Jefferson County Department of Health

What Jefferson County Department of Health does

Jefferson County Department of Health (JCDH) is the county government public health authority serving Jefferson County, Alabama, operating as a department under Jefferson County Government. The organization delivers services through three physical health centers — Central (Guy M. Tate Building in downtown Birmingham), Eastern (Roebuck), and Western (Midfield) — alongside community partner locations including libraries and churches. JCDH runs a portfolio of clinical services spanning dental care, sexual health, adult immunization and international travel, PrEP/PEP, Hepatitis C, tuberculosis, pediatrics, family planning, maternity, optometry, and WIC, plus disease control programs (immunization, infectious disease outbreak response), environmental health regulation (food protection across 4,000+ establishments, air quality monitoring, watershed protection, body art, public swimming pools), and administrative services (vital records). Community health initiatives include From Day One maternal support (with documented outcomes of 100% smoking cessation and 84% breastfeeding initiation rates among clients), Let's Get Down 35211 blood pressure management, Naloxone/Fentanyl training, and CredibleMind digital mental wellness.

JCDH is funded through Jefferson County appropriations, state grants from the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), federal grants from CDC and DHHS, sliding-scale clinical fees, and environmental health permit and inspection fees. Services are provided regardless of insurance status or ability to pay for essential public health functions. Key institutional partnerships include academic medical integrations with UAB (Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology for prenatal care, School of Optometry for eye care), violence prevention collaboration with Children's of Alabama (Be SMART program, VIP2), mental health coordination with Alabama Department of Mental Health, and convening leadership of the Health Action Partnership coalition of 80+ community organizations. The department is led by Health Officer Dr. David Hicks, with governance oversight from a Board of Health.

The technology footprint is built on standard public health infrastructure: a continuous Air Quality Monitoring Network for the Birmingham area (PM2.5, ozone), a Communicable Disease Reporting System integrated with ADPH REDCap, the Phreesia self-scheduling platform, and the CredibleMind digital wellness platform. Customer reach spans the full Jefferson County population (~650,000 residents), with no disclosed revenue figure and no private-sector ownership, venture funding, or M&A activity.

Name

Jefferson County Department of Health

Legal name

Jefferson County Department of Health

Website

https://jcdh.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Jefferson County Department of Health is the county government public health authority serving all Jefferson County, Alabama residents through three health centers, delivering clinical care, environmental health regulation, disease control, and community health programs funded by appropriations and grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Health Services

NAICS

Health Care and Social Assistance (62), Ambulatory Health Care Services (621), Offices of Physicians (6211)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAJAAAB

County/District/Local Health Departments

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Public Health, Government & Regulators/Public Health Agencies & Health Departments

SECONDARYHLAFAGAB

Community Health Centers (FQHCs & Look-Alikes)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Healthcare Providers & Systems/Primary Care & Community Health Providers

SECONDARYHLAFACAI

Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs) & Public Behavioral Health Providers

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Healthcare Providers & Systems/Behavioral Health & Substance Use Treatment

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Funding, Reimbursement & Vaccines-for-Children (VFC)/Public Purchase Programs

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Public Health, Government & Regulators/Immunization Programs & Vaccine Administration

Keywords

• Public health services
• Clinical health services
• Environmental health regulation
• Disease control programs
• Community health programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Jefferson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: County-funded public health department receiving additional funding from Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), CDC, and DHHS grants for specific programs such as Emergency Preparedness, Immunization, and Disease Control
2. Clinical Service Fees: Nominal cost or sliding-scale fees for clinical services including immunizations, dental care, and specialty clinics. Services provided regardless of ability to pay for essential public health services
3. Environmental Health Permits: Permitting and inspection fees for food establishments, body art facilities, public swimming pools, and air emission facilities

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

JCDH delivers public health services through clinical care (Dental, Sexual Health, Immunization/Travel, PrEP, Hepatitis C, TB, Pediatric, Family Planning, Maternity, WIC), disease control and immunization programs, environmental health regulation (food protection, air quality monitoring, watershed protection), community health programs (From Day One maternal health, Let's Get Down 35211 blood pressure, Naloxone distribution, CredibleMind mental wellness), and vital records issuance. Services are delivered via three health centers across Jefferson County, Alabama, regardless of insurance status, with sliding fee scales for eligible residents.

