City of Struthers Public Health Department
Struthers City Board of Health
Board of Health Members
Ron Carcelli
Frank DiVito
Margaret Giura
Joan Tutko
Sharon Vidman
Mayor Terry Stocker
Health Commissioner
Dr. John Yemma
Medical Director
Dr. Peter Andrews, DO
Environmental Health Office
Lori Diorio, BS,RS
6 Elm Street, Struthers, Ohio 44471
330-755-2181 Ext. 123
Fax: 330-755-1550
E-Mail: STRUCIHD@ODH.OHIO.GOV
Nursing Office
Donna Rios, MS,RN
Mauthe Park Multipurpose Building
156 Smithfield Street,
Struthers, Ohio 44471
330-755-7977 or Fax: 330-755-8271
E-Mail: nurse@cityofstruthers.com
Environmental Health
Nuisance Control
The Registered Sanitarian on staff investigates and resolves environmental health nuisance complaints. These complaints include the control of nuisance wildlife, noxious odors, lead-based paint hazards, drainage, and trash. Citations are issued and consultations are made with the City Prosecutor if needed to resolve these complaints.
Vector Control
A Licensed Pesticide Operator is on staff to control rodents through baiting and sanitation. Information on the control of other pests can also be provided. With the assistance of the Ohio Department of Health, vaccination baiting for raccoon strain rabies is completed regularly, and rabies along with the West Nile virus and other vector-borne diseases are monitored through surveillance programs. Investigations on all reported animal bites are conducted to make sure the animal is not rabid and is currently vaccinated for rabies. Rabies vaccination clinics for dogs, cats, and ferrets are provided when possible.
School and Pool Safety
School safety inspections are provided yearly to make sure the children have a healthy and safe environment in which to learn. Public pools are licensed and inspected to confirm that the water quality is safe and the pool environment is maintained in a sound condition.
Food Facilities
Retail Food Establishments that sell prepackaged food, over-the-counter drugs, baby food, meats, produce, and bakery items are licensed yearly and inspected several times a year. Food Service Operations that prepare and serve food and Temporary Park-Camps and Mobile Food Service Operations at local festivals are also licensed yearly and regularly inspected. These inspections ensure that the operators are complying with state and federal food safety laws to protect the public from food borne illnesses. These inspections include the structural maintenance and sanitation of the facility, employee cleanliness and food preparation practices, and food protection and safety. All new food facilities must have their plans reviewed and approved before their initial license is given.
Plumbing Program
Plumbers are registered by the department and plumbing permits are issued. Final inspections are required to confirm adherence to all ordinances and codes. Grease traps are required for all local commercial food facilities that dispose of any grease. These facilities must acquire permits, and inspections are conducted to monitor compliance with local regulations
Private Water and Sewage Systems
Existing water wells are tested as requested to safeguard that residents relying on private water systems have a safe water supply. Existing private sewage systems are monitored and tested if needed to verify that they are functioning properly.
Nursing
The goal of the Nursing Department is to improve the health of the community through nursing interventions by working with families and individuals, health related groups, and community leaders. Direct care, risk assessment, health education, and referrals to other agencies are provided.
Services for Adults
The nurse provides blood pressure screenings, health maintenance injections, and influenza vaccine administration. The Nursing Department answers questions about health issues and problems facing adults. The nurse acts to provide the citizens of Struthers with up to date information on current health concerns with assistance from the Ohio Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Home visits are made to elderly citizens in need of protective services and appropriate referrals are always made.
Services for Children
The nurse works to meet the health care needs of children in the community by conducting health screenings, administering immunizations, and acting as a resource for those with questions or concerns about health care issues. Information about lead and other poisonings, child safety seats, and other child safety issues is provided to the public. Also the Nursing Department works cooperatively with school nurses in the community and collaborates with various programs that provide services to children and their families.
WIC is a nutritional support program for women, infants, and children. The nurse works with the WIC group to assess growth and development, observe interactions with caregivers, and provide referrals when necessary.
The nurse provides public health nursing services to children with special health care needs in conjunction with the Bureau of Children with Medical Handicaps. If there is a suspected problem, arrangements can be made for diagnostic services to identify or rule out the potential disabling condition. Once needs are identified the nurse works with physicians and other providers to help the family understand and implement their child's plan of treatment.
To help new mothers become more confident about their own care and the care of their newborns, a home visit by the nurse is provided through the Help Me Grow program. This visit provides the new mother with information about what to expect and how to cope in the first few weeks after delivery. Information is given about routine care, normal growth and development patterns, and how to identify potential problems. A basic assessment of mother and infant is done, and general questions and concerns are addressed. Referrals to other programs or agencies are made as needed.
Other Resources
WIC
330-747-5661
Tuberculosis Clinic
330-744-4246
Head Start Learning Center
330-747-5663
St. Elizabeth Health Center Mobile Clinic
330-480-7962
Healthy Start Healthy Families
1-800-324-8680
If you would like additional information on Health-related topics, use the links below to visit these government-based sites on the web.
Ohio Department of Health (ODH)
Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA)
Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
State Board of Sanitarian Registration