New Public Health Blog
Check out our new Public Health Blog section! It is no secret that there is an abundance of public health data and information all around us, from what we consume online to what we see on the TV. With all that is out there, we recently launched a new [...]
2023 Fall Respiratory Virus Season Update
Fall is officially here bringing cooler temperatures, fall gatherings, and family events. These cooler months are also flu and respiratory illness season. Krista Wasowski, Health Commissioner for Medina County, recently issued a letter to Medina County residents outlining what you need to know this fall and winter. The letter [...]
Formula Options and Substitutes – WIC
WIC Infant Formula Alternatives
Medina County Health Department Maintains National Accreditation Status
Medina County Health Department Maintains National Accreditation Status through the Public Health Accreditation Board Read more here Maintaining Accreditation through PHAB Ensures the Medina County Health Department’s Capacity to Continue to Evolve, Improve and Advance Medina, Ohio — [April 4, 2022] — The Medina County Health Department today announced [...]
Medina County Air Quality
An air quality alert is currently in place throughout most of Northeast Ohio, including Medina County, due to wildfire smoke from Canada. Over the last two days, the air quality in our area has been listed as either unhealthy or very unhealthy according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's AirNow.gov [...]
East Palestine Train Derailment
We have received questions about Medina County's water and air quality following the East Palestine train derailment. At this time, there is not a threat to Medina County residents but we are monitoring the situation and will share important updates as they become available. Should we be concerned that parts [...]
Community Health Assessment Leading Health Indicator Brief
Community Health Assessment Leading Health Indicator Brief 2022 PURPOSE The purpose of the CHA Data Brief is to: 1) Assess the impact of implementation strategies from the 2018-2020 Medina County Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) on the leading health status indicators. 2) Describe the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on leading [...]
2022 Health Levy Fact Sheet
2022 Health Levy Fact Sheet
Health Commissioner Weekly Update 1/6/2022
Health Commissioner Weekly Update 1/6/2022
Health Commissioner Weekly Update 12/17/2021
Health Commissioner Weekly Update 12/17/2021
Health Commissioner Weekly Update 10/28/2021
Health Commissioner Weekly Update 10/28/2021
Listen to Our Podcast – Coffee with the Health Commissioner
Grab a cup of joe and join Medina County Health Commissioner Krista Wasowski as she sits down with members of the community to talk about everything from Medina County's rich history to how the Health Department serves its residents every day. Listen to it now on our website or [...]