Product overview

Jefferson County Department of Health (JCDH) is a county health department providing public health services through a multi-location clinic network. The organization operates a unified portfolio of clinical services including Dental, Sexual Health, Travel/Immunization, PrEP, Hepatitis C, TB, Pediatric, Family Planning, Maternity, and WIC clinics at Central, Eastern, and Western Health Centers. JCDH also delivers community health programs such as the From Day One maternal support program, Let's Get Down 35211 blood pressure management, Naloxone/Fentanyl training, and the CredibleMind digital mental wellness platform. Disease control programs cover Immunization, Infectious Diseases/Outbreaks, and environmental health services including Food Protection and Air Quality monitoring. Administrative services include Vital Records. The department does not operate as a technology product company.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Let's Get Down 35211: High Blood Pressure Management Program - places blood pressure measuring stations in four locations in the 35211 ZIP code.
• From Day One Program
• CredibleMind
• Violence Intervention & Prevention Partners (VIP2)
• Health Action Partnership

Products and services

• Dental Clinic General dental care provided for individuals who meet eligibility requirements, with clinics in three locations throughout Jefferson County for underserved individuals.
• Sexual Health Clinic Testing, evaluation, and treatment for sexually transmitted infections including syphilis, chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV, and other STIs, staffed by nurse practitioners.
• Adult Immunization and International Travel Clinic Immunizations for adults 19+ and international travel consultations with personalized vaccine recommendations, located at the Specialty Clinic in the Guy M. Tate Building.
• Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Clinic HIV prevention services offering Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis medication for adults 18+ who are at risk of acquiring HIV.
• Hepatitis C Virus Clinic Testing and treatment services for Hepatitis C for adults 18+ regardless of insurance status.
• Tuberculosis Clinic TB testing, preventative and treatment medication, disease screening, and monitoring services at the Central Health Center.
• Pediatric Clinic Complete primary health care for children from birth through 18 years including routine exams and sick visits.
• Family Planning Clinic Birth control services including contraception counseling, pregnancy testing, exams, and supplies regardless of income.
• WIC Clinic (Women, Infants, and Children) Nutrition education and vouchers for nutritious foods to pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and children up to five years old.
• Maternity Clinic Complete prenatal care provided by the UAB Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at all centers.
• From Day One Program Comprehensive initiative supporting expectant mothers and babies from first trimester, with 100% smoking cessation rate and 84% breastfeeding initiation rate among clients.
• Let's Get Down 35211: High Blood Pressure Management Program Blood pressure management project placing kiosks in four locations in the 35211 ZIP code to help residents monitor blood pressure.
• Naloxone/Fentanyl Test Strip Training Free online training for Naloxone kits and fentanyl test strips available at no cost to individuals, families, and community members across Alabama.
• CredibleMind Mental Wellness Platform Free digital mental wellness self-care platform providing evidence-based resources including videos, podcasts, apps, books, and articles for mental health support.
• Immunization Program Program aiming to eliminate vaccine preventable diseases in Jefferson County with activities carried out at highest quality and ethical standards.
• Infectious Diseases and Outbreaks Program Investigates notifiable diseases and conditions to prevent and reduce spread of illness through surveillance and prompt preventive measures.
• Food Protection Division Regulates over 4,000 food establishments including restaurants, hospitals, school lunchrooms, and food manufacturers to ensure safe food and sanitary conditions.
• Air Quality Program Monitors pollutant levels in ambient air for over 50 years and develops control strategies to ensure air meets EPA health standards.
• Vital Records Issuance of birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates.
• Self-Scheduling Portal Online self-scheduling for Family Planning Services, Sexual Health Clinic appointments, and shot records.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% smoking cessation rate among From Day One maternal health program clients
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState health department partner providing funding, guidance, and coordination for public health programs including disease control, immunization, and emergency preparedness. JCDH collaborates with ADPH on notifiable disease reporting, HIV/AIDS services, and implementation of state health regulations.
