City of Middletown Health Department
Welcome to the City of Middletown Health Department
Our Mission
To Promote and Protect the health and well-being of all Middletown residents!
Our Vision
A Connected and Healthy Community in which to Work, Live and Play!
Our Values
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A health community with a strong sense of unity among its members. A desire to belong and help one another is necessary for all to feel Safe, Connected and Invested.
Respect: Respect for all People and Property encourages community members to feel Valued and Welcomed. Differences should be expected and embraced.
Healthy Lifestyle: Adequate opportunities to live a Healthy Lifestyle include access to Comprehensive Wellness and Preventative Healthcare, Substance Abuse Prevention, Treatment, Nutritious Foods, Safe Clean Neighborhoods, Parks, Trails and Recreational Activities for all ages and physical abilities.
Kindness: Regular Kind and Caring interactions among members are essential in order to foster Compassion and Empathy.
Education: Access to Health Information and Opportunities for education improves Awareness of Healthy Behaviors, Health Promotion and Available Resources.
Health
Department Services
Services are provided in accordance with State of Ohio statutes and Ohio Public Health Council directives.
Vital Statistics
The Vital Statistics Department provides Certified Birth Certificates for any birth that occurred in the State of Ohio and Certified Death Certificates for any deaths that occur within the City limits of Middletown, Ohio. Birth and Death certificates cost $25.00 per copy.
Certificates are available to order online with the City of Middletown Health Department, by phone or in person at the CMHD between the hours of 8am-4pm. Certificates ordered online or by phone can be expedited for an additional fee.
Environmental Health
The Environmental Department assures a Safe and Healthy environment by monitoring and licensing all food related facilities: restaurants, grocery stores, vending locations, mobile units and temporary events, like the Ohio Balloon Challenge. The Environmental Department investigates food borne illnesses within the City limits of Middletown and has responsibilities regarding private water supplies, new installation inspections of on-site sewage systems and surveys.
The Environmental Department monitors school environments, tattoo and body piercing establishments, provides smoking ban enforcement as mandated by Ohio State Law and inspects the City Jail. The Environmental Department investigates animal bites for the Rabies Control Program and licenses and monitors all pools and spas (apartment complexes, health clubs etc.). The Environmental Department is also very involved in Emergency Response Planning and Emergency Response Training activities in Ohio.
Health Education
The City of Middletown Health Department provides information to the community regarding a wide variety of health issues, environmental food safety, health wellness programs, preparedness and current public health events and alerts impacting our Community, County and State.
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Jackie Phillips Carter
Health Commissioner
Email
Phone: 513.425.1818
Jackie graduated from Middletown High School in 1978, earned her Associate Nursing degree from Kettering College of Medical Arts, Kettering, Ohio, her Bachelors of Science in Nursing degree from Miami University and her Master's in Public Health from Boonshoft School of Medicine, Wright State University and has been involved in healthcare for over 40 years. She serves the community on many boards and committees and associations such as the Butler County Board of Developmental Disabilities, Middletown Community Foundation, the Random Acts of Kindness Club, Miami Valley YMC Board of Directors, the Ohio Public Health Association, South West Ohio Heath Commissioners Association, Bethel A.M.E., steward, and many more.
Congratulations to Health Commissioner, Jackie Phillips Carter, 2021's winner of the C. William Verity Award in recognition of her outstanding and devoted service to the community of Middletown, Ohio. This award was presented during the the Veteran's Day Observance on November 11, 2021.
Congratulations Jackie!