Ohio Department of Health

If you have questions regarding coronavirus/COVID-19, please call 1-833-4-ASK-ODH (1-833-427-5634).

Holiday Food Safety

No matter what's on your menu, keep food safety top of mind

ODH Releases Model AED Emergency Action Plan

Supporting lifesaving first responses in schools and certain sports and rec locations

Guard Against the Flu and Other Respiratory Viruses This Fall

While it is the season for pumpkin spice, cozy sweaters, and apple picking, it’s also respiratory virus season. Thankfully, we have vaccines to help keep us healthy.

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20 Things to Do for a Safe and Healthy Fall

While we enjoy everything fall has to offer, we hope you keep your physical and mental health top of mind. To help, we’ve created this fall to-do list for you!

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Welcome to the Ohio Department of Health’s website, which offers a range of public health information, tools, and resources. Our mission is "Advancing the health and well-being of all Ohioans."

Employment at ODH

Employment with the State of Ohio is more than 'just a job' – it is a privilege to serve our families, friends and neighbors who rely on us throughout our great state.

Medical Records Price Index

The Ohio Department of Health is required by section 3701.742 of the Ohio Revised Code to annually publish and adjusted price index for copies of medical records from health care providers.

Ohio Department of Health Public Notices

The latest public notice information from the Ohio Department of Health.

Vital Statistics

The Bureau of Vital Statistics operates a statewide system for the registration of births, deaths, and other vital events that happen within the State of Ohio.

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Ad Hoc Vision Advisory Committee Meeting

Ad Hoc Vision Advisory Committee Meeting, Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Center for Community Health Worker Excellence Meeting

Board of Directors Policy Bylaws Development Subcommittee Meeting, Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024, 9-10 a.m.

Find Your Local Health Department

In Ohio, there are currently 113 local health departments. This includes general health districts (county), city health districts and combined health districts (county and city).

Locate your local health department by address

Are you looking to do business with the Ohio Department of Health? We have various contract and subgrant opportunities. Check our Funding Opportunities section for more information.

Infant and Fetal Mortality

The Ohio Collaborative to Prevent Infant Mortality (OCTPIM) and the Ohio Equity Institute (OEI) are each working with interventions which may reduce the risk of infant or fetal death. Please visit their respective pages to learn more.

Get Naloxone

If you are in Ohio, you can get naloxone for you, someone you know, or your organization.

TechCred

TechCred helps Ohioans learn new skills and helps employers build a stronger workforce with the skills needed in a tech-infused economy.

PHAB

The Ohio Department of Health is proud to be accredited by the Public Health Accreditation Board.

Start Talking

Children of parents who talk to their teens about drugs are up to 50% less likely to use drugs.

Take Charge Ohio

An initiative to help use pain medication safely and responsibly to minimize the risk of drug misuse, dependency and addiction.

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