into-wellness-community-health-fair/) - Experts from across Lake County are coming together to host a free Spring Into Wellness community health and wellness fair on Saturday, April 1, 2023. The Health Fair will be held in the Health Technologies Building at Lakeland Community College located at 7700 Clocktower Drive in Kirtland from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. The health
- [PRESS RELEASE: Lake County Ranks High in 2023 County Health Rankings](https://www.lcghd.org/lake-county-ranks-high-in-2023-county-health-rankings/) - Lake County General Health District is pleased to announce that Lake County is ranked among the healthiest counties for both health outcomes and health factors in the 2023 County Health Rankings, and ranked 16th overall in the State of Ohio. The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, in conjunction with the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute,
- [PRESS RELEASE: LCGHD Alerts Businesses of Update to Smoke Free Workplace Law](https://www.lcghd.org/lake-county-general-health-district-alerts-businesses-of-update-to-smoke-free-workplace-law/) - Starting May 5, 2023, Lake County General Health District is offering free updated Ohio Smoke Free Workplace signage and/or education to Lake County businesses. “Ohio’s original Smoke Free Workplace Law was updated in 2021 to prohibit e-cigarette use in indoor public areas; but Ohio Department of Health (ODH) has noted that the change in the
- [PRESS RELEASE: Click It or Ticket Campaign Reminds Drivers: Buckle Up May 22 – June 4, and Every Day](https://www.lcghd.org/click-it-or-ticket-campaign-reminds-drivers-buckle-up-may-22-june-4-and-every-day/) - The Lake County Safe Communities Coalition (LCSCC)is reminding drivers about the lifesaving benefits of wearing a seat belt this spring, during the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) national Click It or Ticket (CIOT) high-visibility enforcement effort. The national seat belt campaign, which overlaps with the Memorial Day holiday, runs from
- [PRESS RELEASE: LCGHD Begins Monitoring Beach Water Quality at the Two Lake County Public Beaches](https://www.lcghd.org/lake-county-general-health-district-begins-monitoring-beach-water-quality-at-the-two-lake-county-public-beaches/) - The beach bathing recreation season officially begins on Memorial Day. The Lake County General Health District (LCGHD) will start reporting beach water quality at the two Lake County public beaches: Mentor Headlands State Park Beach and Lake Metroparks Fairport Harbor Beach. Every morning a member of staff will collect data and record observations. The data
- [PRESS RELEASE: LCGHD Officials Expecting an Increase in Mosquitoes](https://www.lcghd.org/lcghd-officials-expecting-an-increase-in-mosquitoes/) - With the recent rains and arrival of warm weather, Lake County General Health District (LCGHD) officials are expecting an increase in the number of mosquitoes in Lake County. The rains over the past few weeks have left large areas of standing water where mosquitoes typically lay their eggs. Mosquitoes, which can carry West Nile Virus
- [PRESS RELEASE: East Palestine Train Derailment: Impact on Lake County, Ohio](https://www.lcghd.org/east-palestine-train-derailment-impact-on-lake-county-ohio/) - As of February 15, 2023, the Lake County General Health District has not been alerted of any threat to the water or air because of the train derailment that happened in East Palestine, Ohio on February 3, 2023. The LCGHD is actively monitoring the incident and will provide important updates to residents. If the situation
- [PRESS RELEASE: Quitting Tobacco? Start with Day One](https://www.lcghd.org/quitting-tobacco-start-with-day-one/) - “You don’t have to stop smoking in one day. Start with day one.” - American Cancer Society Are you ready to quit tobacco? Starting with a plan is an important first step. Without a plan, you are less likely to quit and stay quit. A plan can be as simple as the following steps: Prepare
- [PRESS RELEASE: LCGHD Receives $38,500 in Traffic Safety Grants](https://www.lcghd.org/lcghd-receives-38500-in-traffic-safety-grants/) - Health Commissioner Ron H. Graham today announced today that the Ohio Department of Public Safety’s (ODPS) Ohio Traffic Safety Office (OTSO) awarded $38,500 in federal traffic safety funding to Lake County General Health District (LCGHD) for federal fiscal year 2023. “Through partnerships with law enforcement and other community organizations, our goal is to reduce the
- [PRESS RELEASE: Protect Yourself from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning](https://www.lcghd.org/protect-yourself-from-carbon-monoxide-poisoning-2/) - With the recent death in south Toledo from carbon monoxide poisoning, Lake County General Health District (LCGHD) is reminding everyone to protect themselves from sources of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning that are more commonly in use this time of year. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 400 Americans die
- [PRESS RELEASE: LCGHD Releases the 2022 Lake County Community Health Needs Assessment](https://www.lcghd.org/lcghd-releases-the-2022-lake-county-community-health-needs-assessment/) - The 2022 Lake County Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) is now available online at https://www.lcghd.org/reports/healthdata/. Lake County General Health District (LCGHD) and University Hospitals Lake Medical Centers collaborated to collect local, state, and national data to identify and evaluate Lake County’s health-related needs to give local agencies information about current health status and issues. This
- [PRESS RELEASE: Lake County Confirms First Rabid Bat for 2022](https://www.lcghd.org/lake-county-confirms-first-rabid-bat-for-2022/) - The Lake County General Health District has received information that a bat from Kirtland was recently confirmed to be rabid by the Ohio Department of Health. A Geauga County resident reported that the bat had contact with her and has started post-exposure prophylaxis. This is the first rabid bat found in Lake County since 2020,
- [ARCHIVED PRESS RELEASE: Lake County Ranks High in 2022 County Health Rankings](https://www.lcghd.org/lake-county-ranks-high-in-2022-county-health-rankings/) - Lake County General Health District (LCGHD) is pleased to announce that Lake County is ranked among the healthiest counties for both health outcomes and ...
- [ARCHIVED PRESS RELEASE: COVID-19 Pop-Up Testing Site Available at Lake County Fairgrounds on Wednesday, December 29, 2021](https://www.lcghd.org/covid-19-pop-up-testing-site-available-at-lake-county-fairgrounds-on-wednesday-december-29-2021/) - A free COVID-19 pop-up testing event will take place on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 1301 Mentor Avenue in Painesville between..
- [ARCHIVED PRESS RELEASE: 26th Annual Protect & Serve Tavern Taking Place Saturday December 11 at Great Lakes Mall](https://www.lcghd.org/26th-annual-protect-serve-tavern-taking-place-saturday-december-11-at-great-lakes-mall/) - The 26th Annual Protect & Serve Tavern will take place Saturday, December 11th from noon – 4:00 p.m. at the Great Lakes Mall, located at 7850 Mentor Avenue ...
- [ARCHIVED PRESS RELEASE: It’s Not Too Late To Pick Up Your KI!](https://www.lcghd.org/its-not-too-late-to-pick-up-your-ki/) - Potassium iodide (KI) that was last issued by Lake County General Health District (LCGHD) for individuals living or working within the 10 mile emergency plan...
- [ARCHIVED PRESS RELEASE: LCGHD Announces Dedicated COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics for Kids 5-11](https://www.lcghd.org/lcghd-announces-dedicated-covid-19-vaccine-clinics-for-kids-5-11/) - Lake County General Health District (LCGHD) is now scheduling dedicated COVID-19 vaccine clinics for 5 to 11 year-olds at its building located at 5966 Heisley Road in Mentor, Ohio. Due to the limited supply of vaccine received, vaccines will be given by appointment only. LCGHD will only be vaccinating 5 to 11 year-olds at these
- [ARCHIVED PRESS RELEASE: LCGHD and Geauga Public Health Issue Updated School Isolation and Quarantine Guidelines](https://www.lcghd.org/lcghd-and-geauga-public-health-issue-updated-school-isolation-and-quarantine-guidelines/) - Lake County General Health District (LCGHD) and Geauga County Public Health (GPH) issued updated school quarantine guidelines on October 22, 2021...
- [ARCHIVED PRESS RELEASE: Attention Lake County Residents and Businesses: Pick Up Your KI](https://www.lcghd.org/attention-lake-county-residents-and-businesses-pick-up-your-ki/) - Lake County Health Commissioner Ron Graham announces plans for the distribution of potassium iodide (KI) to residents living or working within the 10 mile...
- [ARCHIVED PRESS RELEASE: LCGHD Receives $42,000 in Traffic Safety Grants](https://www.lcghd.org/lcghd-receives-42000-in-traffic-safety-grants/) - Health Commissioner Ron H. Graham announced today that the Ohio Department of Public Safety’s (ODPS) Ohio Traffic Safety Office (OTSO) awarded $42,000 in …
- [ARCHIVED PRESS RELEASE: LCGHD Warns Local Residents of Scam](https://www.lcghd.org/lcghd-warns-local-residents-of-scam/) - Lake County General Health District (LCGHD) has received information that a Mentor resident received an unsigned letter from Ron Graham, Health Commissioner that served as a notice that LCGHD would be placing air samplers in the resident’s home to monitor for illness. The letter is a scam. LCGHD is not placing air samplers inside of
- [ARCHIVED PRESS RELEASE: Lake County Health Commissioner Clarifies Lifting of Ohio Health Orders](https://www.lcghd.org/lake-county-health-commissioner-clarified-lifting-of-ohio-health-orders/) - With Governor Mike DeWine’s recent announcement that most COVID-19 health orders will expire on June 2, 2021, the Lake County Board of Health would like to...
- [ARCHIVED PRESS RELEASE: Click It or Ticket Campaign Reminds Drivers: Buckle Up May 24 – June 6, and Every Day](https://www.lcghd.org/click-it-or-ticket-campaign-reminds-drivers-buckle-up-may-24-june-6-and-every-day/) - The Lake County Safe Communities Coalition is reminding drivers about the lifesaving benefits of wearing a seat belt this spring, during the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) national Click It or Ticket high-visibility enforcement effort. The national seat belt campaign, which coincides with the Memorial Day holiday, runs from May
