"Cleveland City Council is teaming up with the Cleveland Department of Public Health to push for ordinances of local smoke and vape shops to address what officials and community leaders say is a growing problem." ideastream.org/health/2025-03…

We're honored to announce our 2025-26 Board of Directors. Each of them brings many years of experience of leadership in urban public health departments across the U.S., and their collective voice matters now more than ever. bigcitieshealth.org/2025-26-board-…

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Out with the team from City Hall and neighbors today cleaning up an encampment as part of our Home for Every Neighbor initiative. Grateful for everyone pitching in as we keep pushing for real solutions to end homelessness in Cleveland.

There were times growing up when we didn't know if we'd have a place to live, but we had Grandma Sarah's duplex on Dove as a safe haven. A Home for Every Neighbor is personal for me. I’m pleased to announce that we've now placed 150+ neighbors in homes. clevelandohio.gov/news/home-ever…

1940s milk advertisements produced for the Cleveland Division of Health

For my first Signal Cleveland piece, I explored the city’s role in the nation’s first Earth Day in 1970. One tidbit: It involved students marching in a protest called the “procession of death” to the polluted Cuyahoga River. More below: signalcleveland.org/cleveland-role…

More than 1,300 kids in Cleveland tested positive for elevated levels of lead in their blood last year, the city's health director said Monday. A City Council committee spent 3.5 hours examining where we stand on tackling the lead-paint crisis in homes. news5cleveland.com/news/local-new…

What would cutting Medicaid expansion mean for Cleveland? Potentially, a $596 million drop in health spending. One nonprofit clinic estimates it could lose ~$2M a year in revenue, which could shrink their staff & lengthen wait times Signal Cleveland signalcleveland.org/medicaid-cuts-…

What do you prefer? A $2.4B Dome in Brook Park or a $1.2B renovation of the existing stadium Downtown Cleveland?

Per NOACA, "An Air Quality Advisory for ground-level ozone has been issued for Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Medina, Portage, and Summit Counties. The advisory will be effective through Monday, May 12. Air quality levels may be "Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups"

Case Western Reserve University received a $3.3 million grant to work with food pantries to connect clients who smoke with a tobacco quit line. Signal Cleveland signalcleveland.org/case-western-a…

🚭 Big win for the people of Cleveland, thanks in large part to the focused efforts of Cleveland Department of Public Health and Dave Margolius axios.com/local/clevelan…

Letter to the Editor The silent epidemic: Cleveland’s ongoing battle with lead poisoning David Margolius MD, Director of Public Health, City of Cleveland cleveland.com/letters/2025/0…

First ever Tuxes and Tiaras Kiddies Prom to promote #LeadFreeCLE #LeadSafeCLE Cleveland Department of Public Health 93.1 WZAK Office of Mayor Bibb

We’re at the U.S. Mayors annual meeting this week, advocating for policies to end the sale of flavored tobacco products. Proud to stand with CityHealth and mayors like Justin M. Bibb to protect kids and communities targeted by Big Tobacco. Learn more about our work with

.Cleveland Department of Public Health director Dave Margolius "said Kennedy is wasting time going over settled science. Margolius said the nation should be able to focus on smoking cessation and eliminating lead poisoning—not worry about measles outbreaks amid the vaccine distrust that Kennedy is fanning."

This is one of the most important things I will do as mayor. A Home For Every Neighbor has helped 180 Clevelanders find housing and get back on track. clevescene.com/news/cleveland…

Not to be ageist or anything but.... 👴🏾 🏠 because Cleveland’s housing stock is so old, many of the units in town should be tested for lead. Lead in Cleveland is a major issue, so let's talk about how you can check for lead in your home. ✍🏻 Celia Hack signalnews.info/4mChXm7