Portage County Health District

11/19/2025

The Portage County Health District will be closed on Thursday, November 20, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for a staff meeting.

We appreciate your understanding as our team meets to continue improving our programs and services for the community.

Regular business hours will resume at 1:00 p.m.

11/17/2025

Happening Now at Friendship Bible Church in Randolph!
Stop by between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

11/14/2025

🎉 Congratulations to Olivia Card, MA, Epidemiologist! 🎉

The Portage County Health District (PCHD) is proud to celebrate Olivia Card, MA, who was recognized with the Excellence in Epidemiology Award at the Ohio Public Health Association Conference.

This prestigious award honors outstanding public health professionals who demonstrate excellence in research, surveillance, education, and public health innovation that improves population health across Ohio.

Olivia exemplifies what it means to be an exceptional epidemiologist: innovative, collaborative, data-driven, and deeply committed to improving the health and well-being of our community. Olivia’s leadership, passion, and forward-thinking approach continue to make a lasting impact on public health in Portage County and beyond.

Congratulations, Olivia, on this well-deserved honor!

11/13/2025

Now Hiring: Environmental Health Specialist!

The Portage County Health District is seeking an Environmental Health Specialist in Training (EHSIT) or Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) to join our Environmental Health Division.

This position supports public health by inspecting, monitoring, and ensuring compliance with environmental public health programs including household sewage treatment system and private water well regulations, contributing directly to the protection of community water resources and the promotion of environmental safety across Portage County.

If you’re passionate about public health and making a difference, we’d love to hear from you!

🔗 Learn more and apply today: https://portagehealth.net/about-us/employment-opportunity/

11/13/2025

Exciting news! Our very own Will Duck, Environmental Health Supervisor of Water Quality, joined Leadership Portage County’s podcast for Episode 2!

Check it out to hear his thoughts on leadership, teamwork, and making a difference right here in Portage County.

Episode 2 is out now! 🎙️ The Best Leadership Podcast Ever is back this week with another great conversation! In this episode, we sit down with Will Duck, Leadership Portage County Class of 2025, and Environmental Health Supervisor of Water Quality at the Portage County Health District. Tune in as Will shares insights on leadership and community impact.

Listen now ➡️ https://leadershipportagecounty.org/podcast or on your favorite streaming platform!

11/12/2025

11/12/2025

🛟𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐉𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐋𝐨𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐭 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤!🌊

The Portage County Health District is proud to announce the installation of a new Life Jacket Loaner Station at the West Branch State Park Beach, located on Marina Drive in Ravenna, Ohio.

This free resource allows families to borrow life jackets while enjoying a safe and fun day on the water. Though added late in the season, this station will be an amazing resource for our community in the spring and summer of 2026 and beyond.

A special thank-you to our incredible partners who made this project possible:
🔹Safe Kids Worldwide for providing the grant to purchase life jackets and promote childhood water safety.
🔹 Portage County Sheriff's Office - Ohio and the Inmate Work Program for building the station and contributing their time and craftsmanship.
🔹 Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) for collaborating with us to bring this project to life at West Branch State Park.

Together, we’re helping to make water recreation safer for everyone in our community.

11/12/2025

The Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) and Portage County Safe Communities Coalition teamed up for a Halloween outreach event at the Portage Service Plaza on the Ohio Turnpike.

Our team handed out candy and shared important reminders about safe driving, including avoiding distractions, always buckling up, and never driving impaired.

11/12/2025

Certified Pool Operator (CPO) Course Coming This December at PCHD!

Join Code Training and Consulting at the Portage County Health District for a two-day Certified Pool Operator (CPO) course. This training is ideal for anyone responsible for managing or maintaining public swimming pools and spas.

Dates: December 8–9, 2025
Location: Portage County Health District, 999 E Main St., Ravenna, OH
Cost: $350

Register now to reserve your spot:
https://www.codetrainingandconsulting.com/store/p1/CPO.html

11/12/2025

WIC has received additional emergency funding to continue services for families across the country. Please continue using your food benefits, going in for services or participating in virtual services, and going to your clinic appointments! 🤱

For additional info—check with your local WIC clinic, your State or Indigenous WIC Agency’s website, or your WIC app.
If you are a military family affected by base clinic closures, you can visit any off-base WIC clinic near you for food benefits, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referral services. 🫶

11/10/2025

The Portage County Health District will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, in observance of Veterans Day.

We will resume regular business hours on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.

Thank you to all who have served our country.