Ohio Department of Health

Department of Health
Department overview
Jurisdiction Ohio
Department executive
Website odh.ohio.gov

The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is the administrative department of the Ohio state government[1] responsible for coordinating activities for child and family health services, children with medical handicaps, early intervention services, nutrition services, and community health services; ensure the quality of both public health and health care delivery systems; and evaluates health status, prevents and controls injuries and diseases (chronic and infectious) and promotes good health.[2]

References

  1. Ohio Rev. Code § 121.01 et seq.
  2. "About ODH". Ohio Department of Health. Retrieved 14 April 2014.
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