Early Childhood Health Program
Mission: To protect and improve the health of all young Ohioans and their families by collaborating with others to promote a safe and healthy environment where each child lives and learns.
Vision: Safe and healthy environments for each young child will be the standard in Ohio.
Program Goals
- Create a culture of health and safety
- Increase equity to ensure safe environments and healthy options for all Ohio children
- Use consistent messages in diverse settings
The Early Childhood Health Program includes the Early Childhood Obesity Prevention Program (ECOPP) and Health and Safety Trainings.
Ohio Physical Activity and Nutrition Assessment (OH-PANA)
Looking for Ohio Physical Activity and Nutrition Assessment (OH-PANA)? Visit our Ohio Healthy Programs page.
Electronic Bulletin Board
The Early Childhood Health Program's electronic bulletin board provides timely one-way communication to early childhood professionals across the state. The email messages include health-related updates, information, training opportunities and other items relevant to early childhood health.
For More Information
For more information please email BMCFH@odh.ohio.gov.