• Alabama Department of Mental HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState mental health agency partner for the CredibleMind mental wellness platform and naloxone distribution programs. Law enforcement and first responders access naloxone through ADMH channels.
• Mobile County Health DepartmentmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty health department partner in the CredibleMind statewide mental wellness initiative, which is available free to all Alabama residents.
• UAB Department of Obstetrics and GynecologycoreTechnology or IntegrationAcademic medical center partnership providing complete prenatal care at all JCDH health center locations through their faculty and residents.
• UAB School of OptometrycoreTechnology or IntegrationAcademic optometry partnership providing comprehensive eye care services at JCDH clinics Monday through Friday.
• Children's of AlabamamajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership for Be SMART gun safety program promoting responsible firearm ownership and secure storage through JCDH's violence prevention initiatives.
• Freshwater Land TrustmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJCDH supports the Red Rock Trail System Master Plan and assisted in completing over 100 miles of trails and greenways through this environmental health partnership.
• Jefferson County Emergency Management AgencycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty emergency management partner for public health emergency preparedness and response activities.
• Health Action Partnership of Jefferson CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition of over 80 organizations focused on improving community health through policy, system, and environmental changes. JCDH provides leadership and coordination for this partnership.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Cook County Department of Public Health: County-level public health agency serving suburban Cook County, IL, providing comparable clinical services, environmental health regulation, and chronic/infectious disease programs under a similar county health officer governance model.
• NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene: Municipal public health authority operating clinics, disease control, environmental health, and mental health/substance use programs at city scale. Comparable breadth of services, though at much larger scale.
• Maricopa County Department of Public Health: Large county health department serving metro Phoenix, operating clinical, environmental health, and disease surveillance programs at scale. Provides a comparable model of multi-clinic county public health delivery.
• Philadelphia Department of Public Health: Municipal/county-level public health agency offering a comparable portfolio of clinical services, environmental regulation, disease control, and community health programs, with similar reliance on city/county appropriations and grant funding.
• Los Angeles County Department of Public Health: Large U.S. county public health agency operating a multi-clinic network, environmental health regulation, disease control, and community health programs at a far larger scale. Comparable on service breadth and statutory mandate.
• Alabama Department of Public Health: State-level public health agency that funds, guides, and coordinates with JCDH on disease control, immunization, HIV/AIDS services, and notifiable disease reporting. Operates the broader state network in which JCDH sits.

Regional players

• DeKalb County Board of Health (Alabama): Another Alabama county health department offering directly comparable clinical and environmental health services under the same state regulatory framework, illustrating the standard operating model of county health departments in the state.
• Shelby County Health Department (Tennessee): County health department serving the Memphis metro area, operating comparable clinical services, environmental health regulation, and disease control programs under a different state (Tennessee) framework, useful as a peer benchmark.
• Shelby County Health Department (Alabama): Adjacent Alabama county health department serving Shelby County (Birmingham metro area). Comparable in offering clinical services, environmental health, and disease control under the same Alabama state framework.

Direct peers

• Mobile County Health Department: County health department in Alabama that JCDH explicitly partners with on the CredibleMind statewide mental wellness initiative. Operates clinics, disease control, and environmental health programs across Mobile County, providing a directly comparable county-level public health agency.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/jcdhtweets
• YouTubeyoutube.com/watch?v=QsSu_Mcc18s
• Facebookfacebook.com/JeffersonCountyDepartmentOfHealth

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

Investments

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