Tuscarawas County Health Department

Tuscarawas County Health Department Our experienced staff offers a wide variety of public health services for Tuscarawas County residents

Did you know that November is Diabetes Awareness Month? Diabetes is a chronic illness that affects the way food is trans...
11/04/2025

Did you know that November is Diabetes Awareness Month? Diabetes is a chronic illness that affects the way food is transferred into energy. According to the CDC, 37 million of U.S. adults currently have Type 2 diabetes. Taking the proper steps such as maintaining a healthy diet, exercising, and managing your stress can help reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes. For more information about diabetes and your health, talk with your medical provider. If you need a medical provider, call us at (330) 343-5555 ext. 1810 to schedule an appointment. To learn more about diabetes, please visit the American Diabetes Association’s website https://diabetes.org/.

Our TCHD offices will be closed on Tuesday, November 11th, 2025, in honor of Veterans Day. Our TCHD staff extends our ap...
11/04/2025

Our TCHD offices will be closed on Tuesday, November 11th, 2025, in honor of Veterans Day. Our TCHD staff extends our appreciation to all who have served in the military and their families. We will reopen with normal business hours at 8 am on Wednesday, November 12th.

Did you know that smoking (including other forms of to***co use such as va**ng and using chewing to***co) is still the ...
11/03/2025

Did you know that smoking (including other forms of to***co use such as va**ng and using chewing to***co) is still the #1 cause of preventable death in the United States? The Tuscarawas County Health Department’s mission is to make Tuscarawas County the healthiest it can be. To help us do that, we are gathering information on current ni****ne use habits, knowledge about current cessation resources available in Tuscarawas County, and quitting resources you would like to see in your community. This anonymous survey should take no more than five (5) minutes to complete. https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=WL-gYfJ03U2OHA4FLkHOe13XUsiLPTRLuSd2QlfH8YxURFZYWElWVUpGWUIwVFNXUVpSUzY2R01FQy4u
We greatly appreciate your assistance!

If you would like to know more about quitting options and cessation resources, or have questions about the survey, please feel free to call the Tuscarawas County Health Department at (330)-343-5555 x 1860 or email healthed@tchdnow.org .

Our environmental health specialists can help local food service operators understand food safety requirements and the l...
11/03/2025

Our environmental health specialists can help local food service operators understand food safety requirements and the licensing process. Learn more about our food safety program and find links to additional information here: https://www.tchdnow.org/food-safety-program.html

Do you need a seasonal flu vaccine, or does your child need to get caught up on recommended childhood vaccines? If so, o...
11/03/2025

Do you need a seasonal flu vaccine, or does your child need to get caught up on recommended childhood vaccines? If so, our medical office can help. We have vaccine appointments available this Monday-Thursday (11/3-11/6). Call 330-343-5555, ext. 1810 to schedule your appointment today. Hurry! Schedules fill quickly.

Did you know that there is no safe level of ni****ne use? The benefits of quitting start right away—from better breathin...
11/03/2025

Did you know that there is no safe level of ni****ne use? The benefits of quitting start right away—from better breathing to a healthier heart. Free help is available to make today the first day of your quit journey! Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669). For more info, visit https://www.tchdnow.org/to***co-use-prevention.html or call 330-343-5555, ext. 1860.

Do you and your loved ones need a flu vaccine or COVID-19 vaccine? TCHD is now scheduling vaccine appointments. Walk-Ins...
11/02/2025

Do you and your loved ones need a flu vaccine or COVID-19 vaccine? TCHD is now scheduling vaccine appointments. Walk-Ins are also available on Mondays from 8:30 AM-12 PM and on Thursdays from 3 PM-5:30 PM. Walk-ins may be subject to a longer wait time. To schedule a vaccine appointment, call us at 330-343-5555, ext. 1810.
The CDC recommends that everyone age 6 months and older receive a flu vaccine dose each year, with limited exceptions. For those who are at higher risk of developing serious flu complications, flu vaccination is especially important. Those groups include adults 65 and older, adults with certain chronic health conditions, pregnant women, and children younger than 5 years. Talk with your medical provider to see if a COVID-19 vaccine is recommended for you.
For more information about immunizations, please visit our website https://www.tchdnow.org/immunizations.html.

Did you know this month (November) is Lung Cancer Awareness Month? The American Cancer Society (ACS) updated the lung ca...
11/01/2025

Did you know this month (November) is Lung Cancer Awareness Month? The American Cancer Society (ACS) updated the lung cancer screening guidelines. ACS now recommends yearly CT scans for individuals aged 50 to 80 who currently smoke or have a history of smoking. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in both men and women in the U.S. Some of the signs and symptoms include coughing, chest pain, shortness of breath, and wheezing.
Please, talk to your medical provider to see if a lung cancer screening is recommended for you. Be sure to also check with your insurance about test coverage information. If you are in need of a medical provider, call us at 330-343-5555, ext. 1810. If you are looking for free, convenient, safe, and secure help to quit smoking, call the Ohio To***co Quit Line, 1-800-784-8669.

Remember to "Fall Back" this weekend by setting your clocks back by 1 hour before going to bed TONIGHT, Saturday, Novem...
11/01/2025

Remember to "Fall Back" this weekend by setting your clocks back by 1 hour before going to bed TONIGHT, Saturday, November 1. As Daylight Savings Time comes to a close, this is also a good opportunity to test your home's smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors and replace the batteries, if needed.

Did you know that TCHD has a public health vending machine at the entrance of our building (897 E. Iron Ave, Dover)? The...
10/31/2025

Did you know that TCHD has a public health vending machine at the entrance of our building (897 E. Iron Ave, Dover)? The public health vending machine is accessible 24/7, is available to the public free of cost, and is stocked with public health supplies. Product menus and instructions, in both English & Spanish, are located on the front of the vending machine. The supplies in the vending machine are subject to change but can include naloxone (Narcan), feminine hygiene products, first aid kits, hygiene kits, condoms, and Deterra drug deactivation bags for safe disposal of medications.
This project is made possible in part thanks to a regional grant held by the Summit County Health Department.

Today (10/31/25) we are sharing data for Tuscarawas County respiratory virus hospitalizations from the Ohio Department o...
10/31/2025

Today (10/31/25) we are sharing data for Tuscarawas County respiratory virus hospitalizations from the Ohio Department of Health's (ODH) online respiratory virus dashboard. In the top graphic below, please find the ODH respiratory virus hospitalization report for Tuscarawas County for the week covering 10/19-10/25/25. During the reporting period, 0 county residents were hospitalized with RSV, 0 were hospitalized with Flu, and 1 was hospitalized with COVID-19. To see the complete ODH dashboard, visit https://data.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/data/view/ohio-department-of-health-respiratory-dashboard?visualize=true
Due to the current government shutdown, respiratory illness rates are not available from the CDC today (10/31/25). However, the Ohio Department of Health monitors virus levels found in wastewater, and we can report these levels for the Dover wastewater treatment plant location as a good indicator of virus activity in our region. The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) reported on 10/30/25 that wastewater levels for COVID-19 were moderate and steady. Wastewater levels for both flu and RSV were low, which is an increase from the previous week when flu and RSV viruses were not detected in the wastewater. These ODH wastewater specimens were collected at Dover on 10/26/25. You can view a screenshot of the report in the bottom graphic below this post.
Overall, wastewater (sewage) can be tested to detect traces of infectious diseases circulating in a community, even if people don't have symptoms. You can use these data as an early indicator that levels of infections may be increasing or decreasing in the community.

Address

897 East Iron Avenue
Dover, OH
44622

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+13303435555

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