Summit County Health Departments (Ohio)

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Summit County Health Departments operate at the state, county, or local level, and they are responsible for monitoring public health. As part of this responsibility, Health Departments in Summit County, Ohio may provide a range of services, including issuing birth certificates and death certificates. These records, which act as legal proof, contain personal information such as the date, time, and location of birth or death. These records may be required to apply for government services, carry out a will, or conduct genealogical research. Summit County Health Departments may also provide information on public health threats, health code violations, and disease tracking. They may also provide information about Summit County restaurant violations, unhealthy living conditions, and public health complaints. Health Departments provide access to their services and documents on their website.

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Summit County Coroners and Medical Examiners are responsible for determining the cause, time, and manner of death for a deceased person. They also maintain Summit County death records, which include information filed with the state or local government authorities. These records list information about how the deceased individual passed away, the time and place of death, and any personal information about the deceased, such as the person's name, date of birth, and age at death. Coroners and Medical Examiners in Summit County, Ohio also keep reports on autopsies, cause of death investigations, and other reports made by their office. These Summit County public records may be available through the Coroner and Medical Examiner website.