Hamilton County Public Health’s Community Health Services Department includes the divisions of  Disease Prevention, Epidemiology and Assessment, Health Promotion and Education, and Nursing. Staff in these divisions work to improve the health of Hamilton County residents through education programs and services that address immunizations, nutrition, physical activity, disease transmission, access to health care, and much more.

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• Disease Prevention
  Staff investigate reports of communicable diseases and take steps to control community-wide outbreaks
• Emergency Preparedness & Response
  We each have a responsibility to help our community prepare for and respond to emergencies
• Flu
  Getting a flu shot each year is the single best way to avoid getting the flu
• Hygiene
  Covering your mouth and nose and cleaning your hands often can stop germs and prevent illnesses
• Injury Prevention
  Programs designed to increase awareness and reduce the burden of injury among Hamilton County residents
• Physical Activity & Healthy Eating
  Staff work to increase the amount of physical activity residents achieve and improve healthy eating opportunities
• Tobacco
  Hamilton County Public Health is a leader in the fight against tobacco use and exposure
• Health Care Services and Immunizations
  Resources to help you and your family receive the medical care you need
• Daycare Centers
  Health and safety consultation services for child care centers
• School Health
  Health information resources for school staff, parents and community members
• Public Relations
  Staff work proactively with news media to disseminate important public health messages