Beekeeping (Apiary) Inspection Program

1 2  For Additional Program Information Call Phil Bartosh, Cuyahoga County Apiary Inspector (216) 470-0934 (216) 351-6190 sd9990@aol.com Rick Novickis, RS, MPH Director of Environmental Public Health Cuyahoga County Board of Health (216) 201-2000 ext. 1208 rnovickis@ccbh.net Throughout history, honey bees have played a vital role in agriculture. Along with...

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Brownfields

1 For Additional Information Call Domenica McClintock, RS, MPHSupervisor (216) 201-2000 ext. 1223 dmcclintock@ccbh.net What is a Brownfield? A brownfield site is real property, the expansion, redevelopment, or reuse of which may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant. Abandoned gas stations,...

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School Health Programs

2 Program Contact Debbie Busdiecker, MEd, RN Supervisor 216.201.2000 ext. 1304 dbusdiecker@ccbh.net Healthy children are better learners. Make sure your child knows the importance of: 8-10 hours of sleep each night A healthy breakfast 30-60 minutes of exercise daily A yearly doctor exam and a dental exam every 6...

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Linked Deposit Loan Program

2 3 For an Appointment or Information Call Nate McConoughey, RSSupervisor (216)201-2000 ext 1239 nmcconoughey@ccbh.net Megan Conklin, RSProgram Manager (216) 201-2000 ext. 1232 mconklin@ccbh.net The Cuyahoga County Board of Health and the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency have initiated a program which makes low interest loans available to homeowners who...

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Healthy Homes Program

1 2 For Additional Program Information Call John Sobolewski, RSDeputy Director (216) 201-2000 ext. 1515 jsobo@ccbh.net Stephanie McConoughey, RSProgram Manager (216) 201-2000 ext. 1244 smcconoughey@ccbh.net Most people think that your genes determine your health. However, we know that many other factors contribute to it, such as diet, exercise, and...

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Indoor Air Quality

1 2 3 4 For Additional Program Information Call John Sobolewski, RSDeputy Director (216) 201-2000 ext. 1515 jsobo@ccbh.net Stephanie McConoughey, RSProgram Manager (216) 201-2000 ext. 1244 smcconoughey@ccbh.net Indoor air can be unhealthier and more polluted than outdoor air. Some of these pollutants include cleaning chemicals, cigarette smoke, and mold. Other...

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Contract Review Committee

The CCBH Contract Review Committee (CRC) was initially established for the purpose of requesting quotes, reviewing and approving quotes, and awarding contracts for the lead hazard control services under the Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control grants. In April of 2016, the duties of this committee were expanded and...

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Recalls (Food-Consumer-Medical)

Recalls are warnings by growers and producers about foods that might contain unreported allergens, disease-causing pathogens (microorganisms that cause illness) or might be physically contaminated by items such as broken glass or small pieces of plastic. Consumers are encouraged to follow recall instructions, which may be to destroy the...

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Cancer Surveillance

Program Contact: 1 Becky KarnsProgram Manager/Researcher 216.201.2000 ext.1607 bkarns@ccbh.net Cancer is a general term often used to describe a group of separate diseases such as breast cancer, colon cancer, and lung cancer. Cancer is more common than people realize as 1 out of 2 males and 1 out of...

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Dog Swims

1 2 For Additional Program Information Call Tom Fink, R.S.Program Manager (216) 201-2000 ext. 1226 tfink@ccbh.net Barry Grisez, RSSupervisor (216) 201-2000 ext.1232 bgrisez@ccbh.net For the past several years, dog swims have become a very popular end-of-the-season activity at outdoor municipal pools. This is the one day a year that operators...

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