Association of Ohio Health Commissioners

Only 3 states in the U.S. spend less on health than Ohio. Problems getting bigger | Opinion “Over the past six years, Gov. Mike DeWine has made it clear that Ohioans’ health is one of his top priorities. But Ohio’s health challenges are growing, and we need an all-hands-on-deck approach, which includes our local health partners.” We are grateful for Kelly O’Reilly sharing her opinion on addressing health outcomes in Ohio. https://lnkd.in/guXXkA-n Only three states in the U.S. spend less than Ohio on public health. Kentucky spends $4.23 per capita on local health. It’s $4.30 per capita in Pennsylvania; $5.16 per capita in Virginia; $21.86 in Indiana. Ohio’s per-capita investment in public health is 38 cents. If we want to improve health outcomes, we must invest more. https://lnkd.in/guXXkA-n

Benjamin Robison, MPH, Health Commissioner of the Wood County Health Department, took the gavel as the 2024-2025 President of the Board of the Association of Ohio Health Commissioners (AOHC) at the association’s recent annual Fall Conference. “I am thankful to my colleagues for the opportunity to lead AOHC over the coming year as we continue to act at the local, state, and federal levels to deliver services and initiatives that improve health. Strong health outcomes equip communities to maximize their potential in every sector—economic, educational, philanthropic, and familial, to name a few—and support full, long lives for all of us.” Joining Mr. Robison on the 2024-25 Board are: Corey Hamilton, Zanesville-Muskingum Health Commissioner, Past President Julianne Nesbit, Clermont County Health Commissioner, President Elect Angela DeRolph, Perry County Health Commissioner, Vice President Krista Wasowski, Medina County Health Commissioner, Treasurer Jerry Bingham, Ottawa County Health Commissioner, Director-at-Large Matt Clayton, Springdale City Health Commissioner, Director-at-Large Garrett Guillozet, Delaware County Health Commissioner, Director-at-Large Jason Orcena, Union County Health Commissioner, Director-at-Large Chad Brown, Licking County Health Commissioner, Central District Director Nicholas Cascarelli, Wayne County Health Commissioner, Northeast District Director Brandon Fischer, Allen County Health Commissioner, NW District Director Jennifer Wentzel, Public Health Dayton-Montogomery County Health Commissioner, Southwest District Director Jack Pepper, Athens County Administrator, Southeast District Director