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Canton City Public Health Unveils $2.7M Renovation
The department's expanded and modernized facilities will be showcased at a community open house.
Apr. 8, 2026 at 10:07am
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After years of planning, Canton City Public Health has completed a $2.7 million renovation and expansion project, nearly doubling its space and upgrading facilities to better serve the community. The department is hosting an open house on April 8 to showcase the changes, which include new nursing clinics, labs, offices, and employee amenities.
Why it matters
The renovations address longstanding space and infrastructure issues that had left the health department "busting at the seams" in its previous downtown location. The upgrades will allow Canton City Public Health to accommodate future growth and continue providing critical services to the community.
The details
The renovations expanded Canton City Public Health's footprint to both the first and second floors of the Sears Building downtown. Key improvements include upgraded nursing clinics with additional patient restrooms and privacy features, a second lab space for the Women, Infant and Children program, new office spaces, and a dedicated employee lunch and break room - amenities the department previously lacked. Much of the new furniture was donated by Nationwide.
- The $2.7 million renovation project began in 2024.
- Renovations were completed in October 2025.
- The community open house is scheduled for April 8, 2026.
The players
Amanda Archer
Canton's health commissioner, who inherited the renovation project when she took on the role in 2024.
Christi Allen
The department's fiscal manager, who had to relocate her team twice during the renovation process.
Dr. Stephen E. Hickman
A former board member and president, who will be honored with a dedicated boardroom.
James M. Adams
A former health commissioner, who will be honored with a dedicated training room.
What they’re saying
“We were just busting at the seams.”
— Amanda Archer, Canton's health commissioner
“Things have been so much better. You could just tell people were just stressed. They knew it was for the good of the order, at the end of the day, it's going to be great, but it just really put a lot on our team.”
— Amanda Archer, Canton's health commissioner
“When the first floor got remodeled, it was basically like a gut job. We had to leave but we didn't shut down our services.”
— Amanda Archer, Canton's health commissioner
“Things have been so much better. You could just tell people were just stressed. They knew it was for the good of the order, at the end of the day, it's going to be great, but it just really put a lot on our team.”
— Christi Allen, Fiscal manager
What’s next
The community open house on April 8 will allow residents to tour the renovated facilities, meet staff, and learn more about Canton City Public Health's programs and services.
The takeaway
The $2.7 million renovation has transformed Canton City Public Health's outdated and cramped facilities into a modern, expanded space that will better enable the department to serve the community's evolving public health needs. The open house is an opportunity for residents to see the positive impact of these important upgrades.
