Ohio Department of Health

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

All Ohioans 6 months and older are now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. Schedule your vaccination today at gettheshot.coronavirus.ohio.gov.

Measles

Measles is an acute, highly contagious respiratory disease caused by a virus.
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ODH and Local Health Departments Achieve National Recognition for Commitment to Serving Ohioans

Ohio Department of Health awarded reaccreditation from the Public Health Accreditation Board.
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RSV cases rising earlier than usual; CDC issues health advisory about respiratory illnesses

Ohio experiencing an early increase in Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), in line with national trends in RSV cases.
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Monkeypox

Monkeypox is a rare disease caused by infection with a virus. We’ve known monkeypox can cause disease in people since 1970. Before 2022, monkeypox was mostly seen in parts of central and west Africa. During 2022, monkeypox was reported in places where it is not usually found. This includes countries around the world, including the U.S. and here in Ohio.
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COVID-19 Testing and Treatment

Resource for Ohio healthcare providers to connect patients with COVID-19 treatments.
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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."

Bruce T. Vanderhoff, M.D., Director of Health

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State of Ohio Announces Partnership to Provide COVID-19 Testing Assistance for Ohioans Who are Blind or Have Low Vision

November 28, 2022 - Ohio Department of Health and Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities announce partnership with Be My Eyes and Accessible Pharmacy Services to offer solution for Ohioans who face challenges self-administering COVID-19 tests.

Ohio Department of Health earns reaccreditation

November 17, 2022 - COLUMBUS -- The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) was awarded reaccreditation status, and five local health departments in Ohio gained initial accreditation status, the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) announced Wednesday.

CDC committee vote won’t change Ohio school vaccine requirement

October 21, 2022 - COLUMBUS – Ohio Department of Health Director Bruce Vanderhoff, MD, MBA today released the following statement:

Ohio Department of Health launches new monkeypox cases dashboard

August 25, 2022 - COLUMBUS – Ohio Department of Health director Bruce Vanderhoff, MD, MBA, today announced the creation of a new public dashboard to provide Ohioans with information about the status of monkeypox in the state.

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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).

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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.

Order Naloxone

Text During COVID-19 shutdowns, Harm Reduction Ohio will provide free Naloxone by mail.

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.