Connecting & Resourcing Local Boards of Health
We provide guidance, resources, and continuing education to help local health board volunteers and commissioners serve their communities.

We Welcome Your Board of Health’s Membership!
Here’s how to join the OABH:
Complete the short application to apply for an OABH membership.
Fees for 2026 will be $150 for your board or $25 for an associate membership.
Our executive director will review your application to process your membership.
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

Ready to become a member?
Want to learn more about membership before your board applies?
Upcoming Events
OABH Board Special In-Person Meeting
Save the Date! OABH Fall Membership Meeting

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