Toledo Lucas County Health Department

What Toledo Lucas County Health Department does

Toledo Lucas County Health Department (TLCHD) is a county-level government public health agency serving Lucas County, Ohio and the broader 19-county Northwest Ohio Region 1, where it functions as Regional Lead. Established in 1833 as one of Ohio's first county health departments and operating under the authority of the Ohio Department of Health, TLCHD delivers a comprehensive portfolio of clinical, regulatory, and community health services through its downtown Toledo headquarters at 635 N. Erie St., six WIC satellite offices, 13 Shots 4 Tots immunization sites, mobile harm reduction units, and mail-order programs. Core service lines include childhood and adult immunizations, the WIC nutrition program, reproductive health and PrEP services, infectious disease surveillance, food and environmental health inspections, vital records administration, and harm reduction programs including the NOSS syringe service and Project DAWN naloxone distribution.

The organization's revenue model is predominantly government-funded: federal grants from CDC, SAMHSA, and USDA (WIC), state funding from the Ohio Department of Health, local tax revenue, and supplemental fees from environmental health permits, immunization administration ($21.25 per shot for uninsured), TB testing ($20 for uninsured), and clinical services. Service delivery combines direct walk-in clinical care with community coalition-building through the Healthy Lucas County Coalition (since 1999), the Lucas County Substance Use Response Coalition (since 2015), and the Creating Healthy Communities initiative, alongside a network of 20+ partner organizations including ProMedica, Mercy Health, Metroparks Toledo, and OSU Extension.

TLCHD serves a population-level customer base spanning general residents, WIC-eligible families, seniors aged 60+, individuals with substance use disorders, food service establishments, and minority communities. Notable operational outcomes include distribution of 15,466 naloxone kits in 2023 (largest in Lucas County), childhood immunization rates rising from 33% to 73% in Toledo and 43% to 82% in suburban areas since the 1992 Shots 4 Tots launch, and active response to 22 hepatitis A outbreak cases. The department is currently relocating to a new facility on Spielbusch Ave to support continued service expansion.

Name

Toledo Lucas County Health Department

Legal name

Toledo Lucas County Health Department

Website

https://lucascountyhealth.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1833

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

The Toledo Lucas County Health Department is a county government public health agency serving Lucas County, Ohio and a 19-county Northwest Ohio region, delivering immunizations, WIC nutrition services, harm reduction, infectious disease surveillance, environmental health inspections, and vital records through a multi-site service network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Health Services

NAICS

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (62142), Individual and Family Services (6241), Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Facilities (6232)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900)

akta.pro primary industry

County/District/Local Health Departments (HLAJAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Local Public Health & Human Services Administration (BPAIACAK), Substance Use, Addiction & Harm Reduction Health Departments (HLAJAAAM), Behavioral Health & Substance Use Public Health Programs (BPAIAJAK), Substance Use Recovery & Harm Reduction Support Services (BPAGAEAO), Substance Use Disorder Prevention & Recovery Services (BPAGACAE)

Keywords

• Public health services
• Immunization programs
• Maternal child health
• Environmental health inspections
• Harm reduction services

Headquarters

HQ city

Toledo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: Primarily funded through federal grants (CDC, SAMHSA, USDA WIC program), state funding from Ohio Department of Health, and local tax revenue. Additional revenue from permit and license fees for environmental health services.
2. Environmental Health Fees: Fees collected for various environmental health permits and inspections including food facility licenses, body art permits, campground licenses, sewage treatment permits, and private water testing.
3. Service Administration Fees: Charges administration fees for certain clinical services such as $21.25 per shot for immunizations and $20 for TB testing for uninsured individuals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Toledo Lucas County Health Department is a county government public health agency that delivers clinical preventive services (immunizations, HIV/STD/TB testing, PrEP, reproductive health), maternal and child health programs (WIC, Healthy Start, breastfeeding support), harm reduction services (naloxone distribution, syringe services), environmental health inspections (food safety, body art, septic, water), vital records administration, infectious disease surveillance, and community health initiatives (Creating Healthy Communities, Minority Health, Traffic Safety). Programs are delivered through a downtown main facility, multiple WIC satellite offices, mobile units, and a mail-order naloxone program serving Lucas County and the broader Northwest Ohio region.

