Administration
Improving the health and quality of life for individuals, families, and communities by preventing disease, protecting the environment and promoting healthy lifestyles.
The Health Department Administration Division is responsible for developing and maintaining an operational infrastructure to support the performance of public health functions and must establish effective financial management systems. Formed in 1921, the Licking County Health Department provides public health services to the 170,000 residents of Licking County. The eleven member Board of Health meets monthly to approve budgets, provide oversight, and assure the Licking County Health Department is providing exceptional public health services that meet needs of the residents.
Birth & Death Certificates
Find out how to get certified copies of birth and death certificates.
Inspection Records
View the records for restaurants and grocery stores, campgrounds, pools, wells, and sewage systems.
Administrative Program Highlights
Accreditation
LCHD is nationally accredited by the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) has established standards for the measurement of health department performance against a set of nationally recognized, practice-focused and evidenced-based standards.Â
Annual Reports
LCHD provides annual and mid-year reports that are shared with the public via mailings, email lists, social media posts and meeting presentations.Â
Join Our Team
LCHD is a wonderful place to work, learn, and engage in community service. Whether it’s a full-time job, summer employment, student internship, or volunteering, you can make a difference and contribute to improving the health of our community!
Health Commissioner Chad Brown, RS, MPH
Chad Brown is the Health Commissioner at the Licking County Health Department. He previously served as the department’s Director of Environmental Health (EH) and Deputy Health Commissioner.Â
Public Health Guardian Award
The Board of Health may designate one or more individuals, agencies or programs as recipients of the Public Health Guardian Award each year.Â