- [ARCHIVED PRESS RELEASE: COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments Available April 14 at Lakeland Community College](https://www.lcghd.org/covid-19-vaccine-appointments-available-april-14-at-lakeland-community-college/) - Lake County General Health District (LCGHD), in conjunction with the Cleveland Clinic, Lake County Commissioners’ Office, Lake County Emergency Management Agency, Lake County Fire Chiefs’ Association, Lake Health, Lake County Mayors/City Managers, Laketran, and University Hospitals will hold a COVID-19 mega-Point of Dispensing (POD) to provide 3,000 COVID-19 vaccinations on Wednesday, April 14 at Lakeland
- [ARCHIVED PRESS RELEASE: Lake County to Hold First COVID-19 Vaccine Mega-POD](https://www.lcghd.org/lake-county-to-hold-first-covid-19-vaccine-mega-pod/) - Lake County General Health District (LCGHD), in conjunction with the Cleveland Clinic, Lake County Commissioner's Office, Lake County Emergency Management Agency, Lake County Fire Chiefs’ Association, Lake Health, Lake County Mayors/City Managers, and University Hospitals will hold a COVID-19 mega-Point of Dispensing (POD) to provide 5,000 COVID-19 vaccinations on March 31, 2021 at Mentor High School
- [ARCHIVED PRESS RELEASE: LCGHD Clarifies Face Mask Exemptions](https://www.lcghd.org/lcghd-clarifies-face-mask-exemptions/) - To reduce confusion and unnecessary animosity amongst our residents, the Lake County General Health District (LCGHD) is issuing this clarification regarding recognized exemptions to the mandatory face mask requirement for businesses in Lake County, Ohio. The Ohio Department of Health orders addressing face mask usage have several exemptions that may not have been universally recognized
- [ARCHIVED PRESS RELEASE: Lake County to Expand COVID-19 Eligibility and Offer New Appointment Search Tool](https://www.lcghd.org/lake-county-to-expand-covid-19-eligibility-and-offer-new-appointment-search-tool/) - As a result of expanding COVID-19 eligibility and an increase in weekly COVID-19 vaccine allocations, Lake County General Health District (LCGHD), Lake ...
- [ARCHIVED PRESS RELEASE: LCGHD, Lake Health, and Lake County Emergency Management Agency Report Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution for Phase 1B Populations in Lake County](https://www.lcghd.org/lcghd-lake-health-and-lake-county-emergency-management-agency-report-update-on-covid-19-vaccine-distribution-for-phase-1b-populations-in-lake-county/) - Lake County continues to provide vaccines to the 1B group, which numbers more than 60,000 individuals, and is asking for patience from the general public as...
- [ARCHIVED PRESS RELEASE: Lake County Traffic Fatality Update](https://www.lcghd.org/lake-county-traffic-fatality-update/) - The Lake County Safe Communities Coalition (LCSCC) reports there were seventeen fatal deaths due to crashes in 2020 in Lake County, five of which occurred in...
- [ARCHIVED PRESS RELEASE: Joint Statement from Lake County Emergency Management Agency, LCGHD, and Lake Health Re: COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution for Phase 1B Populations in Lake County](https://www.lcghd.org/joint-statement-from-lake-county-emergency-management-agency-lcghd-and-lake-health-re-covid-19-vaccine-distribution-for-phase-1b-populations-in-lake-county/) - In support of Ohio’s statewide effort to distribute COVID-19 vaccines to Ohioans in Phase 1B, Lake County Emergency Agency (EMA) and Lake County General...
- [ARCHIVED PRESS RELEASE: LCGHD Launches Phase 1B Scheduling List](https://www.lcghd.org/lcghd-launches-phase-1b-scheduling-list/) - Lake County residents who qualify for Phase 1B and are interested in receiving the COVID-19 vaccine are now able to provide name and contact information to..
- [ARCHIVED PRESS RELEASE: COVID-19 Pop-Up Testing Site Available in Painesville on December 21, 2020](https://www.lcghd.org/covid-19-pop-up-testing-site-available-in-painesville-on-december-21-2020/) - PLEASE NOTE, THIS ARCHIVED PRESS RELEASE WAS FOR A TESTING EVENT HELD IN DECEMBER 2020. A COVID-19 pop-up testing site will take place Monday, December 21...
- [ARCHIVED PRESS RELEASE: Lake County Reaches Level 4 Watch List; Residents and Businesses Urged to Take Precautions](https://www.lcghd.org/lake-county-reaches-level-4-watch-list-residents-and-businesses-urged-to-take-precautions/) - Lake County has reached the Risk Level 4 Watch List on Ohio’s COVID-19 Public Health Advisory System. Lake County has now triggered six key indicators...
- [ARCHIVED PRESS RELEASE: LCGHD Announces New COVID-19 Case Investigation Procedures](https://www.lcghd.org/lcghd-announces-new-covid-19-case-investigation-procedures/) - The surge in COVID-19 cases in Lake County since November 1 has made it necessary for Lake County General Health District (LCGHD) to revisit its case inter...
- [ARCHIVED PRESS RELEASE: Lake County Launches “Connections” to Combat Senior Loneliness](https://www.lcghd.org/lake-county-launches-connections-to-combat-senior-loneliness/) - Lake County General Health District (LCGHD), in partnership with the Painesville Senior Center and We Thrive Together, both Lake County nonprofit org..
- [ARCHIVED PRESS RELEASE: Lake County Reaches Risk Level 3 on the Public Health Advisory System](https://www.lcghd.org/lake-county-reaches-risk-level-3-on-the-public-health-advisory-system/) - On October 22, 2020, Lake County has reached Risk Level 3, or Red Alert Level, on Ohio’s COVID-19 Public Health Advisory System. Lake County has now…
- [ARCHIVED PRESS RELEASE: LCGHD Urges Attendees of Trunk or Treat Event to Monitor for COVID-19 Symptoms](https://www.lcghd.org/lcghd-urges-attendees-of-trunk-or-treat-event-to-monitor-for-covid-19-symptoms/) - Lake County General Health District (LCGHD) has been notified that a person who was present at Lake County First Responder’s First Annual Trunk or Treat on...
- [ARCHIVED PRESS RELEASE: Lake County West Nile Virus (WNV) News: First Positive WNV Mosquitoes of the 2020 Season](https://www.lcghd.org/lake-county-west-nile-virus-wnv-news-first-positive-wnv-mosquitoes-of-the-2020-season/) - The Lake County General Health District (LCGHD) announces that Ohio Department of Health (ODH) has confirmed one positive mosquito pool for West Nile...
- [ARCHIVED PRESS RELEASE: Mask Order Goes into Effect Thursday, July 23, 2020; Complaint Webpage and Hotline Established](https://www.lcghd.org/mask-order-goes-into-effect-thursday-july-23-2020-complaint-webpage-and-hotline-established/) - A statewide mask order goes into effect today, Thursday July 23, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. for all Ohio counties. All individuals in Ohio must wear facial coverings...
- [ARCHIVED PRESS RELEASE: LCGHD Announces 2020 Clean Inspection Award Recipients](https://www.lcghd.org/lcghd-announces-2020-clean-inspection-award-recipients/) - On July 20, 2020, the Lake County Board of Health recognized nine Lake County food service and retail food operators who exemplified excellence in Food...
- [ARCHIVED PRESS RELEASE: Lake County Reports Increase in COVID-19 Cases, Residents Asked to Take Precautions](https://www.lcghd.org/lake-county-reports-increase-in-covid-19-cases-residents-asked-to-take-precautions/) - Lake County has recently experienced a sharp increase in reported cases of COVID-19. Since July 1, a total of 176 new cases of COVID-19 have been reported in...
- [ARCHIVED PRESS RELEASE: LCGHD Issues Guidance for Faith-Based Organizations](https://www.lcghd.org/lcghd-issues-guidance-for-faith-based-organizations/) - The Ohio Department of Health and Governor DeWine have classified churches as providing an essential service and have made explicit allowance for their...
- [ARCHIVED PRESS RELEASE: Online Naloxone Distribution Program Being Promoted Amid COVID-19 Concerns](https://www.lcghd.org/online-naloxone-distribution-program-being-promoted-amid-covid-19-concerns/) - Due to the unprecedented social distancing recommendations and resulting stress from the current COVID-19 pandemic, the Lake County General Health...
- [ARCHIVED PRESS RELEASE: Lake County Confirms its First Death Related to COVID-19](https://www.lcghd.org/lake-county-confirms-its-first-death-related-to-covid-19/) - Lake County General Health District regrets to report that it has received notification of Lake County’s first death related to COVID-19. A 55 year-old male...
- [ARCHIVED PRESS RELEASE: LCGHD Modifies Services](https://www.lcghd.org/lcghd-modifies-services/) - Lake County General Health District’s location at 5966 Heisley Road in Mentor is closed to the general public. While the organization continues to respond to...
- [ARCHIVED PRESS RELEASE: First Positive Case of COVID-19 Confirmed in Lake County](https://www.lcghd.org/first-positive-case-of-covid-19-confirmed-in-lake-county/) - Lake County General Health District has received confirmation of its first reported case of novel coronavirus or COVID-19. The individual is a female between...
- [ARCHIVED PRESS RELEASE: 3/16/2020 – COVID-19 Update from Lake County Board of Health](https://www.lcghd.org/3-16-2020-covid-19-update-from-lake-county-board-of-health/) - There remain no confirmed cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Lake County as of 3:50 p.m. on March 16, 2020, however, confirmed cases continue to...
- [ARCHIVED PRESS RELEASE: 3/13/2020 – COVID-19 Update from Lake County Board of Health](https://www.lcghd.org/3-13-2020-covid-19-update-from-lake-county-board-of-health/) - There remains no confirmed cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Lake County as of 3:30 p.m. on March 13, 2020, however, confirmed cases continue to increase in the state of Ohio. During today’s press conference, Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Health Director Dr. Amy Acton mandated several new actions, and made additional recommendations
- [ARCHIVED PRESS RELEASE: 3/12/2020 – COVID-19 Update from Lake County Board of Health](https://www.lcghd.org/covid-19-update-from-lake-county-board-of-health/) - While there are currently no confirmed cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Lake County as of 4:00 p.m. on March 12, 2020, today’s press conference with Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Health Director Dr. Amy Acton conveyed that the public can assume that there is community spread of COVID-19 in the state of
- [ARCHIVED PRESS RELEASE: THIS ST. PATRICK’S DAY, PLAN BEFORE YOU PARTY! REMEMBER: BUZZED DRIVING IS DRUNK DRIVING](https://www.lcghd.org/this-st-patricks-day-plan-before-you-party-remember-buzzed-driving-is-drunk-driving-2/) - Make sure that you and your friends stay safe this St. Patrick’s Day by remembering one important piece of advice: Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving . If you...