Product overview

Toledo Lucas County Health Department operates as a comprehensive public health services organization offering a broad portfolio of clinical, preventive, and community health programs. The department functions as a unified service platform encompassing immunization services (Shots 4 Tots n Teens, Adult/Travel Immunizations), reproductive and sexual health (HIV Testing, PrEP, STD Testing, Reproductive Health and Wellness Center, Syphilis Consultation), maternal and child health (WIC, Healthy Start, Complex Medical Help, Safe Sleep/Cribs for Kids, Breastfeeding Support), senior services (60 Plus Senior Programs), environmental health (Food Safety, Body Art Regulation, Campgrounds), vital records, infectious disease surveillance, and community health initiatives (Creating Healthy Communities, Healthy Food Small Market Program, Minority Health, Traffic Safety). The department also operates harm reduction programs including Naloxone Distribution and Northwest Ohio Safe Services (NOSS) for syringe services. Programs are delivered through multiple locations including the downtown main facility at 635 N. Erie St. and various satellite WIC sites throughout Lucas County.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Shots 4 Tots n Teens: Childhood immunization program established in 1992 providing vaccination services for children from birth through 18 years of age at 13 community locations throughout Lucas County
• WIC: Women, Infants, and Children Program
• Reproductive Health and Wellness Center
• Project DAWN (Deaths Avoided with Naloxone)
• Northwest Ohio Safe Services (NOSS)
• Creating Healthy Communities
• Healthy Lucas County Coalition
• Toledo Office on Minority Health

Products and services

• Shots 4 Tots n Teens Childhood immunization program providing vaccines at 13 community locations throughout Lucas County for children from birth through 18 years of age, including DTaP, MMR, HPV, and flu vaccines.
• WIC: Women, Infants, and Children Program Special Supplemental Nutrition Program providing nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and supplemental foods to pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, infants, and children under age 5 at six satellite locations.
• Adult and Travel Immunizations
• HIV Testing
• PrEP Clinic
• Reproductive Health and Wellness Center
• STD Testing and Three-Site Testing
• TB Testing
• Healthy Start
• Complex Medical Help Program
• Safe Sleep Education / Cribs for Kids
• Breastfeeding Support
• 60 Plus Senior Programs Health promotion and disease prevention program for Lucas County seniors age 60 and older, offering health assessments including blood pressure, blood sugar, weight, and medication reviews.
• Naloxone Distribution Program
• Northwest Ohio Safe Services (NOSS)
• Creating Healthy Communities
• Healthy Food, Small Market Program Program partnering with independently owned corner stores in specific Toledo zip codes to award up to $20,000 for purchasing healthy foods, marketing, and equipment to expand access to fresh produce in underserved neighborhoods.
• Minority Health Commission on Minority Health addressing health disparities among African Americans, Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders, Hispanics/Latinos, and Native Americans through community coalition building and advocacy.
• Traffic Safety Program
• Animal Bites and Rabies Prevention
• Food Safety
• Body Art Regulation
• Vital Records
• Infectious Disease / Epidemiology
• Asthma Resources
• Syphilis Consultation

Quantifiable outcome

• 159 opioid-related overdose fatalities in 2024, with fentanyl responsible for 88% of fatal overdoses
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

31 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Lucas County Substance Use Response CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Multi-sector coalition founded in 2015 to address strategies, interventions, prevention, and policies to combat the opiate epidemic. Coordinates with first responders, healthcare providers, and community organizations. Quarterly meetings at Lucas County EMS Training Center.
• Healthy Lucas County CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1999Broad partnership of health, government, and community entities established in 1999 to assess community health needs and implement plans to improve health outcomes. Performs community health assessment every three years. Coordinated by TLCHD.
• Dairy Council Mid-EastcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition partner in Creating Healthy Communities initiative focused on sustainable change in policies, places, and population health for healthy eating and active living.
• Live Well Greater ToledocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition partner supporting active transportation and healthy community initiatives in Lucas County.
• ProMedicacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare system coalition partner contributing to Healthy Youth and Family Coalition and community health improvement initiatives.
• Mercy HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare system coalition partner in Creating Healthy Communities working to increase access to healthy foods and active living opportunities.
• Buckeye Health PlanminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedicaid managed care plan partner in Healthy Youth and Family Coalition supporting community health initiatives.
• American Heart AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational health organization partner in coalition supporting heart health initiatives and healthy living programs.
• Metroparks ToledocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParks and recreation system partner supporting active living initiatives and safe routes to parks.
• Toledo BikesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCycling advocacy organization partner supporting bike infrastructure and safe Routes to School initiatives.
• OSU ExtensioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOhio State University Extension partner providing agricultural and community development expertise for healthy food initiatives.
• Bowling Green State UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner contributing research and academic expertise to community health assessment and improvement planning.
• TMACOGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerToledo Metropolitan Area Council of Governments partner supporting regional planning including active transportation and air quality initiatives.
• Lucas County Children's ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChild welfare agency partner supporting safe sleep education, Cribs for Kids program, and family support services.
• Ability CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDisability services organization partner supporting inclusive playground and exercise equipment initiatives.
• Toledo GrowsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUrban agriculture organization partner supporting community gardens and healthy food access programs.
• Believe CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity organization partner in Healthy Youth and Family Coalition supporting youth and family health initiatives.
• We are TrafficminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraffic safety advocacy organization partner supporting active transportation and road safety initiatives.
• Toledo Safe Routes to SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProgram partner supporting safe walking and biking infrastructure for school-age children.
• Lucas County Board of Developmental DisabilitiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty board partner supporting inclusive health initiatives for individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Toledo Community FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPhilanthropic foundation partner supporting community health initiatives and funding for healthy communities programs.
• YMCAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFitness and community organization partner supporting active living programs and facility access for health initiatives.
• OhioHealth Mothers' Milk BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBreastmilk donation program partnership where TLCHD serves as a drop-off location for donated breastmilk, stored at -21 degrees and shipped to Columbus for pasteurization and distribution.
• Zepf (Ashland)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMental health and substance use treatment provider offering on-site Medication-Assisted Treatment and mental health services at NOSS mobile unit location every other Monday.
• Village RecoveryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecovery services provider hosting NOSS syringe services every Thursday 1:00pm-3:45pm at East Toledo location.
• Toledo Treatment/PinnacleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTreatment provider hosting NOSS mobile unit every other Wednesday 10:00am-1:00pm offering on-site Medication-Assisted Treatment.
• St. Lucas Lutheran ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner hosting NOSS mobile unit every Tuesday 12:30pm-3:30pm at South Toledo location for syringe services.
• University of Toledo Medical Center Care CliniccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrEP provider location at 3000 Arlington Avenue, Toledo, offering Ryan White Program and PrEP services as part of regional PrEP access network.
• Wood County Health DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional partner PrEP clinic location at 1840 E Gypsy Lane Rd, Bowling Green, OH 43402 providing community health center services.
• Equitas HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLGBTQ+ health center partner providing PrEP services at 613 West Alexis Rd, Toledo location as part of regional PrEP access network.
• Lucas County Coroner's OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for overdose fatality data review and analysis. TLCHD partners with Coroner's Office to review overdose fatalities occurring within Lucas County to inform prevention strategies.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hamilton County Public Health: Cincinnati-area county health department providing immunizations, WIC, environmental health inspections, and harm reduction services across a similar mid-sized Ohio metro footprint.
• Cuyahoga County Board of Health: Cuyahoga County's (Cleveland) local public health authority providing immunizations, WIC, environmental health, harm reduction, and clinical services — the closest structural analog to TLCHD among Ohio's urban county health departments.
• Columbus Public Health: City of Columbus's public health agency delivering the same core suite of services (immunizations, STD/HIV, WIC, environmental inspections, vital records) to a similar urban Ohio population — direct functional peer to TLCHD.
• Cincinnati Health Department: City-level public health department providing the same clinical, environmental, and harm reduction service portfolio as TLCHD, serving a comparable urban Ohio population.
• Franklin County Public Health: Columbus metro county public health authority offering immunizations, WIC, environmental health, and harm reduction services — a structural and functional peer to TLCHD in the central Ohio region.
• Summit County Public Health: Akron/Summit County health department with a parallel portfolio — clinical services, environmental health, maternal-child health, and opioid response — operating in a comparable mid-size Ohio county.
• Public Health - Dayton & Montgomery County: Combined city-county health department serving the Dayton region with comparable clinical, environmental, harm reduction, and maternal-child health programs — closely mirrors TLCHD's service mix and population scope.

Others

• National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO): National membership and advocacy organization representing local health departments including TLCHD; sets standards, accreditation frameworks, and policy positioning that shape how TLCHD operates.
• Association of Ohio Health Commissioners: Statewide association of Ohio's local health commissioners providing training, advocacy, and policy coordination that directly influences TLCHD's operating environment and funding pathways.

Regional players

• Wood County Health Department: Neighboring Wood County health department — explicitly named as a TLCHD regional partner for PrEP services and a fellow Region 1 member; smaller scale but directly comparable service offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/tlchd
• Instagraminstagram.com/toledo_lucas_public_health
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tlchd

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

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