Jefferson County General Health District

Jefferson County General Health District Purpose is to help the individual/group achieve a more satisfying life and improve the functioning and quality of life for the residents of Jefferson County.

The Jefferson County Health Department is here to provide services and programs in order to achieve the State purpose. Those services and programs will be based on a number of principles and assumptions including, but not limited to:

*The Department shall carry out programs mandated by the State Legislature and Ohio Department of Health.
*All citizens of the Jefferson County General Health District should be free of any environmental conditions that lower the quality of life. To this end the Board shall adopt and enforce environmental rules and regulations.
*All citizens of the Jefferson County General Health District should be free of communicable diseases. To this end the Board shall create a public health nursing division.
*Citizens of the Jefferson County General Health District should not be barred from receiving medical and dental care due to race, creed, color or socioeconomic levels. To this end the Board may provide services if economically feasible. united states

The only way to know your HIV status is to get tested. Knowing your status gives you powerful information to keep you an...
02/25/2026

The only way to know your HIV status is to get tested. Knowing your status gives you powerful information to keep you and your partner healthy. CDC recommends that everyone between the ages of 13 and 64 get tested for HIV at least once as part of routine health care, and more often if you do things that might increase your risk for getting HIV.

Naloxone is a life-saving medication that can reverse an overdose from opioids—including fentanyl, he**in, and prescription opioid medications—when given in time.

02/24/2026

Physician applications for the Board of Health are due this Friday.

We are hiring a WIC Clerk! Job Summary: The WIC Clerk provides essential administrative and clerical support for the WIC...
02/23/2026

We are hiring a WIC Clerk!

Job Summary: The WIC Clerk provides essential administrative and clerical support for the WIC program. This role is responsible for the daily operation of the WIC office, including client intake, scheduling appointments, determining eligibility, issuing food benefits, and maintaining records.

Interested candidates can submit a resume to WIC Director, Stephanie Chester via email to stephanie@jchealth.com or in-person by 12 pm March 20, 2026 for consideration.

See full job posting with qualifications and salary information at jchealth.com/employment-opportunities/

02/18/2026
Our 2025 Annual Report is now available for review! https://jchealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/JCGHD-2025-Annual-Re...
02/17/2026

Our 2025 Annual Report is now available for review!
https://jchealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/JCGHD-2025-Annual-Report.pdf

Happy President's Day. Our offices will be closed today and will reopen tomorrow, Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 8:00 am.
02/16/2026

Happy President's Day. Our offices will be closed today and will reopen tomorrow, Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 8:00 am.

Happy Valentine's Day!
02/14/2026

Happy Valentine's Day!

In observance of President's Day our offices will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026.
02/13/2026

In observance of President's Day our offices will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026.

Here's your first chance of 2026 to get BLS certified. Please call today to save your place as class sizes are limited.7...
02/09/2026

Here's your first chance of 2026 to get BLS certified. Please call today to save your place as class sizes are limited.
740-283-8530 ext 1632

January 2026 Communicable Disease Reports are now available at https://jchealth.com/disease-reporting/ January 2026: htt...
02/04/2026

January 2026 Communicable Disease Reports are now available at https://jchealth.com/disease-reporting/

January 2026:https://jchealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Disease-Report-%E2%80%93-January-2026.pdf

January - 3 Year Comparison 2024 to 2026:https://jchealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Disease-Report-%E2%80%93-January-Comparison-2024-to-2026.pdf

02/02/2026

Reminder: Medical Director applications are being accepted!

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500 Market Street, 6th Floor
Steubenville, OH
43952

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 4pm
Friday 8am - 12pm
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