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| Allergies |
| This site provides information on food allergies, as well as educational materials and food allergy alerts. |
| Behavioral & Emotional Health |
| The Bureau for Children with Medical Handicaps (BCMH) is a quality assurance agency in the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) that promotes the early identification of children with special health care needs and the referral of those children to quality medical providers for diagnosis and treatment. Read this factsheet to learn more about services provided through BCMH and how to qualify. |
| Organization that supports our youth as they face the many challenges ahead of them. Provides parents and other community leaders opportunities for networking, prevention, education and advocacy. This site also links to the Lorain County Youth Pages- a directory of local resources for youth, including: Who can I talk to?, Drugs and Addiction, Social & Recreational Activities, Health, Violence, etc. |
| The HSC Foundation is dedicated to improving access to services for individuals who face social and health care barriers due to disability, chronic illness, or other circumstances that present unique needs. |
| Resource for Parents, Children and Teens on Child/Teen Health, Behavior and Development. |
| The Youth Pages is a directory created specifically for young people in the Lorain County Area. (PDF format) |
| Child Passenger Safety |
| Ohio's Child Passenger Safety Law regarding Booster Seats has changed and will go into effect on October 7, 2009. Please see this flyer for complete details on the law and how you can keep your child as safe as possible on our roadways. |
| Communicable Diseases |
| Meningitis is an infection of the fluid of a person's spinal cord and the fluid that surrounds the brain. People sometimes refer to it as spinal meningitis. Read this factsheet to learn more. |
| Read this factsheet for ways to protect yourself from a cold or the flu and what to do if you do become sick. |
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View this factsheet to learn general information about conjunctivitis, its different types, and the ways to prevent and treat them. Conjunctivitis is also known as "pink eye."
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| A highly contagious, yet mild rash occurring commonly in children that resolves in 7-10 days. Fifth Disease is caused by human parvovirus B19, which leads to a rash on the cheeks, arms, and legs. The following factsheet will provide additional information. |
| Group A streptococcus is a bacterium often found in the throat and on the skin. People may carry group A strepto-cocci in the throat or on the skin and have no symptoms of illness. Read this factsheet to learn more. |
| Read this factsheet to learn more about head lice, also known as Pediculus humanus campitis. |
| This website, provided by the National Pediculosis Association, gives information on head lice and provides current news, FAQs, reports and educational resources. |
| Impetigo is a bacterial disease causing tiny fluid filled blisters usually around the mouth and on the face. Read this factsheet to learn more. |
| MRSA (Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus) is a type of staph infection that is resistant to certain types of antibiotics, making it harder to treat. Read this factsheet for more general information about MRSA. |
| Pertussis is a highly contagious bacterial disease that affects the respiratory system. It causes coughing and gagging with little or no fever. Learn more by reading this factsheet. |
| A skin infection caused by a fungus that can affect skin on body, scalp, groin area, or feet. |
| A common skin disease caused by an almost invisible organism called a mite. Read this factsheet to learn more about scabies. |
| Viral meningitis is a serious disease but rarely fatal in persons with normal immune systems. It is the most common type of meningitis (inflammation of the tissues that cover the brain and spinal cord). Read this factsheet to learn more. |
| Coordinated School Health |
| Be sure to get this list of healthy fund raising ideas to your booster clubs, food service, principals and any other groups that do fund raising in your district! You can make money and not compromise the health of your students. |
| The candy drawer is no more in schools! Be sure to motivate your students with rewards that are not food. This list of ideas gives you practical and cheap options that keep kids motivated and doesn't compromise their health. |
| Emergency Preparedness |
| The Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) site offers information on disasters and how to prepare for them, as well as publications and forms to aid in preparedness. |
| This Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) booklet assists you in preparing for access to food, water, and electricity during an emergency. By taking some time now to store emergency food and water supplies, you can provide for your entire family. |
| This CDC website has information on many types of natural disasters such as tornadoes, earthquakes, and severe winter weather, and it provides tips on how to stay safe during those disasters. |
| This website provides information on Red Cross disaster services and also has a great deal of publications on the topic of emergency preparedness. |
| This book gives step-by-step advice you can use to clean up, rebuild, and get help after a flood. |
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The Department of Homeland Security has three primary missions: 1. Prevent terrorist attacks within the United States, 2. reduce America's vulnerability to terrorism, and 3. minimize the damage from potential attacks and natural disasters.
