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This section provides information, resources and contact information for people who need care – whether at home, in the community or in a nursing home. Most of the information in this section is aimed at helping you stay independent at home.
Health and SafetyAs we age, there are things we can do for ourselves and our loved-ones to to protect our health and safety. Whether it’s finding a new physician or preparing for a disaster, resources in this section can help.
HousingWhether you need help with a home repair, rental or utility assistance, or finding a home to suit your particular health needs, COA’s housing resources and information can help.
Work, Education and LeisureLearn something, have some fun! Resources in this section will help you find the information you need, whether you want to take a class, find a park, find a job, volunteer, or travel the world.
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Tuberculosis (TB)
Butler County Health Department
Hamilton OH 45011
Description:
The Butler County Health Department continually strives for improved quality of life for all individuals in Butler County by promoting health, preventing disease and injury, and supporting a safe, clean environment.
Public Health Nursing Department
Through partnerships and collaborations, the Public Health Nursing Department provides services to the entire community to promote health and prevent disease. They are specialists in vaccines for the prevention of communicable diseases for both children and adults. They participate in the Vaccines for Children program that allows us to provide childhood vaccines at very low cost. They offer international travel vaccines for anyone planning an overseas trip. Arrangements can be made to provide certain vaccines on site if needed (at schools, churches, public vaccine clinics). Nurses also coordinate programs in Butler County for the State of Ohio on lead measurement in children, tuberculosis tracking, the Perinatal Hepatitis B Prevention Program, and disease outbreak investigations.
Clermont County General Health District
Batavia OH 45103
Description:
Services for Clermont County General Health District include:
- Birth and Death Certificates
- Bureau for Children with Medical Handicaps
- Complaint Investigation
- Existing Lot Reviews
- Help Me Grow
- Immunizations
- Rabies Shot Clinic
- Vision & Hearing Clinics
- Women Infants and Children (WIC)
Clinton County Health Department
Wilmington Ohio 45177
Description:
Services Include:
WIC (Women, Infants, Children)
937.382.2862
WIC Division Provides: Healthy foods and nutrition education for pregnant women and children under 5 years old
Birth and Death Certificates
937.382.3829
Certified Copies of Birth and Death Certificates are Available for those who were born or died after 1908 in Clinton County
Fee $ 22.00
Environmental Health
937.382.7251
Environmental Health Division Programs Include: Home Sewage Systems, Water Wells, Plumbing and Restaurant Inspections
Public Health Emergency Preparedness
This program helps communities and individuals prepare for a widespread public health event such as H1NI (Swine Flu) Outbreak
Public Health Nursing
937.382.7221
Nursing Division Services Include: Immunizations and Communicable Disease Control
Hamilton County Public Health
Cincinnati OH 45219
Description:
About Hamilton County Public Health
Hamilton County Public Health serves more than 460,000 Hamilton County residents living outside the cities of Cincinnati, Norwood, Sharonville, Springdale and St. Bernard. With a staff of more than 80, including sanitarians, plumbers, health educators, nurses and epidemiologists, Hamilton County Public Health strives to prevent disease and injury, promote wellness, and protect people from environmental hazards.
Hamilton County Public Health Division of Disease Prevention
Communicable Disease Nurses in Hamilton County Public Health Division of Disease Prevention investigate individual reports of communicable diseases (highly contagious) and when necessary, take steps to control communitywide outbreaks. Staff in this division also arrange for treatment of affected persons, develop programs to prevent future disease outbreaks, provide public and professional education and collaborate with other disease investigators in the Greater Cincinnati region.
Hamilton County Tobacco Free Partnership
Hamilton County Public Health is a leader in the fight against tobacco use and exposure in Hamilton County. The Division of Health Promotion and Education works with a variety of partners in the community to prevent tobacco use, help people quit, and protect people from secondhand smoke.
Greater Cincinnati Flu Collaborative
The Flu Collaborative was first formed almost 10 years ago by the Greater Cincinnati Health Council when a need was discovered in our area for flu vaccine awareness and education. The Health Council transferred ownership of the Flu Collaborative to the Hamilton County General Health District to ensure that the Collaborative`s flu outreach efforts continued.
The Flu Collaborative meets monthly and seeks to increase awareness about the importance of flu vaccination through outreach and educational efforts to the general public and the health care community. Call (513) 946-7882 for meeting dates and locations.
(513) 931-SHOT
The Flu Collaborative manages public vaccination information through (513) 931-SHOT, a vaccine hotline that has evolved from a seasonal call center for flu vaccine availability, to a year-round information source for all types of vaccines.
Health Programs
The Health District offers health education and wellness programs for seniors throughout the County. Programs such as chair volleyball, walking clubs and resisting muscle loss are available.
- Active for Life is a program for adults age 50 and older that teaches simple, practical ways to be more physically active. A few small changes can make a real difference in your everyday life and help you gain more control over your health and independence. Active for Life is the right choice for a healthier life.
- Be physically active without ever leaving your chair! Hamilton County Public Health organizes a Chair Volleyball League for Hamilton County`s older adults. Staff provide orientations, coaches` manuals, and help organize league play.
- The road to better health one step at a time. Hamilton County Park District organizes Walk Club for county residents at five local Park District parks. Hosts are provided for scheduled Club walks and membership is free.
National Prevention Information Network
Description:
Contact the National Prevention Information Network (part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) rto find current information about organizations that provide HIV/AIDS-, Viral Hepatitis-, STD-, and TB-related services, educational materials, and funding resources, or to speak to a Health Information Specialist about HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, or TB prevention.
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (ET)
Warren County Combined Health District
Lebanon OH 45036
Description:
The mission of the Warren County Combined Health District is to assess the health status of the communities it serves, diagnose and investigate public health problems, develop policies and regulations to provide innovative solutions to health problems, inform and educate people about health issues, ensure a healthy and safe environment, enforce laws and regulations that protect health and ensure safety, assure the provision of health care when otherwise unavailable, and assure a well trained staff is employed by the Warren County Board of Health to carry out functions required by statute or determined by the community..