Erie County Health Department

Name

Erie County Health Department

Legal name

Erie County Health Department

Website

https://eriecohealthohio.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1919

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Health Services

NAICS

Administration of Air and Water Resource and Solid Waste Management Programs (92411), Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (924), Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Social Services (8300), Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

County/District/Local Health Departments (HLAJAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Local Public Health & Human Services Administration (BPAIACAK), Environmental Protection Agencies & Environmental Health Departments (HLAJAFAA), Environmental Public Health (Food Safety, Water Quality, Sanitation) (BPAIAJAE)

Keywords

• Public health services
• Community health center
• Environmental health inspections
• Primary care clinic
• Health education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Government Funding & Grants: Public health department funded primarily through government appropriations, state grants, and federal programs including PHAB accreditation standards.
2. Service Fees: Fees collected for various health services including pool memberships, aquatic center classes, ServSafe training certification, and environmental health inspections.
3. Healthcare Services Revenue: Revenue from community health center services billed to Medicaid, Medicaid HMOs, and private insurance. Sliding fee scale available for uninsured patients.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Erie County Health Department is a county government public health agency in Sandusky, Ohio, founded in 1919, that provides preventive health, clinical care through its Federally Qualified Health Center, environmental health regulation, dental, mental health, and community wellness services to residents of Erie County and surrounding counties. It operates multiple divisions including a community health center, an aquatic center, and programs covering WIC, tobacco cessation, food safety, sewage treatment, and emergency preparedness.

Product overview

The Erie County Health Department (ECHD) operates as a county government health agency providing a comprehensive portfolio of public health programs and clinical services. The organization functions as a multi-service health department offering direct patient care through its Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) arm (Erie County Community Health Center) alongside environmental health programs, vital records services, and community wellness initiatives. Key clinical services include primary care, pharmacy, dental care, behavioral health (including MAT with Vivitrol), immunizations, and maternal/child health programs. Environmental health programs cover food safety inspections, sewage treatment systems, water testing, and pest control. The department also operates recreational facilities including the Sandusky Aquatic Center and provides specialty programs such as Narcan distribution, tobacco cessation, and WIC nutrition services. The organization is PHAB accredited and operates across Erie, Huron, and Ottawa counties in Ohio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Erie County Community Health Center Federally Qualified Health Center providing primary medical, dental, mental health, and pharmacy services on a sliding-fee scale to individuals and families in Erie, Huron, and Ottawa counties.
• Sandusky Aquatic Center Public indoor pool facility offering swimming lessons, water fitness classes, lap swim, and recreational swim to community members of all ages.
• Food Safety Program Licensing, inspection, and complaint investigation services for restaurants, grocery stores, and other food service establishments in Erie County to ensure compliance with food safety regulations.
• Pharmacy Services On-site pharmacy at the Community Health Center dispensing prescription medications, including discounted 340B pricing for eligible patients.
• Dental Care Services Comprehensive dental services including exams, cleanings, fillings, extractions, and oral health education for adults and children.
• Mental Health & Recovery Services Behavioral health counseling, substance use treatment, and detox center services for individuals experiencing mental health or addiction challenges.
• Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Program Nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and supplemental food vouchers for income-eligible pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, infants, and children under five.
• Tobacco Cessation & Prevention Program Counseling, nicotine replacement therapy, and community education aimed at reducing tobacco use among county residents.
• Sewage Treatment Program Permitting, inspection, and complaint response for household sewage treatment systems and semi-public disposal systems in Erie County.
• Birth & Death Records Issuance of certified birth and death certificates for individuals born or who passed away in Erie County.
• Emergency Preparedness Program Planning, training, and response coordination for public health emergencies including disease outbreaks, natural disasters, and bioterrorism events.
• Adult Day Services Structured daytime care program providing supervision, socialization, therapeutic activities, and personal care assistance for older adults and adults with disabilities.
• Patient Portal Secure online portal (NextMD) enabling community health center patients to view medical records, request appointments, request prescription refills, and message providers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ohio receives failing grades in tobacco prevention and cessation funding for eight consecutive years

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Sandusky City SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture partnership operating the Sandusky Aquatic Center located within Sandusky High School, providing community members with access to water-based activities including fitness, rehabilitation, and overall wellness programs.
• Ohio Department of HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReceived $40,000 grant to combat tobacco use, improve existing cessation programs, increase access to nicotine replacement therapies, enhance counseling services, and launch targeted education campaigns.
• Ohio EPAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerContracted with Ohio EPA to conduct routine operation and maintenance inspections of all semipublic sewage systems in Erie County where sanitary sewers are not available.
• Breast and Cervical Cancer ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing no cost breast and cervical cancer screenings and diagnostics studies to program eligible women.
• Vaccines for Children (VFC) ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVaccines for Children provider providing vaccines to children regardless of ability to pay.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• HealthSource of Ohio: Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) operating multiple clinical sites across southwestern Ohio. Comparable to ECHD's FQHC arm for the integrated clinical-care delivery model, sliding-fee billing, and Medicaid/insurance revenue mechanics.
• Neighborhood Health (Virginia): Federally Qualified Health Center providing primary care, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services to underserved populations. Comparable to ECHD's FQHC arm for integrated clinical service delivery, sliding-fee programs, and Medicaid billing infrastructure.

Direct peers

• Wood County Health Department: Ohio county health department providing clinical, environmental health, and community health programs in northwest Ohio. Comparable to ECHD as a regional county health authority with overlapping service portfolio and funding model.
• Cuyahoga County Board of Health: County-level public health authority in Ohio providing clinical, environmental health, and community health services across a large urban jurisdiction. Directly comparable as an Ohio county health department with a similar multi-program structure including environmental health inspections and clinical services.
• Franklin County Public Health: Ohio county public health agency delivering communicable disease control, environmental health, maternal-child health, and clinical programs to Franklin County residents. Comparable to ECHD as a fellow PHAB-accredited Ohio county health department with overlapping program mandates.
• Ottawa County Health Department: Ohio county health department whose county is partially served by ECHD. Directly comparable as a small Ohio county health authority providing environmental health, clinical, and family health services to a similar demographic profile.
• Sandusky County Health Department: Adjacent Ohio county health department providing public health services to Sandusky County residents. Directly comparable to ECHD as a neighboring county health authority operating in the same regional context with similar regulatory and funding environment.
• Huron County Public Health: Ohio county health department whose county is partially served by ECHD's regional footprint. Directly comparable as a small-to-mid Ohio county health authority delivering environmental health, WIC, immunizations, and clinical services.
• Lorain County Public Health: Neighboring Ohio county health department providing primary care, environmental health inspections, WIC, and harm reduction services in north-central Ohio. Directly comparable to ECHD in geographic proximity, population scale, and service mix including clinical and environmental programs.

Others

• Orkin (Rollins): National pest control services provider. Relevant adjacent comparable for ECHD's pest control and rabies program, illustrating the private-sector counterpart to one of ECHD's environmental health service lines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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