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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nity:
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.
How you can help...it's EASY!
Click the Your Opinion Matters...image above and the survey will open in a separate window!
Use the camera on your smart phone, hover over the QR Code image and the survey will open up on your phone!
Or, click on this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BCCommunityhealthsurvey
Thank you for your participation!
Stop by the Health Department for printed versions of the survey in English & Spanish!
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Jackie Phillips
Health CommissionerPhone: 513-425-1818Ms. Phillips is the Health Commissioner for the City of Middletown. She has worked in the healthcare field for over 30 years, joining the Health Department in 1997 in Middletown. She is a current member of the Ohio Public Health Association, the Southwest Ohio Health Commissioners Association, and United Way Cincinnati. Jackie received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Miami University and her Masters in Public Health from Boonshoft School of Medicine at Wright State University.
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Health
Physical Address
One Donham Plaza
Middletown, OH 45042
Phone: 513-425-1818
Hours
Monday - Friday
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Congratulations to Health Commissioner, Jackie Phillips 2019's winner of the Champion of Character – Healthy Living Award for the YMCA for her passion, dedication and betterment of the community. She was honored at the YMCA Celebration of Character Award’s dinner in November and recognized for her outstanding service and positive impact on the community. Way to go Jackie!