SENECA COUNTY GENERAL HEALTH DISTRICT

What SENECA COUNTY GENERAL HEALTH DISTRICT does

Seneca County General Health District (SCGHD) is a county-level governmental public health agency headquartered at 92 E. Perry St., Tiffin, Ohio, with a satellite WIC office in Fostoria. It delivers a comprehensive portfolio of public health services to Seneca County residents, organized into four operational divisions: Nursing Services (vaccinations, communicable disease/epidemiology, Complex Medical Help, senior health clinics, reproductive health and STI testing, lead screening, CPR courses, safe sleep, TB services, school nursing), Environmental Health (food safety inspections, water quality, landfill oversight, nuisance complaints, facility inspections), Community Services (emergency preparedness, substance use programming, community health assessment and improvement plan), and WIC (nutrition education, breastfeeding support, supplemental foods for women, infants, and children). It also operates an Ohio Department of Health Mobile Health Unit serving uninsured and underinsured residents.

The district is governed by a Board of Health and led by Health Commissioner Julie Richards (per the 2025 Annual Report). Funding flows from government appropriations (county, state, federal), grants (notably from Ohio Department of Health and Area Agency on Aging Ohio District 5), and modest service fees for vital records and certain environmental health permits; many services — including senior health clinics for adults 60+ and community events — are free. The go-to-market is non-commercial: outreach is conducted through a website (senecahealthdept.org), monthly Constant Contact email newsletters, community events, school-based clinics, and partnerships with local organizations (NCAT, Mercy Health Toledo, Area Agency on Aging).

There is no proprietary technology platform; technology is "standard public health department operations and service delivery systems." SCGHD is currently engaged in multi-front legal proceedings with WIN Waste Innovations of Seneca County, a landfill operator under health district regulatory oversight, with the Seneca County Common Pleas Court dismissing three counts of WIN Waste's 2026 complaint alleging Ohio Open Meetings Act violations. As a governmental entity, SCGHD has no equity ownership, no funding rounds, and no commercial sales motion.

Name

SENECA COUNTY GENERAL HEALTH DISTRICT

Legal name

Seneca County General Health District

Website

https://senecahealthdept.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Seneca County General Health District is a county government public health agency in Tiffin, Ohio, delivering nursing, environmental health, WIC, and vital records services to Seneca County residents through two offices and a mobile health unit.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Health Services

NAICS

Administration of Public Health Programs (923120), Ambulatory Health Care Services (621)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

County/District/Local Health Departments (HLAJAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Health & Prevention Program Funding (HLAJALAF), Healthcare-Linked Social Benefits Administration (e.g., Medicaid/Means-Tested Health Coverage) (BPAIAKAH), Behavioral Health & Substance Use Program Funding (Public Health) (HLAJALAI)

Keywords

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

Headquarters

HQ city

Tiffin, Ohio

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: Primarily funded through government appropriations, grants, and tax revenues at the county, state, and federal levels. Public health district receives funding from Ohio Department of Health and Seneca County government.
2. Service Fees: Fees for certain services such as birth/death certificates, food safety inspections, and some clinical services. Senior Health Clinics are free with donations appreciated.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Seneca County General Health District is a county government public health agency that provides preventive nursing care, environmental health inspections, communicable disease surveillance, vital records issuance, the WIC nutrition program, and emergency preparedness services to Seneca County, Ohio residents. Services are delivered across three divisions (Nursing, Environmental Health, Community Services) plus WIC, at the Tiffin headquarters, a Fostoria satellite office, mobile health unit events, senior centers, schools, and community venues. Funding comes primarily from government appropriations and grants, with most services free to residents.

Product overview

Seneca County General Health District is a public health department providing comprehensive health services to Seneca County, Ohio. The organization operates as a unified service portfolio organized into core divisions: Nursing Services (including vaccinations, communicable disease control, senior health, reproductive health, and child health programs like Complex Medical Help), Environmental Health (covering food safety inspections, water quality, and waste management), Community Services (emergency preparedness, substance use programming, health assessments), and WIC nutrition support. The district also operates a Mobile Health Unit and hosts recurring health clinics and wellness events. Services are delivered through two primary locations in Tiffin and Fostoria, Ohio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Nursing Services
• Vaccinations
• Senior Health Services
• Reproductive Health/STI Testing
• Communicable Disease/Epidemiology
• Complex Medical Help (CMH)
• Lead Screening & Testing
• CPR Courses
• Safe Sleep
• School Nursing
• Tuberculosis (TB) Services
• Environmental Health
• Food Safety Program
• WIC (Women, Infants and Children)
• Birth & Death Certificates
• Community Services
• Emergency Preparedness
• Mobile Health Unit

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ohio Department of HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState health department partnership for Complex Medical Help (CMH) program administration, Mobile Health Unit services, and various public health programs. SCGHD administers state-funded programs including CMH for children with special health needs and WIC nutrition services.
• Area Agency On Aging Ohio District 5coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartial funding provider for Senior Health Clinic screenings. Area Agency on Aging provides funding to support free health services for seniors age 60 and older.
• North Central Area Transit (NCAT)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides free transportation services to health events for community members who need rides to access SCGHD health screening events.
• Mercy Health ToledominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity Health Needs Assessment survey partnership to identify and address community health priorities in Seneca County.
• WIN Waste Innovations of Seneca CountyminorOthersLandfill operator subject to health district regulatory oversight and licensing decisions. Involved in ongoing legal proceedings regarding operating license decisions.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Ohio Department of Health: Ohio Department of Health is the state-level public health agency that funds, oversees, and partners with SCGHD through CMH, WIC, and Mobile Health Unit programs. Comparable as the overarching regulatory and funding authority within which SCGHD operates.

Direct peers

• Hancock County Health Department (Ohio): Hancock County Health Department serves Findlay and surrounding area with public health nursing, environmental health, and WIC. Comparable as a small-to-mid Ohio county health district with similar rural/suburban service profile.
• Franklin County Public Health: Franklin County Public Health is a county-level public health department in Ohio providing nursing, environmental health, and community health services to Columbus-area residents. Directly comparable as a county health district operating under the same Ohio public health statutes with similar service mix and regulatory authority.
• Montgomery County Public Health: Montgomery County Public Health is a Dayton-area county health department offering clinical services, environmental health, and emergency preparedness. Comparable Ohio county health district with similar governance and service scope.
• Cuyahoga County Board of Health: Cuyahoga County Board of Health is an Ohio county-level public health agency delivering clinical services, environmental health inspections, and community health programs to Greater Cleveland residents. Comparable as a peer county health district with similar scope, governance structure, and Ohio regulatory framework.
• Hamilton County Public Health: Hamilton County Public Health serves Cincinnati-area residents with nursing, environmental health, and emergency preparedness programs. Directly comparable as an Ohio county health district with overlapping service portfolio and statutory authority.
• Allen County Public Health (Ohio): Allen County Public Health serves the Lima-area with nursing, environmental health, WIC, and community health programs. Directly comparable as a mid-size Ohio county health district operating under the same statutory framework.
• Wood County Health Department (Ohio): Wood County Health Department is a Bowling Green-area Ohio county health agency providing nursing, environmental health, and community health programs. Directly comparable mid-size Ohio county health district peer.
• Lucas County Health Department: Lucas County Health Department is a Toledo-area county public health agency providing WIC, vaccinations, environmental health, and community health services. Directly comparable as a northwest Ohio county health district with similar service mix.
• Erie County Health Department (Ohio): Erie County Health Department serves the Sandusky-area with public health nursing, environmental health, and community programs. Comparable Ohio county health district with similar service portfolio and funding model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/seneca-county-general-health-district

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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