The mission of Summit County Public Health is to protect and promote the health of the entire community through programs and activities designed to address the safety, health and well-being of the people who live in Summit County. The Health Department seeks to create a healthful environment and ensure the accessibility of health services to all.
SCPHs core values are reflected in our strategic approach and guide our interactions with our clients, community partners and each other. We believe these values are what make us unique and are essential to helping create a healthier community for all. Summit County Public Healths core values are embodied in the acronym PROMISE.
Providing professionalism - Honesty, integrity and competency in all interactions Respect - Everyone who interacts with us in any capacity will be treated with respect Outstanding quality - We are nationally accredited and have an ongoing commitment to continuous improvement Mission-driven dedication - Our mission statement says it all. It's who we are and what we do Innovation - We look at every situation as an opportunity to be forward-thinking and proactive Service-orientation - Our goal is to provide excellent customer service in all interactions Equity for all - Everyone should have the opportunity to attain their highest level of healthy, regardless of social or demographic factors
The mission of the Akron Regional Air Quality Management District (ARAQMD) is to protect the public from the adverse health impacts of air pollutants and to educate the public about air quality issues.
ARAQMD began as a division of the Akron Health Department (AHD)on January 1, 1965. In 1971, we became a multi-jurisdictional agency, by signing agreements with all the local health departments in Summit, Medina and Portage Counties. Towards the end of 1971, ARAQMD became a local affiliate of the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA), charged with enforcing the state air pollution rules and regulations. ARAQMD continued as a part of the AHD until the city health department merged with Summit County Public Health (SCPH) on January 1, 2011. ARAQMD now operates as a service of Summit County Public Health enforcing OEPAs rules and regulations in the tri-county region. We work toward protectingpublic health and the environment from hazards related to air pollution.
The engineering staff regulates industrial and commercial air pollution sources by coordinating with the facilities to draft permit language which describes what types of pollution reducing technology they must use and necessary efficiency of that technology. The staff members inspect air pollution sources to evaluate the compliance of the facility. By drafting good permits plus documenting and pursuing violations if they occur, we can ensure that the pollutants being emitted by industry are limited and are kept below levels that harm public health and the environment, while making sure our local industry can operate and thrive.
The enforcement staff of ARAQMD responds to complaints of odors, dust, asbestos and open burning activities. Any violations identified are documented and, if deemed significant enough, are forwarded to Ohio EPA for enforcement. As we identify those who are breaking Ohios air pollution laws, and work with OEPA to help offenders return to compliance, we are helping to protectpublic health and the environment.
Monitoring of air quality is the third major responsibility of ARAQMD. Our monitoring staff collects air pollutant levels across the three counties to determine how our air quality measures up to the NAAQS. We currently monitor for three of the six criteria air pollutants: ozone, sulfur dioxide and fine particulate matter. With these measurements, we generate an Air Quality Index (AQI) to help the public understand the quality of the air at that time. During the pollen season (March - September), we sample pollen and report that number along with the AQI on the web, at our information line (330-375-2545) and on our Facebook page.
The Children with Medical Handicaps Program (CMH) is a health care program in the Ohio Department of Health (ODH). CMH links families of children with special health care needs to a network of quality providers and helps families obtain payment for the services their children need.
CMH's mission is to assure, through the development and support of high quality, coordinated systems, that children with special health care needs and their families obtain comprehensive care and services that are family centered, community based and culturally sensitive.
CMH is a state-administered program that operates within ODH. CMH receives funding for services from the federal Maternal and Child Health Block Grant, state general revenue funds, county tax funds, third-party reimbursements and donations. CMH promotes early identification of children with handicapping conditions and treatment of those children by appropriate health care providers.
Mission: CHC is committed to preventing andreducing chronic disease statewide. Through cross-sector collaboration, weare activating communities to improve access to and affordability of healthy food and increase opportunities for physical activity where Ohioanslive, work, and play. By implementing sustainable evidence-based strategies,CHC is creating a culture of health.The Creating Healthy Communities Program (CHC) is funded by a federalPreventive Health and Health Services Block Grant administered by the Ohio Department of Health. The CHC program goal is to reduce the preventablerisk factors for chronic conditions such as hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes.