Williams County Combined Health Dept

What Williams County Combined Health Dept does

Williams County Combined Health Dept (legal name: Williams County Health District; DBA: Williams County Health Department / WCHD) is a county-level public health agency operating as a political subdivision of the State of Ohio under Ohio Revised Code Chapter 3709. Headquartered at 310 Lincoln Avenue in Montpelier, Ohio, with a satellite office in Bryan, the department delivers a full-scope public health portfolio organized across three divisions: Wellness (vaccinations, reproductive health clinics, the Complex Medical Help/CMH program, WIC nutrition services, and infectious disease reporting), Community Services (birth and death certificates, child passenger safety, lead poisoning prevention, recycling, grief recovery, and emergency preparedness), and Environmental Health (food safety inspections, septic system permitting across roughly 6,500 systems, private water well permitting, public pool and campground inspections, and nuisance complaint response). Founded in 1919 during the Spanish Influenza epidemic under the Hughes Griswold Act, the department consolidated in 1987 through the merger of the Bryan City and Williams County General Boards of Health and has held national Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) accreditation since August 2018.

The department is governed by a nine-member Combined Board of Health appointed by townships, villages, and the Bryan City Council, with day-to-day leadership provided by Health Commissioner Oscar Hernandez III (MBA, REHS) and directors of Environmental Health, Nursing, Health Education and Preparedness, WIC, plus clerical, vital records, and financial functions. Technology infrastructure is built on commodity third-party platforms rather than proprietary systems: healow for online immunization scheduling across Montpelier, Bryan, and Edgerton clinic locations; Accela for public inspection reports; VitalChek for online vital records ordering; and SurveyMonkey for community presentation requests.

The operating model is a publicly funded government service rather than a commercial business. Revenue (not publicly disclosed) is sourced from county taxes, state allocations, federal grants (including WPCLF/H2Ohio for residential sewage system replacement and WIC), and nominal transaction fees such as $25 per birth/death certificate and $60 per five-year septic system operation permit. Services are delivered with a no-one-turned-away policy, including sliding-fee reproductive health clinics and free car seat checks via partnership with United Way of Williams County. The customer base is the entire Williams County population plus regulated entities such as food service operations, all 7 public schools plus private schools, and private well and septic system owners.

Name

Williams County Combined Health Dept

Legal name

Williams County Health District

Website

https://www.williamscountyhealth.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Williams County Combined Health Dept is a county government public health agency in Montpelier, Ohio, delivering immunizations, WIC, vital records, reproductive health, and environmental health inspections to Williams County residents under Ohio Revised Code Chapter 3709 since 1919.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Health Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

County/District/Local Health Departments (HLAJAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Maternal, Child & Family Health Departments (HLAJAAAK), Chronic Disease Prevention & Health Promotion Departments (HLAJAAAN), Family & Child Benefits Administration (Child Allowance, Parental Leave) (BPAIAKAD), Local Public Health & Human Services Administration (BPAIACAK)

Keywords

• Public health services
• Immunization programs
• Environmental health inspections
• Vital records services
• WIC nutrition program

Headquarters

HQ city

Montpelier

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding & Taxes: Public health department funded through county taxes, state funding, and federal grants including H2Ohio/WPCLF for sewage system assistance
2. Vital Statistics Fees: Birth and death certificates issued for $25 per copy, with additional fees for expedited shipping ($48.50 two-day, $51.00 next-day)
3. Vaccination Services: Vaccines billed to private insurance and Medicaid. Children without insurance eligible for discounted vaccination services. No one turned away due to inability to pay.
4. Environmental Health Fees: Septic system operation permits ($60 for 5 years), food service inspections, campground licensing, pool inspections, body art facility licensing, well permits
5. Reproductive Health Clinic Fees: Sliding fee scale for uninsured patients based on household size and income. Most insurances accepted. No one refused for inability to pay.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Williams County Health Department is a county government public health agency providing direct public health services to Williams County, Ohio residents. It delivers wellness services (vaccinations, reproductive health clinics, WIC nutrition program, infectious disease reporting), community services (birth and death certificates, car seat safety, lead poisoning prevention, recycling, grief recovery, emergency preparedness), and environmental health services (food safety inspections, public places inspections, septic systems, wells, animals and insects control, nuisance complaints). All services are delivered at the Montpelier headquarters and Bryan satellite office, funded by county taxes, state and federal grants, and service fees.

