Hamilton County Public Health

What Hamilton County Public Health does

Hamilton County Public Health (HCPH) is a government public health agency operating under Hamilton County Government in Ohio since 1919, headquartered in Cincinnati at 1701 Patricia McCollum Way. The agency serves the residents, businesses, and communities of 45 jurisdictions within Hamilton County, excluding Cincinnati, Norwood, and Springdale, which maintain independent health departments. HCPH operates a multi-channel direct service model delivering clinical care (TB testing and treatment, STI/HIV testing, Complex Medical Help), environmental health regulation (food service licensing, swimming pools, campgrounds, hotels, schools, rabies control), vital statistics issuance, plumbing inspection, water quality management, waste management, lead hazard reduction, epidemiology and surveillance, and emergency preparedness coordination.

The agency's core service portfolio spans 13+ distinct programs backed by an integrated online infrastructure including Accela-based license and permit processing, Healthspace-powered inspection results, online payment portals with transaction fee economics, and public-facing surveillance dashboards. Distribution combines walk-in service at two physical locations, online self-service, phone support (513-946-7800), and mail-in options, supported by an active social media presence across YouTube, X, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. No proprietary technology systems or AI/ML capabilities are described; operations rely on standard government SaaS platforms.

Revenue mechanics combine tax appropriations from Hamilton County Government (the primary funding source) with transaction-based fee revenue from vital statistics ($24 per birth certificate, $27 per death certificate), environmental and plumbing permits, license fees, and payment processing charges (2.00-2.39% credit card, $2.00 debit, $1.00 e-check). Grant-funded programs notably include the Lead Hazard Reduction Program, which provides up to $20,000 in free home repairs per eligible household. The agency is led by Health Commissioner Greg Kesterman with Dr. Stephen Feagins as Medical Director, and is staffed by 101-250 employees.

Name

Hamilton County Public Health

Legal name

Hamilton County Public Health

Website

https://hamiltoncountyhealth.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1919

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Hamilton County Public Health is a government public health agency, founded in 1919 and headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, delivering clinical services, environmental health regulation, vital statistics, epidemiology, and emergency preparedness to residents across 45 jurisdictions of Hamilton County, Ohio.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Health Services

NAICS

Administration of Public Health Programs (92312), Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

County/District/Local Health Departments (HLAJAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Local Public Health & Human Services Administration (BPAIACAK)

Keywords

• Public health services
• Vital records services
• Environmental health inspections
• Clinical health services
• Emergency preparedness

Headquarters

HQ city

Cincinnati

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Vital Statistics Fees: Fees for issuing birth and death certificates - Ohio birth certificates at $24, death certificates at $27 per certificate.
2. Licenses and Permits: Fees for environmental health licenses (food service, hotels, pools, body art), plumbing permits, and water quality system permits.
3. Online Payment Processing: Service charges applied to all online payments for certificates, licenses, and permits.
4. Service Processing Fees: Convenience fees for credit/debit card processing on certificate orders: 2.00 or 2.39% for credit cards, $2.00 for in-person debit, $1.00 for e-checks.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Hamilton County Public Health is a county government public health agency providing clinical health services, environmental health inspections and licensing, vital records (birth and death certificates), emergency preparedness coordination, epidemiology surveillance, plumbing and water quality permits, and community health promotion programs to residents and businesses of Hamilton County, Ohio (excluding Cincinnati, Norwood, and Springdale). The agency also administers harm reduction and overdose prevention services and operates the WeTHRIVE! community health improvement initiative.

