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Connecting & Resourcing Local Boards of Health

We provide guidance, resources, and continuing education to help local health board volunteers and commissioners serve their communities.

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We Welcome Your Board of Health’s Membership!

Here’s how to join the OABH: 

Complete An Application

Complete the short application to apply for an OABH membership. 

Pay the Fee

Fees for 2026 will be $150 for your board or $25 for an associate membership.

Receive Your Approval

Our executive director will review your application to process your membership.

Get Member Privileges

You’ll get a “next steps” email and login credentials for your board to access educational resources.

Access educational resources with your board’s membership today.

When your public health board becomes a member of OABH, you gain access to beneficial resources. On the member only access page, you’ll find resources by topics specific to:

  • Continuing Education
  • Local Board Resources
  • National Resources
  • Ohio Resources
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Ready to become a member?

Want to learn more about membership before your board applies?

Upcoming Events

OABH Monthly Board Meeting

December 11, 2025 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
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Who Are We?

We are a public health organization that was created to support Boards of Health from all over Ohio. Together, we champion your organization’s efforts to…

  • Solve local public health problems
  • Orient and train new board members
  • Advance public health across the state
  • Get more federal, state, and local support
  • Analyze proposed legislation and how it affects your community
  • Prepare for, acquire, and sustain public health accreditation

Start Your Application

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Membership Pricing for 2026
Fee for each health department $150.00 (includes access for all board members) or $25 for an Associate Membership (retired board members)

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