Welcome to the Jackson County Health Department

Our Mission:

to create a healthier

and safer community through disease prevention and control, health promotion and education, environmental protection and emergency preparedness.

covid-19

Programs & Services Change

The Jackson County Health Department will be open to the public Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM.

For urgent needs or questions regarding our services, please contact the front desk at 740-286-5094 ext. 2821

Need immunizations? Click here for information on clinic days and hours.

Are you an employer or own a local business?

Is your business essential?

Here you will find some recommendations and guidance on how to run your business, with ongoing changes because of COVID-19. For more information, please visit CDC's website.

Please see the press release from the Health Commissioner for guidance on essential businesses and the Stay at Home order. For additional information and the Stay-At-Home order, please contact 1-833-4-ASK-ODH or coronavirus.ohio.gov.

our programs

Health Services

Jackson County Health Department provides a variety of health and nursing services, including vaccinations, TB skin testing, Help Me Grow and BCMH programming. Our staff works diligently to protect your health and prevent disease in the community.

Community Services

Jackson County Health Department is responsible for the issuance of all certified vital records for the county. In addition to the Vital Statistics department, our administrative division is responsible for all community outreach programming, agency planning, human resources and financials.

Environmental Health Services

Jackson County Health Department licenses and inspects local food establishments and other public places to protect human health, monitors public health nuisances, enforces sanitary housing regulations, and permits and inspects home sewage treatment systems.