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.

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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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Upcoming Events

OABH Monthly Board Meeting – August 27, 2026

August 27, 2026 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

OABH members are invited to participate in our monthly Zoom meetings. Contact Lori Metivier at executivedirector@oabh.org for link details.

Save the Date! OABH Annual Fall Membership Meeting

September 19, 2026 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

SAVE THE DATE! EVENT: Ohio Association of Boards of Health 2026 Fall Membership Meeting DATE/TIME: Saturday, September 19, 2026, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m LOCATION: Delaware Public Health District, 470 S Sandusky St., Delaware, OH 43015 COST: Members: $20 (in-person w/ lunch); $5 virtual / Non-Members: $30 (in-person w/ lunch); $10 virtual We are excited to have the following speakers presenting relevant issues for Ohio’s local boards of health:

Wendy Hyde, M.Ed., Tobacco21
Adam Litke, M.P.H., Health Commissioner, Lake and Geauga Counties
Garret Guillozet, M.P.A., AOHC Board Member and Health Commissioner, Delaware Public Health

A total of 3 CEUs will be available for attendees. Meeting registration and additional details will be announced soon! If overnight accommodation is needed, a few hotel options include Baymont by Wyndham Delaware, Quality Inn and Suites (more options are near Polaris which is about 15-20 minutes South of Delaware). You can also view a list of hotels available around Delaware at: Hotels.com Contact Lori Metivier at executivedirector@oabh.org or 937-609-5540 for questions. We look forward to seeing you on September 19th!

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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