Union County Health Department

The Union County Health Department is a nationally accredited health department providing public health services to the residents of Union County, Ohio. The department has 4 main divisions – administration, environmental health, health promotion and planning, and nursing (clinical services). The leadership team consists of the Health Commissioner and the division directors. The leadership team is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Union County Health Department and reports to the Union County Board of Health. While strong partners with the County Commissioners, the Union County Health Department is a separate political subdivision, similar to a school district, and has its own governing Board of Health. The powers and duties of Boards of Health and Health Commissioners are outlined in ORC Chapter 3707.The Union County Health Department is primarily funded by two local levies and the aggressive pursuit of federal and state grants.