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.

Last week, Portage County Safe Communities had the opportunity to visit Field High School alongside School Resource Offi...
02/27/2026

Last week, Portage County Safe Communities had the opportunity to visit Field High School alongside School Resource Officer Robert Putnam to speak with students about traffic safety and the real-life consequences of risky driving behaviors.

From distracted driving and impaired driving to seatbelt use, students participated in thoughtful discussions about how their decisions behind the wheel can protect not only themselves, but also their friends, families, and community.

We are grateful for Officer Putnamโ€™s partnership and the support from Field High School for prioritizing student safety. Education is prevention, and empowering young drivers with knowledge today helps create safer roads for everyone tomorrow.

Portage County Safe Communities is a program of the Portage County Health District dedicated to reducing traffic injuries and saving lives throughout our community.

We enjoyed connecting with the community at the Crestwood Health and Wellness Fair.Our team provided educational resourc...
02/26/2026

We enjoyed connecting with the community at the Crestwood Health and Wellness Fair.

Our team provided educational resources focused on injury prevention and overall community wellness. Events like this give us the opportunity to meet families where they are, answer questions, and provide tools that help keep our community safe and healthy.

We appreciate Crestwood for hosting this event and for demonstrating a strong commitment to student and family well being. We value our partnerships with local schools and remain dedicated to supporting students and families throughout Portage County.

๐Ÿ“ฃ Weโ€™re Hiring! Join Our TeamThe Portage County Health District is currently seeking dedicated professionals who are pas...
02/26/2026

๐Ÿ“ฃ Weโ€™re Hiring! Join Our Team

The Portage County Health District is currently seeking dedicated professionals who are passionate about serving our community and strengthening public health across Portage County.

Now Hiring:
โ€ข Director of Nursing
โ€ข Marketing Coordinator
โ€ข WIC Dietetic Technician (Lisbon Location)

If you are looking for meaningful work that makes a difference every day, we encourage you to apply.

๐Ÿ“ง To Apply:
Email your resume, cover letter, and employment application to PCHD@portagehealth.net

Learn more at: www.portagehealth.net

๐Ÿ“ฃ ๐๐จ๐ฉ-๐”๐ฉ ๐…๐จ๐จ๐ ๐๐š๐ง๐ญ๐ซ๐ฒ ๐ƒ๐š๐ญ๐ž ๐‚๐ก๐š๐ง๐ ๐ž: ๐“๐ฎ๐ž๐ฌ๐๐š๐ฒ, ๐Œ๐š๐ซ๐œ๐ก ๐Ÿ‘, ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ”Our March Pop-Up Food Pantry will now take place on ๐“๐ฎ๐ž๐ฌ๐๐š๐ฒ, ๐Œ๐š๐ซ...
02/24/2026

๐Ÿ“ฃ ๐๐จ๐ฉ-๐”๐ฉ ๐…๐จ๐จ๐ ๐๐š๐ง๐ญ๐ซ๐ฒ ๐ƒ๐š๐ญ๐ž ๐‚๐ก๐š๐ง๐ ๐ž: ๐“๐ฎ๐ž๐ฌ๐๐š๐ฒ, ๐Œ๐š๐ซ๐œ๐ก ๐Ÿ‘, ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ”

Our March Pop-Up Food Pantry will now take place on ๐“๐ฎ๐ž๐ฌ๐๐š๐ฒ, ๐Œ๐š๐ซ๐œ๐ก ๐Ÿ‘ ๐Ÿ๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ ๐Ÿ:๐ŸŽ๐ŸŽโ€“๐Ÿ‘:๐ŸŽ๐ŸŽ ๐๐Œ using our convenient drive-thru format at the Portage County Health District. Stay warm and pick up food for your household from the comfort of your car.

๐Ÿ“… New Date: Tuesday, March 3, 2026
๐Ÿ• Time: 1:00 PM โ€“ 3:00 PM
๐Ÿ“ Location: Portage County Health District
999 East Main Street, Ravenna, OH 44266

In partnership with the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank, PCHD proudly hosts a Pop-Up Food Pantry each month to help provide fresh, healthy foods to local families.

