Portage County Health District

Portage County Health District PUBLIC HEALTH. Prevent. Promote. Protect.

The mission of the Portage County Combined General Health District is to PROMOTE public health, PREVENT disease, and PROTECT the environment, utilizing leadership and partnership to empower individuals and communities to achieve optimal health.

❤️ Roses are red. Violets are blue. This Valentine’s Day, safe driving starts with you.Show your love by making safe cho...
02/14/2026

❤️ Roses are red. Violets are blue. This Valentine’s Day, safe driving starts with you.

Show your love by making safe choices behind the wheel.

Whether you’re heading out for dinner, visiting loved ones, or simply running errands, your choices matter. One safe decision can protect you, your passengers, and everyone on the road.

Let’s keep everyone safe this Valentine’s Day and every day.

❤️ Did You Know There Are Ways to Protect Yourself from HIV?There are free prevention tools, confidential testing servic...
02/14/2026

❤️ Did You Know There Are Ways to Protect Yourself from HIV?

There are free prevention tools, confidential testing services, and supportive resources available to help you protect your health.

Knowing your status and understanding your options are important steps in prevention. Early testing and access to care make a difference.

Learn more about HIV prevention, testing locations, and available resources at:
🔗 OHIV.org

Your health matters. Information and support are available.

02/13/2026

🔴💧 Why Is the Water Red or Green During a Septic Inspection?

You may see red or green water during a septic system inspection. That color comes from a safe dye used by the Portage County Health District to check plumbing connections.

A septic tank is a large underground tank that holds household waste water from sinks, tubs, toilets, laundry lines, and utility sinks. During an inspection, we may add dye to a laundry line or utility sink and run water through the pipe to make sure it flows into the septic tank as it should.

✔️ If the dye appears in the septic system, the pipe is connected correctly.
❌ If dye shows up on the ground, in a ditch, or near water, a repair may be needed.

Laundry lines and utility sinks sometimes are not properly connected. Even gray water from washing machines contains soap and germs and must flow into the septic system in homes that use septic tanks.

The dye is safe, will fade over time, and does not harm people, pets, or plumbing. The test does not fix pipes, it helps identify issues early so they can be addressed.

When waste water goes where it should, it helps protect our water, land, and environment.

Clean water starts with you.

Welcome to the Team, Dominic!Please join us in welcoming Dominic DuPonty as our new Environmental Health Specialist in T...
02/13/2026

Welcome to the Team, Dominic!

Please join us in welcoming Dominic DuPonty as our new Environmental Health Specialist in Training, in our water quality program.

Dominic previously served as an Analytical Support Chemist with the Environmental Protection Agency, where he conducted water sampling, laboratory analysis, and environmental research. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, certified by the American Chemical Society, and a Bachelor of Science in Philosophy from the University of Cincinnati.

With strong scientific expertise and a passion for environmental health, Dominic will support water quality and public health protection efforts across Portage County.

We are excited to have him on our team. Welcome, Dominic!

Supporting the Smallest Lives in Northeast Ohio 🍼 The Portage County Health District proudly serves as a milk drop off s...
02/13/2026

Supporting the Smallest Lives in Northeast Ohio 🍼

The Portage County Health District proudly serves as a milk drop off site for the Mothers’ Milk Bank of Ohio, helping make it easier for families in our region to donate breast milk to infants in need.

In 2025 alone, 11,392 ounces of donated breast milk were collected at our location and shipped to the Mothers’ Milk Bank in Columbus for processing and distribution.

Did you know? Just one ounce of donated milk can feed three premature infants for a day. Every donation truly makes a difference.

If you are interested in becoming a donor and helping support fragile infants across Ohio, learn more at:
🔗 https://www.ohiohealth.com/services/womens-health/mothers-milk-bank

💉 Tdap Vaccines Available for Kids and Adults in Portage CountyThe Tdap vaccine protects against tetanus, diphtheria, an...
02/11/2026

💉 Tdap Vaccines Available for Kids and Adults in Portage County

The Tdap vaccine protects against tetanus, diphtheria, and whooping cough. These illnesses can be serious, but vaccination is a safe and effective way to protect yourself and those around you.

Who needs Tdap?

✔ Children age 7 and older to stay protected at school and home
✔ Pregnant individuals during every pregnancy to help protect their baby
✔ Adults every 10 years for continued protection, especially around infants

The Portage County Health District provides Tdap and other required childhood and adult immunizations at our Vaccine Clinics.

📍 999 E Main Street, Ravenna
📞 330 298 4490 to schedule an appointment
🌐 www.portagehealth.net

Receive a Free Narcan Kit in Portage CountyNarcan is a life saving medication that can reverse the effects of an opioid ...
02/11/2026

Receive a Free Narcan Kit in Portage County

Narcan is a life saving medication that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose and help save a life in an emergency.