Read this resource for press releases from the director of Homeland Security and for more information about topics including security, terrorism, preparedness, response and recovery. |
| Environmental Health |
| This factsheet will give you information on how to care for your aerobic (aeration) septic system. |
| The mission of the American Mosquito Control Association is to provide leadership, information and education leading to the enhancement of health and quality of life through the suppression of mosquito and other vector-transmitted diseases and the reduction of annoyance levels caused by mosquitoes and other vectors and pests of public health importance. |
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This CDC website provides information on vector borne infectious disease like Lyme Disease, Plague, Tick-borne Relapsing Fever,
Tularemia, West Nile Virus, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Dengue and much more. |
| If mosquitoes are still flying there is still a danger from West Nile virus. Infected mosquitoes spread West Nile virus that can cause serious, life-altering, and even fatal disease. View this CDC website for more information on preventing West Nile Virus. |
| View the Ohio Administrative Code to learn more about the regulations for Food Service Operation Rules in Ohio. |
| View the Ohio Administrative Code to learn more about the regulations for camps. |
| View the Ohio Administrative Code for Expanded Campgrounds to learn more about recreational vehicle park, recreation camp, combined park-camp or temporary park-camps. |
| View the Ohio Administrative Code to learn more about Mobile Home Parks in Ohio. |
| Read the Ohio Administrative Code to learn more about the rules and regulations of Private Water Systems in Ohio. |
| View this website to learn more about the Ohio Administrative Code for Household Sewage Disposal Systems. |
| View the Ohio Administrative Code to learn more about the regulations for Public Swimming Pools and Spas. |
| View the Ohio Administrative Code to learn more about the regulations for Marinas in Ohio. |
| View the Ohio Administrative Code to learn more about the regulations for School Safety in Ohio. |
| View the Ohio Administrative Code to learn more about the regulations for Tattoo and Body Piercing Services. |
| View the Ohio Administrative Code to learn more about the Food Safety Program in Ohio. |
| More than 53 million children and about 6 million adults spend a significant portion of their days in more than 120,000 public and private school buildings. Many of these buildings are old and in poor condition, and may contain environmental conditions that inhibit learning and pose increased risks to the health of children and staff. The healthy school environments web site is designed to provide one-stop access to the many programs and resources available to help prevent and resolve environmental issues in schools. |
| If sanitary sewers are being installed on your street you will want to have your old system pumped out and collapsed to eliminate future problems. Please use this form during the process so that there is an official record of it being properly abandoned. |
| Are you buying or selling and existing home? This program provides an inspection of an existing sewage treatment system prior to or during the sale of the home. Homes served by municipal sewers are not included in this program. |
| This factsheet will provide you with general information about Lead Poisoning. This resource defines lead posioning, how children can become poisioned, how to prevent it and how it can be treated |
| The factsheet discusses the various types of mold, their dangers and when to be concerned with mold. |
| If your basement has flooded recently or you believe you have mold to clean up, refer to this fact sheet for clean-up procedures. If you have any questions, call the Environmental Health Division at 440-322-6367. |
| Read this factsheet for some simple tips on how to reduce the number of mosquitoes around your home. |
| This factsheet provides you with information on mosquito-borne disease prevention and general information on mosquito-borne diseases. |
| This factsheet will give you general information on for the Mound Septic System used in Lorain County, along with proper care procedures. |
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This form shall be submitted when clean, hard, fill (consisting of reinforced or nonreinforced concrete, asphalt concrete, brick, block, tile, or stone) is being used for construction purposes or when a site is being brought up to grade.
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If you believe there is a public health nuisance condition in your neighborhood, please send a letter or complete and mail in this complaint form. We will schedule an inspection to see of there are any rules or regulations being violated.
