Mahoning County Public Health

11/11/2025

Our office is closed today, November 11th, in observance of Veteran’s Day. We will reopen for normal business hours tomorrow, November 12th.

11/10/2025

Respiratory viruses like flu and RSV spread more easily in the fall and winter. Avoid getting sick this cold and flu season. Do your part to keep yourself and your community healthy. If you still need a flu or RSV vaccine, please call our Nursing Division at 330-270-2855 x125 to schedule an appointment.

11/07/2025

Did you know that more than two thirds of children have reported at least one traumatic event by the age of 16? Building Resiliency with Youth: A How-To Guide for Safe Adults is an interactive training which explores the science of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), evidence-based resilience factors, and resilience-based communication tools that adults can use to support positive youth development.

Contact us at 330-270-2855 x137 for more information on scheduling this free, 1 hour training for adults who interact with youth.

11/06/2025

Prepare for winter by keeping an emergency supply kit in your car with these extras:

❄ Jumper cables
❄ Flares or reflective triangle
❄ Ice scraper
❄ Car cell phone charger
❄ Cat litter or sand for better tire traction.

Learn more: www.ready.gov/car.

11/05/2025

We provide our county residents with a community sharps disposal program to safely dispose of used needles, lancets, and other medical sharps with funding assistance from the Mahoning County Green Team.

Used sharps can pose a significant health threat to recycling and sanitation workers. It is also beneficial to keep medical waste out of our local landfill facilities. Mahoning County residents can bring their FDA approved sharps containers to our Laboratory Services office at 116 Westchester Drive in Austintown, Monday – Friday from 8:00am-4:30pm.

11/05/2025

Our final flu vaccine clinic will be held today, November 5th, at our office (50 Westchester Drive, Austintown) if you still need you flu vaccine for this year. No appointment necessary!

11/04/2025

Carbon monoxide (CO) is invisible and odorless, but deadly. Your best protection? A working CO alarm! This CO Awareness Week remember:

• Test your CO alarm once per month.
• Replace batteries at least once per year (or as directed).
• Replace the alarm itself every 5-7 years, depending on the model.

It only takes a minute, but it could save your life. Learn more: www.nfpa.org/carbonmonoxide.

11/03/2025

Do you have plans to travel internationally this holiday season? Make sure you plan well ahead before your international travel. We offer vaccines for Yellow Fever, Typhoid, Japanese Encephalitis, Tick Borne Encephalitis, Pre-Exposure Rabies, Hepatitis A and B, and Tdap. You can give our office a call to find out which vaccines you and your family may need to stay healthy during your trip. You do not need to be a resident of Mahoning County to receive your vaccines at our office. To learn more or to schedule an appointment, please call our Nursing Division at 330-270-2855 x125.

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween! Everyone loves a good scare on Halloween, but not when it comes to the safety of our little trick-or-treaters. Here are five safety tips to make sure your little trick-or-treater has fun and stays safe this Halloween:

1. Carry glow sticks or flashlights, use reflective tape or stickers on costumes and bags, and wear light colors to help kids see and be seen by drivers.
2. Join kids under age 12 for trick-or-treating.
3. Slow down and be alert! Kids are excited on Halloween and may dart into the street. Turn on headlights early in the day to spot kids from further away.
4. Remind kids to cross the street at corners or crosswalks.
5. When selecting a costume, make sure it is the right size to prevent trips and falls. Choose face paint over masks when possible. Masks can limit children’s vision.

Learn more about Halloween safety here: https://www.safekids.org/halloween

10/30/2025

Ryan Tekac, our Health Commissioner, recently spoke with 21 WFMJ to discuss our new Su***de Prevention Dashboard that we created in partnership with the Mahoning County Mental Health & Recovery Board. You can check out the full interview at the link below:

New su***de dashboard to monitor trends

10/30/2025

Don’t let your Halloween party turn into a horror story! Perishable foods should never be left out for more than two hours (or one hour if it’s above 90 degrees). Bacteria can grow fast and it’s not the kind you want at your table!

• Keep cold foods cold (below 40 degrees)
• Keep hot foods hot (above 140 degrees)
• When in doubt, throw it out!

Stay safe, not sorry. Happy Halloween!

10/29/2025

As we close out SIDS and Safe Sleep Awareness Month, we want to remind you of the importance of room sharing versus bed sharing. Room sharing (same room, different sleep surfaces) helps reduce the risk of SIDS. Bed sharing (sharing the same sleep surface) increases it. Let’s keep our babies close while making sure they are safe.

If you need a safe place for your baby to sleep, are at least 32 weeks pregnant or have an infant under the age of one, and meet WIC income requirements, we can provide you with a free pack and play. To learn more or to schedule a safe sleep class, please call us at 330-270-2855 ext. 125.