Through our Project DAWN program, the Portage County Health District offers:

✔ Free Narcan kits
✔ Brief training on how to use Narcan
✔ A free self serve vending machine in our lobby for contactless pickup

📍 999 E Main Street, Ravenna
📞 330 296 9919 ext. 118
🌐 www.portagehealth.net

Together, we can prevent overdose deaths and protect our community.

02/09/2026

Big games bring big celebrations, but they can also bring big risks on our roads. Alcohol impaired driving increases during major events like the Super Bowl, and the consequences can be devastating.

This message from Portage County Safe Communities and our local law enforcement partners is simple and powerful:

𝐅𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐋𝐞𝐭 𝐅𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐃𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐤.

✔️ Make a plan before kickoff
✔️ Step in if a friend should not be driving
✔️ Choose safety every time

Winning the night means everyone gets home safely. Let’s look out for one another and keep Portage County roads safe this Super Bowl Sunday.

Thank you Kent State Police Department!

02/08/2026

Every year, thousands of lives are lost due to alcohol impaired driving in the United States. Super Bowl celebrations are one of the times when impaired driving crashes historically increase.

In 2023 alone, 12,429 people lost their lives in crashes involving drunk drivers.

That is why Portage County Safe Communities, in partnership with our local law enforcement agencies, is sharing this critical reminder:

🏈 Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk.

Before you head to or host a game day gathering:

✔️ Plan a sober ride home. Use a designated driver, ride share, taxi, or public transportation
✔️ If you see someone about to drink and drive, step in and help them choose a safe option
✔️ Hosts can support safety by offering non alcoholic beverages and encouraging designated drivers

No celebration is worth a life. Let’s work together to keep our friends, families, and neighbors safe this Super Bowl Sunday.

🚓💙 Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk.

Thank you Streetsboro Police Department for creating this video.

02/06/2026

WARMING CENTERS STAY OPEN IN PORTAGE COUNTY 2/6/2026 ‼️PLEASE SHARE‼️
We have another round of extreme cold tonight through Saturday morning! What’s different is 45 mph wind gusts are expected.

Warming centers are now operating at:

🔹Shepherd's House of Portage County: 2645 OH-59 Ravenna, Ohio 44266. 24/7 until Feb. 2, 2026. Go to their page Shepherd's House of Portage County for more information.

🔹Neighborhood Development Services, Inc. (NDS): 243 S. Prospect St., Ravenna OH. Open 24/7 until temperatures go above freezing, 32 degrees F. Go to their page at Neighborhood Development Services, Inc. for more information.

Shepherd's House is in need of coffee, powdered creamer, cereal, eggs, shovels, laundry detergent and volunteers. CONTACT FOR SHEPHERD'S HOUSE: 330-235-8600

NDS is in need of blankets, pillows, clothing (sweatpants, sweatshirts, socks& underwear), food, water and supplies that will help during the cold spell and storm. Volunteers are needed as well.
CONTACT FOR NDS: 330-297-6400

If a local community opens a fire station, school or other location as a warming center, please contact Portage County Emergency Management at 330-297-3607.

Today, we Go Red to support women’s cardiovascular health and raise awareness that 4 in 10 women in the United States li...
02/06/2026

Today, we Go Red to support women’s cardiovascular health and raise awareness that 4 in 10 women in the United States live with some form of cardiovascular disease. Wearing red is a simple but powerful way to start conversations and promote heart healthy actions.

As a proud partner of the American Heart Association - Ohio, the Portage County Health District collaborates on innovative, community focused efforts to improve heart health across our region.

❤️ Did you know?
PCHD partners with the American Heart Association and UH Portage Medical Center to support a shared position called Community Connector Rural at Heart. This role is dedicated to strengthening education, outreach, and heart health initiatives throughout our community while supporting the missions of all three organizations.

Together, we are working to empower, raise awareness, and build a healthier Portage County.

In partnership with the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank, the 𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭 𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐏𝐨𝐩 𝐔𝐩 𝐅𝐨...
02/06/2026

In partnership with the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank, the 𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭 𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐏𝐨𝐩 𝐔𝐩 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝟐𝟏𝟒 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬, helping ensure our neighbors have access to healthy food and essential resources.

Our team shows up every month in rain, snow, and freezing temperatures to support families across Portage County. Each Pop Up Pantry is also operated using the Incident Command System, which helps keep our team trained, coordinated, and ready to respond quickly during an emergency. This monthly operation strengthens both our community impact and our emergency preparedness.

A huge thank you to our partners and volunteers who make this possible each month:
• Our dedicated PCHD team
• Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank
• Kent State University College of Public Health Mobile Flashes
• Medical Reserve Corps volunteers and community partners

Need more food support?
🥫 Use the Foodbank’s Find Help Tool: akroncantonfoodbank.org/find-help
🗺️ Explore our Portage County Food Resource Dashboard for local pantries, WIC and SNAP offices, and farmers markets:
portagehealth.net/health-and-wellness/food-resource

Address

999 East Main Street
Ravenna, OH
44266

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+13302969919

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