Be Prepared for the Next Emergency

Emergencies can happen at any time. Is your family ready?

September is National Preparedness Month, and it’s a great time to review your family’s emergency plan.

Make sure your plan includes:

  • Meeting points
  • Assigned responsibilities
  • Evacuation routes
  • A communication plan

Don’t forget about your emergency kit too. Create a kit for your family this month or make sure you have everything you need for it. Here are some items to include:

  • Non-perishable food
  • Water
  • Extra batteries
  • Flashlight
  • First aid kit
  • Cell phone with charger
  • Warm blanket
  • Medications
  • Important family documents
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Change of clothes
  • Personal hygiene items
  • Garbage bags
  • Infant bottles and formula

Learn more about emergency preparedness at ready.gov.  

Call ahead of time if you or your child has been around someone with measles
If you or your child has been around someone with measles or are experiencing possible measles symptoms, please call our office ahead of time to schedule any of our services.  Thank you!

What You Need to Know About Cyclosporiasis
Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal illness caused by a parasite called cyclospora. Thousands of cases have been reported across the United States. If you experience symptoms of Cyclosporiasis, contact your healthcare provider. Click for more resources about Cyclosporiasis from the CDC. 

Cyclosporiasis Information

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Get the Latest Updates from the Stark County HealthMobile

The Stark County HealthMobile is a 30-foot mobile unit that provides overdose education, naloxone distribution and harm reduction services to the community. Find out where the HealthMobile will be next by receiving our text updates. Text CARE to 1-855-640-8285.

UnitedHealthcare Plans Now Accepted

The Stark County Health Department is now accepting UnitedHealthcare commercial and Medicare plans. Call 330-493-9928 for more information or if you would like to make an appointment for one of our nursing clinics.  

Online dashboard features COVID-19 and Influenza activity

An online dashboard created by Canton City Public Health is available for you to view COVID-19 and influenza activity in Stark County. This dashboard will be updated on a weekly basis to provide you with current data and resources from the Ohio Department of Health and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. 

Need a vaccine? How about a TB Screening? Check out the Calendar of Events

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The Stark County Health Department is located in the Park Centre Plaza at 7235 Whipple Ave. NW in North Canton. We offer accessible parking to our building and are located on SARTA Bus Stop 5331 (Whipple Ave. and Batton St.).

Door #1 is the entrance for Birth and Death Certificates, Permits, Environmental Services and the Building Department. Entering Door #2, at the side of the building, will give you access to the stairs or elevator to our Nursing Services and Vaccine Clinics on the 2nd Floor of the building.

Who does the health department represent?

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The Stark County Combined General Health District (Stark County Health Department) was founded in 1920, serving the people of Stark County for over a century. The department is currently the ninth largest health district in the State of Ohio which serves the public health needs of over 250,000 people.

The jurisdiction of the Stark County Combined General Health District is comprised of 17 Townships, 12 Villages, and the cities of Canal Fulton, Louisville, and North Canton. The mission of the department is to assess, protect, promote, and improve the health of Stark County through leadership, quality service, and community partnerships.