About Lake County General Health District

The Lake County General Health District was established in 1919/1920 under the Hughes–Griswold Act, a direct response to the influenza epidemic (pandemic) of 1918-1919 in which more than one-half million people died in the United States and more than 20 million worldwide.  Prior to its adoption, municipalities were responsible for their own health programs, meaning that nearly 2,150 health departments existed in Ohio. Most departments had little medical training or public health knowledge. Since the formation of public health agencies, the life expectancy of Americans has increased dramatically through the prevention of diseases through safe food and water supplies, sanitation, nutrition, vaccines, and antibiotics. These are the services and educational programs that are delivered through your local and county health departments in Ohio. Currently, there are 121 health departments in Ohio. Lake County General Health District was the 14th health department in Ohio to become accredited, in August 2016, under the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) standards.

The Lake County General Health District (LCGHD) is governed under Federal, Ohio, and LCGHD Laws, Rules, and Regulations that pertain to LCGHD programming. See our Laws, Rules, and Regulations page for a table containing clickable links to these areas. Note that some regulations have not been included that are outdated or superseded by Ohio law.

Location & Office Hours


5966 Heisley Road Mentor, OH 44060 

8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday

8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Wednesday

Weekends – Closed

Vital Statistics Hours of Operation: 
Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

WIC – By Appointment Only

WIC location hours

Phone Numbers


Main: (440) 350-2543

West End: (440) 918-2543

East End: (440) 428-4348 ext. 2543

Fax: (440) 350-2548

After Hours 24/7 Line for Public Health Emergencies: (440) 974-5009

Divisions


Community Health Services: (440) 350-2554

Environmental Health/Complaints: (440) 350-2543

Health Education and Outreach: (440) 350-2481

Population Health & Emergency Planning: (440) 350-2939

Vital Statistics: (440) 350-2549

WIC: (440) 350-2552

Staff

Board Members