Product overview

Hamilton County Public Health is a government public health agency providing a comprehensive suite of services to residents of Hamilton County, Ohio since 1919. The organization operates as a unified public health department rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture, offering direct service delivery across clinical care, environmental health, epidemiology, emergency preparedness, and community health promotion. Core service offerings include Birth & Death Certificates, Clinical Services (TB, STI/HIV testing, Complex Medical Help), Environmental Health inspections and food safety training, Epidemiology & Assessment surveillance, Emergency Preparedness coordination, WeTHRIVE! community health initiative, Water Quality programs (sewage/private water systems), Waste Management (body art, lead poisoning prevention), Lead Hazard Reduction Program (up to $20,000 in free home repairs), Plumbing Division permits/inspections, Overdose Prevention services (naloxone, SAFE Services), and various online portals for complaints, payments, licenses, permits, and public health data/reports.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Birth & Death Certificates Vital records service issuing certified Ohio birth certificates ($24) and death certificates ($27) with online ordering, phone, mail, and same-day in-person pickup options. Birth certificates typically ready 1-2 weeks after birth. For Hamilton County, Ohio residents (excluding Cincinnati, Norwood, Springdale).
• Clinical Services & Disease Prevention Outpatient clinical services including Tuberculosis Testing & Treatment, STI/HIV Testing & Treatment (HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, trichomoniasis, herpes, hepatitis B/C, HPV), and Complex Medical Help (CMH) program for children with special health care needs. Available at the Section Avenue clinic location.
• Environmental Health Environmental health inspection and regulation services covering food service licensing, public swimming pools/spas, campgrounds, hotels, schools, rabies/animal bites, and manufactured home parks. Includes Person In Charge and Manager ServSafe food safety certification training for food operators.
• Epidemiology & Assessment Disease surveillance and outbreak investigation services tracking communicable diseases, conducting maternal and infant health monitoring, injury surveillance through the HCISS collaborative with regional hospitals, and managing vital statistics data. Provides the Community AHEAD program tool for local health statistics access.
• Emergency Preparedness Public health emergency planning and response coordination including emergency response plans, training, drills, and medicine/medical supply distribution during emergencies. Oversees the Southwest Ohio Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) volunteer program.
• WeTHRIVE! Community Health Initiative Community health improvement initiative engaging communities and schools in policy, environmental, and infrastructure changes. Includes Tobacco Use Prevention and Cessation programs and the Maternal and Infant Vitality Initiative (MIV) with Neighborhood Navigators serving 23 priority ZIP codes.
• Water Quality Water quality protection services including sewage treatment system (STS) inspections/permits, private water system (well/cistern) management, stormwater pollution prevention, and sewer connection assistance. Managed by Water Quality Technicians and Environmental Health Specialists.
• Waste Management Solid waste and environmental health services including body art (tattoo/piercing) facility licensing and inspections, landfill nuisance complaints, tire storage facilities, open dumping investigations, and waste hauler regulation.
• Lead Hazard Reduction Program Grant-funded lead hazard reduction program offering up to $20,000 in free home repairs for eligible homes built before 1978. Services include lead paint removal/stabilization, window/door replacement, painting, and other health/safety upgrades for properties meeting income (at or below 80% AMI) and occupancy requirements (child under 6 or pregnant woman in household).
• Plumbing Division Plumbing permits, inspections, and contractor/homeowner registration for residential and commercial plumbing work. Services include backflow device testing, medical gas installation, water heater permits, sump pump installation, and new/remodeled installation inspections.
• Overdose Prevention Harm reduction and overdose prevention services including STI/HIV testing, naloxone (NARCAN) distribution, fentanyl test strips, SAFE (Stigma-Free Access for Everyone) Services, and Recovery Friendly Hamilton County employer program. Provides safe sex education and treatment referrals.
• Licenses & Permits Permit and license issuance for food facilities, mobile food licenses, temporary food licenses, plumbing permits (new buildings, homeowner permits), body art facilities, sewage treatment systems, and private water systems. Online renewal available.
• Online Inspection Results Portal Online inspection results portal for Environmental Health (food services, campgrounds, pools, hotels, schools), Plumbing (backflow devices, medical gas, new installations), Waste Management (body art), and Water Quality (sewage treatment systems). Inspection data available through Healthspace and Accela platforms.
• Online Payment Services Online payment portal for birth certificates, license renewals, and plumbing permits. Service charges apply for all online transactions. Provides birth certificate ordering, invoice payment, and contractor plumbing permit management through the hamiltoncohealthoh.gov platform.
• Public Health Complaint Filing Online complaint submission system for public health concerns including animal waste, bed bugs, camp issues, COVID-19, dead birds, food-related issues, garbage, housing problems, mold, mosquitoes, odors, open dumps, rats, schools, sewage/septic issues, swimming pools, tires, and other public health hazards.
• Public Health Reports & Data Dashboards Public health data reporting including Weekly/Monthly/Fatal Overdose Reports, Drug Trends, Suicide Surveillance, SAFE Services reports, Influenza reports, COVID-19 dashboard (Tableau), Communicable Disease monthly reports, HIV/STI quarterly/annual reports, Maternal and Infant Health surveillance, Community Health Assessments, and Annual Reports (2017-2025).

