Portsmouth City Health Department

Portsmouth City Health Department This site may contain information that is not appropriate for all ages. Revised/Reviewed 1/16/2024

Portsmouth City Health Department is located in beautiful rural Appalachia Ohio. Nestled between lush hillsides and the Ohio River, the Health Department strives to blend knowledge, care, and service to our area.

06/12/2026

The Portsmouth City Board of Health will meet in regular session on Tuesday, June 23rd at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the 1st floor conference room at the Portsmouth City Health Department located at 605 Washington Street.

06/12/2026

The power is back on at the Health Dept phones and computers are operational. However, the elevator is down again. Parts are difficult to find so it may be down a week or more.

06/12/2026

All city offices are experiencing a power outage. The Health Dept has no phone or Internet service at this time. We will notify you as soon as services are up and running. We apologize for any inconvenience. Thank you for your patience.

Drownings can happen fast, especially around young children. This summer, make water safety a priority whenever your fam...
06/12/2026

Drownings can happen fast, especially around young children. This summer, make water safety a priority whenever your family is near a pool, lake, river, or boat.

Remember:
🔹 Be a water watcher and keep close eyes on children
🔹 Avoid distractions near water
🔹 Never swim alone
🔹 Keep pools secured when not in use
🔹 Wear a well-fitting life jacket when boating

A few seconds of attention can make all the difference.

Chlamydia cases are increasing in our area, underscoring the importance of routine screening and early intervention. Chl...
06/12/2026

Chlamydia cases are increasing in our area, underscoring the importance of routine screening and early intervention. Chlamydia is a common sexually transmitted infection that often presents without symptoms, allowing untreated infections to persist and spread. If left unaddressed, it can lead to serious health complications, including pelvic inflammatory disease, infertility, and other reproductive health concerns. Testing is a simple and effective way to identify infection early, begin treatment promptly, and reduce further transmission. Individuals who are sexually active, particularly those with new or multiple partners, should speak with their healthcare provider about appropriate screening.

To schedule a confidential test call us at 740-353-8863.

The HIV/STD Division is responsible for the care and prevention of infectious diseases. The staff is equipped with 2 Dis...
06/11/2026

The HIV/STD Division is responsible for the care and prevention of infectious diseases. The staff is equipped with 2 Disease Intervention Specialists, an STD Nurse Educator, and STD Navigator that provide services to 20 counties within the Southern Ohio region.
For more information, visit our website 👉 https://portsmouthcityhealth.org/contact-us/

The Office of Vital Statistics maintains birth and death records for the City of Portsmouth, with records going back as ...
06/08/2026

The Office of Vital Statistics maintains birth and death records for the City of Portsmouth, with records going back as far as 1909.

Birth records are important for use in entrance to school, military service, obtaining passports, retirement pensions and social security pensions. Death records are needed for settlement of insurance claims, settlements of estates, pensions and tracing of ancestors.

Birth certificates are open records and may be purchased at the Portsmouth City Health Department as long as the person was born in the state of Ohio.

For more information, visit our website 👉 https://portsmouthcityhealth.org/contact-us/

Donating blood may only take about an hour, but it can have a lifetime of impact.June 1-28: Help give patients more sunn...
06/08/2026

Donating blood may only take about an hour, but it can have a lifetime of impact.

June 1-28: Help give patients more sunny days and thrilling adventures. Come to give blood June 1-28, 2026, for a $15 e-gift card. Plus, you’ll automatically be entered for a chance to win one of two $7,500 gift cards. See RedCrossBlood.org/June for details.

Children need protection from mosquito bites too. A few simple steps can help keep outdoor time safer and more comfortab...
06/08/2026

Children need protection from mosquito bites too. A few simple steps can help keep outdoor time safer and more comfortable.

To help protect kids:
🔹Dress them in clothing that covers arms and legs when possible
🔹Use mosquito netting over strollers and baby carriers
🔹Follow the label when applying insect repellent

Address

605 Washington Street
Portsmouth, OH
45662

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+17403535153

Website

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