Product overview

Williams County Combined Health Dept provides a comprehensive suite of public health services organized into three main categories: Wellness Services (vaccinations, reproductive health clinics, Complex Medical Help Program, WIC nutrition program, and infectious disease reporting), Community Services (birth/death certificates, car seat safety, lead poisoning prevention, recycling, grief recovery, and emergency preparedness), and Environmental Health Services (food safety inspections, public places inspections, septic systems, wells, animals/insects control, and nuisance complaints). The department also offers community education programs including MyPlate nutrition education, physical activity promotion, and vape/tobacco use prevention. All services are delivered through the department's main office in Montpelier and satellite offices in Bryan, with a focus on disease prevention, health promotion, and community protection.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Vaccinations Immunization services for all ages including Hep A, Hep B, Dtap, Tdap, HPV, Polio, HIB, MMR, Pneumococcal, Varicella, Rotavirus, Meningococcal, Shingles, RSV, Influenza, and COVID vaccines offered at Montpelier, Bryan, and Edgerton clinics. Billed to private insurance and Medicaid; children without insurance eligible for discounted services; no one turned away due to inability to pay.
• Reproductive Health Clinics Reproductive health and wellness clinics serving women, men, and teens in Bryan, offering well women exams, breast screening, mammogram referrals, contraceptive services, STD testing/treatment, and pregnancy testing. Sliding fee scale for uninsured patients based on household size and income; most insurances accepted.
• Complex Medical Help Program (CMH) Ohio Department of Health program linking families of children with special health care needs to quality providers and helping families obtain payment for needed services.
• WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) Special supplemental nutrition program providing healthy food access, nutrition education, and breastfeeding guidance for pregnant women, caregivers, and children under 5.
• Infectious Disease Reporting Disease investigation and prevention services including surveillance, disease control, and education for reportable infectious diseases in Williams County.
• Birth and Death Certificates Vital statistics office maintaining birth and death records for Williams County from 1909 to present, issuing certified certificates for births in Ohio at $25 per copy with expedited shipping options ($48.50 two-day, $51.00 next-day).
• Car Seat Safety Program Child Passenger Safety Program offering free car seat checks, education, and free car seats through Ohio Buckles Buckeyes Program for eligible families, provided by Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians.
• Lead Poisoning Prevention Childhood lead poisoning prevention program providing testing, education, and home assessments for lead exposure prevention, targeting children under 6 in high-risk ZIP codes, on Medicaid, or living in pre-1978 housing.
• Grief Recovery Program Evidence-based grief support programs including one-on-one sessions, support groups, and helping children with loss programs.
• Emergency Preparedness Emergency preparedness program developing response plans, maintaining supplies, and providing community training for public health emergencies.
• Food Safety Inspections Inspection of food service operations, food trucks, and temporary vendors to ensure compliance with Ohio Food Safety Regulations.
• Animals and Insects Control Zoonotic disease surveillance and education covering rabies, mosquitoes, ticks, and vectorborne diseases in Williams County.
• Public Places Inspections Inspection services for schools, public swimming pools, campgrounds, and body art facilities ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Septic Systems Program Household Sewage Treatment Systems program including operation permits ($60 for 5 years), evaluations, and WPCLF financial assistance for failing system replacement through Ohio EPA.
• Private Water Systems (Wells) Private water systems program licensing contractors, issuing permits, and providing water sampling services for wells in Williams County.
• Nuisance Complaints Public health nuisance investigation services for conditions with potential disease spread including improper trash storage, sewage, rodents, and mosquitoes.
• Recycling Program Williams County Solid Waste Reduction and Recycling Program providing recycling trailers and special collection events for electronics, tires, and hazardous waste.
• MyPlate and Healthy Eating Education Nutrition education programs promoting healthy eating habits using MyPlate guidelines for adults and children.
• Physical Activity Programs Physical activity education and promotion programs with information on local parks and exercise resources in Williams County.
• Vape and Tobacco Use Prevention Tobacco use prevention and vaping education including the CATCH My Breath evidence-based vaping prevention program for grades 5-12.

