Agency
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Whooping cough (Pertussis) is a common contagious respiratory disease and spreads easily from person to person. Whooping cough (Pertussis) can cause serious illness in people of all ages but is most dangerous for babies. Getting vaccinated is the best way to protect against pertussis.
For information, or to schedule a Pertussis vaccination call the Public Health Clinic at (937) 225-4550.
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Total Eclipse April 8, 2024
A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking all or part of the Sun's light. This celestial event can only happen during a new moon when the Sun and the Moon are in conjunction as observed from Earth.
- Introduction: Infectious diseases are illnesses caused by germs (such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi) that enter the body, multiply, and can cause an infection. Some infectious diseases are contagious (or communicable), meaning they are capable of spreading from one person to another. Many germs are very small and can only be seen using a microscope.
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What are PFAS?
PFAS are a category of chemicals that can cause serious health problems if you are exposed to them over a long period of time, or at certain critical life stages like pregnancy and early childhood. Some of the most harmful PFAS have been largely phased out due to health and environmental concerns. But there are thousands of PFAS, and they are still found in use. PFAS tend to break down extremely slowly in the environment and can build up in people, animals, and the environment over time.
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Public Health – Dayton & Montgomery County – Office of Environmental Health would like this form submitted by next business day of any drownings, near drownings or health conditions (fatal and nonfatal) that emergency personnel respond to in Montgomery County, Ohio public swimming pools or spas. Public pool or public spa = apartment/condo facility, waterparks, swimming clubs, hotels/motels, government/municipal pools, recreation centers/health clubs, etc. This form is not for incidents at private residences.
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The Strengthening Families Program assists families in enriching their home life. We offer a 12-week curriculum designed to empower and guide parents through some common, yet difficult issues facing families today.
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Public Health - Dayton & Montgomery County does not provide regulatory oversite for mold in a home, rental property, or business.
There are no regulations regarding the existence of mold, and any complaints regarding mold should be addressed with the property owner.
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Public Health is launching Safe Sleep Ambassador Training to teach caregivers how to prevent sleep-related deaths. These deaths are preventable by following a few key recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics. The primary message for parents and others who care for infants is to Remember the ABCs of Safe Sleep.
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Public Health provides a limited set of healthcare services to area residents, if you are in search of a healthcare provider, you will find information here that may be helpful in your search.
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Public Health’s programs and services coordinate with and support the initiatives of many of the agencies listed here.
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Public Health creates a variety of video content that is shared on our YouTube and Facebook social media channels. Please be sure to subscribe to stay up-to-date with the latest content.
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Public Health – Dayton & Montgomery County will process your TPOXX order once this electronic ordering form has been received and reviewed. If there are questions, Public Health may need to speak with you prior to filling your request.
Providers are encouraged to inform patients with mpox about STOMP and to recommend they consider seeking enrollment in STOMP, which has randomized and open label treatment arms. Patients do not have to have severe disease or be at high risk of severe illness to enroll in the study, and remote enrollment is available.
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Public Health provides this one-stop location for the most commonly requested forms.
These forms may also be found on the individual program pages that contain more information about the services that are offered.
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Public Health’s epidemiology program produces various reports throughout the year regarding a variety of health issues. These reports are provided to the public, healthcare providers, local governments and community partners to help inform their decision making process when it comes to improving health outcomes.
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One of the primary functions of a local health department is to help stop the spread of disease in a community. The Communicable Disease Reports are created by Public Health’s epidemiology program and are designed-to provide current and historical information about disease in our community. These reports are used by Public Health programs, healthcare providers, local governments, and community partners to help inform their decision making process when it comes to improving health outcomes.
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Each year the State of Ohio’s Auditors Office conducts a routine audit of Public Health finances. The goal of the audit is to verify that Public Health – Dayton & Montgomery County’s financial statements present fairly, the cash financial position of the organization. The audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of management’s accounting policies and the reasonableness of their significant accounting estimates, as well as an evaluation of the overall financial statement presentation. The results on these yearly audits may be found below.
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The Policy & Advocacy Agenda is created in consultation with the Board of Health and Public Health’s Executive Team and sets agency priorities with respect to activities and initiatives to help improve the health outcomes of Montgomery County residents.
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The Strategic Plan advances Public Health’s mission of improving the quality of life in our community by achieving the goals of public health: prevention, promotion, and protection, by creating strategic priorities, and a framework to prioritize and manage Public Health’s programs and services.
2021 - Strategic Plan(974 KB)
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Public Health’s many programs and services host a variety of community-wide events throughout the year. The calendar below can help you find one that may be of interest to you.
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Public Health’s programs connect with the community by playing an active role in numerous community events and programs throughout the year. On this page you will find selected examples of these efforts.
