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Operating responsibly during the COVID-19 Pandemic
2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
For information on COVID-19:
www.coronavirus.ohio.gov
Ohio Department of Health Call Center
1-833-4-ASK-ODH (1-833-427-5634)
Open 7 days/week, 9am – 8pm
Search by county or zip code to see a list of COVID-19 vaccine providers near you. To access this tool, click HERE.
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Prior to coming to your COVID-19 vaccine appointment you will need to complete the Immunization Adult Health History-COVID form. If you are unable to print a form one will be provided upon your arrival.
Health Commissioner Announcements
- 4/12/2021 Announcement of COVID-19 vaccine appointments are now open to any Ohio residents age 18 or older. Click HERE to view the announcement.
COVID-19 Testing Sites
COVID-19 Epi Reports for Stark County
- April 22, 2021
- April 29, 2021
- May 6, 2021
- May 20, 2021
- May 27, 2021
- June 3, 2021
- June 10, 2021
- June 24, 2021
- July 1, 2021
- July 8, 2021
Stark County Community Moving Forward, Aultman Health Foundation and Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital recently teamed up to give us “A Dose of Reality.”
Check out this video, which was created to give accurate vaccine information from people of color to people of color. Join us as health leaders from our local community give us the facts about the COVID-19 vaccine.
The Massillon City School District will be operating a summer food program this summer from June 7 – August 6. This free program will provide prepared meals to children ages 18 and younger. Sign up is not required and children do not need to be enrolled in Massillon City Schools to participate.
Meals will be available Monday-Friday at WHS from 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and will also be distributed throughout the Massillon community at the locations and times listed on the flyer below.
Click below to view the flyer with the locations and times.
Terri Argent, REHS—Health Commissioner
Tel: 330-830-1712 | Fax: 330-830-1798
111 Tremont Ave. SW | Massillon, OH 44647
Monday – Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm
MassillonHealthDept@massillonohio.gov
The Massillon City Health Department has monthly Board meetings, and all meetings are open to the public. The Health Department remains open during Board meetings. Please click to view the Board meeting schedule.
2021 Massillon Board of Health Meeting Schedule
Board of Health Members
The responsibility of the Massillon City Health Department is to protect the citizens of Massillon against disease. In honor of that duty, and with approval from the Mayor, the Board of Health meetings will be held via teleconference.
Reminder: Our office will be closed on the following dates. Please click to view schedules.
2021 Closed for Holiday Schedule
2021 Closed for In-Service Meetings
Check Facebook for additional departmental closures.
Directions to the Massillon City Health Department
In the event of a public health Emergency, Class A (1) reportable disease or bioterrorism event, call (330) 830-1710 between 8:30am and 4:30pm Monday through Friday. To reach the Health Department after those hours, contact 911 or the Massillon Police Department at (330) 832-9811.
Mission:
The mission of the Massillon City Health Department is to help promote and protect the health and well-being of the citizens in the Massillon Community.
Vision:
A community where all residents have access to services to achieve a healthy lifestyle both mentally and physically.
Values:
M – Mission and vision driven
C – Community focused
H – Health equity for all
D – Disease prevention and education
Contact Us
Food Service
Bethany Perkowski, REHS – Environmental Health Director
Tel: 330-830-1795
bperkowski@massillonohio.gov
Garbage & Nuisance Complaints
Terri Argent, REHS, Health Commissioner
Tel: 330-830-1712
targent@massillonohio.gov
Nursing Division
Audrey Sylvester, RN, Director of Nursing
Tel: 330-830-1797
amsylvester@massillonohio.gov
Christine Gogerty, RN, Public Health Nurse
Tel: 330-830-1713
cgogerty@massillonohio.gov
Vital Statistics
Anita Combs, Registrar
Tel: 330-830-1710
acombs@massillonohio.gov
Crystal Gardner, Deputy Registrar
Tel: 330-830-1711
cgardner@massillonohio.gov
W.I.C. Program
Erin Wise, RD, LD, CLC – W.I.C. Supervisor
Tel: 330-830-1715
WIC07631@odh.ohio.gov
Vicki Porter – W.I.C. Clinical Assistant
Tel: 330-830-1715
vporter@massillonohio.gov
The Stark County Public Health Emergency Response Plan (PHERP) establishes the basis for coordination of the four local health departments (Alliance City Health Department, Canton City Public Health, Massillon City Health Department, and the Stark County Health Department), resources, and response, to provide public health and medical services during an emergency or disaster. We invite you to view the Stark County Public Health Emergency Response Plan, and please feel free to ask any questions regarding the plan itself or our planning efforts with our community partners.
Please click the link below. Any questions or comments can be directed to Amy Ascani at (330) 493-9904 Ext. 2001.