3 Positive Pools of Mosquitoes Test Positive for West Nile Virus in Tuscarawas County.
Locations: 4163 Seibert Hill Rd. SW @ Foreign Hills Auto Salvage York twp. (1 positive pool)
1432 Tall Timber Rd. NE @ The Humane Society of Tuscarawas County Goshen twp (2 positive pools)

Tuscarawas County Health Department is actively conducting mosquito trapping, treating standing water and night time spraying. Weather permitting TCHD will be spraying the above areas in the next few days.
These reports serve as a reminder that WNV infected mosquitoes are active.

Here are some steps you should take to prevent exposure to WNV:
Avoid mosquito bites. It is import to prioritize personal protection to prevent mosquito bites.
• Wear EPA-registered mosquito repellents whenever mosquitoes are present and follow label instructions.
• Wear long, loose, light-colored clothing.
• Install or repair screens on windows and doors to keep mosquitoes outside.
Help reduce mosquito breeding around your home. Get rid of potential mosquito breeding sites to help prevent mosquito-borne diseases.
• Empty standing water from flowerpots, gutters, buckets, pool covers, pet water dishes, discarded tires, and birdbaths.
• Consider using products containing Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis (Bti), available at many garden and home improvement stores, to control mosquito larvae in containers that are too large to empty. Follow the label instructions.

Have all horses vaccinated against WNV. All horse owners should vaccinate their animals against West Nile Virus. Contact your vet to find out more information on this important vaccine.
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Taking these steps will help protect against mosquito-borne diseases, including WNV.

Mission Statement:
The Tuscarawas County Health Department is dedicated to promoting healthy choices, preventing disease, protecting the environment for all persons who live, work and play in our community.
 
Vision Statement:
Tuscarawas County Health Department envisions a community where all dimensions of health and wellness are met and children and adults alike are provided with a clean and healthy environment.
 

Tuscarawas County General Health District Administration

Tuscarawas County Board of Health Members

Katie Seward MPH, CHES, CTTS; Health Commissioner
Daniel Blumer D.O.; Medical Director
Andrea Dominick LPCC-S, LICDC; Director of Alcohol and Addiction
Caroline Terakedis RS; Director of Environmental
Loretta Pinchek; Director of Medical Records
Amy Kaser RN; Director of Nursing
Valerie Wilson MS, RD, LD, CLC; Director of WIC 
Michael Cochran, President
Jeri Middaugh, Vice-President
Tweed Vorhees
Andrea Fanti, Phd., Ed.D
Milan Packovich, MD
Reginald Stockert

The Board of Health meets the second Wednesday of each month at 3:15pm at the Tuscarawas County Health Department,
public welcome.  

2017 County Health Rankings Released

Useful Websites

 Tuscarawas County Health Department (TCHD) is located at 897 East Iron Avenue Dover, Ohio 44622
(330) 343-5555 or 1-800-860-8302
To report a public health emergency after hours please call (330) 343-5555 and listen to the prompts.