- [ARCHIVED PRESS RELEASE: Lake County Reports Its First Pediatric Flu Death](https://www.lcghd.org/lake-county-reports-its-first-pediatric-flu-death/) - Lake County General Health District (LCGHD) is reporting Lake County’s first flu-associated pediatric death of the 2019-20 flu season, an 11-year-old from...
- [ARCHIVED PRESS RELEASE: LCGHD Offering Free Online Overdose Prevention Training](https://www.lcghd.org/lcghd-offering-free-online-overdose-prevention-training/) - The Lake County General Health District (LCGHD) is now offering a free online opioid overdose prevention training and naloxone distribution through its...
- [ARCHIVED PRESS RELEASE: LCGHD Reports Confirmed Case of La Crosse Encephalitis](https://www.lcghd.org/lcghd-reports-confirmed-case-of-la-crosse-encephalitis/) - The Lake County General Health District was notified by the Ohio Department of Health of a confirmed human case of La Crosse encephalitis in a Lake County...
- [ARCHIVED PRESS RELEASE: Probable Case of Severe Pulmonary Illness Linked to Vaping in Lake County](https://www.lcghd.org/probable-case-of-severe-pulmonary-illness-linked-to-vaping-in-lake-county/) - The Lake County General Health District (LCGHD) has received notification from the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) of one probable case of severe pulmonary...
- [ARCHIVED PRESS RELEASE: Protect Yourself from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning](https://www.lcghd.org/protect-yourself-from-carbon-monoxide-poisoning/) - As we move into colder weather, Lake County General Health District (LCGHD) is reminding everyone to protect themselves from sources of carbon monoxide...
- [ARCHIVED PRESS RELEASE: Legionnaire’s Disease Confirmed in Lake County, Ohio](https://www.lcghd.org/legionnaires-disease-confirmed-in-lake-county-ohio/) - The Lake County General Health District (LCGHD) has received test results confirming a single case of Legionnaires’ disease in a Lake County nursing...
- [ARCHIVED PRESS RELEASE: WIC Office in Madison is Moving](https://www.lcghd.org/wic-office-in-madison-is-moving/) - The Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) office will be moving its Madison office to 31 Park Street behind the Park United Methodist Church. Official business...
- [ARCHIVED PRESS RELEASE: Age to Purchase Tobacco and Nicotine Products is Now 21](https://www.lcghd.org/age-to-purchase-tobacco-and-nicotine-products-is-now-21/) - Ohio’s new “Tobacco 21” law takes effect today, October 17, 2019. The law raises the age to purchase cigarettes and other tobacco products, as well as...
- [ARCHIVED PRESS RELEASE: Severe Pulmonary Disease Associated with Vaping in Lake County](https://www.lcghd.org/severe-pulmonary-disease-associated-with-vaping-in-lake-county/) - Lake County General Health District (LCGHD) is reminding residents of the dangers of severe pulmonary disease associated with “vaping” through the use of...
- [ARCHIVED PRESS RELEASE: Lake County Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) News](https://www.lcghd.org/lake-county-eastern-equine-encephalitis-eee-news/) - Lake County General Health District (LCGHD) is reminding residents to protect themselves from mosquito bites following recent reports of human cases of...
- [ARCHIVED PRESS RELEASE: LCGHD Offering Overdose Prevention Clinics in September](https://www.lcghd.org/lcghd-offering-overdose-prevention-clinics-in-september/) - The Lake County General Health District will be offering several Overdose Prevention Education (Project DAWN) clinics in the month of September. Clinics will...
- [ARCHIVED PRESS RELEASE: LCGHD Seeks Additional Community Input](https://www.lcghd.org/lcghd-seeks-additional-community-input/) - Lake County General Health District is offering residents two additional opportunities to provide input on the 2019 Lake County Community Health Needs...
- [ARCHIVED PRESS RELEASE: Rabies Baiting in Lake County to Begin on August 23rd](https://www.lcghd.org/rabies-baiting-in-lake-county-to-begin-on-august-23rd/) - Beginning approximately August 23, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services Wildlife Services Program, in..
- [ARCHIVED PRESS RELEASE: Lake County West Nile Virus (WNV) News: First Positive WNV Mosquitoes of the 2019 Season](https://www.lcghd.org/lake-county-west-nile-virus-wnv-news-first-positive-wnv-mosquitoes-of-the-2019-season/) - The Lake County General Health District (LCGHD) announces that Ohio Department of Health (ODH) has confirmed one positive mosquito pool for West Nile Virus...
- [ARCHIVED PRESS RELEASE: LCGHD Honored for Excellence in Public Health](https://www.lcghd.org/lcghd-honored-for-excellence-in-public-health/) - Lake County General Health District Matter of Balance Program is One of 76 Nationwide to Receive NACCHO’s “Promising Practice Award” in 2019 Lake County...
- [ARCHIVED PRESS RELEASE: Lake County’s Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Kickoff](https://www.lcghd.org/lake-countys-drive-sober-or-get-pulled-over-kickoff/) - This weekend on Saturday, August 17, the Lake County Safe Communities Coalition (LCSCC) is holding its Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over (DSGPO) Kickoff to...
- [ARCHIVED PRESS RELEASE: LCHGD Offering Overdose Prevention Clinics at New Locations](https://www.lcghd.org/lchgd-offering-overdose-prevention-clinics-at-new-locations/) - The Lake County General Health District will be offering several new locations within Lake County for its overdose prevention education clinics, also known as...
- [ARCHIVED PRESS RELEASE: LCGHD Kicks Off New Initiative with Free Health Fair](https://www.lcghd.org/lcghd-kicks-off-new-initiative-with-free-health-fair/) - The Lake County General Health District is kicking off its new initiative, Motivate Lake County, with Family Health and Wellness Day at the Wickliffe...
- [ARCHIVED PRESS RELEASE: LCGHD Offering Project DAWN Clinic and Walk-in Hours in July](https://www.lcghd.org/lcghd-offering-project-dawn-clinic-and-walk-in-hours-in-july/) - In order to best serve the public during the week of Independence Day, Lake County General Health District is providing walk-in hours for individuals to...
- [ARCHIVED PRESS RELEASE: Lake County General Health District Begins Clean Inspection Award Program](https://www.lcghd.org/lake-county-general-health-district-begins-clean-inspection-award-program/) - This year, the Lake County General Health District is excited to announce its inaugural Clean Inspection Award program. The Health District is happy to...
- [ARCHIVED PRESS RELEASE: Lake County General Health District and Lake Erie College Form Clean Water Collaborative Partnership](https://www.lcghd.org/lake-county-general-health-district-and-lake-erie-college-form-clean-water-collaborative-partnership/) - The Lake County General Health District (LCGHD) and Lake Erie College (LEC) have entered into an agreement for sample collection and laboratory analyses of...
- [ARCHIVED PRESS RELEASE: Lake County General Health District Warns Local Restaurants and Businesses of Food Inspector Scam](https://www.lcghd.org/lake-county-general-health-district-warns-local-restaurants-and-businesses-of-food-inspector-scam/) - Lake County General Health District has received information that individuals have been posing as state or local health department inspectors in Mentor Ohio...
- [ARCHIVED PRESS RELEASE: Lake County General Health District Seeking Feedback on New Free App](https://www.lcghd.org/lake-county-general-health-district-seeking-feedback-on-new-free-app/) - The Lake County General Health District has released a test version of its new free smart phone application for health notifications and report...
- [ARCHIVED PRESS RELEASE: Lake County Kicks Off Local Click It Or Ticket Campaign On May 18, 2019](https://www.lcghd.org/lake-county-kicks-off-local-click-it-or-ticket-campaign-on-may-18-2019/) - The Lake County Safe Communities Coalition, in collaboration with the Heart of Willoughby Farmer’s Market and law enforcement partners, will hold its local...
- [ARCHIVED PRESS RELEASE: Centers for Disease Control Coming to Lake County](https://www.lcghd.org/centers-for-disease-control-coming-to-lake-county/) - In an unprecedented chain of events, leadership personnel from the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will be integrated into the...
- [ARCHIVED PRESS RELEASE: Lake County Community Health Assessment Survey Begins April 1](https://www.lcghd.org/lake-county-community-health-assessment-survey-begins-april-1/) - The Lake County General Health District (LCGHD) and Lake Health are partnering to conduct a comprehensive health assessment of the Lake County com...
- [ARCHIVED PRESS RELEASE: Lake County Ranks High in 2019 County Health Rankings](https://www.lcghd.org/lake-county-ranks-high-in-2019-county-health-rankings/) - The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, in conjunction with the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute, released today the eighth iteration of...
- [ARCHIVED PRESS RELEASE: This St. Patrick’s Day, Plan Before You Party! Remember: Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving](https://www.lcghd.org/this-st-patricks-day-plan-before-you-party-remember-buzzed-driving-is-drunk-driving/) - For decades, Americans across the country have come together to celebrate their Irish heritage (Irish - or not) over a pint of green beer and community fest...
- [ARCHIVED PRESS RELEASE: Fentanyl Disguised As Prescription Pills](https://www.lcghd.org/fentanyl-disguised-as-prescription-pills/) - According to the United States Drug Enforcement Administration, blue fentanyl-laced pills mimicking prescription oxycodone are currently being smuggled into...
- [ARCHIVED PRESS RELEASE: Lake County General Health District to Host Parent Cafés in Lake, Geauga, and Ashtabula Counties](https://www.lcghd.org/lake-county-general-health-district-to-host-parent-cafes-in-lake-geauga-and-ashtabula-counties/) - The Lake County General Health District (LCGHD) received a grant from the Ohio Children’s Trust Fund to host Parent Cafés in Lake, Geauga, and Ashtabula...
- [ARCHIVED PRESS RELEASE: Lake County General Health District Receives $84,000 In Traffic Safety Grants](https://www.lcghd.org/title-2/) - Health Commissioner Ron H. Graham announced today that the Ohio Department of Public Safety’s (ODPS) Ohio Traffic Safety Office (OTSO) awarded $84,000 in...

