Jefferson County General Health District

What Jefferson County General Health District does

Jefferson County General Health District (JCGHD) is a county-government public health authority operating under the Ohio Revised Code (Chapter 3709), headquartered in Steubenville, Ohio. The district has functioned as the local public health agency since 1941, serving all residents and businesses across Jefferson County's 408 square miles. Service lines include clinical services, environmental health inspections, emergency preparedness and response, the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) nutrition program, vital statistics (birth and death records), immunizations, and community health education.

JCGHD achieved national accreditation through the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) in 2025, a credentialing milestone held by a minority of U.S. local health departments and indicative of formal adoption of evidence-based public health standards. The district's operations are tightly integrated with state and federal public health infrastructure — it partners with the Ohio Department of Health (ODH), the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) — and it maintains a Medical Director seat and a Board of Health governance structure per state statute.

The revenue model is a public-sector hybrid: a mix of tax-levy allocations, state and federal grants (chiefly pass-through funding from ODH and CDC for mandated programs such as WIC, immunizations, and emergency preparedness), and fee-for-service receipts from clinical services, food-service permits, sewage system permits, and vital-statistics issuance. JCGHD published an updated fee schedule for 2026, indicating routine recalibration of service charges. There is no equity financing, commercial investor base, or M&A footprint; the entity is governed by its Board of Health and a Health Commissioner.

Name

Jefferson County General Health District

Legal name

Jefferson County General Health District

Website

https://jchealth.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1941

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Jefferson County General Health District is a county-government public health agency in Steubenville, Ohio, serving all residents and businesses across Jefferson County with clinical services, environmental health, emergency preparedness, WIC, and vital statistics since 1941.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Health Services

NAICS

Administration of Public Health Programs (92312), Ambulatory Health Care Services (621)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAJAAAB

County/District/Local Health Departments

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

SECONDARYBPAIACAK

Local Public Health & Human Services Administration

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Local/Municipal Government Administration

Keywords

• Public health services
• Environmental health inspections
• Vital statistics records
• Immunizations and vaccinations
• WIC nutrition program

Headquarters

HQ city

Steubenville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Funding & Grants: Primary funding from Ohio Department of Health grants including Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) funding, federal Title X funding, Maternal and Child Health Block Grant, and other state/federal public health allocations.
2. Service Fees: Fees collected for vital statistics (birth/death certificates), environmental permits and inspections, plumbing/sewage permits, water testing, TB testing, immunizations, and various clinical services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Jefferson County General Health District is a county government public health agency that provides clinical services (TB testing, immunizations, STI/HIV screening, reproductive health), communicable disease control, WIC nutrition program, emergency preparedness, environmental health inspections and permitting, food service safety certifications, vital statistics (birth/death certificates), and substance use disorder programs to Jefferson County residents and businesses. Services are delivered through two physical offices (Steubenville headquarters and Toronto satellite), on-site inspections, and 24/7 emergency response capability.

Product overview

Jefferson County General Health District operates as a nationally accredited health department offering a comprehensive suite of public health services organized into distinct operational areas. The organization's service portfolio spans clinical services (including TB testing, reproductive health, flu/RSV/Strep A/Covid testing, and rapid HIV/Hepatitis C screening), communicable disease control with contact tracing, childhood and adult vaccinations including COVID-19, child safety programs (Cribs for Kids, car seat distribution), Women Infants and Children (WIC) nutrition program, emergency preparedness coordination, environmental health inspections and permitting, food service safety certifications, vital statistics record-keeping, Project DAWN naloxone distribution, and plumbing/sewage/well septic system oversight. The organization also provides occupational health services for businesses including drug testing and CPR training. Services are delivered through a main Steubenville office and a satellite Toronto office, with no unified digital product or platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Clinical Services Provides clinical healthcare services including TB testing, reproductive health services, flu/RSV/Strep A/Covid testing, STI services, pregnancy testing, physical exams, and rapid HIV/Hepatitis C screening for Jefferson County residents.
• Communicable Disease Control Manages reporting and monitoring of communicable diseases, conducts contact tracing, and provides disease education and prevention services for Jefferson County residents.
• Vaccinations & Immunizations Offers various immunizations for children and adults including childhood immunizations, adult vaccines (Hep A/B, MMR, TD, Tdap, Varicella), flu shots, COVID-19 vaccines, and TB PPD testing.
• Child Safety Programs Provides child safety resources including Cribs for Kids program, Ohio Buckles Buckeyes car seat program, bicycle safety education, helmet fitting, sports physicals, and childhood lead poisoning information.
• Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Special Supplemental Nutrition Program providing nutrition education, breastfeeding support, highly nutritious supplemental foods, and referrals to prenatal and pediatric healthcare for eligible families.
• Emergency Preparedness County-level public health emergency preparedness funded by Ohio Department of Health, covering community preparedness, recovery, emergency operations coordination, and medical countermeasure dispensing.
• Commercial Environmental Inspections Conducts commercial inspections and issues permits/licenses for tattoo parlors, food service operations, public swimming pools, plumbers/contractors, solid waste haulers, and semi-public systems.
• Food Service Safety & Certifications Provides food safety certifications, inspections, and licensing for food service operations including Person-In-Charge certification training and food handler education.
• Vital Statistics (Birth & Death Certificates) Maintains and issues birth certificates (starting 1876) and death certificates (starting 1908) for Jefferson County, providing certified copies for legal, genealogical, and personal purposes.
• Project DAWN (Naloxone Distribution) Ohio's opioid education and naloxone distribution program providing take-home naloxone kits and training on recognizing overdose signs, rescue breathing, and emergency response.
• Plumbing & Sewage Services Regulates household sewage treatment systems, issues permits for installations and alterations, and provides information on sewage treatment system requirements per Ohio Code 3718.
• Wells & Septic Systems Administers permits for septic system installations and private water wells, provides water testing services for chloroform and E.coli, and enforces Ohio private water system regulations.
• Occupational Health Services Offers occupational health services for businesses including flu testing, TB testing, physicals, drug tests, adult overseas immunizations, and American Heart Association CPR/BLS classes.
• Environmental Programs Provides environmental health services including food service safety, mosquito control, plumbing/sewage systems, solid waste disposal, wells and septic systems, and mold/bed bug prevention education.
• Public Health Nuisance Inspections Investigates and abates public health nuisances per Ohio Revised Code 3707.01 and 3735, including open dumping, sewage issues, insect/vermin complaints, and food service complaints.

