Thank you for your support of the Zanesville-Muskingum County Health Department!

What does the levy do for the Health Department?
The health levy helps continue Health Department services.

What does the Health Department do for you?

·         Keeps your food safe

·         Keeps your drinking water safe

·         Tracks down the cause of disease outbreaks & stops them

·         Prevents childhood disease & death

·         Reduces mosquito-related diseases

·         Keeps you healthy!

Who benefits from Health Department programs and services?
Everyone who lives in or travels through Zanesville & Muskingum County.

How is the Health Department funded?
In 2011, the operating budget of the Health Department was 4.8 million dollars. Approximately 47% of that budget is supported by local levy dollars. In addition, because of our supportive community and many strong local partnerships, the health department is able to bring in $1,694,717 in federal and state grants. A small portion of funding also comes from fees for services, licenses and permits.

Environmental Health Services

Body Art (tattoos, piercings) Licensing & Inspection

Campground/RV Licensing & Inspection

Emergency Preparedness

Food Service Licensing & Inspection

Lead Inspection

Mobile Home Park Licensing & Inspection

Mosquito Control

Nuisance Complaint Investigation

Plumbing Inspection & Plan Approval

Private Water System Permits & Inspection

Public Swimming Pools & Spas Licensing & Inspection

Rabies Prevention

School Inspection

Sewage System Permits & Inspection

Smoking Complaint Investigation

Nursing Services
Adult and child Immunizations
BCMH (assists children with special health care needs)
Head Lice Prevention & Control
Help Me Grow (Home-based parenting education for first-time parents)
School-based Dental Sealant Program
School Health Nursing
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Screening & Treatment
Travel Immunizations
WIC (Women, Infants & Children)

Birth & Death Records
Birth & Death Certificates
Burial Permits

Child Fatality Review Team

Community Health Promotion & Planning
Childhood Obesity Prevention
Community Health Improvement
Grant Writing
Healthy Homes Regional Support Program
School Health Promotion
Strategic Planning
Tobacco Prevention
Quality Improvement