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| This webiste will provide you information on the Ohio Department of Health (ODH), Environmental Health Division. |
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Mosquitoes transmit many diseases. All mosquito-borne diseases in Ohio are zoonoses; that is, they are diseases of animals that can be transmitted to people. View this website to read the most up-to-date information on Mosquito-Borne Diseases.
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| The Ohio Department of Health (ODH)program works to improve the environmental health of Ohio's schools through both regulatory and non-regulatory means. Staff provide technical assistance and training to local health departments, school personnel and the general public. |
| This resource covers key facts, health risks, and ways to protect community health in regards to failing sewage systems. |
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West Nile virus is transmitted by the bite of an infected mosquito. West Nile virus is important because it affects not only people, but also wildlife (including many game animals), and some domestic animals, especially horses.
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| New businesses or commercial buildings that do not have access to sanitary sewers require EPA approved systems for wastewater treatment in Lorain County. This document will provide information and the application to begin the process for possible approval. |
| IPM is a systematic, science-based approach to managing pests which focuses on long-term prevention or suppression with minimal impact on human health, the environment and non-target organisms. |
| This application will be used to Notify Ohio Department of Health and Lorain County General Health District that you are planning to replace Public Swimming Pool Equipment. |
| Read this factsheet to learn more about how you can reduce the amount of water used in your household. |
| Having problems with your household sewage system in Lorain County? The first step is to contact a Registered Sanitarian the Lorain County General Health District. He/she can advise you what the problem may be and what is needed to correct it. It may be necessary to submit this application. |
| This factsheet will give you information on how to care for and maintain a working septic system. It provides a list of what you should and should not flush down your toilet. |
| Planning on building a new home? Before buying a vacant lot in a non-sewered area of the Health District be certain that it qualifies for a sewage system (Health) Permit. |
| Interested in developing a subdivision? The first step is to contact a Registered Sanitarian at this agency if municipal sewers are not accessible. It may be necessary to submit this Application after the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has been contacted and conducted their review of the property. |
| This information sheet will give you all the details you will need to determine whether you need a Temporary Food Service License and what the requirements are. |
| This factsheet will give you general information about, along with proper care of, a septic/aeration tank pump chamber and pump that may be a part of your Household Sewage Treatment System. |
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Read this factsheet to learn simple
steps to protect yourself and your family from Ticks and the diseases that they can spread. This factsheet also provides information on tick removal. |
| The mission of the Environmental Protection Agency is to protect human health and the environment. |
| Food Safety |
| A FDA website that provides complete information on food safety and nutrition for consumers. |
| Posters on hand washing, and handling, cooling, hot and cold holding, and refrigeration of foods. |
| Posters on hand washing, and handling, cooling, hot and cold holding, and refrigeration of foods. |
| Posters on hand washing, and handling, cooling, hot and cold holding, and refrigeration of foods. |
| Fill this application out to apply for a Temporary Food License in the Lorain County General Health District. If you have question about whether you need this license or not, call the Environmental Health Department at 440-322-6367. |
| Hand Washing |
| Don't let germs call your number! This hand washing poster is great for your bingo events! |
| Tips on hand washing that are essential to good health! |
| This hand washing poster is great for any work place. Four out of five people don't wash their hands after using the restroom...let's talk to the fifth guy. |
| Use this poster anywhere to promote hand washing. |
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The CDC has ready-to-use buttons available for you to add to your school, business or organizations web site to promote hand washing and get up to date information on H1N1 (swine flu). Click here to choose your button!
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| The best way to prevent disease and infection is free! This factsheet will teach you how to properly wash your hands. |
| Add these quick messages to your morning announcements - or before lunch - to remind students and staff to wash their hands! This is a great way to reinforce healthy habits. |
| Keep your baby healthy by washing your hands often. This poster can be placed in waiting areas or near changing stations. |
| This poster of two businessmen shaking hands is an illustration of how professional adults need to wash hands. A great poster for the work site. |
| You definitely don't want to catch a cold...so post this message in your workplace to promote hand washing and healthy habits! |
| Use this poster to encourage proper hand washing in the farming community. |
| Washing your hands is like Antivirus Software for your body. This poster can be used to promote hand washing in the workplace. |
| Healthy Lifestyles |
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Body Mass Index (BMI) is a number calculated from a person's weight and height. BMI provides a reliable indicator of body fatness for most people and is used to screen for weight categories that may lead to health problems.
