Ohio Department of Health

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

You can also chat with our Virtual Assistant at gettheshot.coronavirus.ohio.gov for any COVID-19 vaccine, registration, and scheduling questions.

2020 Quilty Award for Champions of Oral Health

The Cincinnati Health Department School-based Health Centers have been selected to receive the 2020 Dr. James F. Quilty, Jr. Award for Champions of Oral Health.

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Cancer Survivors Cancer Stats & Facts for Ohio

National Cancer Survivors day is in June. This fact sheet provides a summary of stats and facts for Ohio’s cancer survivors.

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ODH Recognizes National Minority Health Month

The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) recognizes National Minority Health Month this April, a time to raise awareness about health disparities that affect racial and ethnic minority populations in Ohio and across the country.

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Eliminating Racial Disparities in Infant Mortality Task Force

The Eliminating Racial Disparities in Infant Mortality Task Force members will work with local, state, and national leaders to identify needed changes to address Ohio’s racial disparities in infant mortality.

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Questions about COVID-19?

The website www.coronavirus.ohio.gov and the Ohio Department of Health call center are ready to answer your questions about COVID-19.

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Governor DeWine signs bills for stroke protocols, public awareness for diabetes and cardiovascular disease

June 22, 2021 - Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed two bills on Tuesday, June 22, 2021, supporting health initiatives. Senate Bill 21 requires emergency service organizations to establish stroke protocols and provide training. Senate Bill 42 establishes the second week of November as Ohio Diabetes Awareness-Heart Connection Week.

Final Ohio Vax-a-Million Winner Announcement is This Wednesday

Only Two Days Remain to Enter Final Ohio Vax-a-Million Drawing

June 19, 2021 - COLUMBUS – Including today, only two days remain to enter the final weekly Ohio Vax-a-Million drawing for a chance to win $1 million or a four-year college scholarship. The deadline to be entered for the last of five weekly drawings is tomorrow, Sunday, June 20, at 11:59 p.m.

Only Three Days Remain to Enter Final Ohio Vax-a-Million Drawing

June 18, 2021 - COLUMBUS – Including today, only three days remain to enter the final weekly Ohio Vax-a-Million drawing for a chance to win $1 million or a four-year college scholarship. The deadline to be entered for the last of five weekly drawings is this Sunday, June 20, at 11:59 p.m. The final winners will be announced on Wednesday, June 23.

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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.

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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2020 Quilty Award for Champions of Oral Health

Cancer Survivors Cancer Stats & Facts for Ohio

ODH Recognizes National Minority Health Month

Eliminating Racial Disparities in Infant Mortality Task Force

Questions about COVID-19?

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Disease

For Children

For Infants

For Professionals

For Providers

For Seniors

For Teens

For Women

Medical Records Price Index

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