| Agency Name: | Department of Health |
| Type: | department |
| Picture Caption: | Ohio Department of Health Building in Columbus, Ohio |
| Jurisdiction: | Ohio |
| Chief1 Position: | Director of Health |
The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is the administrative department of the Ohio state government[1] responsible for coordinating activities for child and family health services, children with medical handicaps, early intervention services, nutrition services, and community health services; ensure the quality of both public health and health care delivery systems; and evaluates health status, prevents and controls injuries and diseases (chronic and infectious) and promotes good health.[2] During the COVID-19 pandemic, ODH spent over $70 million running community-based diagnostic testing, operating a public call center, and distributing personal protective equipment.[3]