Call Us: 740-353-5153 Mon – Fri 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

After 4:30 p.m. this becomes our emergency contact number. Call and follow instructions.

This number can be used to contact us for all notifiable and reportable conditions.

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Welcome to the Portsmouth City Health Department

Our Mission

is to prevent disease, promote optimal health and safety, bridge the gap of unmet health care needs, and respond to public health emergencies for the citizens of Portsmouth.

Our Vision

is to be a fully accredited, financially stable, professional organization committed to improving the health of our community.

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Our Leadership

Chris Smith, RS, MS

Health Commissioner

Belinda Leslie, BSBA, PHR

Administrator

Matt Cochran

Chief Financial Officer

Carrie Knight

Executive Assistant

The Board of Health meets on the Fourth Tuesday of each month at 6pm in the first floor Conference Room at the Health Department, 605 Washington Street.