Dr. Douglas McDonald, M.D., M.B.A., Medical Director
Deborah Conner, B.S., M.B.A., Business Manager
David Oakes, REHS/RS, M.P.H., Env. Health Director
Linda Moore, RN, Nursing Director
Darla Mitchell, RN, BSN, IBCLC, Prenatal Program Mgr
FROM THE COMMISSIONER
The Elyria City Health District continues to serve the citizens of this community through the variety of programs implemented by an excellent staff of public health professionals. Programs are dynamic-change is inevitable and purposeful as we respond to the changing needs of families and children, environmental challenges, and preparation for community emergencies. Prevention is the purpose of public health-and in 2008 it has become not only "our" word-but has been acknowledged as an important aspect of health care in general. We recognize that prevention involves behavioral changes-related to such issues as food choices, exercise, and so we continue to focus on programs that support and promote positive health choices: early and regular prenatal care, support for positive parenting and healthy childhood development, immunization for children and adults, the wise use of the environment through recycling programs, the promotion of safety through the use of car seats, seat belts, and hand washing. The ECHD has been referred to as the best kept secret on Chestnut Street-and while that may be an accurate discription if you are looking for our building-it does not fully describe our existence. We are not in one place-we are in all aspects of this community-assessing envrionmental and personal health status, assuring the existance of health services, and working with the public and private sector to develop and implement policies that promote personal and environment wellness. So if we don't see you in this building, we look forward to seeing you at a health fair-or a flu clinic-or at a school presentation-or at a home visit to a new infant-or in your neighborhood during West Nile Virus Season-or at a car seat installation clinic. Or on our NEW WEBSITE! We are here to serve the citizens of Elyria, and we plan to continue to meet your Public Health needs. Let us hear from you all-how are we doing? And may we all have a healthful year!
Kathryn C. Boylan, R.N., M.Ed
Health Commissioner
MEET OUR BOARD MEMBERS!
MAYOR WILLIAM M. GRACE, PRESIDENT
ROBERT SCHLOSS, PRESIDENT PRO-TEM
DR. PEGG VANEK, MEMBER
REGINA SHOCKLEY, MEMBER
SUZIN STEFANELLI, MEMBER
BRIAN LANDER, MEMBER
NURSING DIVISION REPORT
INFLUENZA / PNEUMONIA CLINICS
A total of 2,816 clients received flu vaccine through the public clinics offered in 2006.
72 clients received pneumonia vaccine at those clinics.
The fee for the flu vaccine was $15.00
Pneumonia vaccine was $30.00
INFLUENZA PNEUMONIA
Public Clinics281672
Private Clinics 1284 0
WALK-IN 132 10
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4,132 82
HELP ME GROW
A total of 1,995 Help Me Grow visits were made in 2006.
Newborn home visits 181
Visits to children at-risk 907
Visits to children with delays/medical conditions 907
BCMH (BUREAU FOR CHILDREN WITH MEDICAL HANDICAPS
VISITS MADE IN 2006
Diagnostic 42
Treatment 129
HMG/IFSP 14
Phone calls made 961
TRAVEL CLINIC
Initial travel consults 278
Revisit Consults 325
Immunization Administered 1210
ADULT IMMUNIZATIONS
A total of 743 immunizations were given in 2006.
PEDIATRIC IMMUNIZATIONS
Number of children seen 1397
Number of immunizations given 3804
WELL CHILD CLINIC
A total of 302 Well Child Exams were given in 2006.
EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS
A total of 20 public health presentations were given in 2006 through the nursing and environmental divisions, with over 600 attendees.
HEALTH FAIRS
In 2006, ECHD attended 10 health fairs, with over 900 total attendees.
