Cincinnati Health Department

since 1826, the cincinnati health department (chd) has been committed to protecting and improving the health of the people of cincinnati. as a nationally recognized leader in public health, chd advocates for responsive health and human services that promote healthy living environments and social well-being, as well as works to reduce health inequities such as poverty and unemployment. chd has a federally qualified health center (fqhc) designation status and serves over 40,000 patients annually. chd operates seven primary care health centers, one free-standing dental center, one free-standing vision and dental center, and thirteen school-based health centers.