ECCHC Welcomes New CEO

Erie County Community Health Center Welcomes Troy Chaffin as Chief Executive Officer Sandusky, OH, March 30, 2026 – The Erie County Community Health Center (ECCHC), a Federally Qualified Health Center serving residents across Erie County, is proud to announce the appointment of Troy Chaffin as its new Chief Executive Officer. Chaffin brings more than 16 […]
Erie County Sees Significant Shift

Erie County Sees Shift in Substances Among Patients Entering Detox Sandusky, OH – March 23, 2026 – Kaptur Recovery Services (KRS), part of the Erie County Health Department, reports a significant change in the substances being used by individuals seeking detox services. Detox programs at KRS provide medically supervised withdrawal from opioids, alcohol, benzodiazepines, and […]
Immunizations to Summer Travel

Stay Protected: From Routine Immunizations to Summer Travel Whether you’re prepping for a summer road trip to the Lake Erie Islands, a flight across the globe, or just want to stay healthy for your family here in Sandusky, immunizations are your body’s best defense. But between childhood boosters and new travel requirements, it’s easy to […]
Oral Health Services Expansion
The Screening That Saves Lives

The Screening That Saves Lives: Demystifying Colon Cancer Screenings When we talk about “lifesaving” medical procedures, we often think of emergency rooms and sirens. But for many in our community, the most powerful life-saving moment happens during a routine appointment right here at the Erie County Community Health Center in Sandusky. Colorectal cancer is one […]
Free Dental Care Event
Women Shaping Public Health
NOTICE TO BIDDERS

ERIE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT DENTISTRY EQUIPMENT & INSTALLATIONERIE COUNTY, OHIO Sealed bid proposals will be received by the Erie County Health Department, 420 Superior Street, Sandusky, Ohio 44870 not later than Friday, March 20, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. as per O.R.C. 307.86 et seq., and opened immediately thereafter to furnish all labor and material for […]
Drug Take-Back Success
ECHD Awarded Grant