## Pages

- [Home](https://www.lcghd.org/) - Welcome to Lake County General Health
- [Infectious Diseases](https://www.lcghd.org/infectious-diseases/) - Existing and emerging infectious diseases in Lake County and outside of Lake County that may impact residents will continually be monitored. Information and resources are below. COVID-19 We are continuing to monitor the COVID-19 Pandemic and the various strains that are emerging. Recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) continue to evolve
- [About Us](https://www.lcghd.org/about-us/) - About Lake County General Health District The Lake County General Health District was established in 1919/1920 under the Hughes–Griswold Act, a direct response to the influenza epidemic (pandemic) of 1918-1919 in which more than one-half million people died in the United States and more than 20 million worldwide. Prior to its adoption, municipalities were responsible Contact information for the Lake County General Health
- [Beaches](https://www.lcghd.org/beaches/) - Lake County General Health District monitors the bacteria level in lake water at Headlands Beach State Park and Fairport Harbor Lakefront Park beaches daily...
- [Mosquito Control](https://www.lcghd.org/mosquito-control/) - The Lake County General Health District (LCGHD) conducts mosquito treatment in most of the municipalities in Lake County that are densely populated. Treatment reduces the risk of mosquito-borne diseases and provides for a more comfortable summer environment. Since mosquitoes may be infected with both La Crosse and St. Louis Encephalitis Virus, and human cases with
- [Daily Air Quality Index (AQI)](https://www.lcghd.org/daily-aqi/) - The Lake County General Health District contracts with Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as the local air agency (LAA) for Lake and Geauga counties. The Health District maintains ambient air monitoring networks at five locations throughout Lake and Geauga Counties. Currently, we are monitoring for the following criteria pollutants: Particulate Matter of less than 10 Daily Air Q The Lake County General Health District contracts with Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as the local air agency (LAA) for Lake and Geauga counties. The Health District maintains ambient air monitoring networks at five locations throughout Lake and Geauga Counties. Currently, we are monitoring for the following criteria pollutants: Particulate Matter of less than 10 uality Index (AQI) for Lake County. Air Pollution
- [Sewage Treatment Systems](https://www.lcghd.org/sewage-treatment/) - The Lake County General Health District’s (LCGHD) Sewage Treatment System program monitors the proper treatment and disposal of all wastewater for household, small flow, and semi-public sewage treatment systems in an effort to protect surface and groundwater from contamination. The program also reviews, investigates, inspects, and regulates new sewage systems, replacement systems, and sewage system
- [Operation & Maintenance Program for Household Sewage Treatment Systems (Septic Systems)](https://www.lcghd.org/om-program-septic/) - Operation & Maintenance (O&M) Program In January 2015, the Ohio Department of Health adopted new rules regarding private Sewage Treatment Systems (STSs) in Ohio (Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) 3701-29-09(I)). These new rules mandate that all health districts in the state develop and implement a local Operation & Maintenance program to ensure all systems in their jurisdiction are monitored septic, treatment, private, Sewage, O & M, inspection, Household Sewage Treatment Systems
- [Food Safety / Restaurant Inspections](https://www.lcghd.org/food-safety-restaurant-inspection/) - Food Safety Program The Lake County General Health District is responsible for the inspection of over 1,200 food service operations (FSO) and retail food establishments (RFE). The Food Safety Program focuses on protecting the community against foodborne illnesses resulting from health code violations and improper handling of food. Some examples of FSO are restaurants, school Restaurant, inspection, food, services, operations, plans food-related facilities, foodborne illnesses, complaints violations
- [Board Minutes and Annual Report](https://www.lcghd.org/boardofhealthminutes/) - Board of Health Minutes The Lake County General Health District’s Board of Health meets the third Monday of every month at 3:00 p.m., except in January and February when the Board meetings are on the fourth Monday at 3:00 p.m. The minutes from the previous month’s Board meeting are approved by the Board of Health. Once approved, the minutes will be posted below. Board of health Minutes, District Advisory, Annual Reports, Board Minutes, Annual Reports
- [Potassium Iodide (KI)](https://www.lcghd.org/potassium-iodide-ki/) - NOTICE: The Lake County General Health District has received a new supply of potassium iodide (KI) tablets to replace old tablets that expired at the end of 2021. Please see information for residents and businesses below for information on how to get new KI. The new supply will not expire until October 31, 2029. Please
- [Emergency Preparedness](https://www.lcghd.org/emergency-preparedness/) - Emergency preparedness for Lake County - Public Health Preparedness
- [WIC](https://www.lcghd.org/wic/) - What is WIC? WIC is a nutrition education program. WIC provides nutritious foods that promote good health for pregnant women, women who just had a baby, breastfeeding moms, infants, and children up to age five (5). Food benefits are loaded onto a WIC Nutrition Card and can be used at local vendors. Lake-Geauga WIC has changed the main
- [Environmental Health Division](https://www.lcghd.org/environmental-health-division/) - The Environmental Health Division works closely with local, regional, state, and national partners to address the needs and concerns of our residents and community partners. Environmental Health is the branch of public health that focuses on the interrelationships between people and their environment, promotes human health and well-being, and fosters healthy and safe communities. Our
- [Private Water Systems](https://www.lcghd.org/private-water-systems/) - Lake County General Health District’s goal in the Private Water System (PWS) program is to ensure that residents utilizing a private water system have safe (potable) drinking water. The Board of Health is responsible to enforce the Ohio Administrative Code Chapter 3701-28 that governs the construction, inspection, installation, development, maintenance, and sealing (abandonment) of private water systems.
- [Rabies](https://www.lcghd.org/rabies-fact-sheet/) - What is rabies? Rabies is a disease caused by a virus that may be found in wild animals, livestock, dogs, cats, bats and humans. Has rabies been found in Lake County? Yes, however the last rabies sample that was positive in Lake County was a bat in 2022. How can I get rabies? People can
- [Housing Conditions](https://www.lcghd.org/housing-conditions/) - Poor Housing Conditions Community health begins in the home, and a sanitary environment is important for both you and your neighbors. Lake County General Health District investigates complaints made about poor housing conditions based on the Chapter 1610 Housing – Dwelling Units Code. It is important to note that the name and original signature of the person
- [Contact Us](https://www.lcghd.org/contact-us/) - This form is intended for general inquiries. Please do not include personal health information or HIPAA related information or use this form to submit requests or questions for COVID-19 Vaccine. Fill out my online form. FIND US Lake County General Health District5966 Heisley RoadMentor, Ohio 44060 Phone: (440) 350-2543 Fax: (440) 359-6186 Communicable Disease Fax: Contact information for Lake County Health Department.
- [Campground and Park Licenses](https://www.lcghd.org/campgrounds-and-parks-license/) - The Lake County General Health District (LCGHD) is required to license and inspect campgrounds under the authority of Chapter 3729 of the Ohio Revised Code (ORC) and Chapter 3701-26 of the Ohio Administrative Code (OAC), which can be found at Ohio Department of Health – Campground Laws & Rules. The campgrounds are inspected to ensure the Campground and Park License Application
- [Project Dawn (Naloxone)](https://www.lcghd.org/naloxone-distribution/) - The Lake County General Health District is combating the opioid crisis in a multitude of ways, one being through distribution of naloxone to community members and law enforcement personnel. What is Naloxone? Naloxone (also known as Narcan®) is a medication that can reverse an overdose caused by an opioid drug (heroin or prescription pain medications).
- [Storm Water](https://www.lcghd.org/storm-water/) - What is Stormwater? Rain, sleet, and snow melt flows from our roofs, lawns, and driveways into the street or into drainage ditches, where it enters the storm sewers through drains and catch basins. This water flows untreated through an outfall and directly into a stream or lake, carrying pollutants with it. Know Your Watershed Lake
- [Rodents and Pests](https://www.lcghd.org/rats/) - Rats, Rodents, & Disease Rats and other wild rodents, such as chipmunks, squirrels, muskrats, and mice, can all carry diseases that make people sick. Rats, in particular, pose more of an issue due to the locations they choose to inhabit, such as storm sewers and places where garbage is easy to access. They can pass
- [Birth and Death Records](https://www.lcghd.org/birth-and-death-records/) - Vital statistics records requests and information for Lake County.
- [Laws, Rules, Regulations, Fees and Governance](https://www.lcghd.org/laws-rules-regulations-fees-and-governance/) - The Lake County General Health District (LCGHD) is governed under Federal, Ohio, and LCGHD Laws, Rules, and Regulations that pertain to LCGHD programming. See below for a table containing clickable links to these areas. If a pdf viewer is needed, please visit http://get.adobe.com/reader/. Note that some LCGHD regulations have not been included that are outdated or
- [Community Health](https://www.lcghd.org/community-health/) - Lead Testing, Newborn Home Visiting Program
- [Animal Bites & Rabies](https://www.lcghd.org/animal/) - Animal Bite Exposure and the Law Report An Animal Bite Ohio Law (OAC 3701-3-28) requires all dog, cat, or mammal bites be reported to the health district in which the bite occurred. The report shall be made by the person bitten, a health care provider, or a veterinarian with knowledge of the bite. To see Animal Bites & Rabies - Information on what to do when an animal bite occurs.
- [Clinics](https://www.lcghd.org/clinics/) - Lake County General Health District clinics and nursing programs take a community-centered approach to provide care and support to Lake County residents.
- [Environmental Health Digital Record Portal](https://www.lcghd.org/environmental-health/environmental-health-digital-record-portal/) - Online Record Search RECORD DISCLAIMER Lake County General Health District (LCGHD) has produced online records for private water systems, septic systems and nuisance complaints for the benefit of our residents. We cannot guarantee these records are accurate. Every effort has been made to provide reliable information on this site. However, LCGHD does not guarantee or
- [Health Data](https://www.lcghd.org/health-data2/) - This page contains health data used to inform the Lake County General Health District (LCGHD). This includes disease surveillance and other program-specific data reports released by LCGHD. In addition, it includes links to publicly available data sources where additional health data about Lake County can be found. Health Topics Influenza Surveillance Please see the Ohio
- [Volunteer](https://www.lcghd.org/volunteer/) - Lake County Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) The Lake County MRC is a volunteer group that brings medical and non-medical professionals together in support of local public health. Volunteers are trained and credentialed to provide rapid response when needed for an emergency or disaster. A key function of the MRC is to provide members with specialized training and preparation.
- [Naloxone FAQs](https://www.lcghd.org/naloxone-faqs/) - Frequently asked questions about naloxone and the Project Dawn program at LCGHD. Who should take the naloxone administration training? Anyone willing to save a life during an opioid overdose, (e.g. family, friends, business professionals, first responders, and community bystanders). How much does the training cost? The training is free through LCGHD’s Project D.A.W.N. program. Trainings
- [Air Pollution Control](https://www.lcghd.org/air-pollution-control/) - The Lake County General Health District contracts with Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as the local air agency (LAA) for Lake and Geauga counties. Our responsibilities include conducting complaint investigations, ambient air monitoring, source inspections, and asbestos abatement inspections. Complaints about facilities could include odors, dust, other air emissions, and complaints about property owners, such as open Air Pollution Control - General information and resources. Open Burning, Commercial Burning, residential burning
- [Solid Waste / Landfill](https://www.lcghd.org/solid-waste-landfill/) - Managing Lake County’s Solid Waste Lake County General Health District serves as an Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-approved enforcement authority charged with regulating solid waste activities in Lake County. Our regulation includes the oversight of the collection, storage, transportation, and final disposal of all solid waste, except hazardous waste. Further information of the various types
- [Measles (Rubeola)](https://www.lcghd.org/measles/) - Basic Measles Information What is measles? Measles (also called rubeola) is a very contagious virus and can cause serious illness. Measles spreads very easily when an infected person breathes, coughs or sneezes. Measles spreads so easily that anyone who is exposed and not immune (either by being vaccinated or having had measles in the past)
- [Lake County Health Needs Assessment & Plan](https://www.lcghd.org/lake-county-health-needs-assessment-plan/) - Lake County General Health Department https://www.lcghd.org/lake-county-health-needs-assessment-plan/ Lake County Health Needs Assessment & Plan
- [Healthy Food Pantry Project](https://www.lcghd.org/food-pantry/) - In August of 2022, the Lake County General Health District started working with the St. Gabriel Food Pantry to implement Supporting Wellness at Pantries (SWAP).
- [Safe Communities](https://www.lcghd.org/safe-communities/) - Safe Communities was introduced to Ohio in December 1996 as a conceptual strategy for comprehensive traffic injury control at the local level. The goal of the Safe Communities Coalition is to reduce the number of traffic-related motor vehicle deaths in Lake county by increasing seat belt usage, increasing motorcycle safety awareness, and reducing distracted and
- [Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) or “Bird Flu”](https://www.lcghd.org/bird-flu/) - What is HPAI? Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), also known as the “bird flu”, is a virus. Bird flu is caused by an infection with avian influenza Type A viruses like H5N1 and H7N9. Though these viruses typically spread naturally in wild aquatic birds, these viruses can also infect poultry and other birds and animal
- [COVID-19 (ARCHIVED)](https://www.lcghd.org/covid19/) - What the end of the COVID-19 Emergency Declarations Means See our Clinics Page for a list of upcoming COVID-19 vaccination clinics. For general questions about COVID-19 or to schedule a COVID-19 vaccination, please call (440) 350-2188. COVID-19 Vaccination InformationCOVID-19 Vaccination Infographic COVID-19 Dashboard for Lake County – Updated each Friday The following COVID-19 dashboard provides updated annual COVID-19 case, hospitalization,
- [Health Data (ARCHIVED)](https://www.lcghd.org/boardofhealthminutes/healthdata/) - This page contains health data used to inform the Lake County General Health District (LCGHD). This includes disease surveillance and other program-specific data reports released by LCGHD. In addition, it includes links to publicly available data sources where additional health data about Lake County can be found. Opioid Dashboard Health Topics The Lake County General
- [Lake County General Health District Community Reports](https://www.lcghd.org/home/newsletter-3/) - The Lake County General Health District releases bi-annual impact reports that detail the work that LCGHD and its programs are doing in Lake County and some measurable results. NOTE: If you are already on the email list for the newsletters, you will receive the impact reports. 2024 Bi-Annual Community Impact Report Community Impact Report 2024Download
- [Botulism](https://www.lcghd.org/botulism/) - What is Botulism? Botulism is a serious illness caused by a toxin (poison) produced by Clostridium botulinum bacteria. Why has botulism become a current issue? Botulism occurs occasionally around the world and is considered to be a potential agent for use in biological warfare. How do you get it? There are three main kinds of
- [Anthrax](https://www.lcghd.org/anthrax/) - What is Anthrax? Anthrax is an acute infectious disease caused by the spore-forming bacterium Bacillus anthracis (B. anthracis). Anthrax most commonly occurs in wild and domestic lower-vertebrates (cattle, sheep, goats, camels, antelopes, and other herbivores), but it can also occur in humans when they are exposed to infected animals or tissue from infected animals (including
- [Fact Sheet Index](https://www.lcghd.org/fact-sheet-index/) - What is a fact sheet? Fact sheets are quick ways for LCGHD to give information about public health topics like communicable diseases and foodborne illnesses, for hospitals, schools and businesses to use when making decisions about how to keep their employees, students, and customers safe during an outbreak. AAnthraxAsthma BBotulism CCarbon MonoxideChickenpoxCholera DDoxycycline EE.coli 0157:H7
- [Tobacco Cessation](https://www.lcghd.org/tobacco/) - According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), smoking is the leading cause of preventable death, and harms nearly every organ of the body. Quitting smoking has numerous health benefits, regardless of your age. Lake County General Health District offers programs and assistance to help those who want to quit smoking or using tobacco products. Tobacco Cessation
- [Stream Sampling](https://www.lcghd.org/stream-sampling/) - Lake County General Health District monitors the quality of surface water at 24 locations throughout the county. Samples are collected quarterly and results are posted to our Water Quality Dashboard. These grab samples only indicate the quality of the water on the day of the sample, but we hope to use sampling data to spot trends
