Van Wert County Health Department

Van Wert County Health Department Proud to serve the residents of Van Wert City and County. We provide childhood and adult immunizations and administer tuberculin skin tests.

The Nursing Division at the Van Wert County Health Department is involved invarious programs and areas of service. Through the Help Me Grow Program, prenatal home visits are made to expectant parents and newborn home visits are made to parents of newborns. Our nurses also assist with school health screenings in some of the county schools. The Bureau for Children with Medical Handicaps Program, which is funded by the Ohio Department of Health, is administrated by our local health department. In addition, our Nursing Division is responsible for the investigation of infectious diseases and Emergency Preparedness Planning. The Environmental Health Division of the Van Wert County Health Department conducts various activities geared toward preserving and improving public health in Van Wert County through protection from environmental health hazards. This is done by regulation of private drinking water supplies and sewage treatment systems, as well as inspection of public food establishments, schools, swimming pools and campgrounds. The Environmental Health Division is also responsible for inspection of manufactured home parks, solid waste disposal facilities, and body art establishments. Finally, the Environmental Health Division conducts nuisance complaint investigations, rabies prevention activities, and provides consultation and advice to the public on various other environmental health-related issues. The Vital Statistics Division maintains Birth and Death records from 1908 to present. If a person died in Van Wert County, that record is available at our office. Certified birth certificates are available at this office for persons who were born anywhere in Ohio after 1908. Birth and Death records are used for Passports, Age Verification, Genealogy, Social Security Benefits, Insurance, Health Related Reasons and Research. The Van Wert County Health Department's emergency preparedness responsibilities include developing effective plans and resources at a local and regional level to create defense against Bioterrorism, other outbreaks of infectious disease and other public health threats and emergencies. Development of the Public Health Infrastructure is a key component in strengthening the nation's Homeland Security.

Our office is closed today in observance of Good Friday. We will open at 8:00 Monday morning.
04/03/2026

Our office is closed today in observance of Good Friday. We will open at 8:00 Monday morning.

Our office will be closed tomorrow, Friday, April 3, 2026 in observance of Good Friday.
04/02/2026

Our office will be closed tomorrow, Friday, April 3, 2026 in observance of Good Friday.

The Van Wert County Health Department will be hosting a Family Resource Fair on Monday, April 27, 2026 from 4:30 to 7:00...
04/02/2026

The Van Wert County Health Department will be hosting a Family Resource Fair on Monday, April 27, 2026 from 4:30 to 7:00 pm.
Learn about community resources for all families, register for door prizes, check out the touch-a-truck event, enjoy some free popcorn or purchase food.
Interested in attending as a vendor? Contact Nikki at 419-238-0808 extension 112.

The vital statistics department will be closed today, Tuesday, March 31, 2026 from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. We apologize for...
03/31/2026

The vital statistics department will be closed today, Tuesday, March 31, 2026 from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. We apologize for the inconvenience.

On Tuesday, March 31, 2026, the Van Wert County Health Department will not be able to process requests for birth or deat...
03/30/2026

On Tuesday, March 31, 2026, the Van Wert County Health Department will not be able to process requests for birth or death certificates from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm.
We apologize for the inconvenience.

The Van Wert County Board of Health will meet on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 5:30 pm at the Vantage Career Center in the ...
03/24/2026

The Van Wert County Board of Health will meet on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 5:30 pm at the Vantage Career Center in the Community Room. Please note the change of location for the meeting. Following the Board of Health meeting there will be a meeting for the District Advisory Council.

🌈Luck is great, but planning is best. Line up your sober ride before the celebration starts. 🍀Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Dr...
03/17/2026

🌈Luck is great, but planning is best. Line up your sober ride before the celebration starts. 🍀Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving.

Planning to celebrate this weekend? Don't depend on the luck of the Irish!🍀There’s no luck in drunk driving. Plan a safe...
03/13/2026

Planning to celebrate this weekend? Don't depend on the luck of the Irish!🍀There’s no luck in drunk driving. Plan a safe ride home this St. Patrick’s Day instead of leaving it to chance. 🔑Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving.

03/13/2026

The Van Wert County Health Department will be closing early to allow our staff to take care of family and travel safely home.

The Van Wert County Health Department will be hosting a Family Resource Fair on Monday, April 27, 2026 from 4:30 to 7:00...
03/12/2026

The Van Wert County Health Department will be hosting a Family Resource Fair on Monday, April 27, 2026 from 4:30 to 7:00 pm.

Watch our page for more information!

Interested in attending as a vendor? Contact Nikki at 419-238-0808 extension 112.

The state Vital Statistics program is back online and we are able to print birth certificates again. Our office will ope...
03/05/2026

The state Vital Statistics program is back online and we are able to print birth certificates again. Our office will open tomorrow morning, March 6, at 8:00 am.

Address

1179 Westwood Drive, Ste 300
Van Wert, OH
45891

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+14192380808

Website

http://vanwertcountyhealth.org/social-media-policy/

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