Visit this link through the Center for Disease Control and Prevention to calculate BMI's for Adults, Teens and Children. |
| Did you know that 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime? This factsheet contains information regarding breast cancer including who is at risk, signs and symptoms, best defense methods and mammograms. |
| An apple a day isn't the only way to prevent chronic disease. This factsheet contains both reasons and ideas for increasing physical activity, improving nutrition and screening for abnormal conditions. |
| If you're interested in learning more about eating better and living a healthier lifestyle, go this website, coordinated through the US Department of Health and Human Services, for daily tips and motivation along with up to date resources for the whole family. |
| Before heading outdoors be sure to protect yourself and those in your family by following a few easy sun smart precautions contained in this factsheet. |
| Immunizations |
| There are millions of people between the ages of 11 and 19 who need vaccinations. Make sure you and your healthcare provider keep your immunizations up to date. Check to be sure you've had all the vaccinations you need. |
| Influenza |
| Read this resource to learn information about the avian flu including key facts, the current status and the contraction of the avian flu. |
| Read this factsheet to learn more about the flu, including what is the flu and who should get vaccinated. |
| Read this factsheet to learn more about the H1N1 Flu. |
| Read this resource for healthy habits that will help you prevent the flu and other illnesses. |
| This online storybook contains narratives from survivors, families, and friends who lived through the 1918 and 1957 pandemics. Additionally, stories from the 1968 pandemic will be added to this resource as they become available. The Pandemic Influenza Storybook is not a closed book; CDC will continue to accept stories and add them to the book at quarterly intervals. |
| How Does Seasonal Flu Differ from Pandemic Flu? Read this factsheet to learn more. |
| Planning for pandemic influenza is critical. To assist you in your efforts, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have developed the following checklist. |
| Experts believe a worldwide outbreak, or pandemic, of influenza will happen someday. The exact timing is not known, but it is certain our everyday lives will drastically change during a pandemic. These changes may include temporary closing of schools or cancellation of events, disruption of normal services such as utilities and some shortages. There are things you can do now to prepare. |
| Maternal and Infant Health |
| A mother's alcohol use during pregnancy is one of the top preventable causes of birth defects and developmental disabilities. There is no known amount of alcohol that is safe to drink while pregnant. There is no time during pregnancy when it is safe to drink. Read this factsheet to learn more about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD). |
| Sometimes it is difficult to know how to comfort a fussy and crying baby. This factsheet contains some suggestions to help calm both you and your baby. |
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The Lorain County Breastfeeding Coalition strives to educate the community on the importance of promoting, preserving, and protecting breastfeeding.
