Cincinnati Health Department

Health Department says budget cuts will increase rats and bed bugs

Ann Thompson — Thu, 16 May 2013 16:45:07 +0000

The Cincinnati Health Department (CHD) is putting the public on notice that proposed budget cuts will have a direct effect on services. A meeting is scheduled for May 28 to discuss the layoff of 18 employees and what the cuts will mean.

CHD Spokesman Rocky Merz says over the last five years the department has had to eliminate more than 100 positions.

Is Cincinnati making progress in the bed bug fight?

Ann Thompson — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 21:15:05 +0000

The Cincinnati Health Department says the number of residents with bed bug infestation is down seven percent since 2009. But at least two members of the Joint Bed Bug Task Force disagree that the city is making real progress.

Ohio Representative Dale Mallory leads the task force and says he's frustrated that Cincinnati hasn't worked hard enough to get bigger decreases. He says the city is still near the top on many U.S.

Cincinnati to implement recommendations from lead hazard study

Jay Hanselman — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 18:27:47 +0000

The Cincinnati Health Department is continuing its efforts to reduce childhood lead poisoning in the city.

The Health Department presented its latest information Wednesday to Council’s Rules and Government Operations Committee.

The group heard about a recent consultant’s report to improve the program. It contains more than 30 recommendations. Dr. Camille Jones said one aspect involves the city’s law and regulations.