- [Cholera](https://www.lcghd.org/cholera/) - What is Cholera? Cholera is an illness caused by the bacterium (germ) Vibrio cholerae that causes diarrhea. Why has cholera become a current issue? Cholera contaminated food is considered to be a potential agent for use in biological warfare. How common is cholera and how do you get it? Cholera is not common in the
- [West Nile Human Infection](https://www.lcghd.org/west-nile-human-infection/) - What is West Nile Virus? West Nile Virus (WNV) is an illness caused by the bite of a mosquito that can be serious. What are symptoms of WNV? About one in 150 people who have WNV will have serious illness with high fever, headache, neck stiffness, stupor (shocked, dazed), disorientation (mental confusion), coma, tremors (shaking),
- [West Nile Virus](https://www.lcghd.org/west-nile-virus/) - Quick facts about West Nile Virus: West Nile Virus (WNV) is an illness that can be serious. Since 2002, WNV has been found in Ohio in all 88 counties in birds, mosquitoes, humans or horses. Mosquitoes get WNV when they feed on birds that have WNV. Mosquitoes that have WNV can then spread WNV to
- [Insect Repellent Information](https://www.lcghd.org/insect-repellent-information/) - Why should I use insect repellent? Insect repellents can lower your chances of getting bitten by mosquitoes, which carry viruses such as West Nile virus (WNV) that can cause illness and even death. When should I use insect repellent? Use repellent when you are going to be outdoors. Even if you do not see mosquitoes,
- [Mass Prophylaxis and Vaccination](https://www.lcghd.org/mass-prophylaxis-and-vaccination/) - What is mass prophylaxis? Mass prophylaxis is the giving of medicine or vaccines to a large group of people to protect or stop them from getting a disease. In the event of a public health emergency such as a disease outbreak, mass prophylaxis of the public will be done by local, regional and state public
- [Doxycycline](https://www.lcghd.org/doxycycline/) - What is Doxycycline? Doxycycline belongs to a class of drugs called tetracycline antibiotics. You have been given this drug to protect you in case of exposure to harmful bacteria (germs). This drug can keep you from getting anthrax. You have been given a limited supply of medicine. Local emergency health workers or your doctor will
- [Radon](https://www.lcghd.org/radon/) - What is radon? Radon is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless radioactive gas that is formed by the natural decay of uranium. Uranium is an element that is found in almost all soils, rock, and water in the United States. Once formed, radon gas goes up through the ground and can pollute the air you breathe
- [Power Outage](https://www.lcghd.org/power-outage/) - Be Prepared: Keep emergency supplies on hand: non-perishable food, water, batteries, flashlight, radio or television, clock, extra cash, cell phone, emergency plans, smoke detector, etc. Install surge protectors for electric equipment, such as computers, fax machines, television, microwaves, etc. You may also want to install an Uninterruptible Power Supply unit for computers and other electronic
- [Meningitis (meningococcal)](https://www.lcghd.org/meningitis/) - What is meningococcal meningitis? Meningococcal meningitis is an infection caused by a bacterium that causes inflammation of the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. How is the germ meningococcus spread? The meningococcus germ is spread by direct close contact with nose or throat discharges of an infected person. Many people carry this germ in
- [Potassium Iodide (KI)](https://www.lcghd.org/ki-fact-sheet/) - Q: What is potassium iodide (KI)? A: It is a non-prescription, stable form of iodine in a salt tablet. You do not need a prescription from your doctor to get it. Q: Why is KI given? A: Radioactive iodine may be released from a nuclear power plant during an emergency. If breathed or swallowed,
- [Tuberculosis (TB)](https://www.lcghd.org/tuberculosis-tb/) - What is tuberculosis (TB)? Tuberculosis (TB) is a serious illness caused by a bacterium (germ) called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. How is TB spread? TB is spread from person to person through the air. TB usually affects the lungs. The bacteria are put into the air when a person with TB of the lung coughs, sneezes, laughs,
- [Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS)](https://www.lcghd.org/toxic-shock-syndrome-tss/) - What is toxic shock syndrome (TSS)? Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is an illness caused by bacteria (germs) called Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus). Who gets TSS? Some people who have S. aureus infections get TSS. Women who use vaginal tampons, contraceptive diaphragms or vaginal contraceptive sponges, and women who have recently given birth or had an
- [Tetanus](https://www.lcghd.org/tetanus/) - What is tetanus? Tetanus, also called lockjaw, is a disease caused by bacteria (germs) that affects the nervous system. Who gets tetanus? Older people and agricultural workers who have contact with manure and people who are not vaccinated against tetanus are more likely to get tetanus. How is tetanus spread? People get tetanus when a
- [Scabies](https://www.lcghd.org/scabies/) - What is scabies? Scabies is a fairly common disease of the skin caused by an infestation of a microscopic mite. Scabies mites burrow into the top layer of the skin, producing pimple-like irritations or linear burrows and intense itching. Occasionally, secondary bacterial infections may occur. Who gets scabies? Scabies can affect people from all socioeconomic
- [Rubella (German Measles)](https://www.lcghd.org/rubella-german-measles/) - What is rubella? Rubella is a disease caused by a virus. How can I get rubella? Rubella spreads through the air, so you can get it by being around another person who has rubella. How long will it take for me to show symptoms of rubella after I come in contact with it? You will
- [Ringworm](https://www.lcghd.org/ringworm/) - What is Ringworm? Ringworm (also called tinea) is a skin infection caused by a fungus that can affect the scalp, body, or foot. Who gets ringworm? Anyone can get ringworm. Scalp ringworm is most common in children between three and nine years old. How does ringworm spread? Ringworm can spread by direct skin-to-skin contact with
- [Pneumonia (Pneumococcal Pneumonia)](https://www.lcghd.org/pneumonia-pneumococcal-pneumonia/) - What is pneumonia? Pneumonia is a sickness of the lungs. Pneumonia can cause sickness of the upper respiratory tract (nose, throat and windpipe) and can spread to the blood, lungs, middle ear, or nervous system. Pneumonia mainly causes sickness in children younger than 2 years old and adults 65 years of age or older. The
- [Pinworm Infection](https://www.lcghd.org/pinworm-infection/) - What is pinworm? Pinworms are small, white worms that live in the intestines. Although anyone can get pinworms, they are most common in children aged 5-14 years. Pinworms are about the length of a staple. People who have pinworms aren’t dirty, and kids can get pinworms no matter how often they take a bath. What
- [Pertussis (Whooping Cough)](https://www.lcghd.org/pertussis-whooping-cough/) - What is pertussis? Pertussis is an illness caused by bacteria (germs) that causes coughing and gagging with little or no fever. A person who has pertussis may cough until they vomit and may have a “whoop” sound when the person breathes in. What are the symptoms of pertussis? Symptoms happen six to 21 days after
- [Norovirus](https://www.lcghd.org/norovirus-3/) - What are noroviruses? Noroviruses are a group of germs that cause an inflammation (swelling) of the stomach and intestines (gastroenteritis). It can also be called “stomach flu (this is not related to the flu or influenza, which is an infection of the nose, throat and lungs caused by influenza virus), or food poisoning. Norovirus can
- [Mumps](https://www.lcghd.org/mumps/) - What is mumps? Mumps is an acute illness caused by the mumps virus. What are the symptoms of mumps? The most common symptoms are fever, headache, muscle aches, tiredness, loss of appetite, and swelling of the salivary glands (found on the head below the ears). About one-third of infected people do not have symptoms.
- [Lyme Disease](https://www.lcghd.org/lyme-disease/) - What is Lyme disease? Lyme disease is a sickness caused by bacteria that are spread by infected deer ticks (deer ticks that have the bacteria that causes Lyme disease). Where is Lyme disease found? Lyme disease is found along the East Coast, the upper Midwest and the valleys of the West Coast. Some people who
- [Head Lice](https://www.lcghd.org/head-lice/) - What are head lice? Head lice are parasitic insects found on the heads of people. Having head lice is common. Who is most likely to get head lice? Anyone who comes in close contact (especially head-to-head contact) with someone who already has head lice is the most likely to get head lice. You can get
- [E.coli 0157:H7](https://www.lcghd.org/e-coli-0157h7/) - What is E. coli Infection? E. coli (Escherichia coli) is a kind of bacteria (germ). There are many different types of E. coli that normally live in the intestines of healthy people. E. coli 0157:H7 is a type of E. coli that can cause terrible illness. How is E. coli spread? People get E. coli