Quantifiable outcome

• Public health emergency response capability 24/7 for Jefferson County residents
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• JC Resource NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJefferson County Resource Network - community partner organization providing collaborative resources for health and social services in the county.
• JB Green TeamcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJefferson/Belmont Counties Joint Solid Waste Management District - collaborates on solid waste disposal and recycling initiatives for the region.
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal public health agency providing guidance, resources, and funding for communicable disease control, emergency preparedness, and public health initiatives.
• Ohio Environmental Protection AgencycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState environmental agency providing regulatory guidance, resources, and oversight for environmental health programs including solid waste and water quality.
• Ohio Department of HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState health department providing funding (PHEP grants, Title X, MCH Block Grant), regulatory oversight, programs (WIC, Project DAWN), and public health guidance.
• Jefferson County, OhiocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty government providing administrative support, oversight, and local governance for the health district.
• Jefferson Soil and Water Conservation DistrictminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal conservation district providing resources for environmental protection, water quality, and land management.
• United Prevention PartnershipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership focused on community-wide awareness and information sharing regarding substance use, utilizing education, enforcement, treatment, and prevention strategies.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Mahoning County Public Health: Larger urban-adjacent Ohio county health department serving Youngstown and surrounding communities. Same statutory framework but broader service portfolio, larger staff, and additional programs (e.g., air quality, lead) that Jefferson does not operate.
• Cuyahoga County Board of Health: Large metropolitan Ohio county health department serving the Cleveland area. Operates the full scope of public health services plus specialized programs (lead poisoning prevention, STI clinic, dental services) and serves as a scale and capability benchmark.
• Franklin County Public Health: Central Ohio (Columbus metro) county health department with substantially larger resources, full accreditation, and a wider service array. A useful scale-up benchmark for what a more resourced Ohio county health department can deliver.

Direct peers

• Harrison County Health Department: Neighboring Ohio county to Jefferson's southwest. Comparable rural county health department with the same regulatory authority under Ohio law, providing clinical, environmental, and emergency preparedness services.
• Trumbull County Combined Health District: Ohio combined health district in northeastern Ohio with a service mix and regulatory authority closely aligned to Jefferson's. Comparable staffing scale and rural-industrial community profile.
• Belmont County Health Department: Neighboring Ohio county health department serving Belmont County along the Ohio River. Provides the same core public health services — clinical, environmental, vital statistics, WIC — and operates on similar funding mechanics (ODH grants + fees), making it the closest geographic and functional peer.
• Carroll County General Health District: Small rural Ohio county health district sharing Jefferson County's western border. Delivers an essentially identical menu of public health services at comparable scale and is governed under the same Ohio Revised Code Chapter 3709 framework.
• Columbiana County Health District: Adjacent county health district in northeastern Ohio with comparable scope (clinical services, environmental health, WIC, vital statistics). Same Ohio Revised Code governance structure and similar rural/Appalachian service profile.

Others

• National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO): National membership association representing local health departments. Provides accreditation support, training, and advocacy relevant to PHAB-accredited departments like Jefferson County General Health District.

Regional players

• Portage County Health District: Ohio county health district in northeast Ohio serving a mix of suburban and rural populations. Similar service scope and accreditation status but operating in a different geographic market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/JeffCoHD
• Facebookfacebook.com/JeffersonCountyGeneralHealthDistrict
• Instagraminstagram.com/jeffcohd
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jefferson-county-general-health-district

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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