/tags/cincinnati-health-department Cincinnati Health Department en-US Copyright Fri, 30 Aug 2024 08:06:00 GMT /environment/2024-08-30/longer-mosquito-season-cincinnati Climate change is creating longer summers — and mosquito seasons — in the U.S. The implications aren't just itchy. Fri, 30 Aug 2024 08:06:00 GMT /environment/2024-08-30/longer-mosquito-season-cincinnati Isabel Nissley /local-news/2024-07-24/cincinnati-health-department-new-medical-director-yury-gonzales Dr. Yury Gonzales served as Cincinnati Health Department medical director from 2015 to 2020. He resumed that role again Tuesday. Wed, 24 Jul 2024 18:58:57 GMT /local-news/2024-07-24/cincinnati-health-department-new-medical-director-yury-gonzales Nick Swartsell /health/2024-07-22/cincinnati-midwest-moderate-increase-covid-19-cases While cases are rising nationally, local health experts say Cincinnati and the Midwest are only seeing a moderate increase compared to other regions in the United States. Mon, 22 Jul 2024 08:01:00 GMT /health/2024-07-22/cincinnati-midwest-moderate-increase-covid-19-cases Zack Carreon /local-news/2024-05-28/cincinnati-health-department-life-expectancy-gaps There's as much as a 25-year gap between the average life expectancy in some Cincinnati neighborhoods. The Cincinnati Health Department is looking to make up some of that difference. Tue, 28 May 2024 07:20:00 GMT /local-news/2024-05-28/cincinnati-health-department-life-expectancy-gaps Nick Swartsell /local-news/2024-02-16/report-recommends-cincinnati-health-department-move-services-buildings The department currently owns and operates numerous health centers and administrative buildings around town and leases several others. Fri, 16 Feb 2024 20:43:26 GMT /local-news/2024-02-16/report-recommends-cincinnati-health-department-move-services-buildings Zack Carreon /politics/2023-10-09/cincinnati-400m-deferred-maintenance-problem Cincinnati is at least $400 million behind on maintaining city infrastructure like roads, parks, and recreation centers. Several City Council members took a tour Monday of some facilities most in need of attention. Tue, 10 Oct 2023 00:05:37 GMT /politics/2023-10-09/cincinnati-400m-deferred-maintenance-problem Becca Costello /health/2023-08-10/mosquitos-test-positive-west-nile-virus-cincinnati Local health officials are asking the public to be extra careful about mosquito bites right now. The Cincinnati Health Department reports seven mosquito pools have tested positive for West Nile Virus, compared to just two each in the last two years Thu, 10 Aug 2023 22:26:57 GMT /health/2023-08-10/mosquitos-test-positive-west-nile-virus-cincinnati Becca Costello /health/2023-05-12/cincinnati-health-dept-local-conversations-minority-health-concerns The department is hosting "Local Conversations" Saturday to hear peoples' concerns about minority health disparity issues and equity efforts. Fri, 12 May 2023 08:20:00 GMT /health/2023-05-12/cincinnati-health-dept-local-conversations-minority-health-concerns Tana Weingartner /local-news/2023-01-24/dr-grant-mussman-cincinnati-health-commissioner The Cincinnati Board of Health voted to tap Dr. Grant Mussman for the leadership role. He's been interim health commissioner since Melba Moore resigned last January. Wed, 25 Jan 2023 01:54:34 GMT /local-news/2023-01-24/dr-grant-mussman-cincinnati-health-commissioner Nick Swartsell /local-news/2022-07-27/two-cases-of-monkeypox-reportedin-cincinnati The CDC will confirm the diagnosis reported by two commercial labs. Wed, 27 Jul 2022 16:19:21 GMT /local-news/2022-07-27/two-cases-of-monkeypox-reportedin-cincinnati Bill Rinehart