Welcome to Allen County Public Health’s Website!
Open Office Hours:
(For the health department building – 219 E. Market St.)
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
***Vitals Department (Birth & Death Records) Closes At 4 p.m.***
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Here are some tips to help keep everyone at the park safe this summer:![]()
-Keep an eye on children while they are playing at the park - many parks have bodies of water, make sure they don't get too close to the water![]()
-Wear a helmet while riding bikes to the park or on the bike trail![]()
-Keep an eye out for poison ivy ![]()
-Take some time in the shade on hot days, and remember to drink your water!![]()
-Utilize bike parking - when available![]()
-Pick up after yourself - leave the park how you found it (or better!)![]()
For more information: www.allencountypublichealth.org/health-education/%c2%b7creating-healthy-communities/active-living-2/![]()
#parksafety #childsafety #bikesafety #watersafety #SunSafety #outdoorsafety #naturesafety #healthyliving #EnvironmentalCare #summertips
Allen county Public Health want to remind the public under Ohio Revised Code, Chapter 3717, it states that no person shall operate a food service operation without a license.
This includes persons operating food services and food delivery services through social media channels such as Facebook.![]()
Ohio Revised Code, Chapter 3717, Section 3717.01, defines a food service operation as a place where food, intended to be served in individual portions, is prepared for a charge or required donation. As part of this section, food service operation includes a food delivery sales operation. Ohio Administrative Code, Chapter 3717-1-6.2 states that a private home may not be used for conducting a food service operation.![]()
The purpose of obtaining a permit through Allen County Public Health is to ensure food safety for all customers and uniformity between vendors keeping the public’s health the priority of all food service operations in our community. ![]()
We would like to stress to the public to only purchase food from an establishment that has obtained a food operations license. Not doing so can potentially lead to foodborne illness.
If notified by Allen County Public Health that you are in violation of this code and do not cease food operations, the matter will be referred to the Allen County Board of Health and you may face further civil or criminal penalties.![]()
If there are any questions regarding this information Brian Nartker, Director of Environmental Health may be reached from 8-9:00 a.m., 1-2:00 p.m., and 4-4:30 p.m. at 419-228-4457.![]()
To get a food permit please visit: www.allencountypublichealth.org/environmental-health/%c2%b7food-safety/![]()
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Here’s your ☀️ safe summer checklist: sunscreen ✔️sunglasses ✔️ shade ✔️protective clothing ✔️#DontFryDay
Now is a great time to get your child's back-to-school immunizations for next school year.![]()
Summer and the back-to-school months are usually super busy for families. ![]()
That is why we encourage parents to think about getting your child caught up on their immunizations now. ![]()
Allen County Public Health offers vaccination clinics on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. ![]()
Scheduling can be done by calling us at 419-228-4457 or by scheduling online at www.allencountypublichealth.org
#SchoolHealth #ParentingTips #childhealth #vaccinationclinic #healthykids #publichealth #SchoolNurse #preventivecare
To learn more about the causes and symptoms of HIV visit:
odh.ohio.gov/know-our-programs/STIP/STIs-101
To learn about the resources available at Allen County Public Health, visit: www.allencountypublichealth.org/.../std-clinic.../
#freestdtest #STItesting #KnowYourStatusGetTested #ODH #HIV #AIDS #HIVAwareness
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