Special to The Times
Municipal health districts in some Ohio cities may be forced to merge with their county’s health departments within the next few years to save money and consolidate resources.
Officials in several of the small- and medium-sized cities that may be affected are critical of the state meddling with their local affairs.
All 88 counties in Ohio have a countywide health department. There are 25 additional cities which have their own unique departments:
Combined, these 113 health departments provide a wide array of health services, from restaurant inspections to maternal health programs. They have been active in 2021 with helping schedule and administer COVID-19 vaccinations.
Municipal health districts in some Ohio cities may be forced to merge with their county s health departments within the next few years to save money and consolidate resources.
Officials in several of the small- and medium-sized cities that may be affected are critical of the state meddling with their local affairs.
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All 88 counties in Ohio have a countywide health department. There are 25 additional cities which have their own unique departments:
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Combined, these 113 health departments provide a wide array of health services, from restaurant inspections to maternal health programs. They have been active in 2021 with helping schedule and administer COVID-19 vaccinations.