Hamilton County, OH – As we celebrate the accomplishments of the Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr. Monday, January 18, Hamilton County Public Health reminds citizens to do so safely. “COVID-19 is still very much with us,” says Hamilton County Health Commissioner Greg Kesterman. “As we saw this week, Hamilton
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Shared by Hamilton County Public Health January 15, 2021
Ohio has started distributing safe, effective COVID-19 vaccines statewide to those who choose to be vaccinated. The COVID-19 vaccine development process included steps comparable with those used to develop previous vaccines, such as the flu or measles vaccine. As COVID-19 vaccines progressed through the thorough process to obtain emergency use
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From the Ohio Department of Health COVID-19 Update: Stay Safe Ohio Protocol, Curfew Extension, Sports Variance Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted today provided the following updates on Ohio’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. STAY SAFE OHIO PROTOCOL Governor DeWine today unveiled the new Stay Safe Ohio Protocol.
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COVID-19 Health Advisory Issued: November 19, 2020 Hamilton County is experiencing exponential growth in the number of COVID-19 cases. Positivity rate has climbed above 10 percent and hospital staff and physical facilities are becoming taxed beyond capacity. It is more important than ever to follow guidance from local, state, and
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The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today awarded $2 million to Hamilton County Public Health (HCPH) to protect children and families from lead-based paint and home health hazards. HCPH was one of 44 state and local government agencies in 23 states to receive funding and one of
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Remember to take precautions HAMILTON COUNTY, OHIO – “With all of the focus on COVID-19, it’s easy to lose sight of yet another virus that can be active this time of year,” according to Hamilton County Health Commissioner Greg Kesterman. “Mosquitoes are very active this time of year,” Kesterman says.
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HAMILTON COUNTY, OHIO – Craig Davidson, MS, RS returns to Hamilton County Public Health (HCPH) as assistant health commissioner for Environmental Services. Before joining Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center in its infection prevention group, he served in several positions at HCPH. Davidson was formerly a public health sanitarian prior to
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Washington, DC, August 19, 2020 —The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO), with support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Division of Healthcare Quality and Promotion, has awarded 25 local health departments (LHDs) to enhance infectious disease prevention and control in high risk facilities
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Hamilton County Public Health (HCPH) was honored with the 2020 Promising Practice Award by the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO). The award celebrates local health departments for developing programs that demonstrate exciting approaches and strategies to local public health issues that are on track to becoming
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HAMILTON COUNTY, OHIO – At its regular meeting last evening, the Hamilton County Board of Health voted to remove the “interim status” and promote Greg Kesterman to Hamilton County Health Commissioner. “When Greg started in his role as interim health commissioner in January, he was immediately put to the test
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