We Want to Hear From You!

Richland Public Health is currently conducting the Community Health Assessement. This 15 minute survey about your health, wellbeing, and quality of life will provide valuable information to create change in Richland County!

Updated COVID-19 Guidance

Report a positive home test, find updated information about COVID-19 symptoms, testing, and vaccines.

Richland Public Health currently has a limited number of COVID-19 Test kits available.

These are unproctored home test kits. They will not provide you with an official result report. If you test positive, please report your test results to Richland Public Health at richlandhealth.org/covid-guidance. If you are feeling ill, please stay home.

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Richland Public Health offers Interpreter Services upon request

Richland Public Health Is Here For You

See how Richland Public Health can help you or your business.

Emergency Preparedness

Richland Public Health is the lead agency in the event of a county emergency of a biological nature, either through an infectious disease or terrorist threat. But you should also be prepared in case of other emergencies.

Purchase Birth Certificates

Birth certificates will be mailed as soon as possible after ordering. Locally, mail delivery should take one to three days and less than a week out of state depending on your local mail service.

WIC (Women, Infants, Children)

WIC provides nutrition counseling, nutritious foods, help in finding health care, breastfeeding support & education, voter registration, and farmer’s market coupons for fresh fruits & vegetables during the summer months.

Commercial Plumbing Services

The Plumbing Inspection Unit ensures that all commercial and residential plumbing installations are in compliance with the regulations set forth by the Ohio Plumbing Code.

Your Richland Public Health

Our vision is to have the healthiest community possible where residents can enjoy optimal physical, emotional, and environmental health. Our mission is to assess, maintain, and improve the health and safety of the environment and community through quality public health services. Our goal is to prevent the spread of infectious diseases, promote preventative health care and healthy behaviors, and protect against injuries and environmental hazards.

Latest News

Top Tips for Ensuring Holiday Food Safety

Top Tips for Ensuring Holiday Food Safety

Ensure your holiday meals are as safe as they are delicious with our top tips for holiday food safety. Discover how to avoid common food safety mistakes, prevent food poisoning, and handle leftovers properly.

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COVID-19 Information

COVID-19 Information

CLICK HERE to report a POSITIVE COVID-19 home testCLICK HERE to fill out your COVID-19 QuestionnaireThe Ohio Department of Health (ODH) and the CDC has updated the guidance for isolation and exposure. Please see the information below. What is the current community...

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Flu Shots 2022

Flu Shots 2022

RICHLAND PUBLIC HEALTH FLU SHOTS AVAILABLE BY APPOINTMENT Richland Public Health flu vaccines will be available by appointment starting in October through our Public Health Clinic. Call 419-774-4700 to schedule flu shots for you and your family. WHY SHOULD PEOPLE GET...

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National Preparedness Month 2022

National Preparedness Month (NPM*) is recognized each September to promote family and community disaster and emergency planning now and throughout the year. It’s an opportunity to remind us that we all must prepare ourselves and our families for when an emergency...

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West Nile Virus Detected

West Nile Virus Detected

Mosquitoes Carrying West Nile Virus Detected in Jackson Township Richland County, Ohio – Richland Public Health officials have been notified by the Ohio Department of Health that West Nile Virus (WNV) has been detected in mosquitoes in Jackson Township. "To be very...

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