Tuesday, June 18, 2013
 
About the District Board of Health

 

National Men's Health Week

National Men's Health Week, June 10-16, which concludes on Father's Day, is a good time to focus on how men can take care of their own physical and mental health for themselves and for the well-being of their families.  That means eating right, being active, and getting healthy.

In recognition of Father's Day, click here for information about the National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse.  

Mission

The District Board of Health exists to promote and protect the health of individuals and communities within Mahoning County. The Board of Health and staff pursue the goal of healthy people in healthy communities by working to fulfill these core public health functions:

  • prevent epidemics
  • protect the environment, the air, food, water, and housing
  • promote healthy behaviors
  • monitor the health status of the community
  • mobilize community action for health
  • respond to disasters
  • assure the accessibility of medical care
  • reach out to link high-risk, disadvantaged persons to needed services
  • provide medical care when needed
  • train health workers skilled in health promotion and disease prevention
  • research innovative solutions to public health problems
  • lead the development of sound health policy and planning
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