Every day, public health means protecting people, preparing for emergencies and promoting health and well-being across our communities.
At Hamilton County Public Health, we don’t just respond to challenges, we anticipate them, prevent them, and take action. Guided by Ready. Set. Action, this year’s theme for National Public Health Week from the American Public Health Association, HCPH is proud to serve as a trusted partner in building a safer, healthier Hamilton County for all.
Hamilton County Public Health in action during National Public Health Week
Hamilton County Public Health is celebrating now during National Public Health Week, but our commitment to Hamilton County is ongoing.
Every day, our staff works in Hamilton County planning meetings, healthcare settings and neighborhoods with a shared purpose: to prevent, promote, and protect.
Our agency provides robust, community-focused services that touch nearly every aspect of daily life. From ensuring safe food at restaurants to preventing sewage from entering our waterways, from preparing for emergencies to addressing urgent emergencies, HCPH’s work is rooted in action and driven by impact.
Explore some of our public health services and programs:
- Birth and death certificates: We’re here for you with patience and compassion during some of life’s most important and stressful moments.
- Environmental health inspections: Our team ensures that food establishments, residential properties, campgrounds, public pools, hotels, and schools remain safe and comply with state and local health codes.
- Clinical services: We offer STI and HIV testing and treatment, tuberculosis (TB) care and treatment, and immunizations. Book an appointment: 513-946-7610.
- Stormwater & water quality programs: We protect both public health and the environment by managing stormwater.
- Epidemiology: Our team monitors and reports on a variety of public health trends in the community, including flu, maternal health, overdose deaths, communicable diseases, sexually transmitted infections and more.
- Emergency preparedness: We plan, train and coordinate responses to public health emergencies and disasters alongside key partners.
- Overdose prevention: With empathy and expertise, our team addresses substance use disorder through education, harm reduction strategies and partnerships.
- Health promotion: We collaborate with local partners, administrations, schools and residents to advance health opportunities and improve quality of life in our neighborhoods.
- Lead hazard reduction program: Our team helps create healthier homes. Qualifying homeowners can have lead hazards in their home tested and remediated through home repairs at no cost.
These efforts and others reflect HCPH’s ongoing commitment to the wellbeing of Hamilton County residents, workers and visitors, both during National Public Health Week and every day.