Communicable Diseases
The Kent City Health Department Nurse Clinic works in conjunction with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Ohio Department of Health to prevent the spread of communicable diseases. Communicable Disease defined is referred to as a disease which may be transmitted directly or indirectly from one individual to another.
The Health Department refers patients seeking care in a variety of categories to centers for assistance with their health concerns. View a listing of health assistance providers.
Infectious Disease Reporting
Communicable diseases are required by law to be reported by physicians to local Health Departments for the purposes of statistics, treatment follow-up, and prevention of community epidemics. These reports are used to protect the public's health by quickly identifying outbreaks, developing policies to promote wellness, and offering a snapshot of the community's health.
- To report a communicable disease in the city of Kent Ohio limits, please complete this form NE Ohio Communicable Disease Report Form (PDF) and fax to 330-678-2082.
- Reportable Infectious Diseases
- Ohio Department of Health Infectious Diseases
Contact Us
City of Kent, Ohio
930 Overholt Road
Kent, OH 44240
Phone: 330.678.8100