Hamilton County Public Health

10/20/2026

HCPH community outreach coordinator Rachel Harding films a video about the importance of administering naloxone when you see someone experiencing an overdose. Happy to partner with Jack Quehl Foundation "DoitforJack", Magnetic Content Studios and Garage On York to share this life-saving information!

Image description: A person stands in front of a turquoise studio backdrop holding a small item while a crew films her with cameras and a boom microphone. One camera operator is visible in the foreground, and another crew member adjusts equipment beside a second camera.

10/19/2026

A birth certificate can help you take some pretty important steps like applying for a passport, getting a Real ID/driver’s license, or enrolling in benefit programs.

If you’re working toward a goal, make sure a missing document isn’t standing in your way. If you were born in Ohio, you can order a certified copy from Hamilton County Public Health online, in person, by mail or over the phone. Visit our website for more info or call us at 513-946-7800.

Image description: Includes contact information from HCPH and highlights many important life events that may require a birth certificate, including getting a driver’s license, growing your family, getting married and applying for a passport.

10/17/2026

We had the pleasure of speaking with Spectrum News 1 Ohio’s Katie Kapusta last week about pedestrian safety in Hamilton County!

HCPH's WeTHRIVE initiative partners with communities like The Village of Lincoln Heights to make them safer and more accessible for everyone.

Lincoln Heights and other WeTHRIVE! communities work year-round to make lasting policy and environmental changes that support healthier, safer communities for all. We’re excited to share the story when it airs. Stay tuned!

Image description: HCPH's health promotion and education director and Lincoln Heights' public works director speak to Spectrum News reporter Katie Kapusta about pedestrian safety on a sidewalk near a roadway.

10/16/2026

Flu season is approaching, and now is the time to get vaccinated!

HCPH medical director Dr. Stephen Feagins spoke with WLWT reporter Giacomo Luca about the importance of getting your flu shot early. Read or watch the full story at bit.ly/3VJEMw1.

“[T]he fact that all three have had to be updated because we've had changes in the circulating influenza, that's even more of a reason” to get vaccinated, Dr. Feagins said.

Last flu season brought the largest surge in Hamilton County in five years! It takes about two weeks for the flu vaccine to take effect, so getting vaccinated now can help protect you as flu activity increases.

Along with vaccination, remember to wash your hands regularly and cover coughs and sneezes to help prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses.

Image description: Graphic features a photo of Dr. Feagins in a white physician’s coat speaking with WLWT reporter Giacomo Luca as a camera records the interview. The graphic also includes the story’s headline and quotes from the online article.

10/15/2026

Be honest… do you wash your hands correctly when no one is looking?

A quick rinse doesn’t count! 😉 Washing your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds is one of the easiest ways to help prevent illness.

Today is Global Handwashing Day — a great reminder that we should all wash our hands frequently, especially after using the restroom or changing a diaper, and before eating or handling food.

Image description: A person washing hands under a faucet with soap and water, demonstrating good hand hygiene. Text on the graphic reads: "Make handwashing a healthy habit at home, at school and at work!" The Hamilton County Public Health logo is in the lower right corner.

10/14/2026

Sleep-related infant death is the most preventable cause of infant death. Babies sleep safest on their backs in their own safety-approved cribs or bassinets, with no toys, pillows, loose bedding or other children in the sleep space.

Everyone has a role to play in promoting safe sleep practices and standards that can help save lives!

HCPH will have a table in the first-floor lobby of our building (1701 Patricia McCollum Way in Bond Hill) October 14–16. Stop by to pick up safe sleep resources, learn more about how to help keep babies safe, and ask us any questions you may have about safe sleep. Can't make it? Visit our safe sleep partner's page for resources: Cradle Cincinnati.

Image description: HCPH's maternal and infant health table set up in a lobby area. Two individuals are seated behind a table displaying materials and infant clothing. The table is covered with a cloth that reads "Hamilton County Public Health: Prevent. Promote. Protect." A banner in the background promotes infant sleep safety.

10/14/2026

Keep yourself and others healthy this fall!

Here are some easy tips that everyone can do to prevent illness:

• Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about recommended fall vaccines.
• If you're feeling ill, stay home and get some rest.
• Wash your hands often. Use soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds to help prevent illness.
• Cover your coughs and sneezes to stop germs from spreading to others.

Image description: A fall health and wellness checklist that includes the illness prevention tips listed above in the caption. Logos for HCPH, Northern Kentucky Health Department and Cincinnati Health Department appear at the bottom of the graphic.

10/13/2026

Halloween is right around the corner! Before heading out to trick-or-treat or attend a party, take a moment to check that you and your group are ready for a safe night out.

• Watch for traffic. Children should be accompanied by an adult while trick-or-treating. Stick to sidewalks and cross at corners or designated crosswalks.

• Make sure you’re visible. Choose bright, well-fitting costumes and carry flashlights or glow sticks. Use non-toxic makeup instead of masks that block vision, and avoid sharp or rigid props that could cause injury if you fall.

• Check treats before eating. Inspect candy in a well-lit room at home. Discard spoiled items, homemade treats and packages that are torn, unsealed or appear tampered with. Check labels for potential allergens and choking hazards.

• Keep fire hazards in mind. Use battery-operated candles, glow sticks or small LED lights to illuminate pumpkins instead of open flames.

Image description: Safety graphic from Hamilton County Public Health titled "Safety First: Halloween and Trick-or-Treat" with Halloween-themed items to the right of the text. It includes tips on pedestrian safety, costume visibility, candy inspection and avoiding fire hazards.

10/13/2026

10/13/2026

The Disaster Recovery Center is OPEN! We are ready to help you apply for financial assistance if you were impacted by severe weather August 10-22. The center gives affected residents and businesses the opportunity to receive in-person, one-on-one support applying to financial assistance programs, including FEMA Individual Assistance and Small Business Administration Loans.

📌 Come visit us at Hamilton County Central Campus (1701 Patricia McCollum Way, Cincinnati, OH 45237)

⏰ We're open 7 days a week: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

📅 You can also apply for assistance online or over the phone. Applications for Individual Assistance and Physical Damage Loans must be submitted by December 1, 2026. Applications for Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) must be submitted by July 2, 2027.

For more information, visit hcema.org/SevereWxAug26.

*Ediited to correct hours of operation*