Lorain County General Health District

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The purpose of this website is to serve as a source for information and resources that promote Safe & Healthy Lorain County Communities.

Creating partnerships that combine efforts to ...

Mobilizing citizens to take charge of their own health and safety



Attention: Office Closed on July 3, 2009

6/29 -- In observance of the Fourth of July holiday, the Lorain County General Health District office will be closed on Friday, July 3.

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Fatality Update in Lorain County: Look Twice, Save a Life!

6/24 -- An alarming six of the 12 roadway fatalities that have occurred so far in 2009 have been motorcyclists.

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Ohio's Booster Seat Law Has Changed

6/23 -- Ohio's Child Passenger Safety Law regarding Booster Seats has changed and will go into effect on October 7, 2009.

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Don't Take a Vacation from Safety

6/18 -- Summer is almost here, which means exciting adventures, trips, barbecues and time away from work and school. Yet summer is also known as "trauma season," especially for children.

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Tips to Keep You Afloat While Boating

5/21 -- Swimsuit- check! Sunscreen- check! Lifejackets- check! Fun on the water begins with safety.

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Children's Product Recalls

12/7 -- Safe Kids USA is part of Safe Kids Worldwide, a global network of organizations whose mission is to prevent accidental childhood injury, a leading killer of children 14 and under. A portion of their web site is devoted to providing the public with information on product recalls. It is especially important to review recalled products before shopping for the holiday season.

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