๐Ÿฅ• Looking for additional food resources?
PCHD Food Resource Dashboard
https://www.arcgis.com/.../c92774ced7894f37a7bc069400a237c0

Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank Find Help Tool
https://www.akroncantonfoodbank.org/find-help

Please share to help spread the word and keep our community informed. Thank you for supporting local families.

Building understanding to better serve our community.Last week, our team participated in TULIP Town: To Understand Life ...
02/24/2026

Building understanding to better serve our community.

Last week, our team participated in TULIP Town: To Understand Life in Poverty, an immersive simulation where participants are assigned characters and role play real world scenarios guided by a facilitator. The experience helps deepen understanding of the complex challenges individuals and families may face while living in poverty.

We extend our sincere thanks to Portage County Job and Family Services for providing this meaningful and educational training. Trainings and partnerships like these help strengthen our knowledge, empathy, and ability to connect residents with the support and resources they need.

At the Portage County Health District, we remain committed to continuous learning so we can better understand and better serve our community.

Last week, PCHD staff participated in a Public Health Emergency Preparedness training. Team members worked through a sce...
02/24/2026

Last week, PCHD staff participated in a Public Health Emergency Preparedness training. Team members worked through a scenario-based, immersive exercise in small groups, collaborating to make decisions, coordinate response actions, and practice communication during a simulated public health emergency.

Exercises like this are an important part of public health readiness. They help ensure our staff can respond quickly, work together effectively, and coordinate with partners to protect the health and safety of our community during real emergencies such as disease outbreaks, severe weather events, or other public health threats.

We are proud of our teamโ€™s commitment to continuous training and preparedness so we can be ready when our community needs us most.

Portage County Health District Maintains National Accreditation Status through the Public Health Accreditation Board ๐ŸŽ‰We...
02/20/2026

Portage County Health District Maintains National Accreditation Status through the Public Health Accreditation Board ๐ŸŽ‰

We are proud to announce that we have successfully completed the review process to maintain our national accreditation status through the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB). By maintaining accreditation for another five years, PCHD continues to meet PHABโ€™s rigorous quality standards and demonstrates our capacity to evolve, improve, and advance our work to protect and improve the health of Portage County residents.

PHABโ€™s national accreditation program sets standards that help public health departments strengthen performance, improve services, and build strong infrastructure to better serve their communities.

This achievement reflects the dedication of our staff, the leadership of our Board of Health, and our strong community partnerships as we continue to promote public health, prevent disease, protect the environment, and empower our community to achieve optimal health.

Learn more about our services at www.portagehealth.net

Closure Notice for Staff TrainingThe Portage County Health District will be closed on Thursday, February 19 from 9:00 AM...
02/19/2026

Closure Notice for Staff Training

The Portage County Health District will be closed on Thursday, February 19 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM so staff can participate in an impactful training experience provided by Portage County Job and Family Services.

Our team will be participating in Tulip Town: To Understand Life in Poverty, an immersive simulation where participants are assigned a character and role play real world scenarios facilitated by a moderator. This experience is designed to deepen understanding of the challenges faced by individuals and families living in poverty.

This training supports our ongoing commitment to better understand and better serve our community.

Thank you for your patience and understanding. We will resume normal business operations at 1:00 PM.

Please join us in congratulating William Duck, REHS, Environmental Health Supervisor, for presenting at the WWETT Show i...
02/18/2026

Please join us in congratulating William Duck, REHS, Environmental Health Supervisor, for presenting at the WWETT Show in Indianapolis, the premier international gathering for wastewater and environmental service professionals.

The WWETT Show brings together experts from around the world to explore cutting edge technology, industry education, and innovative solutions through hands on learning and professional collaboration.

Last year, Will earned a scholarship to attend this prestigious conference. This year, he returned as a featured speaker, presenting: โ€œMaking Every Minute Count: Strategies to Improve Our Time, Relationships, Business, and Success in the Wastewater Industry.โ€

We are incredibly proud of Will for representing PCHD on an international stage and for sharing his knowledge and leadership with peers across the globe. His work reflects our continued commitment to excellence in environmental health and service to our communities.

Congratulations, Will, and thank you for making Portage County proud!

In observance of Presidentsโ€™ Day, the Portage County Health District will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026.We will...
02/16/2026

In observance of Presidentsโ€™ Day, the Portage County Health District will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026.

We will resume regular business hours on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.

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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

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+13302969919

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