REVENUE AND EXPENSES 2006
REVENUE SOURCES
GRANTS $963,912.94
CITY FUNDS $721,208.45
FEES FOR SERVICE $512,137.89
STATE SUBSIDY $ 16,851.13
TOTAL $2,214,110.41
EXPENDITURES
PERSONAL COSTS $1,698,761.25
CONTRACTED SERVICES $ 243,680.26
SUPPLIES $ 95,028.79
IMMUNIZATION COSTS $ 92,596.52
OTHER $ 47,201.56
UTILITIES & PHONE $ 36,842.03
TOTAL $2,214,110.41
PRENATAL SERVICES
2006 has been a year of transition and change for ECHD prenatal services. We have moved to a newly renovated location at 508 E. Broad Street, and have entered into a collaborative partnership with WomenCare Connection, a private obstetrical practice. The certified midwives of this practice provide direct medical care to prenatal clients, while ECHD personnel continue to provide supportive and enabling services, such as nursing case management, social services and smoking cessation counseling, lactation support, and CPA assistance.
448 clients were seen through this program for a total of 2,902 visits in 2006.
214 births occurred among the population. This is an innovative strategy that is being viewed as a model within the state of Ohio and we are excited to be an integral part of it.
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Manufactured home park inspections 17
RV/Park inspections 1
Home daycares inspected 5
Public Pool/Spa inspections 131
Car Seats distributed 42
Total Food Service Licenses
Issued 470
Routine School Inspections 40
Total Animal Bites reported 136
Total Number of Phone Calls
Recieved 1183
HEALTH EDUCATION
Elyria City Health District public health nurses teach a variety of classes to the community and business sector. Topics include shaken baby syndrome, eat well play hard nutrition education, physical activity, bloodeborne pathogens, CPR, communicable diseases and travel education, as well as infant growth and development classes.
Registered sanitarians give informative presentations to the public that include information on, but are not limited to: Avian Flu, Are you ready?,lead safety, proper car seat installation and bike helmet safety.
A health educator devlivers school and community based education on proper hand washing techniques, as well as public presentations on the harmful effects of tobacco and smoking.
WELLNESS PROGRAMS:
The health educator introduced an employee walking program to Elyria city employees last year. The walking program, National Walkers tracks mileage walked by employees across a map of the United States. Incentives and rewards are used to keep walkers motivated and moving. At the programs start, there were a total of 44 city employees registered to walk, 23 of whom are Elyria City Health District employees.
SOCIAL SERVICES
The social service staff of the Elyria City Health District is available to assist with information and referrals related to health and human services available in the community. This department is staffed by two licensed Social Workers and three outreach workers who are able to assist clients in identifying barriers that may interfere with their ability to obtain services for themselves and their families.
COMMON SITUATIONS WHERE STAFF MAY BE HELPFUL IN PROVIDING REFERRALS
Food, housing, emergency shelter
Assitance with utility bills
Application Process for assistance with Healthy Start, Food stamps, Medicaid
Medical care for family members
Legal referral
Employment opportunities
Educational opportunities-GED/Financial aid
Relationship concerns with family or others
Parenting / Developmental questions concerning children
Child care resources
Depression/Anxiety
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Issues
Transportation
For additional referral sources please call:
Social Service Coordinator, 440-323-3079
IMPORTANT NUMBERS
GENERAL INFORMATION
440-323-7595
ADMINISTRATION
440-284-1551
ANIMAL BITES/RABIES CONTROL
440-284-1561
COMMUNICABLE DISEASE
440-284-1566
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
440-284-1561
FOOD SERVICE LICENSE/PERMITS
440-284-1561
FOOD SERVICE COMPLAINTS
440-284-1561
HEALTH EDUCATION/VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT
440-284-1580
IMMUNIZATION
440-284-1566
LEAD POISONING
440-284-1567
WEST NILE VIRUS MONITORING
440-284-1561
NURSING DIVISION
440-284-1566
SOCIAL SERVICE DIVISION
323-3079
PRENATAL STAFF
440-329-7689
DENTAL DIVISION
440-284-1562
ELYRIA CITY HEALTH DISTRICT
OPEN MONDAY - FRIDAY
8:00AM - NOON - 1PM - 4:30PM
SERVICES BY APPOINTMENT UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED