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Thank you to everyone who attended last night's Overdose Awareness Day event.We are grateful to the planning committee, ...
09/01/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended last night's Overdose Awareness Day event.

We are grateful to the planning committee, local resource vendors, speakers, awardees, and the estimated 250 community members who came together for such a meaningful evening.

Each year, Overdose Awareness Day is a powerful opportunity to remember those we’ve lost, honor and uplift those in recovery, and recognize the many individuals and organizations working every day to prevent overdose and support our community.

A special thank you to the program speakers for sharing their stories and to the awardees for their dedication to prevention and recovery. We are grateful for each person who continues to show up, speak out, and work toward a healthier, safer Ottawa County community.

Join the Ottawa County Prevention Coalition tonight in downtown Port Clinton for the annual Overdose Awareness Day event...
08/31/2026

Join the Ottawa County Prevention Coalition tonight in downtown Port Clinton for the annual Overdose Awareness Day event at The District Stage from 5-7 p.m.

The public event will feature keynote speaker Dr. Nicole Labor, a free community meal, community resource tables, and recognition of local leaders in the prevention space.

Did you know mosquitoes don't always travel by flying? Sometimes, they hitch a ride with us. Learn more about how to pre...
08/29/2026

Did you know mosquitoes don't always travel by flying? Sometimes, they hitch a ride with us.

Learn more about how to prevent mosquitoes from spreading to new areas below:

It’s a bittersweet day for our team here at the Health Department! Please join us in wishing Tracy Brown, our Director o...
08/28/2026

It’s a bittersweet day for our team here at the Health Department! Please join us in wishing Tracy Brown, our Director of Environmental Health, a much deserved congratulations on her retirement! 🎉

We are grateful for Tracy’s 18 years with our Department and a total of 35 years of dedicated public service. Her leadership will be greatly missed, and we wish her all the best in this next chapter, including plenty of time in the garden, happy dogs, and no inspections!

Thank you, Tracy.

Getting back in the swing of things for school, including getting back to a good sleep schedule, can be a bit tricky thi...
08/27/2026

Getting back in the swing of things for school, including getting back to a good sleep schedule, can be a bit tricky this time of year, especially for high schoolers.

As the new school year gets underway, consider reminding high schoolers in your life to keep a consistent sleep schedule, be mindful of late night screen time, watch caffeine intake, and to take sleep seriously. Being well rested can improve focus and encourage safer decision-making, including when driving.

Post and Graphic Credit: Prevention Action Alliance

Do you have a child who is 5 years old or younger? The Ottawa County Health Department offers a variety of services and ...
08/26/2026

Do you have a child who is 5 years old or younger? The Ottawa County Health Department offers a variety of services and resources to help children get a healthy start, including immunizations, WIC, safe sleep resources, car seats, and more.

Services are available based on program eligibility. Take a look at the graphic to learn more, or call us at (419) 734-6800 with questions.

Do you know the difference between male and female mosquitoes?
08/25/2026

Do you know the difference between male and female mosquitoes?

Did you know that Ottawa County is home to 94 miles of beachfront? Have you ever wondered what goes into keeping an eye ...
08/24/2026

Did you know that Ottawa County is home to 94 miles of beachfront? Have you ever wondered what goes into keeping an eye on water quality at our beaches?

Each week, our Environmental Health staff collect water samples from local beaches to monitor water quality and help identify when conditions may pose a risk to our community.

August is National Water Quality Month, making it a great time to recognize the work that goes into protecting our local waterways and learn how you can get involved!

Here are a few ways you can help:
- Organize stream cleanups
- Plant trees to prevent erosion
- Monitor water quality
- Adopt a watershed
- Start a monthly beach cleanup

To view bacteria levels, water advisories, or survey results, visit: https://odh.ohio.gov/know-our-programs/bathing-beach-monitoring/beachguard

For questions about water quality testing, contact the Ottawa County Health Department at (419) 734-6800.

OCHD is looking forward to hosting a CPR & First Aid Basics Training class next month!📅 Date: September 29th, 2026🕣 Time...
08/22/2026

OCHD is looking forward to hosting a CPR & First Aid Basics Training class next month!

📅 Date: September 29th, 2026
🕣 Time: 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM

This hands-on training will be led by our Epidemiologist/Emergency Response Coordinator, Morgan and our Public Health Nurse, Whitney, who are both credentialed through the American Heart Association.

The $100 registration fee includes:
- Two-year CPR & First Aid certification
- All required training materials and supplies

Seats are limited, so reserve your spot today by reaching out to the Health Department at (419) 734-6800, or by visiting this registration link: https://forms.gle/QPFH46QCpLRXr7AU7

We look forward to helping you gain the knowledge and confidence to respond in an emergency!

We're bringing back our public health vocab segment, and moving forward, we'd like to share a public health word each mo...
08/21/2026

We're bringing back our public health vocab segment, and moving forward, we'd like to share a public health word each month!

For August, we're introducing the word "vector." This is a word we commonly use here at the Health Department, and means a living, non-human organism that carries or transmits disease-causing germs from one animal or human to another. Aside from the rats, ticks, and bats pictured below, other vectors can include fleas, mosquitoes, flies, lice, and more.

For example, a tick (vector) can transmit the specific bacteria (agent) that causes Lyme disease to a human (host) through a tick bite.

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Port Clinton, OH
43452

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Tuesday 7:45am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 7:45am - 4:30pm
Thursday 7:45am - 4:30pm
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