• Have a safe summer in the pool

    Drowning is the leading cause of unintentional injury deaths in children ages 1 to 4 in Ohio; it is the second leading cause of unintentional injury deaths in children ages 5 to 9 and 10 to 14. Follow the below practices to have a fun and safe summer!

    Learn safe swimming practices here

  • Be prepared for a tornado

    The Health Department wants to make sure you know what to do when a tornado threatens the area. You’ll find several documents below to help you prepare for emergencies.

    Learn more

  • June: Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month

    Worldwide, more than 55 million people are living with Alzheimer's or another dementia. Join the Alzheimer's Association in going purple and raising awareness this June. The more that people know about Alzheimer's, the more action we inspire.

    Go purple
  • A better way to request a Birth Certificate

    A better way to request a Birth Certificate

    Need a copy of your birth certificate? Order ahead with the City of Hamilton and save time! The City of Hamilton can process birth certificate orders for anyone who was born in the State of Ohio. (Visa or Mastercard only)

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  • Healthy eating can be fun

    Healthy eating is important at every age — and can be done on a budget. Check out our tips and tricks for fun, healthy eating below!

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Health Department.

Health Commissioner: Cindy Hogg

Reports to Liz Hayden, Executive Director of Community Services

General Line: (513) 785-7080

Vital Statistics - Birth & Death Certificates

Vital Statistics files and issues birth and death certificates, correction affidavits, adoptions, and paternity declarations, and issues burial permits. Birth, Death, and Stillbirth Certificates must be pre-ordered (same-day pickup usually available for Birth Certificates if requested before 1pm). Birth Certificates can be requested using the form below. The price of certified certificates is $25 per copy and we do not charge any extra fees for orders completed through our request form. We accept MasterCard or Visa only (cash orders should be directed to the Butler County General Health District).

Birth, Death, and Stillbirth Certificates may be pre-ordered over the phone for pickup or to be mailed at 513-785-7094. When calling the Vital Statistics Department during our normal business hours, you will be greeted by a live person unless all of our staff is already on the line or assisting a customer. If this is the case please leave a message with your contact information, so we can call you back as soon as we are available. The price of certified certificates is $25 per copy. We accept MasterCard or Visa only. 

Please note: If you were born in the State of Ohio, you can obtain a Birth Certificate at any local Vital Statistics Health Department in Ohio.

NOTE: After business hours, to report a Class A Communicable Disease or Public Health Emergency, please call our 24/7 DPIC line at 1-877-774-4636.

Mission:

To promote a healthy community and safe environment in Hamilton.

Vision:

Collaborate with our community to protect, educate, and improve the health and well-being of Hamilton.

Values:

  • Having a Passion for Hamilton by promoting health equity.

  • Advocate for health practices to protect and enhance the community’s health.

  • Mission driven - Our mission statement says it all! It’s who we are and what we do.

  • Innovation and Inclusion - Forward thinking while fostering a culture that respects a wide variety of backgrounds for the community we serve.

  • Leading by providing education to our community as a nationally recognized accredited public health agency.

  • Teamwork allows us to nurture and build partnerships through collaboration.

  • Outcome focused helps us to achieve our mission and vision.

  • Network to engage partners and neighbors to achieve mutual success.

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