Public Health Dayton and Montgomery County

Wednesday in Montgomery County, the health department hosted Overdose Awareness Day.It was to honor the lives of those lost to overdose and share resources to those who need help.

Measles is a contagious and vaccine-preventable disease. Anyone exposed March 16 at the Beavercreek bowling alley should contact their local public health department.

There are two known locations where a Montgomery County resident could have exposed others to measles, including the March 8 show of Disney on Ice in Cincinnati.

The Ohio Department of Health says exposure to the virus may have occurred at Dayton Children's Hospital ER and the Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky International Airport.

Queens Village Cincinnati has awarded its Dayton chapter $20,000 to expand its services. The nonprofit addresses disparities in access to maternal and infant health care.

Officials at Public Health Dayton & Montgomery County said it’s not uncommon for a mosquito to test positive for the virus in the region this time of year.

A preliminary budget revealed Public Health - Dayton and Montgomery County faces a $4.6 million dollar deficit that could impact some staff positions in 2024.

This month, several events in Dayton are shining a light on Black maternal and infant health. Activists and community members shared their stories and discussed solutions.

Dec. 1 is World AIDS Awareness Day. New HIV cases in Montgomery and Greene counties have declined.

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.