- [Chickenpox](https://www.lcghd.org/chickenpox/) - What is chickenpox? Chickenpox (Also called varicella) is a disease that can be spread to other people. It is caused by the varicella-zoster virus (germ), which causes a blister-like rash, itching, tiredness and fever. The rash starts on the trunk and face, but can spread over the entire body causing between 250 to 500 itchy
- [Carbon Monoxide](https://www.lcghd.org/carbon-monoxide/) - What is carbon monoxide? Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless gas that can cause sudden illness and death if you breathe it. Every year, more than 500 people die from accidental CO poisoning. How would I come into contact with CO? CO is found in combustion fumes, such as those produced by furnaces, water
- [Asthma](https://www.lcghd.org/asthma/) - What is asthma? Asthma is a lung disease. It is the most common long-term children’s disease. A person with Asthma will have wheezing, breathing problems, a tight chest, and coughing in the night or early morning many times throughout their life. Asthma is something that you have all the time, but you may only have
- [Swimming Pools / Spas](https://www.lcghd.org/swimming-pools-spas/) - The Lake County General Health District (LCGHD) licenses and inspects over 100 pools and spas. All public pools are inspected twice a year and include those associated with municipalities, hotels, campgrounds, and other recreational areas. Inspections focus on health and safety including disinfectant levels, pH, total alkalinity, calcium hardness, cyanuric acid, and temperature. Facilities are
- [School Health Inspections](https://www.lcghd.org/schools/) - The Ohio Revised Code chapter 3707.26 requires local health districts to conduct school environmental health inspections twice per year. As such, the Lake County General Health District (LCGHD) conducts inspections at over 90 schools in Lake County. The purpose of these inspections is to promote the best performance and attendance of students through a safe and healthy learning
- [Tattoos / Body Art](https://www.lcghd.org/body-art/) - The main focus of Lake County General Health District’s Body Art program is to prevent the spread of communicable diseases, such as Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, HIV, and staph infections. Public health sanitarians inspect and license body art establishments to ensure safe and sanitary conditions are being maintained. Body art establishments include businesses that offer Lake County - Tattoo and Body Art health program - General information
- [Bed Bugs, Ticks, and Other Insects](https://www.lcghd.org/insects-bed-bugs-ticks/) - The Lake County General Health District (LCGHD) receives numerous calls and complaints regarding bed bugs, ticks, and other insects each year...
- [Rain Barrels](https://www.lcghd.org/rain-barrels/) - Ever thought of installing a rain barrel? Connected to a downspout on your house, a rain barrel would save your rain water for a sunny day. The water could then be used for watering your garden, grass, or plants. You will not only save on your water bill, but will also help keep stormwater on
- [Laws, Rules and Regulations](https://www.lcghd.org/laws-rules-and-regulations/) - The Lake County General Health District (LCGHD) is governed under Federal, Ohio, and LCGHD Laws, Rules, and Regulations that pertain to LCGHD programming. See below for a table containing clickable links to these areas. If a pdf viewer is needed, please visit http://get.adobe.com/reader/. Note that some LCGHD regulations have not been included that are outdated
- [Kiwanis Park StoryWalk® in Painesville](https://www.lcghd.org/storywalk/) - Kiwanis Park StoryWalk in Painesville is a free, fun, and accessible opportunity for families to build and encourage children’s interest in reading.
- [A-Z Index](https://www.lcghd.org/a-z-index/) - A-Z Index About Us Air Pollution Control Animal Bites & Rabies Animal Report – Thank You Anthrax Asthma Beaches Bed Bugs, Ticks, and Other Insects Birth and Death Records Frequently Asked Questions Board Minutes and Annual Report Health Data (ARCHIVED) Botulism Businesses Campground and Park Licenses Carbon Monoxide Chickenpox Cholera Clinics Community Health Contact Us
- [Message Sent](https://www.lcghd.org/contact-thanks/) - Thank you for contacting us! We will be in touch shortly. Thank you
- [Tattoos](https://www.lcghd.org/tattoos/) - The main focus of Lake County General Health District’s Body Art program is to prevent the spread of communicable diseases, such as Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, HIV, and staph infections. Public health sanitarians inspect and license body art establishments to ensure safe and sanitary conditions are being maintained. Body art establishments include businesses that offer
- [Ohio Smoke-Free Workplace Law](https://www.lcghd.org/ohio-smoke-free-workplace-law/) - Ohio voters approved a smoking ban in November of 2006 which prohibits smoking in public places and places of employment. The ban provides a statewide minimum standard of protection from the health hazards associated with exposure to secondhand smoke. Enforcement of the ban by the Ohio Department of Health became effective May 3, 2007. Many
- [LCGHD News](https://www.lcghd.org/lcghd-news/) - November 25, 202530th Annual Protect & Serve Tavern at Great Lakes MallThe Lake County Crime Prevention Taskforce, the Lake County Association of Chiefs of Police and...Read More February 25, 2025Community Impact Shared with Lake County ResidentsThe Lake County General Health District (LCGHD) announced their first Bi-Annual Community Impact Report, which...Read More February 18, 2025Bird Flu
- [Businesses](https://www.lcghd.org/businesses/) - Community Health Environmental Health
- [Residents](https://www.lcghd.org/residents/) - Community Health Environmental Health Public Health Clinic Birth & Death Records Volunteer WIC
- [Business request Form for Potassium Iodide (KI)](https://www.lcghd.org/potassium-iodide-ki/10740-2/) - Fill out my online form.
- [Find Us](https://www.lcghd.org/find-us/) - Lake County General Health District 5966 Heisley RoadMentor, Ohio 44060 Route 2 West – Exit Route 2 and go south on Heisley Road. At the 4th red light, turn right (private road) just before the Heisley Road Racquet Club. Go to the end of the street, and just before the curve, our building is on the left Lake County General Health District location.
- [Nuisance Complaint](https://www.lcghd.org/nuisance-complaint/) - Lake County General Health District sanitarians investigate nuisance complaints to determine if there is a public health risk or environmental crime. Conditions that may warrant a complaint include issues such as open dumping of solid waste (i.e. garbage, rubbish, tires, etc.), rats, sewage leaks, and animal waste. To submit a nuisance complaint to the Environmental
- [Animal Report – Thank You](https://www.lcghd.org/animal-report-thank-you/) - Thank you for providing that information. After receiving the information, a staff sanitarian will contact the animal owner and person bitten/scratched/exposed to assess the risk of rabies exposure and provide compliance information.
- [Frequently Asked Questions](https://www.lcghd.org/birth-and-death-records/frequently-asked-questions/) - What do I need to bring in to get a birth or death certificate? Ohio is an open record state. All you need to do is fill out the application and provide acceptable payment. What forms of payment do you accept? We accept cash, checks (Ohio only) or money orders, and credit cards (additional convenience Common questions answered
- [Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)](https://www.lcghd.org/ohio-smoke-free-workplace-law/frequently-asked-questions-faq/) - What are the main responsibilities of employers and proprietors? Prohibit smoking in all public places and places of employment. Remove all ash trays and other receptacles used for disposing of smoking. Post conspicuous signs in every public place and place of employment where smoking is prohibited, including at each entrance. The law (ORC 3794.06) requires
- [Plumbing- Residential & Commercial](https://www.lcghd.org/plumbing-residential-commercial/) - As of January 1, 2020 the Lake County Building Department will have jurisdiction over plumbing code enforcement for most of Lake County. For more information please contact the Lake County Building Department at (440) 350-2636.
- [Mpox](https://www.lcghd.org/mpox/) - Mpox Fast Facts: Mpox is a rare disease caused by infection with the mpox virus. Symptoms of mpox can include: Fever Headache Muscle aches and backache Swollen lymph nodes Chills Exhaustion Rash that can look like pimples or blisters that appears on the face, inside the mouth, and on other parts of the body, like
- [Environmental Health](https://www.lcghd.org/environmental-health/)
- [Nuisance Complaint - Thank You](https://www.lcghd.org/nuisance-complaint-thank-you/) - To submit a nuisance complaint to the Environmental Health Division, please fill in the form below completely. Incomplete information or addresses may prevent the complaint from being investigated. You will be contacted once the complaint has been investigated and/or resolved.Anonymous complaints are accepted only under certain circumstances. Please phone (440) 350-2543 during normal business hours

