News Releases | Multimedia/Photos
News Clips | Annual Report | Brochure | Newsletters
Public Records Request

The Communications Division is responsible for drafting and issuing all news releases, coordinating and conducting media interviews and producing written and audio-visual materials for educational and communication purposes. This division also assists in the development of the department's website.

In this section, you will find news articles, press releases, the annual report and other relevant information.

For more information or to schedule an interview, contact John Silcox at 449-7395 or john.silcox@co.allen.in.us.

Recent News Releases 

Oct. 1, 2008 New!
Mosquito spraying canceled because of weather [more]

Sept. 29, 2008
Health department to spray for mosquitoes in Aboite on Tuesday [more]
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Sept. 23, 2008
Health officials warn of rabies risk from bat exposures [more]

Sept. 16, 2008
More mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus [more]
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Sept. 11, 2008
Health department announces new hours [more]

Sept. 22, 2008
Health department to spray Ridgemont Drive area again Tuesday [more]
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Sept. 9, 2008 
Health department to spray for mosquitoes this week [more]
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Sept. 2, 2008
Health department to spray for mosquitoes on Wednesday [more] Spray map1
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Aug. 25, 2008
Health department to spray for West Nile virus on Tuesday [more] Spray map

July 17, 2008
Health department to end well water testing [more]

June 20, 2008
Residents urged to safely dispose of medical sharps [more]

May 27, 2008
New DVD teaches homeowners proper septic system maintenance [more][Spanish]

May 20, 2008
State officials caution Hoosiers about recreational water illness (ISDH) [more]

May 19, 2008
Free HIV tests offered for National Day of Testing [more][Spanish]

April 21, 2008
Residents urged to 'spring into action' to curb rats, mosquitoes [more] [Spanish]

Feb. 11, 2008
Health officials spread flu prevention message [more]

Jan. 25, 2008
Health officials advise consumers of canned food recall [more] 

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Archived News Releases

• 2006

• 2005

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Multimedia/Photos

Photo Gallery  (Click on thumbnails for larger view)

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News Clips

• Health board, outdoor cooks find accord
  (News-Sentinel, Nov. 18, 2008)
   

• Camp car plan given go-ahead
  (Journal Gazette, Nov. 18, 2008)
   

• Plan expands eateries' outdoor grilling
  (Journal Gazette, Nov. 18, 2008)
   

• Outdoor grilling ordinance in Allen County
  (Indiana's News Center, Nov. 17, 2008)
   

Annual Report 

• 2007
   
• 2006
   
• 2005  
   
• 2004
   
• 2003

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Department Brochure

• Printable document

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Department Newsletter

• August 2007
   

• October 2007
   

• December 2007
   

• February 2008
   

• April 2008
   

• June 2008
   

• August 2008

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Public Records Requests

To request a public record, please fill out the form below and return to the health department by fax at (260) 427-1391 or by mail at 1 E. Main St., 5th floor,  Fort Wayne, IN, 46802.

Public Information Request Form

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