Jefferson County Health Department

What Jefferson County Health Department does

Jefferson County Health Department (JCHD) is a county government public health agency serving the residents of Jefferson County, Missouri. Founded in 1949 and operating continuously for over 75 years, JCHD delivers a broad portfolio of foundational public health services across two fixed office locations (Hillsboro headquarters and Arnold branch) and a Mobile Health Center that extends services into underserved areas of the county. Its functional mandate spans clinical services, regulatory functions, and community health programs, with Executive Director Steve Sikes leading the department under the governance of a publicly-accountable Board of Trustees.

JCHD's service portfolio is organized into three layers. Direct clinical and preventive services include immunizations, health screenings (blood lead, chronic disease, pregnancy, STI, tuberculosis), dental care, women's health screenings, birth control and reproductive health, STI testing and treatment, registered dietitian counseling, and primary care delivered through the Mobile Health Center. Administrative and regulatory services include issuance of certified birth and death certificates, annual and temporary food program permits, online medical and dental records requests, and electronic Missouri Sunshine Law public records requests. Community health programs include the Adult Brain Injury Program, Bike Helmet and Car Seat Programs, Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs, Project Lifesaver, Sharps Disposal, the Smoothie Bike educational program, and Lead Poisoning Prevention education. Underlying technology consists of standard public-sector information systems: public health information management platforms, the ShowMeVax immunization registry integrated with the Docket mobile app, the 'Scan for the Score' portal (citizenserve) for food establishment inspection scores, and a website that publishes weekly respiratory reports and monthly communicable disease reports.

The business model is that of a publicly-funded county health department rather than a commercial enterprise. Revenue is sourced primarily from county tax appropriations and federal and state public health grants, with nominal fees on a sliding scale for some services and no comprehensive public fee schedule disclosed. Services are delivered free of charge where mandated, with revenue-generating charges limited to items such as vital records and food permits at statutory government rates. There is no private capital, no funding rounds, no parent company, and no subsidiaries. Customer relationships are constituency-based rather than transactional: JCHD serves all Jefferson County, Missouri residents through its geographic mandate, and distributes information and services through a multi-channel footprint that includes a public website, an active recall/alert content stream, social media (Facebook, Twitter/X, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok), monthly public Board of Trustees meetings, community outreach partnerships, and the JCHD-branded 'Scan for the Score' transparency portal.

Name

Jefferson County Health Department

Legal name

Jefferson County Health Department

Website

https://jeffcohealth.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1949

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Jefferson County Health Department is a Missouri county public health agency serving Jefferson County residents since 1949 with immunizations, screenings, dental care, mobile primary care, food safety inspections, vital records, and community health programs across two offices and a mobile unit.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Health Services

NAICS

Administration of Public Health Programs (92312), Health Care and Social Assistance (62)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

County/District/Local Health Departments (HLAJAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public/County Primary Care Clinics (HLAFAGAI), Maternal, Child & Family Health Departments (HLAJAAAK), Chronic Disease Prevention & Health Promotion Departments (HLAJAAAN)

Keywords

• Public health services
• Immunization services
• Disease prevention programs
• Health screening services
• Food safety inspections

Headquarters

HQ city

Hillsboro

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. Public Health Services Funding: County government health department funded primarily through public tax revenue, federal and state public health grants, and nominal fees for certain services. Services provided on sliding scale basis with many essential public health services available at no cost.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Jefferson County Health Department is a county government public health agency delivering foundational public health services to Jefferson County, Missouri residents. Core offerings include direct clinical preventive care (immunizations, dental care, health screenings and testing, STI testing and treatment, birth control services, women's health screenings, registered dietitian services, and primary care via a mobile health center), community health and safety programs (adult brain injury support, bike helmet and car seat distribution, children and youth with special health care needs, Project Lifesaver, sharps disposal, lead poisoning prevention), administrative and regulatory services (birth and death certificates, food program permits, medical and dental records requests, Missouri Sunshine Law records), and public information services (Scan for the Score food inspection portal, weekly respiratory reports, monthly communicable disease reports, and published agency audits and strategic plans).