## Venues

- [Eastlake Public Library](https://www.lcghd.org/venue/eastlake-public-library/)
- [Mentor Public Library](https://www.lcghd.org/venue/mentor-public-library/)
- [Veterans Park Painesville](https://www.lcghd.org/venue/veterans-park-painesville/)
- [Veterans Park](https://www.lcghd.org/venue/veterans-park/)
- [The Charlton Abbott](https://www.lcghd.org/venue/the-charlton-abbott/)
- [Painesville Square](https://www.lcghd.org/venue/painesville-square/)
- [Kiwanis Park](https://www.lcghd.org/venue/kiwanis-park/)
- [Lake Erie College](https://www.lcghd.org/venue/lake-erie-college/)
- [Great Lakes Mall](https://www.lcghd.org/venue/great-lakes-mall/)
- [Painesville Speedway](https://www.lcghd.org/venue/painesville-speedway/)
- [Lake County Fair Grounds](https://www.lcghd.org/venue/lake-county-fair-grounds/)
- [McKinley Community Outreach Center](https://www.lcghd.org/venue/mckinley-community-outreach-center/)
- [Madison Public Library](https://www.lcghd.org/venue/madison-public-library/)
- [Lake County General Health District](https://www.lcghd.org/venue/lake-county-general-health-district/)

## Organizers

- [Lake County General Health District](https://www.lcghd.org/organizer/lake-county-general-health-district/)

## Events

- [Personnel Committee Meeting](https://www.lcghd.org/event/personnel-committee-meeting/)
- [Board of Health Meeting](https://www.lcghd.org/event/board-of-health-meeting-8/)
- [Board of Health Meeting](https://www.lcghd.org/event/board-of-health-meeting-4/2026-03-16/)
- [District Advisory Council Meeting](https://www.lcghd.org/event/district-advisory-council-meeting/)
- [Board of Health Meeting](https://www.lcghd.org/event/board-of-health-meeting-7/2027-01-25/)
- [Board of Health Meeting](https://www.lcghd.org/event/board-of-health-meeting-5/)
- [CLOSED for Veterans Day](https://www.lcghd.org/event/closed-for-veterans-day-2/)
- [CLOSED for New Year’s Day](https://www.lcghd.org/event/closed-for-new-years-day/)
- [CLOSED for New Year’s Eve](https://www.lcghd.org/event/closed-for-new-years-eve/)
- [CLOSED for Christmas Day](https://www.lcghd.org/event/closed-for-christmas-day-2/)
- [CLOSED for Christmas Eve](https://www.lcghd.org/event/closed-for-christmas-eve/)
- [CLOSED for Holiday](https://www.lcghd.org/event/closed-for-holiday/)
- [CLOSED for Thanksgiving](https://www.lcghd.org/event/closed-for-thanksgiving/)
- [CLOSED for Columbus Day](https://www.lcghd.org/event/closed-for-columbus-day/)
- [CLOSED for Labor Day](https://www.lcghd.org/event/closed-for-labor-day/)
- [CLOSED for Independence Day](https://www.lcghd.org/event/closed-for-independence-day/)
- [CLOSED for Juneteenth](https://www.lcghd.org/event/closed-for-juneteenth/)
- [CLOSED for Memorial Day](https://www.lcghd.org/event/closed-for-memorial-day/)
- [CLOSED for Presidents Day](https://www.lcghd.org/event/closed-for-presidents-day/)
- [CLOSED for Martin Luther King Jr Day](https://www.lcghd.org/event/closed-for-martin-luther-king-jr-day/)
- [Negotiation Committee Meeting](https://www.lcghd.org/event/negotiation-committee-meeting-3/)
- [Finance Committee Meeting](https://www.lcghd.org/event/finance-committee-meeting-2/)
- [Board of Health Meeting](https://www.lcghd.org/event/board-of-health-meeting-6/2026-01-26/)

## Series

- [Board of Health Meeting](https://www.lcghd.org/series/board-of-health-meeting-3/)
- [Board of Health Meeting](https://www.lcghd.org/series/board-of-health-meeting/)
- [Board of Health Meeting](https://www.lcghd.org/series/board-of-health-meeting-2/)

## Categories

- [Uncategorized](https://www.lcghd.org/category/uncategorized/)
- [Parent Cafe](https://www.lcghd.org/category/parent-cafe/)
- [Fentanyl](https://www.lcghd.org/category/fentanyl/)
- [Project DAWN](https://www.lcghd.org/category/project-dawn/)
- [Drunk Driving](https://www.lcghd.org/category/drunk-driving/)
- [County Health Rankings](https://www.lcghd.org/category/county-health-rankings/)
- [Community Health Assessment](https://www.lcghd.org/category/community-health-assessment/)
- [Centers for Disease Control](https://www.lcghd.org/category/centers-for-disease-control/)
- [Collaboration and Partnerships](https://www.lcghd.org/category/collaboration-and-partnerships/)
- [Policy](https://www.lcghd.org/category/policy/)
- [Public Health Practice](https://www.lcghd.org/category/public-health-practice/)
- [Safe Driving](https://www.lcghd.org/category/safe-driving/)
- [Seat Belts](https://www.lcghd.org/category/seat-belts/)
- [Communication](https://www.lcghd.org/category/communication/)
- [Restaurants & Retail Establishments](https://www.lcghd.org/category/restaurants-retail-establishments/)
- [Environmental Health](https://www.lcghd.org/category/environmental-health/)
- [Events](https://www.lcghd.org/category/events/)
- [Communicable Disease](https://www.lcghd.org/category/communicable-disease/)
- [Prevention](https://www.lcghd.org/category/prevention/)
- [Vaccination](https://www.lcghd.org/category/vaccination/)
- [WIC](https://www.lcghd.org/category/wic/)
- [Legionnaire's Disease](https://www.lcghd.org/category/legionnaires-disease/)
- [Health and Safety](https://www.lcghd.org/category/health-and-safety/)
- [Tobacco](https://www.lcghd.org/category/tobacco/)
- [Influenza](https://www.lcghd.org/category/influenza/)
- [Coronavirus](https://www.lcghd.org/category/coronavirus/)
- [KI](https://www.lcghd.org/category/ki/)
- [Emergency Preparedness](https://www.lcghd.org/category/emergency-preparedness/)

## Tags

- [Public Health](https://www.lcghd.org/tag/public-health/)
- [Environmental Health](https://www.lcghd.org/tag/environmental-health/)
- [Legionnaire's Disease](https://www.lcghd.org/tag/legionnaires-disease/)
- [Health and Safety](https://www.lcghd.org/tag/health-and-safety/)
- [Coronavirus](https://www.lcghd.org/tag/coronavirus/)
- [vaping](https://www.lcghd.org/tag/vaping/)
- [Ohio Smoke free](https://www.lcghd.org/tag/ohio-smoke-free/)
- [beach](https://www.lcghd.org/tag/beach/)
- [water quality](https://www.lcghd.org/tag/water-quality/)
- [lyme disease](https://www.lcghd.org/tag/lyme-disease/)
- [ticks](https://www.lcghd.org/tag/ticks/)
- [mosquito](https://www.lcghd.org/tag/mosquito/)
- [mosquito control](https://www.lcghd.org/tag/mosquito-control/)
- [Rabies Baiting](https://www.lcghd.org/tag/rabies-baiting/)
- [safe communities](https://www.lcghd.org/tag/safe-communities/)
- [drive sober](https://www.lcghd.org/tag/drive-sober/)
- [drive sober or get pulled over](https://www.lcghd.org/tag/drive-sober-or-get-pulled-over/)
- [safe communities coalition](https://www.lcghd.org/tag/safe-communities-coalition/)
- [community event](https://www.lcghd.org/tag/community-event/)
- [mosquitoes](https://www.lcghd.org/tag/mosquitoes/)
- [Healthy Communities](https://www.lcghd.org/tag/healthy-communities/)
- [Carbon Monoxide](https://www.lcghd.org/tag/carbon-monoxide/)
- [CHNA](https://www.lcghd.org/tag/chna/)
- [Community Health Needs Assessment](https://www.lcghd.org/tag/community-health-needs-assessment/)

## Event Categories

- [Board of Health Meetings](https://www.lcghd.org/events/category/board-of-health-meetings/)