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.

About Us

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 Population

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Land Area (mi²)

86 k

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Our Leadership

Chris Smith, RS, MS

Health Commissioner

Belinda Leslie, BSBA, PHR

Administrator

Jared Koch, BSBA

Chief Financial Officer

Our Board Members

Mayor Kevin E. Johnson

President

Timothy Angel, PhD

President Pro Tempore

David S. Walker, MD

Vice President

Angela J. Hodge, DNP, FNP

George L. Davis III, ESQ.

Valerie DeCamp

DNP, RN, A-GNP-C, NE-BC

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.

605 Washington St.

Portsmouth, Oh 45662

Opening Hours:

Mon – Fri 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Phone: 740-353-5153

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