The Brown County Health Department carries out the mandated services required by the Ohio Department of Health, the Ohio Revised Code (ORC) and the Ohio Administrative Code (OAC). In addition to those mandated services, the health department provides both services for fees and free services in order to maintain the best health possible for our citizens in Brown County. The following is a list of the services provided by our department:
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Public health nuisance inspections
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Housing complaint inspections
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School and playground safety inspections
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Composting facility inspections
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Detention center inspections
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Blood pressure screenings
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Scoliosis screenings
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Communicable disease surveillance and reporting
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Lead level referrals
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Syringe Exchange
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Vision screening clinics
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NARCAN Training
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HIV testing
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Head lice checks
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Animal Bite investigations
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Vital Statistics
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Food Service inspections
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Public pool/spa inspections
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Campground inspections
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Tattoo/Body piercing facility inspections
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Household Wastewater permits/inspections
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Private Well/Cistern permits/inspections
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Private water sampling
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Solid Waste/Landfill inspections
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Infectious waste generator inspections
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Construction, Demolition & Debris facility inspections
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Plumbing permits –commercial/residential
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Proposed subdivision reviews
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Immunizations childhood/adult/overseas travel
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Pregnancy testing
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Bureau of Children w/ medical handicaps