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About the Health Department
History
The Health Department began in 1910 in the City of Mansfield. Today it includes all of Richland County, except the City of Shelby, to protect and promote the health and welfare of the public.
Our Public Health Clinic provides non-emergency health care services. Public Health Nursing provides health screenings for all ages. Environmental Health protects the public from water and food contamination. WIC provides infant and new mother nutrition. Call us to talk about more of our many health services.
Our Staff
Our staff includes physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, dieticians, nutritionists, social workers, health educators, sanitarians, plumbing inspectors, clerical support people and administrators.
Legal Authority
The legal authority for boards of health and local health departments is found primarily in the Ohio Revised Code, while specific implementation guidelines are found in the Ohio Administrative Code.
Our Health District
Our health department is under the jurisdiction of a combined city/county health district which represents all of Richland County except the city of Shelby. State laws and a contractual agreement between the cities of Mansfield and Ontario and the Richland County Health District Advisory Council allow six members to be appointed by the cities and seven by the council. One of these represents senior citizens in the county.
Board of Health
The board plans or authorizes activities benefiting the department's purpose. Terms are for five years; there is no term limit. Board meetings are normally the third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at 555 Lexington Avenue. January and February's board meeting is held on the fourth Monday of the month. Meetings are open to the public and the agenda includes an opportunity for public comment.
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