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

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Ohio Department of Health identifies probable monkeypox case

June 13, 2022 - COLUMBUS – Ohio Department of Health (ODH) Director Bruce Vanderhoff, MD, MBA, announced today that ODH has identified a probable case of monkeypox infection in an adult male Ohio resident based on preliminary testing at the ODH laboratory. Confirmatory monkeypox testing at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is pending.
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ODH Recognizes High School Students on World No Tobacco Day

June 03, 2022 - COLUMBUS – The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) recognized several high school students for their anti-vaping videos targeted at youth on World No Tobacco Day, celebrated annually on May 31 to inform the public about the dangers of using tobacco.
Image of Ohio Department of Health, WIC program working to aid families during formula shortage

Ohio Department of Health, WIC program working to aid families during formula shortage

May 18, 2022 - COLUMBUS -- Ohio Department of Health Director Bruce Vanderhoff, MD, MBA today announced that department officials requested that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) allow for greater flexibilities in order to expand access to infant formula for families amidst the national formula shortage.
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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.

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