The Coalition can assist with:
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| Birth defects are abnormal conditions that happen before or at the time of birth. This factsheet provides ways to help prevent birth defects before and during pregnancy. |
| This factsheet provides ways to help support parents with crying babies in order prevent the life threating consequences babies can develop after being shaken. |
| This factsheet contains information about Newborn and Infant Sleep Habits in order to help parents calm and care for their baby. |
| Nutrition |
| Check out the new Fruit & Veggies Matter Web site for tips, recipes, and more! You can find easy ways to add more fruits and vegetables into your daily eating patterns. |
| MyPyramid offers personalized eating plans, interactive tools to help you plan and assess your food choices, and advice to help you in making choices for a healthy lifestyle. |
| When your kids are feeling the need to nibble, take a junk food detour and give them a snack that will fuel them up the healthy way. |
| Developed by the Center for Healthy Weight and Nutrition at Nationwide Children's Hospital, Snackwise is a research-based snack rating system that calculates Nutrient Density in snack foods. Snackwise is designed for use by any organization or individual interested in making healthier snack choices. |
| Physical Activity |
| Fitting regular exercise into your daily schedule may seem difficult at first, but the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans are more flexible than ever, giving you the freedom to reach your physical activity goals through different types and amounts of activities each week. It's easier than you think! |
| See what programs and resources the Elyria City Parks and Recreation program has to offer. |
| Geocaching is a high-tech treasure hunting game played throughout the world by adventure seekers equipped with GPS devices. This is a great way to get out for a walk with purpose. |
| The way we design and build our communities can affect our mental and physical health. This website gives tips on designing and building healthy communities that can improve the quality of life for all people who live, work, worship, learn and play within their borders. |
| Check out the resources available at Lorain County Community College in Elyria, Ohio for physical education facilities available to the community. |
| Lorain County Walks is an ongoing lifestyle fitness program designed to help individuals be active and healthy. Increasing physical activity is one of the recommendations from the Surgeon General's report on physical fitness. |
| A variety of images are available for use in your school, workplace, or community for physical activity and nutrition promotion. |
| A variety of images are available for use in your school, workplace, or community for physical activity and nutrition promotion. |
| Poster available for use in your school, workplace, or community to promote walking and nutrition! |
| Print double sided and get three cards to promote walking in your school, workplace or community. |
| Logo can be used in your school, workplace or community to promote walking and nutrition through the Lorain County Walks program or livehealthyloraincounty.com website. |
| MapMyWalk.com is a community web site for runners, joggers and walkers who want to stay healthy, lose weight or train more effectively. |
| Public Health Links |
| AOHC is working to strengthen the State's public health system to protect our citizens against the disease threats of today, and promote a vision for the future of healthy people in healthy Ohio communities. |
| CDC.gov provides health and safety information to individuals interested in health issues, public health professionals, health care providers, researchers and scientists, partners, policy makers, media, business, students and educators. |
| Find out about programs offered through Community Health Partners for physical activity, nutrition, tobacco prevention/cessation and more by clicking on the "Our Health Services" tab on the left side tool bar. |
| Home page for Elyria City Health District. |
| LorainCounty.com is a community-specific website that provides users with unmatched resources to learn about or get involved in the issues, organizations and events that make-up our community. |
| No matter which county you visit, you can find people who are helped by the four major OSU Extension program areas: family and consumer sciences, 4-H youth development, community development, and agriculture and natural resources. Extension provides practical advice, sensible solutions, and realistic down-to-earth answers for ALL Ohioans. |
| The mission of the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is to protect and improve the health of all Ohioans. View their homepage here for more information. |
| The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is a state agency whose goal is to protect the environment and public health by ensuring compliance with environmental laws. |
| This site provides information on many topics pertaining to the State of Ohio. |
| Smoking |
| Check out this website for resources that will help you find aids, support, and products that will help you quit smoking. |
| Read this resource to learn what second hand smoke is and general information about it. |
| Volunteer Opportunities and Trainings |
| This site provides information on the Lorain County Medical Reserve Corp volunteer program as well as a secure portion with announcements, training opportunities, newsletters and conversation forums for registered volunteers. |
| This matrix lists the core competencies that all MRC volunteers should follow, as well as links to online trainings to fulfill those competencies. |
| This site enables you to find training opportunities and track your learning online with personal transcripts. All volunteers should create an MRC-TRAIN account. |
| Sponsored by the Office of the U.S. Surgeon General, this site serves as the national MRC information link. |
| The Northeast Ohio Regional Health Alert web site was developed to enhance the Northeast Ohio partners' ability to solicit volunteers to assist in emergency events, maintain a directory of individuals willing to be trained and keep active, including the above mentioned professionals, and to provide another means of notification of important information through the on-line registration and maintenance of personal vital data. |
| This site gives information on training and preparedness measures for the state of Ohio. It also has a place to sign up to received "Ohio Prepared", an electronic newsletter for public health professionals. |
| The Ohio MRC site provides information on training, upcoming events, and resources available to MRC members. There is also a link to register as a new volunteer. |
| ServeOhio provides information about national and community service programs, updates on legislation of interest to the field of volunteerism, education, best practices on screening volunteers, homeland security updates, and more. |
