Public Health Dayton and Montgomery County

The city of Dayton commissioners voted yes Wednesday night on an ordinance that would mandate face masks in indoor, public spaces.

Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley has given “Keys to the City” to three Montgomery County Public Health officials for their leadership and guidance throughout the pandemic. The public health officials were also commended for their focus on delivering vaccines to historically underserved communities.

Ohio Senate Bill 22 gives state officials the power to change or reject any state health order and limits local boards of health. Five Southwest Ohio health commissioners are opposing the bill that was vetoed by Gov. Mike DeWine, which the Ohio Senate overturned.

Montgomery County Public Health said supplies are limited and will take many months to vaccinate everyone.

Public Health Dayton and Montgomery County hosted its first free COVID-19 pop-up testing for the public Thursday. The department’s Medical Director Dr.…

Today a local nonprofit, Leaders for Equality and Action in Dayton, and an inmate of the Montgomery County jail filed a lawsuit against the Dayton &…

Montgomery County and Dayton officials delivered an update on Friday on what the region is doing to respond to the coronavirus crisis.Health Commissioner…

Montgomery County health officials are welcoming an influx of funding from the Ohio Department of Medicaid. The money is part of an effort to combat high…

An excessive heat watch has been issued for Southwest Ohio beginning Friday afternoon and ending Saturday evening. The National Weather Service says high…

Updated Monday, June 10 at 3:20pmCity of Dayton's Tornado Response Recource Page: https://www.daytonohio.gov/827/Tornado-ResponseThe Beavercreek Chamber…

Some Miami Valley health officials are urging parents to check their children's measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccination status.United States Centers…

Ohio has one of the highest infant mortality rates in the country. Gov. Mike DeWine has made reducing state infant deaths a top priority, calling for more…