Portage County Health District

09/15/2026

09/14/2026

Septic Systems 101 for Homeowners

Have questions about your home sewage treatment system (HSTS)? Join our partners at the Portage County Soil & Water Conservation District this Thursday for a free educational program featuring PCHD’s Will Duck, Water Quality Supervisor.

Will will share practical information about caring for and maintaining your septic system, along with available funding programs for HSTS replacement.

📅 Thursday, September 17
⏰ 6:00 pm
📍 Portage Soil & Water Conservation District
6970 OH-88, Ravenna

Properly maintaining your septic system helps protect your property, your family’s health, and our local environment.

Registration information is available in the shared post below. We hope to see you there!

Interested in learning more about your home sewage treatment system? Join the Portage County Health Department and Portage SWCD staff on Thursday, Sept. 17th @ 6pm. in the Portage SWCD meeting room. For event information and to register, please see the attached flyer or visit https://septicsystem101.eventbrite.com .

09/11/2026

09/11/2026

**THIS IS AN EXERCISE**
This is the participant roster for the 2026 Portage County Emergency Management Agency and Portage County Local Emergency Planning Committee drill that took place this week in three locations in the county. Impressive, yeah? EMA and LEPC THANK the dedicated professionals who came out to practice and learn/review the ropes of responding to a major weather incident--tornado--and a hazardous materials spill in our county. More than 100 individuals from all of these agencies participated under the leadership of the PC EMA. So if you know the men and women who direct and staff these organizations, know they are always training to respond and let them know they are appreciated!

**THIS IS AN EXERCISE**

09/11/2026

Preparing Together. Responding Together.

Several members of the Portage County Health District team had the opportunity to participate in the 2026 Portage County EMA and Local Emergency Planning Committee Full-Scale Exercise this week.

More than 100 participants from local, county, and state agencies came together for a large-scale emergency response exercise conducted across multiple locations in Portage County.

PCHD team members participated in several roles throughout the exercise, working alongside our emergency response partners through realistic scenarios designed to test communication, coordination, public information, and emergency response capabilities. PCHD also served as one of the exercise locations, hosting the Simulation Cell (SimCell).

Exercises like this allow our team to put emergency plans into practice, strengthen relationships with our partners, identify opportunities for improvement, and better prepare for a real-world emergency.

Thank you to Portage County Emergency Management Agency, the Portage County Local Emergency Planning Committee, and all of the agencies and individuals who worked together to make this exercise possible.

Preparedness is a team effort, and we are proud to be part of a community committed to working together when it matters most.

09/11/2026

CMH Families, You’re Invited!

Join the Portage County Health District and Portage Park District for a Complex Medical Help (CMH) Meet & Greet at Dix Park!

📅 Saturday, September 19
⏰ 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
📍 Dix Park | 7318 SR 44, Ravenna

This free event is an opportunity for families of children and young adults with special health care needs to connect, ask questions, and enjoy a morning together.

Families can:
🔹Connect with other CMH families
🔹Talk with PCHD public health nurses about CMH services and renewal forms
🔹Enjoy games and activities for children
🔹Spend time together at beautiful Dix Park

The Complex Medical Help Program helps eligible children and young adults with special health care needs access coordinated care and services. PCHD public health nurses work with families locally to help navigate resources and coordinate services.

📲 Please RSVP by scanning the QR code on the flyer.
Questions? Contact Morgan at 330-296-9919, ext. 114.

Learn more about PCHD's Complex Medical Help Program
https://portagehealth.net/our-programs/nursing/children-with-medical-handicaps/

We look forward to bringing CMH families together for a morning of connection, resources and fun!

09/10/2026

🚗 Is your child in the right car seat, and is it installed correctly?

Did you know PCHD has four Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians on staff? Our trained team can help families make sure car seats are properly installed, harnesses fit correctly, and children are riding as safely as possible.

Join us for a FREE Car Seat Check:

📅 Tuesday, September 22
⏰ 11 am to 1 pm
📍 Portage County Health District
999 E. Main Street, Ravenna
No appointment necessary

Our Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians will provide hands-on education and help you feel confident that your child's car seat is being used correctly.

Right seat. Right fit. Safer rides.

Learn more about PCHD's Car Seat Safety Program: https://portagehealth.net/our-programs/health-education-and-promotion/car-seat-safety/

Questions? Call PCHD at 330-296-9919 Ext. 107.

09/10/2026

Registration is now open for the 2026 Wastewater Conference!

Wastewater haulers, installers, and service providers are invited to join us Tuesday, October 27 at the NEW Center in Rootstown.

📅 October 27, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
💧 Earn 6 CEUs
🥪 Lunch available to pre-order; pay the day of event

Register by October 12:
2026 Wastewater Conference Registration
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=lCmFTgCFOk2wjdVKbvjyNf17Ah_dn0JJuBdcykBGRwpUNkdIRVVCMkdMSjJDQzVBQ1RDNDNKUTdINC4u&utm_

Additional conference details and the agenda will be shared closer to the event.

09/08/2026

🚨 Confirmed Measles Case in Portage County

The Portage County Health District (PCHD) has confirmed one case of measles in Portage County.

At this time, no public exposure locations associated with this case have been identified. PCHD is working closely with the Ohio Department of Health to investigate the case and identify and notify individuals who may have been exposed.

💉 Measles is highly contagious but preventable through vaccination. Residents are encouraged to review their vaccination records and contact their healthcare provider if they are unsure whether they are protected.

PCHD will continue to provide updates as additional information becomes available.

🔗 Read the full media release: https://portagehealth.net/data-reports-and-forms/press-releases/