Quantifiable outcome

• Public health accreditation achieved August 2018
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• United Way of Williams CountycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with United Way of Williams County to provide the Child Passenger Safety Program, offering free car seat checks and education to families. WCHD's Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians provide hands-on education and assistance to parents and caregivers.
• Fulton County Health DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership to provide Reproductive Health and Wellness Clinics in Bryan. Williams and Fulton County Health Departments work together to serve women, men, and teens with reproductive health services on a sliding fee scale.
• Four County Solid Waste DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWCHD houses the Williams County Solid Waste Reduction and Recycling Program office. The district includes Williams, Fulton, Defiance, and Paulding counties. Funded through fees collected from trash disposed at landfills and Ohio EPA grants.
• Ohio Department of HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState health department partner for multiple programs including Complex Medical Help Program (CMH), WIC, lead poisoning prevention, infectious disease reporting, and sewage treatment system regulations.
• ECHO CoalitionmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerWCHD is actively involved in the ECHO Coalition focused on substance use prevention. The coalition graduated from the National Coalition Academy and received a 5-year $625,000 grant for community substance use prevention.
• Four County Suicide Prevention CoalitionmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerWCHD participates in this four-county coalition focused on suicide prevention efforts in the community.
• 4YourMentalHealthmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerWCHD supports the 4YourMentalHealth campaign, a community mental health initiative.
• NOCAC (Northwest Ohio Community Action)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWCHD maintains a partnership with NOCAC for community resources including food pantry information and the Williams County Resource Guide.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB): National accrediting body for public health departments. Not a peer but the standards-setting and credentialing organization whose accreditation Williams County holds, making it a key relationship entity.
• National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO): National membership and advocacy organization representing local health departments including Williams County. Provides training, resources, and policy representation comparable agencies rely on.
• Association of Ohio Health Commissioners: Ohio-specific professional association for local health commissioners. Provides peer support, advocacy, and training; directly relevant peer network for Williams County leadership.

Direct peers

• Putnam County General Health District: Northwest Ohio county health department offering a similar portfolio of public health services to a comparable rural county population. Directly comparable in structure and regulatory scope.
• Henry County Health Department (Ohio): Adjacent northwest Ohio county health department delivering immunizations, WIC, environmental health, and vital records services. Highly comparable in scope, scale, and rural population served.
• Defiance County General Health District: Neighboring Ohio county health department. Part of the same Four County Solid Waste District and Four County Suicide Prevention Coalition as Williams County, and operates a comparable menu of public health services to a similar rural population.
• Fulton County Health Department (Ohio): Adjacent Ohio county health department and active partner. Operates an almost identical scope of public health services (immunizations, WIC, environmental health) and co-delivers Reproductive Health Clinics with Williams County, making it the most direct operational peer.
• Paulding County General Health District: Neighboring rural Ohio county health department. Also a member of the Four County Solid Waste District and Four County Suicide Prevention Coalition, with a similar rural county service profile.

Broad incumbents

• Ohio Department of Health: State-level public health authority overseeing and funding local county health departments in Ohio, including Williams County. Serves as the parent regulatory entity for many programs (CMH, WIC, infectious disease reporting).
• Lucas County Health Department: Larger regional health department serving Lucas County (Toledo area). Operates the same core public health functions as Williams County but at substantially greater scale and resource level, with broader programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/WilliamsCoHD
• Facebookfacebook.com/WilliamsCountyHealthDepartment
• Instagraminstagram.com/WilliamsCoHD
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/williams-county-health-district

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

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