Kent Health Department – Reporting Public Policy

Reporting Public Policy

A Reporting Project of the Kent State University School of Media and Journalism

Jay Shah February 12, 2020August 9, 2022 0 Comments coronavirus, Kent Health Department, ohio department of health, public health

Coronavirus Poses No Immediate Threat to Ohio

The 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) swept the nation by a storm, with extensive travel restrictions and procedures in place for

Pamela Marotta May 5, 2015June 17, 2015 0 Comments Community, downtown, downtown kent, Justin Smith, Kent, Kent Health Department, Occupancy Permit, Pizza, Ramella's Pizzeria, Ramella's Spy Lounge, Window

Kent Pizzeria Forced to Closed Half Their Doors

Story By: Pamela Marotta Ramella’s a local pizzeria in downtown Kent has been forced to close their doors due to a safety

Joanna Kamvouris December 4, 2014December 4, 2014 0 Comments Health, Kent Health Department, Kent State University

Rosie’s Diner Inspections Find Critical Violation, Repeat Observation

Thick, fluffy waffles, juicy, stacked burgers and crispy mozzarella sticks are among the mouthwatering meals on the menu at Rosie’s

Mariam Makatsaria December 3, 2014June 17, 2015 0 Comments Health, kent city council, Kent Health Department, Litter and Trash, Trash, Trash in Kent

Trash-related violations increase in 2014

Trash complaints increased dramatically in 2014 compared to previous years, according to the Kent Health Department‘s records. The projected number

Alyssa Flynn November 11, 2014October 19, 2015 0 Comments apartments, boarding homes, David Garcia, Eagles Landing, Fair Housing Contact Service, Health, heather phile, Housing, Housing Code, Kent, Kent Health Department, kent state university, Off-campus housing, public records, rooming homes, Students, University Edge, University Oaks, zoning

What You Need to Know About Off-Campus Housing

Story by: Michael Bratton, Alyssa Flynn, Haley Phillippi and Rob Rompala Off-campus housing is becoming overcrowded and has resulted in

Bob Vickers October 17, 2014 0 Comments Ebola, Health, Kent, Kent City Council, Kent Health Department, Kent State University, Portage County Department of Health

Public Health Officials Speak at Kent City Council

The Wednesday, October 13 Kent City Council meeting started with Ebola talk. Portage County Health Commissioner, Jeff Neistadt, Director of

Alyssa Flynn October 16, 2014October 17, 2014 0 Comments City of Kent, city of kent health department, Community, Ebola, Kent City Council, Kent Health Department, Ohio, Ohio ebola, Portage County

Kent City Council addresses Ebola before council meeting

Kent City Council met Wednesday night to suspend and adopt a multitude of ordinances from the community development, finance, health

Megan Brown October 15, 2014October 16, 2014 0 Comments city council, College Avenue, Community, Ebola, Kent, kent, Kent City Council, Kent Health Department, Parking, Portage County Health Department

Kent City Council becomes informed on Ebola, passes ordinance to purchase properties on College Avenue

Kent City Council held a meeting Oct. 15, which took more of an informational turn as the talk of Ebola

Mariam Makatsaria September 16, 2014September 16, 2014 0 Comments City of Kent, city of kent health department, Health, health inspections, Kent, Kent Health Department, kent tattoo, ohio inspections, tattoo parlor inspections, tattoo parlors

New Body Art Codes to Keep Public Safe

The State of Ohio passed a new code regarding tattoo parlor inspections Sept. 1, adding new regulations that will be

Carley Hull September 7, 2014September 8, 2014 0 Comments Brimfield, carley hull, City of Kent, city of kent health department, duwayne porter, Health, jeff neistadt, Kent, kent, Kent Health Department, mosquito, mosquitoes, ohio department of health, Portage County, portage county health department, west nile virus

West Nile virus positive mosquitoes found in Portage County, City of Kent taking precautions

Words by Carley Hull. Photo by Rachael Le Goubin. The City of Kent and Portage County Health Departments are taking

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