Product overview

Jefferson County Health Department is a county government public health agency providing foundational public health services to Jefferson County, Missouri since 1949. The organization offers a comprehensive suite of direct health care services (immunizations, health screenings, dental care, STI services, women's health, primary care via mobile health center), administrative services (birth/death certificates, food permits, medical records), and community health programs (brain injury support, car seat/bike helmet programs, lead poisoning prevention, substance use education). The department also provides public health surveillance through weekly respiratory reports and monthly communicable disease reports, and operates a public-facing food inspection portal (Scan for the Score) for food establishment health scores. The organization does not offer a traditional software product with integrations, API, or AI capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Health Screenings and Testing Provides blood lead testing, chronic disease testing, pregnancy testing, STI testing, and tuberculosis testing services for community members of Jefferson County, Missouri.
• Immunizations Offers routine immunization services for children and adults at JCHD offices and through community programs.
• Dental Care Provides dental care services to Jefferson County community members with adjustable offerings to meet community needs.
• Mobile Health Center / Primary Care Provides primary care and clinical services via a mobile health unit to reach residents in underserved areas of Jefferson County.
• Birth Control Services Offers birth control and reproductive health services to community members.
• Women's Health Screenings Provides women's health screening services to community members.
• Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) Services Offers testing and treatment services for sexually transmitted infections.
• Registered Dietitian Services Provides nutrition counseling and registered dietitian services.
• Birth and Death Certificates Issues certified birth and death certificates for Jefferson County residents.
• Food Program Permits Issues annual and temporary food permits for food service establishments operating in Jefferson County.
• Scan for the Score - Food Establishment Inspections Public online portal allowing consumers to view food establishment health inspection scores and reports under the Jefferson County Food Code via the citizenServe platform.
• Medical and Dental Records Request Provides medical and dental records to patients upon request via online forms.
• Missouri Sunshine Records Request Facilitates public records requests under Missouri Sunshine Law via email at [email protected].
• Adult Brain Injury Program Provides services and support for adults with brain injuries.
• Bike Helmet Program Provides bike helmets to promote safety and prevent injuries among community members.
• Car Seat Program Provides car seats to promote child passenger safety.
• Children and Youth With Special Health Care Needs Program Provides support services for children and youth with special health care needs.
• Project Lifesaver Provides tracking and safety services for at-risk individuals (such as those with cognitive disorders prone to wandering).
• Sharps Disposal Program Provides safe disposal services for needles and other sharps in the community.
• Lead Poisoning Prevention Education and prevention services addressing lead poisoning hazards in the community.
• Immunization Records via Docket App Mobile app access to personal immunization records through the ShowMeVax system via the Docket platform.
• Weekly Respiratory Illness Reports Weekly public reports on respiratory illness activity in Jefferson County.
• Monthly Communicable Disease Reports Monthly public reports on communicable disease activity in Jefferson County.
• Agency Audits, Annual Reports, and Strategic Plan Provides public access to agency audits, annual reports, strategic plans, and community health assessments.
• Public Health Alerts and Product Recalls Public health alerts and product recall notices issued from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and distributed via JCHD channels.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Triad Bright FuturescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2026Jefferson County Public Health (selected to convene regional Early Childhood Council) will partner with Triad Bright Futures, which implements Universal Pre-K across Jefferson, Gilpin, and Clear Creek counties. This partnership ensures continuity of early childhood services during the council transition effective July 1, 2026.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• St. Louis County Department of Public Health: Adjacent Missouri county public health agency providing clinical services, environmental health, and community health programs - directly comparable as a county-level public health department serving a similar Missouri population.
• Franklin County Health Department (Missouri): Neighboring Missouri county health department providing WIC, immunizations, environmental health, and clinical services - directly comparable in scale, service mix, and Missouri regulatory environment.
• St. Charles County Department of Public Health: Adjacent Missouri county public health department offering clinical services, immunizations, food inspections, and community health programs - directly comparable as a mid-sized Missouri county health department.
• Springfield-Greene County Health Department: Joint city-county health department in Missouri offering clinical, environmental, and community health services - directly comparable as a Missouri local health department with a similar service portfolio including dental and primary care.
• Boone County Health Department (Missouri): Mid-Missouri county health department providing immunizations, WIC, environmental health, and clinical services - directly comparable in structure, scale, and Missouri state regulatory framework.
• Kansas City, Missouri Health Department: Urban Missouri public health department offering clinical services, disease surveillance, food regulation, and community programs - comparable as a Missouri local health department, though larger in scale.
• Cole County Health Department: Missouri county health department (state capital region) providing WIC, immunizations, environmental health, and clinical services - directly comparable as a small-to-mid Missouri county health department.

Regional players

• Jefferson County Public Health (Colorado): Colorado county public health agency - relevant as the partner agency in the Gateway Early Childhood Council across state lines; comparable service portfolio but operates under a different state regulatory framework.

Broad incumbents

• Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services: Missouri state-level public health agency that oversees county health departments, sets standards, and administers grants (including ShowMeVax) - comparable as the regulatory and funding umbrella relevant to JCHD operations.

Others

• National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO): National membership and advocacy organization representing local health departments - relevant as the peer ecosystem, training, and policy network that JCHD participates in, though not a direct service competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/JeffCoHealthMO
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@jeffersoncountyhealthdepar4619
• Facebookfacebook.com/jeffersoncountyhealthdepartment.mo
• Instagraminstagram.com/jeffcohealthdept
• TikToktiktok.com/@jeffcohealthdept

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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