Mission: To work for the health and wellness of Cincinnati citizens, employing methods that include surveillance, assessment, disease prevention, health education and assuring access to public health services. The Health Department is committed to providing programs and services, facilitating partnerships, promoting wellness and advocating prudent, ethical and effective health policies.
Health Commissioner
Noble Maseru, Ph.D., MPH
513-357-7280
Center for Public Health Preparedness
Steven J. Englender, MD, MPH
513-357-7208
The Center for Public Health Preparedness is responsible for the Communicable Disease Control Program, the Immunization Action Program and Central Laboratory Services and Emergency Preparedness.
Medical Director
Lawrence S. Holditch, M.D.
513-357-7366
The Medical Director's Office administers the HIV/AIDS Prevention Program and the STD Training Center.
Public Information Officer
Rocky Merz
513-357-7291
For further information, contact:
Immunization Action Program
1525 Elm St.
513-352-2901
Communicable Disease Reporting and Information
3101 Burnet Ave.
513-357-7462
Confidential AIDS Testing and Counseling Site
3101 Burnet Ave.
513-357-7350
STD Training Site
3101 Burnet Ave.
513-357-7300
Emergency Preparedness
3101 Burnet Ave.
513-357-7212
Clinical Services and Population Health
Assistant Health Commissioner Joyce Tate, M.P.A.
513-357-7362
The Primary Health Care Division operates five comprehensive health centers, five dental clinics, and one health clinic that specializes in diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases (STD). Each of the five health centers offers a complete range of services including Adult Medicine, Pediatrics and Obstetrics and Gynecology as well as on-site Laboratory and Pharmacy services.
hese services, with the exception of STD and immunizations, are limited to City of Cincinnati residents.
The Division also administers a county-wide Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) grant that services more than 19,000 individuals annually.
In addition, the Primary Health Care Division oversees the Medicare-certified Home Health Program, the School Health Nursing Program, and the Day Care and Nursing Home Licensure Program.
Information on how to access these services is listed below:
Braxton F. Cann Memorial Medical Center
5818 Madison Road
513-263-8750
Elm Street Health Center
1525 Elm St.
513-352-3092
Millvale at Hopple Street Health Center
2750 Beekman St.
513-352-3192
Northside Health Center
3917 Spring Grove Ave.
513-357-7600
Price Hill Health Center
2136 W. 8th St.
513-357-2700
Ambrose H. Clement Health Center (STD)
3101 Burnet Ave.
513-357-7300
WIC Nutrition Services
16 locations (call for information)
513-821-6946 or 513-821-7012
Crest Smile Shoppe Dental Clinic
612 Rockdale Ave.
513-352-4072
McMicken Street Dental Center for the Homeless
40 East McMicken
513-352-6363
Comprehensive Care for the Homeless
1525 Elm St.
513-352-2902
Bureau of Nursing and Regulatory Services
Nursing Director
513-357-7407
The Nursing Bureau is responsible for the Quality Assurance of all Nursing Programs in both Primary Health Care and Community Services Division.
The Nursing Programs include the Medicare-certified Home Health Program which included both Adult and Maternal and Child health, the School Health Nursing Unit which serves in the Elementary Public School, the Public Health programs such as Senior Flu, Welcome Home, Bureau of Children with Medical Handicaps (BCMH) and other outreach programs.
Home Health Nursing
Nursing Intake
513-357-7400
School Health Nursing
2136 W. 8th St.
513-357-2808
Community Health and Environmental Services
Assistant Health Commissioner Camille Jones, MD, MPH
513-357-7272
The Community Health Services Division is responsible for Environmental Services including Food Service, Solid Waste, Vector Control, Animal Bites, Household Sewage, Swimming Pool Inspection, Environmental Hygiene, Nuisance Abatement, and Litter Control.
The Division also has responsibility for the Health Promotion Program/Worksite Wellness Program, Planning and Evaluation, the Public Employees Assistance Program (PEAP), and the Lead Prevention and Elimination Programs.
To access these services, contact:
- Environmental Complaints: 513-564-1750
- Food Protection/Illness: 513-564-1751
- Garbage/Debris: 513-564-1750
- Solid Waste: 513-564-1780
- Animal Bites/Vector/Rodents: 513-352-2922
- Weeds and Litter: 513-564-1750
- Household Sewage: 513-352-2922
- Health Promotion Program: 513/357-7450
- Public Employee Assistance Program: 513-421-7600
- Lead Hazard Assessment Program: 513-357-7420
The Division also provides birth and death certificates (vital records) as required by State Law.
- Vital Records: 1525 Elm St., 513-352-3120
Fiscal and Technical Resources
Director of Technical Resources Robert Schlanz
513-357-7469
The Technical Resources Division provides professional, technical, and administrative support to the Board of Health and its entities in the areas of human resources, electronic data processing, fiscal services, and facility management.
