School Inspections
The Ohio Department of Health (ODH), Bureau of Environmental Health, Indoor Environments Section houses the School Environmental Health Program.
This program works to improve the environmental health of Ohio’s schools through both regulatory and non-regulatory means. The Ashtabula County Health Department inspects approximately 30 schools on an annual basis. During these inspections, Registered Sanitarians identify health and safety conditions and sanitation practices within the school environment that may pose a threat to students and staff. Items which are focal points during a typical inspection of the school environment include indoor air quality, proper storage and handling of hazardous chemicals, pest control and pesticide use, playground safety, communicable disease prevention and practices, proper food handling in kitchens and cafeterias, and general fire and electrical safety. Sanitarians also work closely with school administrators and school nurses and make them aware of public health concerns identified in a school building.
School kitchens are licensed and inspected in the Food Service Program.
Regulations Enforced
School Regulations (per .Ohio Revised Code Section 3707.26).
Bureau For Children With Medical Handicaps (BCMH)
BCMH is a tax-supported program of the Ohio Department of Health that helps children with special health care needs and their families. The goal of BCMH is to assure that children with special health care needs and their families obtain comprehensive care and services.
THE DIAGNOSTIC PROGRAM
The purpose of the diagnostic program is to rule out a medically handicapping condition, diagnose a condition, and help to develop a treatment plan. There are no income requirements to utilize the diagnostic program. The child must be under the age of 21 years and be an Ohio resident. The diagnostic workup must be completed by an approved BCMH provider. To locate a BCMH provider please call (440) 576-6010 option #2 and ask to speak to a nurse.
THE TREATMENT PROGRAM
The purpose of the treatment program is to provide ongoing services for medically and financially eligible children. BCMH requires that third party resources such as Medicaid or other health insurance pay first. BCMH supplements insurance when families have inadequate coverage.
Click on this link for more information with Ohio Department of Health
For further information please contact us at 440-576-6010 option #2
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Information for Parents about Lead.
Life Runs Better Unleaded. Keep a healthy home thatʼs lead-safe. For more information on lead poisoning, call 1 877-LEADSAFE (1-877-532-3723) or go to the Ohio Department of Healthʼs Childhood Lead Poisoning information page here.
Below is a file that provides you with valuable resources on Ashtabula County's Prescription Drop-Off Locations
Call (440) 576-6010, option 2, for the Nursing Department during normal business hours for vaccine information, clinics list, or an appointment.
For the Environmental Department or Vital Statistics, call (440) 576-6010, option 3, during normal business hours.
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