Public Health Dayton and Montgomery County

The U.S. EPA's Superfund program includes the contaminated Valley Pike VOCs site in Riverside. Groundwater testing may soon identify more homes and businesses eligible for free environmental testing.

The statewide child advocacy organization Groundwork Ohio released a new report Tuesday on disparities in infant and maternal mortality. And Montgomery County took center stage in what the group calls a crisis.

Ohio Department of Health reports flu-related hospitalizations are increasing. Flu vaccines are recommended for everyone six months and older.

With a relaunch, the task force will look for more insight from patients and providers.

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.