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More information about the recent Legionella Outbreak

The latest information about the Legionella outbreak at Mount Carmel Grove City

Ohioans should be Up-to-Date on Recommended Vaccines

Vaccinations are the safest, most effective way to prevent vaccine-preventable diseases

Donate Life Ohio: Celebrating Organ, Eye and Tissue Donation

Every 48 hours an Ohioan dies waiting for a transplant. More than 123,000 men, women and children are currently on the national waiting list for life-saving organ transplants. Thousands more are in need of tissue and cornea transplants to restore mobility, vitality and sight.

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A New Day in Public Health in Ohio!

"It’s a new day in public health in Ohio,” says Director of Health Amy Acton, MD, MPH. As part of National Public Health Week celebrations, Director Acton has challenged ODH employees to show what public health means to them.

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Hepatitis A Statewide Community Outbreak

The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) has declared a statewide community outbreak of hepatitis A after observing an increase in cases linked to certain risk factors since the beginning of 2018. ODH and affected local health departments are investigating these cases.

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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 “To protect and improve the health of all Ohioans by preventing disease, promoting good health and assuring access to quality health care.”

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Fight the Bite! Prevent Mosquito Bites and the Diseases They Carry

ODH Names Medical Director

Statement from Director of Health on Lifting Water Restrictions on Floors at Mount Carmel Grove City

Stillbirth Prevention Public Awareness Campaign Launches in Ohio

June 05, 2019 - The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is partnering with Count the Kicks, a proven stillbirth prevention public awareness campaign. One out of every 167 pregnancies in the U.S. ends in stillbirth, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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Tri-State TB Intensive Workshop

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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).

Click here for a comprehensive search tool, to locate your local health department by address.

Search for Local Health Districts

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.

Addressing Infant Mortality in Ohio

Learn about Ohio’s comprehensive approach to addressing infant mortality and helping more babies reach their first birthdays.

Combating Ohio’s Opiate Epidemic

Learn about Ohio’s comprehensive approach to combating Ohio’s opiate epidemic.

Media Center

Find out what’s new at ODH, read news articles and ODH news releases, find out about upcoming events, and much more.

Ohio Means Jobs

Use this job search engine to find and apply for a job in Ohio.

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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.

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More information about the recent Legionella Outbreak

Ohioans should be Up-to-Date on Recommended Vaccines

Donate Life Ohio: Celebrating Organ, Eye and Tissue Donation

A New Day in Public Health in Ohio!

Hepatitis A Statewide Community Outbreak

Quick Links to Resources

Data

Disease

For Children

For Infants

For Men

For Professionals

For Providers

For Seniors

For Teens

For Women

Prevention

Vital Records

News

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Find Your Local Health Department