Health Department

Thank you for considering Cincinnati Health Department (CHD) as your community partner!

We truly value the work of community-based organizations to build healthier communities. As part of our mission, CHD supports a wide range of professional and not-for-profit organizations in their efforts to provide health education and health promotion. The following describes our participation guidelines and approval process:

Community Participation Guidelines
Preference will be given to those requests that provide health improvement outcomes. Consideration for participation will be dependent on the following:

• Support of health and wellness to benefit the underserved and underinsured
• Alignment with our mission, vision, and strategic priorities
• Support of our target communities in the City of Cincinnati
• Support of one of our community partners or the Board of Health/CCPC Board members

Approval Process

• All organizations must complete the below online request form
• Multiple requests may be submitted one at a time via the request form
• Requests must be submitted at least two (2) months in advance of the event
• Please note, this application is not for sponsorship, grant or advertising requests
   

Please be advised that we are unable to fulfill every request, even if the organization meets the above criteria.
 

CHD staff is available to provide various health screenings including blood pressure and body mass index. Staff can also speak at organizations, churches, schools, recreation centers, etc. on various health topics and services offered. CHD can provide educational opportunities in the form of programming, events, and presentations. Pamphlets and other educational materials are also available.

Presentation topics include:

• Alcohol/Drug Education
• Nutrition & Weight Management
• Physical Fitness
• Tobacco Education
• Self-Care/ Hygiene
• Healthy Relationships
• STIs
• Family Health/ Family Planning
• Other health topics may be considered

      
         Guidelines:

• Notify CHD staff immediately if the event needs to be cancelled or re-scheduled. Contact the Office of Communications and Governmental Relations at 513.725.6861.
• Ensure that there will be sufficient participation for the program or event.
• Complete a participation request two months (60 days) in advance of the planned event. 
• To schedule your health education program or presentation, or request to borrow materials please fill out the participation request form below.
• The CHD will try to honor as many requests as possible. However, the availability of staff may prevent the CHD from fulfilling all requests. In the event that we are not able to fulfill your request, the CHD staff will recommend other alternatives in order to assist you.
• Please remember to complete form at least 60 days prior to the event. Please allow three to five business days for a response.