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The opioid epidemic continues in Montgomery County with almost 250 overdose deaths so far this year. Providers have an important role to play in preventing medication misuse and addiction before it begins by promoting the safe use and disposal of medications. The Montgomery County Prevention Coalition, the Community Overdose Action Team, Public Health, local police […]
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The Ohio Department of Health has decreased the blood lead reference level to 3.5 ug/dl from 5 ug/dl, aligning with CDC guidance. This lower BLRV will identify more children for additional lead education, medical monitoring, and environmental assessments, and highlights a need for enhanced community partnerships to decrease risks associated with continued lead exposures. Public […]
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Public Health Dayton & Montgomery County Medical Director Becky Thomas, MD, shares the following information for dissemination among local physicians: CDC, the Mexican Ministry of Health, and U.S. state and local health departments are responding to a multinational outbreak of fungal meningitis among patients who had procedures under epidural anesthesia in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico. Officials […]
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The current measles outbreak going on in Columbus, Ohio is now up to 50 confirmed cases, with a 40% hospitalization rate. All of the cases are unvaccinated. MCMS has shared a report from Public Health Dayton & Montgomery County with member physicians containing comprehensive information on measles identification, diagnostic testing, case reporting requirements, and prevention […]
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