VISION
To provide leadership in public health for the people of Cincinnati.
                                  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.
                                    GOALS
Programs/Services:  To deliver exemplary services and preventive programs to meet the health improvement needs of Cincinnatians in a fiscally responsible manner.
Quality:  To be the model for public health by consistently providing effective and timely services founded on quality research and measurable data to promote, enhance and protect the health and wellness of the citizens of Cincinnati.
People (Staff Collaboration):  To promote and practice excellence in communication and collaboration; empowering staff to enhance value to self, the Department and citizens.
Facilities:  To provide well-equipped facilities for staff and clients which are clean, safe, welcoming, easily accessible and are good-staff and client-centered environments.
Technology/Processes:  To develop and implement information systems and processes that will be cost-effective, user-friendly and benefit the community.
Fiscal Responsibility:  To provide high value services to the community by maximizing efficient utilization of current resources while controlling costs and providing accountability for public dollars.
Cincinnati Updates on  H1N1 Swine Flu Outbreak (view)

Informacion importante sobre H1N1- Influenza porcina  (view)   

Commissioner's Corner - Monthly Articles Highlighting  CHD Programs

 New*    Board of Health Leaders discuss Lead Poisoning Prevention Initiatives on Channel 12 Newsmakers         Video(18 min) To view in full screen: Right click mouse inside video and select

Dr. Steven Englender, Director for Public Health Awareness, Cincinnati, discusses on National Public Radio the projected number of people that may become affected with the H1N1 virus and its impact on our national health system. (click here to listen) 

 Quality of Life Indicators  (view)

 New - 2010 Spaces and Places for Physical Activity in Hamilton County

- Seven simple questions to help you determine if you are ready for increased physical activity

• Parks, Nature Preserves & Walking Trails
• Gyms, Health Clubs, Fitness & Recreation Centers
• Public Golf Courses
• Faith-based Facilities & Organizations                  

Health Department Administration Building