Elyria Health District

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Message from the State Health Director on Pertussis

While there have been no cases reported locally, Pertussis or "Whooping Cough" is being reported in several southeast and south-central counties in Ohio. Click here for a message from the State Health Director Dr. Alvin Jackson on the importance of vaccination against pertussis

Food Product Recalls

ECHD receives notifications regarding food products recalled due to the potential to cause illness. Residents should check their freezers, refrigerators or cabinets for these items when a recall is issued.

Click here for a listing of recalled products. This will include the products in the current issue with peanut butter and pistachios.

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The Elyria City Health District focuses daily on promoting a healthy Elyria.

Parenting Tips

The National Sanitation Foundation and the Partnership for Food Safety Education have created an interactive website to teach children (ages 4-8) the importance of and the proper way to wash their hands. The site also includes downloadable material for teachers to use in the classroom. Click Here to view the site

Multitasking or Missing Out?

In the adult world we have so many tasks to get through most of us try to do several things at once. Some of us are pretty talented when it comes to the ability to “juggle”.

A young child’s world is in the “here and now”. They rarely do more than one activity at a time and each activity is done without a time frame. When adults multitask while attempting to engage a child, the time is not appreciated by either party. Children can help us relax if we follow their lead from time to time. Sit on the floor and engage eye to eye with your child. Expect a little less when it comes to filling the daily schedule. Slow down; connect with family, friends, community and nature. Your life will be richer, your mind will be lighter and your relationships will strengthen!

Call (440) 284-1580 or stop by the Elyria City Health District for a FREE booklet on how to encourage a child to become a reader.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers advice on how to raise safe and healthy children.
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Welcome

Please help us by completing our quick 11 question survey to see how healthy our community is! www.esurveyspro.com/Survey.aspx

The Elyria City Health District exists to promote the optimum health of the citizens of Elyria.

A range of services is provided by our staff, which includes a physician, pediatric nurse practitioner, public health nurses, registered dietitian, registered dental hygienist, licensed social workers, and registered sanitarians.