Ohio Department of Health

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

Task Force to improve Ohio nursing home quality of life and care established

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine’s Nursing Home Quality and Accountability Task Force was recently established to improve quality of life and care in Ohio’s nursing homes.

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East Palestine Train Derailment

On Feb. 21, 2023, the Ohio Department of Health and partnership agencies will open a Health Assessment clinic for East Palestine area residents who have medical questions or concerns related to the recent train derailment.

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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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Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant Public Hearing

After Two-Year Decline, Ohio’s Suicide Deaths Increased in 2021

COLUMBUS – The Ohio Department of Health today released the Suicide Demographics and Trends 2021 report indicating that after a two-year decline, the number of Ohio suicide deaths increased. Deaths increased in 2021 by 8% over the previous year to 1,766; however, the number of deaths remained below the 10-year high of 1,836 deaths in 2018.

Re: Fourth Amended Reporting Requirements for COVID-19 Under Ohio Revised Code 3701.23

Re: Fourth Amended Reporting Requirements for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Under Ohio Revised Code 3701.23

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.

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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