Health department /news/tags/health-department Health department en-US Copyright Thu, 26 Aug 2021 09:05:00 GMT Some Summit County School Districts Move to Requiring Masks, While Others Keep Them Optional /news/health-science/2021-08-26/some-summit-county-school-districts-move-to-requiring-masks-while-others-keep-them-optional Despite the rising number of COVID-19 cases in Ohio, the masking policies still vary among school districts. Thu, 26 Aug 2021 09:05:00 GMT /news/health-science/2021-08-26/some-summit-county-school-districts-move-to-requiring-masks-while-others-keep-them-optional Abigail Bottar, Rachel Gross Community Organizations Offer Help Signing Up for COVID-19 Vaccine /news/health-science/2021-02-15/community-organizations-offer-help-signing-up-for-covid-19-vaccine Several community organizations stepped up to offer help to older adults trying to navigate signing up for a COVID-19 vaccine. Mon, 15 Feb 2021 10:00:54 GMT /news/health-science/2021-02-15/community-organizations-offer-help-signing-up-for-covid-19-vaccine Abigail Bottar Voter Advocates See a Future for Curbside Voting /news/government-politics/2020-11-24/voter-advocates-see-a-future-for-curbside-voting Although there were some hiccups with curbside voting this election season, voter advocates believe improvements can be made to make this service more accessible to Ohio voters. Tue, 24 Nov 2020 10:05:22 GMT /news/government-politics/2020-11-24/voter-advocates-see-a-future-for-curbside-voting Afi Scruggs Ohio Lawmakers May Waive Health Department Prohibitions of Dogs at Outdoor Dining Spots /news/community/2017-08-22/ohio-lawmakers-may-waive-health-department-prohibitions-of-dogs-at-outdoor-dining-spots Two bills that would permit dogs on restaurant patios statewide are being introduced in the House and Senate. The measures are as much about business as… Wed, 23 Aug 2017 00:15:26 GMT /news/community/2017-08-22/ohio-lawmakers-may-waive-health-department-prohibitions-of-dogs-at-outdoor-dining-spots Jo Ingles Akron Community Groups to Split $1.5 Million in Funding to Combat Infant Mortality /news/government-politics/2016-03-16/akron-community-groups-to-split-1-5-million-in-funding-to-combat-infant-mortality Four Akron-based community groups will split $1.5 million in state funds to help combat infant mortality.In the past, state officials divvied up the funds… Wed, 16 Mar 2016 21:02:40 GMT /news/government-politics/2016-03-16/akron-community-groups-to-split-1-5-million-in-funding-to-combat-infant-mortality