Quantifiable outcome

• Free home repairs up to $20,000 average through Lead Hazard Reduction Program
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Cradle CincinnaticoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty-wide initiative to improve maternal and infant health and reduce infant mortality. Collaborative analysis of infant mortality data and coordinated intervention programs including community outreach and policy development.
• Cincinnati Health DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on infant mortality prevention initiatives and shared public health missions for the greater Cincinnati area.
• The Christ HospitalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Hamilton County Injury Surveillance System (HCISS) for collaborative injury data collection and analysis.
• Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Hamilton County Injury Surveillance System (HCISS) for collaborative injury data collection and analysis.
• Deaconess HospitalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Hamilton County Injury Surveillance System (HCISS) for collaborative injury data collection and analysis.
• Mercy Health PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Hamilton County Injury Surveillance System (HCISS) for collaborative injury data collection and analysis.
• TriHealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Hamilton County Injury Surveillance System (HCISS) for collaborative injury data collection and analysis.
• UC HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Hamilton County Injury Surveillance System (HCISS) for collaborative injury data collection and analysis.
• Greater Cincinnati Health CouncilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Hamilton County Injury Surveillance System (HCISS) for collaborative injury data collection and analysis.
• Hamilton County Emergency Management and Homeland Security AgencycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLead agency coordination for public health emergency response. Coordinates countywide all-hazards emergency management and disaster preparedness.
• Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPromotes working relationship among government, business, community leaders, and citizens to improve hazard communication and emergency planning.
• Ohio Responds Volunteer RegistryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState of Ohio's online system for managing public health and healthcare professionals who wish to volunteer during disasters.
• Southwest Ohio Medical Reserve Corps (MRC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeeks medical and non-medical volunteers to assist with public health and emergency preparedness efforts in the community.
• Cincinnati Area Veterinarian AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on rabies policies including the quarantine vet-release program for animal bite cases.
• WeTHRIVE! Initiative PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngages communities and schools throughout Hamilton County to create policy, environmental, and infrastructure changes for health, safety, and vitality.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Cincinnati Health Department: City-level public health agency serving Cincinnati, Ohio. HCPH and Cincinnati Health Department split responsibility for Hamilton County, making them natural geographic peers with overlapping mandates in clinical services, environmental health, and emergency preparedness. They also collaborate formally on initiatives like Cradle Cincinnati.
• Norwood Health Department: Independent city health department within Hamilton County that, along with Cincinnati and Springdale, operates separately from HCPH. A small but structurally comparable local health authority in the same county, serving a focused population with clinical and environmental health services.
• Springdale Health Department: Independent city-level health department within Hamilton County providing local public health services outside HCPH's jurisdiction. Comparable as a peer local public health authority operating in the same geographic market.
• Northern Kentucky Health Department: District public health agency serving counties in Northern Kentucky across the river from Hamilton County. Operates a similar local-health-department model delivering environmental health, clinical services, and emergency preparedness in an adjacent metro market.
• Butler County General Health District: Neighboring Ohio county health district immediately north of Hamilton County. Comparable county-level public health agency with environmental health licensing, vital records, clinical services, and emergency preparedness responsibilities in a similar Ohio regulatory environment.

Broad incumbents

• Franklin County Public Health (Ohio): Ohio county-level public health agency serving the Columbus metro area. Highly comparable as a same-state, same-tier county health department offering the same portfolio of clinical services, environmental inspections, vital statistics, and community health programs with a comparable workforce size.
• Cuyahoga County Board of Health: Ohio county-level public health authority serving suburban Cuyahoga County (Cleveland metro). Direct functional peer providing birth/death certificates, environmental health licensing, clinical services, and emergency preparedness under a similar statutory framework.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/hamcohealth
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/HamCoHealth
• Facebookfacebook.com/HamCoHealth
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hamcohealth
• Instagraminstagram.com/hamcohealth

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

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