Union County Health Department (Ohio)
Wellness and Fitness ServicesOhio, United States51-200 Employees
The Union County Health Department, based in Marysville, Ohio, serves the roughly 52,000 residents of Union County. As a public health agency in the wellness and fitness services field, it comprises four divisions—Nursing, Environmental Health, Health Education, and Administration/Vital Statistics. The organization is described as having about forty full-time and part-time staff, reflecting a community-focused operation. Founded in 1919 in response to the 1918 influenza pandemic, the department’s mission is to protect health, safety, and well-being by providing quality public health services. It is located in Marysville, about 30 miles northwest of Columbus, and serves residents through programs that aim to prevent infectious diseases, promote wellness, and support healthy development.